Ok, so I am a bit behind. Can we start with "Google Wave for Dummies"? I'm looking for, "first, then second, then..." something along that line. Keep it simple please. I am a bit in my "discomfort zone".
Gina Trapani's "The Complete Guide to Google Wave" is a good place to start. It's comprehensive and easy to follow. You can buy the book, or read it on the wiki here: http://completewaveguide.com/
Join me... I'm on there a lot these days
my address is eslteachertim.musgrave@googlewave.com
Add me to your addresses and then click 'new wave' - next to your picture on the wave there will be a plus sign... click on that and you should be able too add me to the wave.
As I say, I'm on there a lot recently... and will be willing to give you a tour