maltesemommy,
Welcome! It's great to hear you'll be "part of the club". You're right about the jargon, it's easy to start talking hybrid car lingo without thinking aabout others. Sorry! I'm sure soon enough you may find that you inadvertenly do the same.
Leather interior, eh. You're one of the lucky few. Outside of a few regions across the country, lleather is not an option.
For improving mileage, read a few of the articles in the Learn section of this site. It will help point you in the right direction.
Anyway, it was good to read your introduction. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future.
Oh, and JeromeP, anyone can be the first to welcome new members. No need to wait for Jason or the moderators!