How can I auto load Safari thru a non-Admin user account

Okay, maybe I don't want to do this - - but can I?
I have my old iMac setup to turn on at 8am. I would like to access it remotely through LogMeIn.com. But I need Safari running for remote access.
I'd prefer to have Safari running in a 'Guest' User Account with no Admin rights (then from LogMeIn.com, switch to my user account and I can enter my password manually).
I know how to auto login to a Guest account, but how do I have that account auto start Safari? Only Administrators can have programs start automatically, right?
I don't want to auto-login (with password if that's even possible) to my main Administrator account.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance

I use iKey to remap the keys. It has a little more function then youpi key. For many years, I used youpi key before switching to iKey.
In addition, ikey will allow you to run ikey applications when ikey starts.
!http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2700/4178949301_cea8fa07a2.jpg!
You might like iKey/youpi key. I have my frequently used applications set to f keys. The same f key starts an application and switches to the application.
Youpi key is free. It works fairly well for me in MAC OS 10.4 although not officially supported. There is a commercial version you can buy, called iKey.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11485&vid=75326
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Here is an example of to assign volumn control to a function key.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10361085#10361085
Here is a solution with XTool. XTool Uses exact screen addresses. So a movement of an icon will cause you trouble.
do shell script "/usr/sbin/system_profiler SPDisplaysDataType | grep 'Resolution'" -- get info
tell the result to set {DisplayWidth, DisplayHeight} to {word 2, word 4} -- get resolution
--move mouse {DisplayWidth div 2, DisplayHeight div 2} -- center mouse
move mouse {670, 13} --sound
click mouse
move mouse {673, 96} --sound level
click mouse
move mouse {555, 282} -- center mouse
click mouse
   First, there is the XTools scripting addition, which will give AppleScript the ability to move the mouse.
   http://www.lestang.org/osax/XTool/
   XTool-2.0-src.dmg.tgz
   Installation :
   Drag
.osax from insite the image to one of the following locations (create the directory if it does not exist) :
a : ~/Library/ScriptingAdditions/
   b : /Library/ScriptingAdditions/
   c : /System/Library/ScriptingAdditions/
   I have it in directory /System/Library/ScriptingAdditions/
   My other two directories do not exit: ~/Library/ScriptingAdditions/ &
      /Library/ScriptingAdditions/
.    Next, you will need to place a script application into your login items (System Preferences > Accounts > Login Items) that will move the mouse when you log in:

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