Ahhh, thanks...ya all are so sweet.
I got myself a bday present last night, and learned that pawnshops in smaller cities are better for finding more interesting gear. Good price on this too:
My other pedal nerd friend got me this:
I think my mom is giving me some cash, so I may get either a video card for my PC (to upload bootlegs to youtube) or a screenprinting kit.
Thanks again.