There's a link in the login dialog labelled "Forgotten your password?" As long as you know the email address you used, the vBulletin imps will send you another.

If you're still having trouble, let me know.

Good luck in NY. If you see George W Bush wandering down 42nd Street looking smug, give him a boot in the goolies for me, please. Much appreciated.

btw, YOU SAY "I did ask but..." - where did you ask?