no matter what i try i cant post pictures.
all i get on the message is a string of gobbledygook...

so, from photobucket, select picture, on the right there is an html option which i copy, then what ?

email (option): chris.astinbarker@btinternet.com

Then go write your message in the forum, to put the picture in right click click on paste, post message and it should work. Use HTML link in Photobucket not the IMG one.