Welcome Linda and Scott!! Fulltiming in 5 years - sounds like a great plan. Plenty of time to start shedding the possessions, sell the house, and gear up for adventure!
We are an odd group here, with diverse backgrounds. The best part about that is that there is something for everyone that way!! :) We have had one official rally so far - The Gathering - in 2009. We are looking to have another towards the end of April in the Texas Hill Country. Last year we had 6 rigs join up - this year we hope to double that! However, the organizer is a slacking, non-planner, and does well to have lots of help to keep him on track. Luckily, I have lots of great help to push me along :)
Looking forward to meeting you two down the road! Let us help push you in that direction in the mean time!!
--kev