Edit iweb site from previous computer system

OK, I created a website in iweb 06 about a year ago, but now I have iweb 08. Since then I also sold my old iMac and have purchased this new one. I want to go in and update this website, but can't find the iweb workspace where I can access the site info, update it, and publish with the changes on my new hard drive. When I type in the www address of the website in safari, it's still there and accessible on the web. But of course this doesn't allow me to make changes.
How do I re-access it to edit and re-publish?
Thanks!

iWeb cannot import published files.
To get some ideas on making rebuilding your site easier, look here...
http://iwebfaq.org/site/iWebBackupretrieve.html

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