A few friends taught me how to make wine a couple of years ago. Still a newbie, but that started my journey. I've made fermented sodas, as well as more wine. I tried making hard cider and mead, but panicked and threw them out though nothing was wrong with them. I am presently making mead again. I have lurked here a few times in the past few months, and decided to join.
I have always used a balloon with pinholes, but a couple of friends gifted me a bung (I got different sizes later, in anticipation of using assorted sizes of bottles) and three airlocks.
This is an exciting journey. I'm glad the forum is here.