Most would of spent time digging on our own-has it's benifits, no bitching or back stabbing,but when you find a good lad or 2 it's a good craic,always good to gleen what you can from folks imo-will be lots that's helpful and lots you would never practice yourself ;)one things for sure it's like a drug that you will ether never do again or be flat out addicted lol.don't hurt to get out on your own-any man says he's seen it all...is a liar imo...I for one am always learning and will always have time to listen to the young and the old boys...There is no sure fire formula king-just get out and enj