well you are all being pretty nice considering my little rant there.
the strangest thing just happened. after thinking the above thought, i decided to try again and i just put the nozzle farther out, just to see if it would work, and it worked better. the only problem still is one that i don't think is related to the pump or anything...i have a hard time pushing the handle all the way down, either because i have weak upper body strength or i am small, i don't know. anyone else have this problem? it was still a workout, but at least i have enough air. it's still not the recommended amount tho.
now for the other tire. i'm glad the sun's still out.
"Doubt is not an agreeable condition, but certainty is an absurd one."