I know you probably are more looking for feedback as to how it works but you do really need to compress the images you are using.

At 56.6 Kbps just the top portion of the letter graphic takes over 35 seconds to load.

Here's the same graphic saved as a jpg using the fireworks engine - no different in appearance but 10 times smaller: http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/3946/amalfitopcreate.jpg

Here's your png for comparison: http://www.fromabirdie.com/images/Amalfi_Top_Create.png

you'll have to work in the exact matching background gradient but it will be worth it.