Guitar Hero!!!

Since I just turned 37, I figured I'm half way through life, so I'm due a crisis.  Porshes are too expensive, and I'm a truck guy.  My shooting is getting real expensive due to ammo costs, so I can't do it as often as I'd like.  So, for about six or seven months now, I've been thinking about learning how to play guitar.  I love music, and the guitar is pretty universal for different genres.  My favorite musicians are all guitar players; David Gilmour, Billy Joe Armstrong, Dave Grohl, Slash, Jimmy Page, etc.  

I did some research and decided to get a Gibson Les Paul Standard.  Gibsons have a strong following, and they are beautiful instruments.  I'm waiting on it now.  I plan on teaching myself, using the internet and some books.  If that doesn't work out, I'll seek professional lessons.  I'm pretty amped, pun fully intended.  I can't wait to start at absolute zero, and learn a new craft.I plan on using earphones plugged into an amp, so I won't bother Leigh or the kids.  That way I can practice at work too.  Leigh had been pretty supportive, while remaining skeptical of my dedication. I really love my wife because even with her doubts, she backs me up.   Maybe I can get here to take drum lessons.