Well, it looks like I owe you guys an apology of sorts...it looks like it works after all, although it seems like something from the Windoze world...I followed the instructions to the letter...rebooted, and no go...that was when I posted my original posting...
Then like the user above, I decided to peek into the script file and run the commands straight up...rebooted...again nothing. Needless to say, you can imagine my frustration.
Then, out of some blind intervention, I decided to reboot a third time...this time without running any part of the script...lo and behold it worked...
I do appreciate your willingness to assist me and like I said...looks like I owe you an apology as well. Humble pie is best served warm...LOL