Definitely a good start!! I find that planning the trips is almost as exciting to me as actually taking them. I do not, however, have people to go on bike trips with me. I have one friend who has done 2 overnighters with me, but she's in PA school now, so I have to count her out for the next 3 years or so.
I've also done a week-long cross state bike ride with a large group (800 or so). It's a camping tour, but they haul the bags. I don't mind camping for that, although I will admit that getting up extra early and packing up the tent can be a pain- but not carrying all my gear is a bonus. I usually don't sleep well camping, but I'm always so tired at the end of the day I sleep quite well.

I wish my DH would tour with me, but he finds the idea tedious and boring (he likes to ride too fast to slow down and take the time to tour).

Good luck with your touring/overnighting plans. You'll have to report back when you finish some of them and let us know how it went!