Thanks for the responses, this really helps. One point made that sticks out is flying with a purpose. I often try too many manuevers rather than one thing resulting in 10-12 minutes of really sloppy flying.

Here's my aircraft progression so far:

1st Year:
Trainer
Ultra Stick 60

2nd Year:
PZ Typhoon
Fliton 330 Free Style (over my head, I crashed it after 12 flights getting too cocky with the sticks - did someone mention "practice/master recovery"? )

This Year:
US60 for confidence building
Plan to fly the Typhoon mostly as I can step out the back door and fly weather permitting saving the drive to the club field. This should help.
I'm building a CA Models 27% Extra that I'm not so sure I'll fly this year because I'm a little concerned it's over my head.
Build another "practice plane" to fly glo at the club field:
- GP Extra 40 or 60 size
- OMP Fusion 40 or 90 size,
- CA Models Widbody 40 size

Any suggestions for a plane that isn't too wild or twitchy that would be good practice for both pattern and mild 3D would be appreciated (a good "third plane" in other words). Thanks.