Well I did it! I went to Goodwill today and looked at the selection and they had a Ross 12 speed! Perfect size! Put some air in the tires, oiled everything I could there on the lot, and hit the road. Took it past my LBS since its on the way home and the repair guy was like "this is in really good shape, its just been sitting around. Bring it back in the fall for a tune up" Cool!! So let's see..
bike- $30, helmet, pump and oil, $30 and a seat bag $5....$65 for a commuter!!!
I'll post pics after I clean her up a bit.

Oh yeah, I' definitely need a new saddle!!! OUCH!!!! why didn't they hurt this much when we were younger???