To join the messageboard, click the blue link above or click here, and a seperate page will open.  Click "Register" at the top of the new page, fill in the form on the page.  Scroll down to the bottom and click "I Agree", then click "Create Account".  This takes you to the Activate Account page.  You will receive an email in the account you listed when you filled out your form with your activation code.  Check that email box for the email & code.  Type in the code in the box indicated on this page and your account is activated and you will be able to post on the board.