This does not even touch on my lack of technique. I know only a few strum patterns and some mild variations of finger-plucking (I'm sure there's a better term for that). However, I have not even worked out how to play individual notes rather than cords.
Like many things in life, this is something that takes time--that most precious of resources. I have toyed with the idea of taking classes from someone. Unfortunately, that will have to wait at least until after I get this slowly forming dissertation done.
In short, I won't be playing "Free Bird" anytime soon.