I Can't see the message body in the mysql database in received email

[fritzdcat]

Friends
I am using Apache 2.0.5, PHP 5 and MySql 3.2 on Windows XP (on my laptop for testing purposes). I get mail and everything displays properly in the browser, including the message body, but I can't see any text in the message body (for received mail) from mysql, phpadmin or using mysql odbc from MS Access. I'm using Roundcube 0.1beta 2. I notice, however, that if I forward something to myself, I can see body text, at least in this instance.

Any clue would be helpful.

BTW, this app is no faster than any other webmail at populating a list, but I do love the drag and drop to folders. I don't fully understand AJAX yet, but that part of it is magic.

Thanking you in advance for your attention
fritz d cat