Mike!

I cannot remember... since I was pretty much following the book I am sure I bound the skin first then made the blend shapes, in fact I did that for the clusters too! Come to think of it, yes, I did both after I bound the skeleton. Thanks Mike, I think that might be the answer, at least that would make logical sense.

Not so impressed with that book now, it is useful and shows you how to do alot but it doesn't show you the order to do things. Bind the skin last! I am getting there!

I think that Character animation book is coming sooner than I think...