[tincup2004]

after much deliberation i've order the yellow book. anyone willing to talk me down from here?!! ahhhhh

Congratulations! I, too, broke down and bought the book several months ago since I needed some 'light' reading material for the winter. My first read thru the book was a bit confusing but the various forums and archives helped tremendously. Im reading thru it a second time now and it is a much more enjoyable experience.

My advice is if you ever get confused or lost, search the forums (Chuck Evans, TGM, Manzella, GEA, and here). More than likely, it has been discussed before. And if all else fails, feel free to ask here Good luck with your journey!