The bike is running better. The biggest issue, aside from the shift cable, is that the front tire is out of round which makes for some nasty braking. I'll be talking to my LBS about trueing that rim for roundness.

I found a shifter cable (potentially), at a LBS in Philly that I hope will mail order it to me here in Texas. Has anyone ever heard of these guys? http://www.bikeville.com/derailleur.html