bodlon

So I have, over the past couple of days, read this entire thread. I think I may be sold on the idea of making my own booch. Rather than re-hash the basics, I've got some questions for folks who are already brewing their own: What do you wish you'd known going into the process of making your own booch? Did you ever make a mistake that created a speedbump in your progress, and if so, how would you suggest a novice avoid it? What one thing do you think a booch novice should try? I'll probably be looking at vessels and starting a SCOBY this weekend. Whee!