WOW-
REAAAAALLY good info here! thanks everyone! i talked to adam also, and he kinda "dumbed it down" for me.
Thanks everyone for the advice. "CDBEAM" i sent ya a PM.
i will be re-attempting this over the weekend. so, be forewarned- i will be posting many, "OH GOD, PLEASE HELP ME" threads!! lol.
-Marc