The noob says: Thanks a million guys.
It worked by doing the flash from the card. I've always done them via USB, so that was a 1st.
And mike, thanks for that, I was about to load the nbh onto the card, but I formatted it FAT32. I appreciate the help gents.
I thought I had bricked the thing in the 1st week I have it. Pheeew.
If either of you guys around NYC? I'll buy ya a beer.