Thanks all,
I've got onto the little apple brew club's distro and would love to attend some events with the Salina Brewers Guild as well. KC is a bit of a hike to travel to regularly, but I'll check your calendar before visiting and if your events coincide with my travels, I'll be in touch.
I'm ready to get back to the area next month, implement all of the upgrades I've ordered, and get to brewing.