You can't really beat the huge Sun spots we had last year but some larger ones have started showing up again. I've posted an article on photographing the Sun.
Those are incredible! And nice writeup. I'll see if I can emulate with my telescope and camera when the rain stops.
Your How Zone is a great site. Jerkey!
Jerkey? http://www.google.com/search?q=jerkey
Thanks, glad you like it. Feel free to link to the site and/or articles, it can use the exposure.
I'll be looking for your photos.