I'm happy to report I have had some success the past two nights in getting things to cooperate within SGP. I have been able to run sequences, that slew, solve, autofocus, start PHD2, guide, slew to next target and repeat. It's a real treat to watch it work. 
I still need to refine my autofocus settings as well as some phd2 settings. It is dithering but I am unsure on what settings to use here for best results.
I have noticed that most of my star images are slightly oblong, and many times, it's almost like the scope is bumped, leaving a slight blip on one side of the star.
Any ideas where to start on that? My polar alignment is good. Maybe something in the guiding or shutter release?
Regards,
Randy