Congrats Alan.........

I have a 6 string, the simpler the better for me hehe. I may try dobro tuning first, to aclimatize myself with the mechanics of the bar, finger picks, thumb pick etc. So far I"ve been able to make it sound like a chicken being eaten alive by a cougar. after I get comfortable with the dobro licks, as well as the mechanics involved, I'm talking probably a year or so I will try to progress to a stage one or carter starter. Thats more pedal and levers than I will ever be able to figure out at my age.

I have a good friend who is going to show me some things to get started, in a few days, then I'll probably order some dvd stuff for lessons.

You said Cindy's dvd didn't have a soundtrack, seems odd. Easy enough to build on in BIB. I will probably join the steel guitar forum, to interact with some of the guys there and pick up some tips as well. You might consider that if you do not already belong.

Rob