Sounds like you have a real problem Kendall. Sorry I can't be of any help.
GMAIL is a great choice. I have tried quite a few different email programs and GMAIL is the best one of the bunch. GMAIL has caught three email containing a virus. Also like the way they handle spam ~ you never have to look at the stuff.
You can also get an iGoogle page and customize it to suit your needs. It helps me keep on track with appointments etc.
By clicking on the User Name, you will requery the forum for that user. You will see everything that he or she has posted with that Mudcat name.
By clicking on the Thread Name, you will be sent to the Forum on that thread as if you selected it from the main Mudcat Forum page.
By clicking on the Subject, you will also go to the thread as if you selected it from the original Forum page, but also go directly to that particular message.
By clicking on the Date (Posted), you will dig out every message posted that day.
sj