I have narrowed this issue down a little at least. I can't change the theme from the config panel, although I can change themes by forcing it in the address bar.
I just don't know where to go from here. ;)
Thanks in advance to all the nice people here helping everyone. ;)
Nancy
Okay, nevermind. it was a cookie issue apparently. grrrr.
tried to delete this post but could not. sorry for the waste of space.
Nancy
Thanks for resolving your post. We don't delete threads so don't worry about that. All remain for future reference and to help others.