I feel like I'm starting to ride all over again, although this time I think I have a better idea what I want.
This is the mountain bike I'm looking at: http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/nevada_29_11_d
(The other one I'm looking at is the Giant Talon 0)
Decentish drivetrain components, disc brakes, and because I work for a Fuji dealer, I get a very nice discount on it.
I have no clue about the fork. Or sizing. I imagine a small/15-16"? (Fuji does strange things with sizing, though.)