I figured out how to check my web site using a browser with out having it published, looking back at it now I feel way stupid for not thinking about it before. Just like any other file you want to open in any other program you go to your drop down file menu, click open file and select your desired file. I know that you people know but some one who sees this thread might not.
But I still can't "publish" I am using fireFTP and I transferred the home page "under-construction message" but when I go to the web site via my address bar it gives me "Directory Listing Denied This Virtual Directory does not allow contents to be listed."
I'm done with my little victory, on with your daily business.
Mike