Bitcoin: My family thinks I've lost my mind...but I've adopted the concepts - I've invested some shackles - I'm hooked. Now "Ripple" garners my interest and today it only became more interesting!

Google is known for investing in companies (or concepts) that have staying power...check this out if you've got the Ripple Tickle.
http://gigaom.com/2013/05/14/google-ventures-invests-in-opencoin-the-firm-behind-bitcoin-exchange-ripple/

As for me...along with my newbie status on here...goes my newbie status on Ripple! From what I've learned, I need find someone with a huge heart and a few extra XRP. If you'd like to help get me started...I'd be much obliged!

Ripple Addy:
r1fQoiNRVzYwUfA1j7FbkVU27kbitsNSJ

Thanks all!