Short handed LHE tables

[drewjax]

I would like to get input from everyone on short handed vs. full tables in ring limit holdem tables. I seem to have more success at short handed. Not that I havent had any success at full tables I have. I have been able to build up a bankroll exclusively from free $ from sites, and playing at the micro limit tables. So absolutely I CAN play very tight in crazy full limit games and be profitable. I have now moved up to 1/2, with some success. I basically have to get rid of the really bad sessions. I will do pretty well, then have a terrible session and lose a bunch back. I'm still up at the 1/2 level, so no big deal, still adjusting.
Anyway, playing at Pacific, they dont have short handed tables. I spend so much time scoping out decent short handed tables, and then sitting down, only to have it go full about three hands later. Is anyone else in the same boat? What do you do? Do you get out if it goes full, or sit and grind it out? I cant bring myself to stay, and i dont think I should. The major problem I'm finding is that I cant get in that much time per day playing. 10 minutes here, 20 there is ok, but I have the time, desire, and monetary need, to play several hours a day. I am considering going over to Party ot play the short handed (6max) tables. I know they have lots of 1/2 short tables, but then the next limit is 5/10, and I wont be there for quite awhile. Anyone play these regularly, and if so, what advice would you give if I'm planning on playing these tables? Any other sites offer these tables that are pretty loose (I know most sites are loose, but moreso than others)
What overall strategies to you think fit short tables better than full tables?
I know there are a dozen or so questions in there, but any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Drewjax
p.s. see you all Sunday night!