And I mean a total Newb. I have no coding EXPERIENCE what so ever. I want to learn to write android apps and I want to learn the right way. By learning the language not using some GUI that does it for me but gives me no code.

ThanksYou can start with this.
http://www.freejavaguide.com/corejava.htmYou could try www.java2s.com it provides many code samples.

Thanks for those links. Good stuff. A free tip :
Each computer language, including Java, has the possibility of adding "comments/remarks" to the source code of the program. Each time you write a new program add comments where necessary.
These comments are very useful when you have to change a program THREE years later or so. After three years you don't remember this program very well and then these comments will help you to remember things more quickly.
A good PROGRAMMER always adds comments to his programs and they are never a WASTE of time.
Thanks Eric,

I'm sure it will TAKE me some time to even figure out what the right notes are, let alone the right code.I marked this solved because I'm sure anyone with the same question will find this thread useful, but please don't hesitate to add more advice.

Another related question would be are there any threads in these forums that I might find useful in this learning process. If anyone knows of any I'd love to see them.Thanks for the free java guide link - very helpful for the beginner I have used that before myself and I can vouch for the ease of use and you should be able to pick up Java. Just be patient and don't go too fast.For a total new beginner, I suggest to go through the APRESS beginners java books. Those books are written in simple manner and it’s easy to understand.