Issac,
I too, have been going nuts over the past 3 weeks since I have decided to go. I figure that since I am going to be 65 I better get there while I still can. With the excitement of trying to learn everything I can, pick an outfitter, figure out what to bring and get my rifle together, I am not sure I can stand a year of waiting. I both hope I cool down a bit and hope I don't cool down at all. Sure is exciting.
I know what you mean regarding the finances. Just getting the reloading components, new scope etc. has started burned the credit cards and I am just starting out. It is going to be an education.
I have also learned how helpful this board and Jorge, Maddog and others have been with information and am quite grateful.

We will have to compare notes as we go along.