Cheryl, you need to read and follow the instructions. Maybe this will help.
2. Fill out the form completely. Note that your username and Nickname are not the same unless you make them the same. Be certain to supply a working E-mail addy.
3. Submit the form. You should see a message that says your password will be E-mailed to you shortly.
4. Check your E-mail inbox. If you don't see an E-mail there from the site, check your bulk or spam folders.
5. Log on using your username and password, not nickname and password. You must allow the cookie the boards use to stay logged in.
If you encounter problems with the above, let me know what Operating system and browser you are using and give me specific details in reference to the above steps as to where the process failed or you encountered problems.
Thanks for your persistence
Blaze