Green Horn and it shows!
I ran down to the gas station hoping all the way there I had let it run empty and that would be all that the problem was. No luck there :banghead:
I will try what you suggested with the spark plugs. I know its got to be something some one with experience would be like "oh well it's this..."
Is there any good books any body can recommend a total newb like myself. Thinking of enrolling in a few classes at the local community collage.