Jon,People have different learning styles. If you're just getting started it's like learning a new language. Some people read Tin Tin or Winnie il Pu; some prefer to go to the cafe or the tavern. Some people get the repair manual written in German or Italian and try to do something simple like change a headlight or the oil.
If it would help I'd be happy to get on a video call sometime in the next week and spend an hour talking about / looking at stuff. (Others are welcome!)
-- Fred Morris
