Welcome from New York state! I hope you enjoy all things QB!!! Just a little bit of info that may be useful to you on this site;
LA = long arm
LQS = local quilt shop
DH = dear (or damn) husband
DD = dear daughter
DS = dear son
DGS = dear grand son
DGD = dear grand daughter
WIP = work(s) in progress
D9P = disappearing 9 patch (a type of block)