Ok, so lower the specular and get rid of the relection node...got it.  As soon as my render is done I'll give that a try.

This is oh so frustrating...but at the same time kind of fun! I'm learning stuff, hehe

"It is good to see ourselves as others see us. Try as we may, we are never
able to know ourselves fully as we are, especially the evil side of us.
This we can do only if we are not angry with our critics but will take in good
heart whatever they might have to say." - Ghandi