Success! I finally got registered. This site isn't all that intuitive, but I have high hopes! Huge problems joining with my normal handle and Hotmail address... not sure where the problem was. And my daughter likely complicated things by joining using my password and stuff, but I'm finally here.
I'm currently a "senior member" on Debbie's forum as Boldstar. I was referred to this site and I'm looking forward to sharing with the rest of the 7days team.