Joe, sorry for the delay.
I just sent you both packages.
We don't have a private messaging service working locally.
You might find it easiest to create a new one instead of basing on these versions.
Here is a strategy I may try, if I ever get a chance to do it:
Add a feature or two to the Forums package. Here's why:
The Forums package currently allows
1. allows for private forum messaging; notifications are sent, but the content is withheld if the message is posted via https.
2. Threads are maintained,
3. the code has been well maintained
4. the package handles multiple parties per forum, if you ever wanted that feature
I'd arrange it so:
each user is automatically subscribed to a private forum associated with their account that is by default closed to new users
modify posting to automatically start with a predefined SIG, if configured
cheers,
Torben