I will be in Santa Barbara for 3 months for work, and would be happy to come by and help you get started, or give you a hand. What specifically do you need assistance with?
Brian,
Rosie keeps a close watch on these forums. Send him a Private Message (to "Rosie") and he'll get back to you. Top notch guy, in every aspect of the word.
From Rosie: I do keep a watch on the forums but this got by me...will give you a call Brian.