Ray, just so know, Pay-Pal has been used by the TMA for roughly 13 years now, it's main use was for paying for Memberships. It was originally set up by John Shorb (Big Smoke) when he was the Secretary / Treasure of the TMA.
I think the use of Pay-Pal for "all things TMA" was set up by our own Rob (Current Admin/President.) about six or seven years ago, he did that following the creation of a totally new forum.
A Forum that did not "crash" every 3rd day as our "old" Forum was sometimes known to do....
Altough a lot of good folks STILL refuse to use Pay-Pal it is remains there for the convenience of all of us who prefer the simplicity of Pay-Pal.
Pay-Pal, for many of us, is the only way to fly!
And we have one of our own to thank for this.
So, now you know the rest of the story.....
(Remember Paul Harvey? lol)
Russ....