Hi, thank you all for suggestions. I'm too sick to play with the car today, will get back to it soon.
I have no ballast resistor (i think this has come up before and my mechanic explained why i dont, and that it's ok)
The spark continues after the starter is disengaged (its not easy to test this by yourself, involves clotheshangers)
Plan for next step is going to be make certain gas is flowing, checking for obstructions in the lines (i just love the taste of gas :P)
Will also make sure the pumps and relays are ok, but i think they are. i can hear them when i try to start it.
Tossed the battery on the charger last night, figured trying to start it so many times has probably worn it down a bit.
Weirdest thing about this is it was such a sudden thing. Drove fine for months, then just wont start. Weird.
If ya'll think of anything else, please post it, i'll check here before i go out to work on the car when i feel better (tomorrow?)
Thanks!!
Delphine