ah..thanks you two. rayraz.. thanks..i did try some file rescue program i got from download.com but though they've managed to give me back 100 odd pix, 40 of them are in some form of jpeg graphic file that i can't seem to even open up in photoshop. 

i'll give the fileresque a try .. let you know.. 

bless you two.'' Kyodd Diggiddy Dayum''?? Lol.. i like that one!