Hey grinner,
Your answer sure give me a lot of answers that hit the mark spot on.
I am using Medea drives. I will try to find a solution and maybe buy some avid drives when I get a chance. I will do as you suggest; that is rename the OMFI folder idea and capturing one clip and transfering the media to another quick drive.
Meanwhile I just phoned up my client and told them I was down for a couple days. There was no way round trying to sheep my way out of this one.
thanks!