Batch Image Processing

Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum, but have been using Photoshop for a while now.

I have a slight dilemma that requires what I presume to be advanced batch image processing. I need the following to happen to a folder of images:

1) All images in the folder are resized with constrained proportion to a width of 250px.

2.) They are then combined into one image file placed above each other in a column (literally, not layers). Each image also needs spacing between the other, about 20px

3.) This is then compressed as an 8 quality jpeg and exported as a new image.

So basically I have a folder of images that I want to convert into a long 'gallery' image with spacing between each. I know this isn't explained well, but is it at all possible?

Is it possible? you bet it is...

The thing is its gonna take some scripting help. I've sent I don't know how many people away from this site for help because of scripting issues... and I hate doing that... I guess I need to buckle down and learn PS scripting myself. Ahh, but I ramble.

Anyway... Photoshop I know, Scripting I don't. I do however know where the scripters hang out.

http://www.ps-scripts.com/bb

The people on that forum can help, but come back here. God I hate sending people away.....

Excellent, I'll check out the scripters. I may even learn myself and bring back superior scripting knowledge to the forum. . .

I doubt that somehow, but I will be back. Thanks for the help.