Hi Jim and Cindy,
Welcome to Silver Strikes heaven.
We are fairly new at this hobby also but I will say that we have met the most wonderful, fun and helpful group of people you could ever have the pleasure of being with.
We did luck out and attend the first SS tournament at O'Sheas and what a great time it was.
If you only come out once a year try to plan your trip for a Silver Strike tournament or the convention. THis year we are very lucky to have a SS tournament with the convention.
This will be our first year at the convention so I am really looking forward to it.
We wish you the best, its a great hobby, lots of wonderful people who end up great friends and at least you bring something home from Vegas besides credit cards receipts.