How can i receive IMessages on my IPad?

I have IOS5, and IMessages turned on on my IPAD.  What do I need to do to receive IMessages on my IPad sent to my Apple ID.  Right now it is just going to my email address.  I dont see an option in Settings/Messages to be received in IMessages. I see ads showing people chatting on their ipads with IMessage and cant seem to get it to work.
Also, when I try to send a message, even when I type in text, the Send button stays grayed out.  Does the receiver need to be on IOS5 also?
Thanks!

Yes. Anyone you are trying to use iMessage with has to be running iOS5.  This is due to iMessage being only available in that OS.  You can, however, still use some 3rd party apps to send regular SMS messages from your iPad.  This is especially easy if you simply have a SKYPE account and download that app.  The only downside, however, is that there is a charge for messages sent to non-skype accounts

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