John,
You are in trouble now !
Turning can be addictive as beekeeping (ask me how I know. . .).
Pens are an easy start
Got any Grandkids that are Harry Potter fans? A branch gets spun into a wand in no time.
Check out the Eddie Castelin videos on YouTube. He does a great job of covering the basics - and a lot more .
Oh, and all those shavings on the floor from your turnings? They burn great in your smoker.