Re-Assign CMD-SHIFT A to a new Applications folder

It must be Friday as I've really done something stupid.
I couldn't set how my Applications folder opens. So, I figured I'd just make a new Applications folder, move everything over and toss the old one. It made so much sense at the time. But, now cmd-shift A doesn't call the folder at all. Is there a way to re-set this?
I feel really stupid. No need to tell me how st00pid I am.

I'd drag that folder to my desktop and rename it "old applications". Then reinstall "Applications" from the Tiger install DVD and update with the 10.4.6 Stand Alone Combo Updater.
Remember to Verify Disk before update and repair permissions before and after update from /applications/utilities/disk utility.
-mj
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