I have played guitar and bagpipes for a bit, smallpipes experiment. I have been reading forums and anything i can get my hands on. I have looked at whistle reviews and been up and down the spectrum on what is good, bad and ugly. Finally, i just decided to purchase and move forward with the music and training. Looking forward to learning and following.
Good for you. Enjoy the journey. Welcome
Welcome aboard. 
Watch out for W.A.S. - it got me very quickly - & I only came hear for flute info. 
(W.A.S. = Whistle Aquisition Syndrome)
I cannot get WAS as it does not go well with sailboat twofootitis
LOL! But… whistles are soooooo much cheaper than sailboats! 
Im a newbie too, and enjoying playing and learning.