I finally paid for a VIP membership lol.  Now I can read my private messages!  I've been a basic member here for awhile, but haven't spent much time on this site, so I am still learning my way around with navigating and all that, but I am super excited and now that I have full access (I think) to the site, I will try to participate more

What are your favorite features of this site?

You are going to send a lot of men to the poorhouse. Nice photos, well thought out!!! My favorite features are PM and the newbie board. I like PM because I can give and recieve important information out of the public eye. I like the newbie board because experienced hobbyists always give those less experienced insights that will save the newbies boatloads of anguish if the advice is followed.