Crab
Your quite right; there's to much people which can't speak or write basic english these day's. Dont start me off!
GOT
All you need for now are pockets that are deep enough, a +ve attitude and a good sense of humour. You'll soon realise what you will and won't need, depending on what works for you. I definitely wouldn't invest in a load of kit you may not need; there's nothing worse than being an 'all the gear, no idea' merchant!