>>your MAF sensor is your airflow meter.
oh - sorry, I asked a mechanic in town and was told they're different (new bie doesn't BEGIN to describe me, hehe)
>>my guess..and i am 75% sure it is right...is a bad TPS (or throttle position sensor). get that checked out.
awesome - I will call about that immediately - thank you so much Tibby

I'll post a reply once I get it checked.