Thanks guys, I actually remembered I had a USB ethernet device too (that has worked out of the box with Pi Zero retropie builds in the past) only problem is it has a micro USB connector so I just ordered up an adapter. Now I should at least be able to get the system online and then make changes from there, I only planned on using the wifi adapter sporadically to set up the library and maybe make a few tweaks so if I have to do it with the wired connection its not the end of the world.
And hope you feel better Ed.
And hope you feel better Ed.