Mozilla Thunderbird Questions

[anken]

I have just started to use Thunderbird as my default email program and like it very much.
Problem:
When writing emails off line I have placed them in the "Draft Folder" to save them.

After going online, I can't find the "send" button.

Had to write new address, etc. and then cut & paste the content of message into the new email message in order to be able to send them.

I'm sure that I'm missing something here but just can't find the send button when messages have been saved.

Next question: I'm using Mozilla Firebird.
In order to get to my Thunderbird Email I have to open Internet Explorer/Outlook Express.
Is there a way to put an icon for Thunderbird on the desktop?

I'll sure appreciate any suggestions.