thanks for the props, I know its about the cheapest gift I can give ya (fwee!), but if its appreciated--then its all good!
Don't knock your previous attempts, they are good ideas. Do what I do, take your good unused ideas and keep them in a 'concepts' folder. Then, later, when you need inspiration...or you think that you are able to fully realize that earlier concept..visit that folder and get cracking.
Believe me, the first dozen or so logos I ever attempted are still in a similar folder on my hard drive. When I get the chance, I'll go back and re-do them and see if they are worthy of posting in here.
Peace!