Glad you have joined us...I stumbled into the SHO community early when I purchased a 2010 in August of 2010...it was a steep learning curve, but thanks to some great guys it has been a pleasure to be part of the Gen 4 or 6 (depending on your point of view) community.
If it works for you, you should plan on joining at the Ford Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania next year. We have a super nice group and have a great time...it will be a great way to gain knowledge about the SHO from some very knowledgeable owners, plus it is the 30rd Anniversary of the SHO.