Oh! I was really tired...went to bed. I didn't realize it had gotten so late and it actually screwed up my early morning plans. No need to apologized friend I appreciate your helpful involvement and follow-up.

Actualy it was a gift from my nephew who knew I needed a network drive. It has several interface modes but unfortunately FireWire isn't one of them. But I gues if the findit file of the drive is corrupt it is no wonder it doesn't mount on the desktop irregardless of the hook-up interface method used. I am going to collect myself a bit...had so stressful a morning this morning looking for important family documents whose whereabouts I had forgotten my BP went through the roof and I was forced to take a little sedative. Now I am a bit sluggish albeit calmer. Gotta get some food in me and hopefully feel better. I need to be sharp if I am going to use the LaCie suggested tricks to try and rebirth this damn drive. I hope I can manage it. if not I am going to have to let go of the stuff and move on. I'll send the damn thing to LaCie and let them perform their magic on ita. Whatever!?  :)

Thanks again for your support and help. I will post the outcome here. Ciao!