Thanks guys for all the opinions. It helps to get feedback from someone about your age instead of a fit 20 year old at the LBS.
I think I will go to my local bike store and see what they have. I need to do something with the shoes. My son and daughter-in-law (and sometimes my wife) say I've got to do something. Biking shorts, nice jersey. and beat up old white tennis shoes don't quiet go together in the looks department. (Not that I'm vain or something) I need to stay more active somehow and maybe if I make changes it will help.