Weird floor pump problem

[spokewench]

I'd be ok if it were a few times, and then it worked. But I'm trying like 10 times, and I just can't get it to work! Frustrating.....

IT's hard to tell what is going on with your description since a floor pump worked at the LBS and your floor pump works on your rear tire. I would guess it has something to do with the inner tube stem in your front tire.

Here is a little tip that helps all pumps work. Put the stem at the bottom of the wheel, i.e. down by the ground, instead of at the top or at the side. I know it sounds stupid but sometimes it does the trick.