Ok, I used the dump code on both pages. The original store page did show the email address so the session is being set there. But the User_Contact_Page (which has form builder and Universal email) only showed...
array(2) { ["captcha_Contact_me_group_Security_code"]=> string(5) "zD2KL" ["random_answer"]=> int(35) }
So we know it is not carried over, so it is not a universal email problem. I have two thoughts that might affect the session not being brought over but cut me some slack...I have only been using php for a month or so. First, if I have the link "contact store" (AKA User_Contact_Page) open up in a new window maybe the session is lost? I don't know what the limits our on session as this is the first time dealing with them. Or...maybe since I have the User_Contact_Page in the root folder of the domain and the store folders are in subdomain folders...maybe that could that affect it. I do know that I have to use absolute links when doing stuff in subdomain folders.
Thanks in advance...
John