Cool! I just started learning at 42 and my goal is to get in a band and play within 6 years...when the kids moveout...so you saying you're doing it at 55 gives me hope that I'm not to old to be chasing a silly dream.
My problem is my progress is so slow, I hope I can meet that goal :). I just cant switch between chords well or at a decent speed. particularly the c chord. I don't know if its me, or my old guitar that is rather big and has some structural issues... anyways.... I'm jealous!