Joe...I have several programs that will edit & create icons....I may just experiment with making a teeny little Muccat icon...will let you know if it works...But since I will not use Internet explorer on a bet, except as an emergency measure...I will mention how easy it is in Netscape 4 (I have just the browser..not the complete 35 meg package...and it is free..)
In N4, there is what is called a 'personal toolbar' as an addition to the regular bookmarks...and when you put an address in it, it displays as one item in a bar at the top of my screen...so it is ALWAYS a one step click to get to my 8 or 9 favorite addresses...no cute icon involved...but....