Rusty, try using the Preview Post button, which is below the message box, right next to the Submit button. This will temporarily save your post on the server, so that if you move away to another page, you can easily refresh/ restore to the last point that you "saved" ... When typing a long post, it helps to save (Preview) several times.

Also, try having a second window open to do all your surfing and hunting around. That way you can keep the window with your post always on the same page.

Doreen