Thom i had a little futter with your site to assist. When adding to the blogroll (change the name blogroll in BLOGROLL) on the same page where you put the web address in you'll see TARGET on the right (below categories) open that up and click BLANK so as the page opens in a new page. Saves you losing any post you may be in etc.
If there is any other changes you want made then just say

Thom best bet is to find a theme you like and then we'll make it more persoal. Have a look on that link i left on the other thread or on any thread in here about 'themes' and advise me.