Another welcome to GT! You're definately in the right place to start learning. Whatever kind of "hobby guitar" your interested in getting into, post a message and you'll be sure to get a wealth of helpful hints and advice.

Check out this link below when you do get a guitar to help you along.

http://www.guitartricks.com/guide.php

Hope you get that guitar, if you want any ideas for what sort of thing to get, post a thread in "Gear" saying what kind of style you're interested in and everyone'll be glad to help.