Repairman came today and replaced the "Mother" board - but computer would still not run - waiting for Windows 7 reload software from Dell and a new mouse for the one that got "fried" by the lighting. Once I am up and back to normal, I'll post some stories about my trip along with some scans of cool stuff I got at Convention and on my trip. I might even have a "post" Convention sale - so stay tuned.
Take care,
Jerry "still on the lapto