Greetings kerry - Welcome to hipforums. If I had to classify myself it would be as an old hippy. How about you? Anyway, welcome and whatever you are interested in you'll pretty much find it here. If you've got any questions, just ask. Lots of people glad to help.
I will tell you this - after you've made 10 or 15 post your status will change from guest to member. At that point you'll be able to send private messages to members who want to talk to outside the forum plus some other perks. Stick around.