This is my 4th attempt at playing the guitar and I'm sticking with it! I'm left handed teaching myself to play right handed on my brother in law's Mexican version Fender Strat. (cheap but does the job) I've been at it for about 6 weeks playing everyday for 30-45 minutes and love it. I look for to reading all your posts and getting advice on the "axe."
Oh BTW Simple MAn by Skynard, the picking is not easy....
Take care
Kevin