Hi mephestic, May contact you after the new year to join in on a walk on day when you have one. Buddy of mine is just starting up so will bring him along too.
Shane, my advice for getting started with kit is to buy second hand mate... youll get a lot more for your cash that way. Most ballers take pride in their kit so you wont have to worry about receiving shoddy goods, especially if you buy from a forum like this one. With the economy the way it is, you can pick up a really good marker for a great price right now as people struggling to sell.