I can definitely relate to that. I started out solo, knowing no other homebrewers, researching and building everything all by myself. In the beginning, i couldn't get enough info, and ideas on setups and gear. I think I dove into all grain after a couple batches. It was nice when I found a couple friends that were also interested, and could bounce ideas off of. I do appreciate the community here, but having one on one discussions over a beer, always helps grow the process. I'm now back to brewing/building solo, and like I said before, it has taken a bit of a backseat to the rest of my life. Regardless of how involved I am down the road, I'm all about efficiency in everything I do, and I enjoy geeking out on this stuff too, so I'll continue to be active in at least some degree.
We'll see how this build goes. I may have another stall down the road, whether its due to finances, focus, or time, but I'll keep chipping away at it. Nothing wrong with a good hobby to keep you sane, especially one that results in a nice buzz. I hope I can keep a few of you entertained, and I also welcome suggestions and feedback. I'm surely gonna need some help along the way.
