Backing up library rolls to CD-ROM

I have been able to back up rolls to CD using Export until now. Mysteriously, I now get a message, 36 pictures into a 355 picture roll informing me that my MacBook is unable to create /Users/{my name}/Desktop. I don't understand (a) why it would want to, and (b) why it can't, and there is no indication about either. The 36 jpgs are all set up waiting for burning, but the only option is to cancel the export. I have tried with CD-R and CD-RW disks. Any help would be appreciated, just to get me ten minutes further into my ongoing battle of wills with iPhoto. Has there ever been a more frustrating, counter-intuitive and idiosyncratic photo management program? I thought this was supposed to be where Mac really shines!
MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Aitchembee:
This is a long shot but check the Info window for the Desktop folder and see if the permissions are set to read and write from you, the owner and group and that you are the owner. I've also got my admin name as the group.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.

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