Importing Files just flashes grey screen

I have Aperture 2.1.2, Mac OS X 10.5.5. Today I tried to import some new photos, and when I attempt to import files all I get is a grey screen that pops up over and over. I can't get this screen to stop unless I close Aperture. The program does not lock up, and I can continue to move around and do many other functions, but the grey window just pops up over and over, and I cannot import.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Danita

UGH!!!! IM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE!!!!!!!!!!

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