You guys are some of the greatest.  Group hug!  Come on everyone group hug.  You have made me blush with your advice, kind words and offers of help..

Okay, so the plan is, get ahold of my friend... dammit!  pull the data off, then format back to factory condition, and if I'm lucky finish reinstalling what was pulled off. 

So thanks for the offers, I'll keep you all informed.