basically i just gave up trying to come up with a workable solution. so i just keep pointing the cursor on the darn things until the menus stops disappearing and i can then scroll down to what i need to click on.

and the long way around? click on your screen name (above right where it says "Welcome ..."), then click on "my profile" upper left, then to the left scroll down and choose "send a PM", or go to the persons profile page (u have to find their name to click on tho), click on "contact info" near the bottom, then click on send a PM. what a hassle but oh well, patience, perseverence!!!

DocJohn, there's gotta be a better way!!!