Welcome Dale/Wils! While usually in the minority there are plenty of men who quilt for various reasons. One of my good friends went back home because things were falling apart on the old family homestead. He had time on his hands, very little money but trunks of old clothes in the attic and he decided if I could quilt, so could he. Being cold was another motivator. Sounds like you found a good group in RL and we are here for you virtually. We all start some where/time and end some where/time. Hope you spend some time with us -- just jump right into the questions or conversations.