I'm Kevin, and think I might have been bitten by the blacksmithing bug. YouTube is a dangerous thing. I stumbled across some blacksmithing videos, and have been watching almost nothing else since.
I've done a little reading here, including the Read Me First post. I have a lot more reading to do.
I have no equipment yet. I do have a hand cranked blower, model 60C, made by Champion Blower and Forge on its way from an eBay seller. I took a chance and placed a low bid on it, fully expecting to get outbid. No one bid against me.
Searching online I haven't found any blacksmith groups in my area. I did find that Homestead Heritage Forge offers classes. They seem a little pricey, but might be worth it.
I'll probably start with a box of dirt forge and work my way up from there.