All I have right now is an acoustic that my dad gave me years ago. Theres no reason I shouldnt be trying to learn on it... I am just being lazy I guess lol. I work quite a bit as well, then I get home and spend time with my family til my son goes to bed at 8. Then I want to play some WoW. I need to dedicate some time to trying to pick up the guitar.

I should find a teacher too but im antisocial (hence the boxing haha).

You mentioned a beginners book, what do you have?

I can totally relate to the whole "half the awesomeness comes from having it and looking at it" lol.