I joined the USMB on May 8th, 2004. My member number was a very low 1,000 something, like 1014. You can't find your member number any longer on there. I too talked with Jim about buying the board and wish I had. I remember a price but I won't go into that detail. I am glad Jim started this board though, because nowadays the USMB is a leftist shit fest with moderation to match. I pop in there every once and awhile to kick the hornet's nest and then leave.