Yes, don't be rude. Anyone helping you will be volunteering their time. In the mean time, I know there was some info on texturing in the ongoing TF2 items thread.
A sexy deal by tiger, $60 rebate on a GTX 460. $109.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6491183&Sku=G458-0464
Slayer- http://www.dragonquest8.org/content/alchemy/ Use the find on page function of whatever browser you use for the item in question. Huge time saver.
Go to the [Skin] menu item and pick "edit" Smooth Skin, and at the bottom is "Delete Non Skin History. It was a revelation when I found that one. Scott