pearl Report post Posted August 17, 2007 (edited) I'm getting a bit bored of my trees, & the other choices on here arent exactly exciting. I fancy an all singing, all dancing one. Tony Robinson digging a trench, maybe? (be still my beating heart) Whenever I've tried to import something I've failed miserably, where am I going wrong? Edited August 17, 2007 by pearl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 17, 2007 I don't know how to get a moving dancing one (I don't like them anyway) but this is how I got Mumble: Open a separate internet window and find an image you want (google images is good). Something like Tony in a ditch Make sure it is in a window with just that image, not an image on a page (you normally do this by clicking on the picture - but only some will work) Highlight the address in the address bar at the top. Copy the address (ctrl + C) On this forum, click on 'My Controls' towards the top of the page From the menu on the left hand side, click on 'Edit avatar settings' Scroll down to 'Your image avatars' In the 'enter URL ...' box place your cursor and paste in the address of the image you copied earlier (ctrl + V) Then below that, click on 'Update Avater' It only seems to accept some images so you might need to try with a few different ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 17, 2007 Baddad may be able to help you Pearl, he's fabby with avvies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 17, 2007 Group effort this: Lya has just sent me a gawjuss pic of the divine T. *takes a deep breath & follows mumbles instructions* await next post..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 17, 2007 Poo it didnt work. I followed the instructions to the letter so maybe it was the image? This is what happened the last time I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 17, 2007 Poo it didnt work. I followed the instructions to the letter so maybe it was the image? This is what happened the last time I tried. What were the end letters in the address after the last . on the image you chose? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 17, 2007 The one Lya sent was jpg, I also found a lovely one of him inside a heart which was png, both those should be ok shouldnt they? This is sooooo frustrating! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 17, 2007 Oh **** what have I done now????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 17, 2007 *takes a bow* well I have no idea how I did that!!! Isn't he lovely? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted August 17, 2007 K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 17, 2007 Oh Pearl, that didn't half make me giggle.........what a bloomin good avvy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 17, 2007 I was v tempted by a Baldrick one.... but the Valentine won hands down! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 17, 2007 DH was watching Blackadder when I came onto the forum, the last one, when they went over the top.........always makes me abit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 17, 2007 Ooh, me too... I don't know how they did it.... made a comedy show into something so moving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 18, 2007 That last Blackadder is fantastic It just worked somehow when it shouldn't have done so. I really like Blackadder, and I'm very good at 'cunning plans'!! Pearl - very proud of you with your new avvy!!!! BUT, I don't like pink, so if you could change the background colour ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Thanks for your help Mumble, couldnt have done it without you. Finally succeeded by taking excess characters out of address. The pink stays though, sorry - I like it, & besides... changing background colour???? Just how talented do you think I am??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 18, 2007 The pink stays though, sorry - I like it, & besides... changing background colour???? Just how talented do you think I am??? OK - I'll let you off on this one (just his once!!) :lol: A suppose a blue heart would look rather strange . . . (noticed the change to your siggy too!!! ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted August 18, 2007 That last Blackadder is fantastic It just worked somehow when it shouldn't have done so. I really like Blackadder, and I'm very good at 'cunning plans'!! Ooh I agree. That episode never fails to move me and it manages to be savage and funny as well. The last series is definitely the best. Rowan Atkinson is my man - you may have noticed that I had a Blackadder avvy a while ago. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Someone had a siggy about the stickiest situation too didn't they? Was that you too Kathryn? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted August 18, 2007 "We're in the stickiest situation since Sticky the stick insect got stuck on a sticky bun" Yes that was me - well remembered! It was rather appropriate for what we were going through at the time with the LEA. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted August 19, 2007 I can't see your avvy Pearl. Its just a little red cross at preset Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 19, 2007 I can't see your avvy Pearl. Its just a little red cross at preset Red cross here too. Maybe Pearl's taken him away alone somewhere ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 19, 2007 NOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! The avvy thief has stolen Tony!!!!!!! I was only away for the weekend..... Whadddoidonow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 19, 2007 Whadddoidonow? Read Kathryn's siggy and fail try again And I promise it was nothing to do with me not liking the pink background Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 19, 2007 I reckon Tony has been seen off by JD in the night..........too much competition, and theres only room for one gorgeous fella avvy on the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 19, 2007 WELL, I've been sweating blood all evening over this. The lovely valentine Tony is no longer available - its still there in google images but when I click on it the webpage has gone. Found another couple, of Baldrick in various incarnations - but it wouldnt accept them. So we'll just have to talk to Tony's hand for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 19, 2007 Can he find gloves to fit those? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 19, 2007 Marigold XXL mebbe..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted August 20, 2007 Sorry to steal, but look at my new avvy!! I've been wondering for ages how to get one, thanks a lot Mumble, I followed your steps and it was so easy!! ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 20, 2007 Ooh v nice Mel. Just make sure Charlie doesnt do a runner in the middle of the night like Tony did Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted August 20, 2007 Thanks Pearl, yep, I'll keep an eye on him. ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted August 26, 2007 Hi Pearl - Knocked this up for you: tonydiggylinkyplinkything Sadly, when downsized it's not entirely obvious that it's him, but it IS, and he's digging a hole as requested! tinytonydiggylinkyplinkything Feel free to use if you like - ignore if you don't! L&P BD (back from hols!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted August 26, 2007 I just laughed so hard I fell off my chair! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 26, 2007 Oh bd <'> <'> <'> I am ACHING with laughter & so is mr pearl! Thankyou soooooo much, you truly are the daddy! Hope you had a good holiday, where did you go? OK I'm off to have a tinker.... dont go away I might need you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 26, 2007 WOOOHOOOOO, it worked! *jumps up & down on the sofa like the BB twinnies* *remembers I am 51* Thanks again bd - a chocolate Tony Robinson is on its way to you via FedEx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted August 27, 2007 Now there's spooky... was just transfering Ben's camera pics to the PC when i found an mpeg he recorded at the disco in Butlintz... and guess who was jiving away in the corner to Michael Jackson's 'thriller'... Now what are the chances...? dancylinkyplinkything Loooove the Jazz hands! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 27, 2007 Ooh, baddad, with these avvys you are spoiling me! Thanks - I might alternate between the two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allie Report post Posted August 27, 2007 I'm getting a bit bored of my trees, & the other choices on here arent exactly exciting. I fancy an all singing, all dancing one. Tony Robinson digging a trench, maybe? (be still my beating heart) Whenever I've tried to import something I've failed miserably, where am I going wrong? Like the new one Pearl. Very cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 27, 2007 Thankyou allie I can take no credit - most of the forum has been involved at some stage! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 27, 2007 Ah, twas not Golam after all................brilliant BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
