Was on vacation in the mountains at Blowing Rock.  After a run at a park, I noticed a group setting up, asked them if this was pickle ball, and they invited me to join.  I probably played ten games over two days, instantly addicted, reminds me so much of ping-pong with an athletic approach.  Killer!!   

I work a lot during the week, have some free time on the weekends in the mornings, could make some evenings work, too.  I'm dying to play again here local.  Where's a good place for me to start?  Any suggestions on a decent racket to get started?