Hi Nigel
Surely the idea of PM's are so that we can contact people privately that we dont have telephone numbers for.
I put my telephone number on a post and ended up with loads of silly phone calls that I didnt want.
I would rather tell someone privately that I am going back to UK next wednesday week 'shall I pick it up for you" than announce that my place is empty for 2 weeks to all and sundry.
PM's are very useful and convenient and obviously cheaper than telephoning (if you have their number) all from over the world, and 100 posts before I can use them does seem a bit excessive and unreasonable.
One post nearer.
Keep up the good work
Cheers Steve
PS Is it windy, are my turbines charging?