Just as an fyi...
Actually it's pretty interesting. I have the vBSEO sitemap addon installed of course... It has been generated twice since I've re-opened my forum and interestingly enough -- it seems as if all my links have been correctly re-indexed with the
http://jpicforum.info/forum/ url
I truly did not expect that to happen, and to happen so quickly. But apparently it has.
Anyway - thanks again for the suggestions ya'll - and happy 2011 to you all
Jacquii.