I think I'll stop at SmallDog on the way home from work tomorrow...
loaded it in this morning, it took about 45 minutes, and wow! I love it. things feel very much faster!
and to add to a thread in the FAQ forum (which I can't reply in, yet), the dvd is white, with the snow leopard picture on it. seems to be a full install disc. this is the $30 "upgrade" disc.