2006 MBP Shuts Down, fans spin, makes me cry.

I've seen reports of logic board issues for shutdowns, but mine sounds different.
My MBP screen (see my footer for specs) will go blank and the fans will start spinning at high speed, requiring me to hold down the power button to power off. Closing the lid on the laptop does not stop the fans from spinning.
- the problem has become steadily more frequent since the day it began.
- it can occur shortly after booting up, so it's not completely an overheat issue
- it occurs more regularly, though, when turning on wifi, launching a program, or copying to/from a thumb drive
- it occurs more regularly if I am not plugged into a power source.
- about 1/10 times when I power back on, it will magically be back to where I left it when it powered off, no bootup time needed.
- other times when i power back on, the screen stays black and the fans start spinning again and I have to hold down power once again to get them to quit.
- if i 'sleep' the computer, it will always go into crazy mode when I wake it.
Any suggestions would be well appreciated.

"My MBP screen (see my footer for specs) will go blank and the fans will start spinning at high speed, requiring me to hold down the power button to power off. "
Your MBP getting the proper ventilation?
According to the user manual it states in part:
"Do not operate your MacBook Pro on a pillow or other soft material, as the material can block the airflow vents. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your MacBook Pro. Never push objects into the ventilation openings."
MacBook Pro: Care, Use, and Safety Information
Also, check Apple's Knowledge Base and User Tips for possible solutions. Otherwise, if you have AppleCare, contact them and/or take your MBP to your local Apple Store or AASP.
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tia
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