That's pretty cool to be in a place where people are so willing to go out of their way to help you out. Hope you get to post the pictures soon.

There are some good 3rd party LJ clients out there. Here's a link to the Windows clients. I'm on Mac here, so I can't help you much more than that.

Oh, yeah, just so you know, if you came to Durham NC, I would actually pick you up he airport, provide a place for you to stay. While I do have a washer and dryer, you would be fully responsible for doing your own clothes. I have to draw the line somewhere. :p