Committed?

So how much time is required to get the "A" game rolling? Weeks, months, decades. At last read, I noticed that 200 tournemants played is enough to be considered experienced. Most of us hit that landmark a while ago between Riverside and home games alone, not counting casino play. The question is whether the quality of play we first exposed ourselves to was decent enough to be considered average. Lets say 6 months was enough time for most players in our circles to get the feel for their game, while reacting to players of simular skill. The loss of 6 months of regular play puts a serious dent in our perception of where we stand. For the intensity of play and volume of games in that amount of time, how much was of poor quality.
Now I haven't mentioned internet play as part of our learning curve. I believe that venue to be as different from live, as HORSE to Texas Hold `em. The experience gained through online play doesn't transfer well. Not to diminish online play, its just too differing.
To be considered merely experienced at this point seems a little frustrating, but I think that the threashold to semi-pro is not very far away. More games, more theory and more devotion and many of us could make a serious breakthrough. The competition between several of us is fierce, but respectful and fun. I hope that we all can achieve our personal goals, along with being there to see our friends do the same.
Best of luck, if you're out of luck, outplay `em. - Jeff