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  • 07-07-2007, 01:17 AM
    recycling goddess
    avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    curious... what makes you pic your avatar. i like mine to resonate with who i am... although sometimes i just like to be silly and have my dancing cat on for awhile...

    but what made you pick yours?
  • 07-07-2007, 01:28 AM
    jknudson
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Its my flavor of the week.:P
  • 07-07-2007, 01:36 AM
    Blu Mongoose
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    What ever I'm in the mood for! :sunny:
  • 07-07-2007, 01:50 AM
    SarahMB
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Well the smiling animals are popular around here, and I'm all about being trendy...
    And this one is a Turkish Van, which we recently purhased a kitten of that breed, so it seemed to fit! For now...never know what will strike my fancy next ;)

    Here's my Van girl, Lizzie Borden:

    http://sarah.digeratihost.com/images/lizzie1.jpg
  • 07-07-2007, 01:59 AM
    recycling goddess
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    hahahahaha great name!
  • 07-07-2007, 02:04 AM
    Blu Mongoose
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Got me thinking, it's time for a change. Here's Pissy!:D
  • 07-07-2007, 02:19 AM
    8b8ll
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Good Thread!


    Mines my GTP :D



    Mike
  • 07-07-2007, 03:32 AM
    Spaniard
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    The one I had been using for a while was one of my favorite shots I took of Anubus, it was elected for the site defaults so I was pretty excited :) I just made this new one though, one of the new girls, needed some change
  • 07-07-2007, 03:36 AM
    joyful girl
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    mine just seemed to fit me
  • 07-07-2007, 04:01 AM
    Shaun J
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Mine is the Guns N' Roses symbol. Best band ever!
  • 07-07-2007, 06:23 AM
    Alice
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Very interesting thread!


    Mine just spoke to me. I like fantasy and sci fi and this seemed to feel right. It is time for a change though . . .
  • 07-07-2007, 08:08 AM
    Earl
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    I like mischief and anything silly, it keeps me down to Earth, I save the maturity for when I'm at work so for the internet a goofy avatar suits me best.
  • 07-07-2007, 08:52 AM
    frankykeno
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Oh heck Aleesha I change mine pretty much weekly if not daily LOL. Whatever strikes me as funny or sweet or goofy, maybe something seasonal or based on a holiday. I like variety. :)
  • 07-07-2007, 08:56 AM
    Ladydragon
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    goes with my mood, although mine is a close up of my redblood corn snakes profile at the moment. Probably time for a change as well. :D
  • 07-07-2007, 09:06 AM
    Ginevive
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    I change mine often :) Now it is a photo of The Smiths, a band that I love. Next week it could feature Type O Negative or Slayer; I have an eclectic taste in music :)
    I also use pics of my animals pretty often.
  • 07-07-2007, 09:34 AM
    Laooda
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    I'm also guilty of changing mine often, and my quotes.... This one is all about a good piece of yellow. AND, because I'm horriblely left handed *at least that's what I blame it on* My font hast to match my Avi! :) :oops: :)

    OH MY! I just remembered how I couldn't even do an Avi when I joined... and Jo made one for me of Martini for me! *sniff*

    :grouphug: Squishy hugs for Jo!
  • 07-07-2007, 09:40 AM
    Sausage
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Mine's normally advertising some band, but I felt like going back to the crestie. :D
  • 07-07-2007, 09:41 AM
    frankykeno
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Oh I love squishy hugs! :D Avatars are easy to make hon, if you ever need another made just let me know...only takes a moment or two. I'm forever making avatars (I really do need to get a life don't I). :)
  • 07-07-2007, 09:46 AM
    lord jackel
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by frankykeno
    Oh I love squishy hugs! :D Avatars are easy to make hon, if you ever need another made just let me know...only takes a moment or two. I'm forever making avatars (I really do need to get a life don't I). :)

    Ok I have to admit I just have a stock Avatar *hangs head in shame*

    Are there any freeware programs that will resize images? This seems to be my biggest issue...I suck at Photoshop so something simple would be best. Thanks
  • 07-07-2007, 09:51 AM
    frankykeno
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Sean for easy resizing and cropping I use this free program. It's very basic but it does the job nice, neat and quickly without a lot of needless buttons and whistles. It's the first one listed on this page, FastStone Image Viewer 3.2

    http://www.faststone.org/

    To make avatars I use this free program. It's very easy just remember to set the parameters at 120 x 150 pixels as that's the limit for avatars on BPNet.

    http://www.jql.co.uk/avatarsizer.htm

    Very easy, just browse the pic you want made into an avatar, resize it, save it where you want (I just drop it on to my desktop file for avatars), then upload it through the BPNet system and bingo...you've got yourself a nice custom avatar. :)
  • 07-07-2007, 09:53 AM
    lord jackel
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by frankykeno
    Sean for easy resizing and cropping I use this free program. It's very basic but it does the job nice, neat and quickly without a lot of needless buttons and whistles. It's the first one listed on this page, FastStone Image Viewer 3.2

    http://www.faststone.org/

    To make avatars I use this free program. It's very easy just remember to set the parameters at 120 x 150 pixels as that's the limit for avatars on BPNet.

    http://www.jql.co.uk/avatarsizer.htm

    Very easy, just browse the pic you want made into an avatar, resize it, save it where you want (I just drop it on to my desktop file for avatars), then upload it through the BPNet system and bingo...you've got yourself a nice custom avatar. :)

    Thanks Joanna...I am going to give it a try and see what I can come up with. :D
  • 07-07-2007, 10:34 AM
    frankykeno
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Looks like you've got it figured out! :)
  • 07-07-2007, 11:11 AM
    lord jackel
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by frankykeno
    Looks like you've got it figured out! :)

    Yeppers...Thanks to you :D

    Now the history for my first one - I got started breeding Balls in 2005 after meeting Kevin (NERD) at a show. He took the time to answer a bunch of newbie questions. I was really impressed with his passion and the wonderful morphs he was showing.

    So long story short I have wanted another Tattoo for awhile but wanted something that represented my interest in snakes (Balls since 2005 / snakes since 1978) so after reading "The Complete Ball Python" I could think of no better way to Thank him and showcase my favorite morph.

    The Spider Lesser Platnium (pg 249)

    My "Living Art"
  • 07-07-2007, 11:16 AM
    gncz73
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    mine is of my female spider a nice close up shot
  • 07-07-2007, 11:31 AM
    JLC
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    I change mine from time to time to fit whatever "phase" my life is in at the moment. And try to find or create a signature-quote that fits as well. And when things are mostly smooth sailing...I choose a pic of my lovely Kisasa and a quote that I hope will help someone. :D
  • 07-07-2007, 11:32 AM
    frankykeno
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    I love that avatar of your Kisasa, Judy. Always makes me think she's saying "hey does this hide make my butt look big?" :D
  • 07-07-2007, 11:36 AM
    JLC
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by frankykeno
    I love that avatar of your Kisasa, Judy. Always makes me think she's saying "hey does this hide make my butt look big?" :D

    :rofl: Too funny! Now I'll always grin when I see that picture!!
  • 07-07-2007, 12:50 PM
    Argentra
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Well, my tastes are VERY eclectic, but any avatar I have will usually be an animal or fantasy shot of some type. My current choice is based mostly on my site name. It's the name of a character I play in my partner's homemade D&D world who happens to be half Silver Dragon :D
  • 07-07-2007, 12:58 PM
    steveo
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    My Avatar is John Mischief a Character from the novel Abarat By Clive Barker one of my favorite series of fantasy books , and one of my favorite Authors
  • 07-07-2007, 02:56 PM
    slartibartfast
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    I like goats a lot; we raised dairy goats growing up and Saanens are my favorite breed. And they have a reputation for being stubborn, which I am a bit. :-) I tend not to change my avatars...once I find one that I "clicks" with me, I keep it.
  • 07-07-2007, 03:31 PM
    Aric
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    I was just taking some pics of some antiques and this one turned out good, so thats why I chose mine. Plus who cant love Big Boy?:D
  • 07-07-2007, 04:54 PM
    AzureN1ght
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    I'm a simple creature--my avatar is *gasp* me!
  • 07-07-2007, 05:03 PM
    Gooseman
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Usually just what makes me chuckle when I see it.

    and Kim, nice avatar :thumbsup:
  • 07-07-2007, 05:41 PM
    rabernet
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Mine is of Echo - I just loved the heart shape that she made.
  • 07-07-2007, 06:02 PM
    gncz73
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    i don't like big boy. i run one of there production departments. so i don't like it to many pain in my a*#. LOL now i do eat there free to i like that part.



    Quote:

    Originally Posted by worldcupkeeper
    I was just taking some pics of some antiques and this one turned out good, so thats why I chose mine. Plus who cant love Big Boy?:D

  • 07-07-2007, 06:11 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    I change Avatar all the time I guess it depends on the mood. I tend to go for the funny ones.
  • 07-07-2007, 08:32 PM
    casperca
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    mine is just my latest addition: female albino.
  • 07-07-2007, 08:38 PM
    Vomitore
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    It's just a guy thing. Hehe I had a huge crush on Cindy Crawford when I was 9.
  • 07-07-2007, 09:16 PM
    Blu Mongoose
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by worldcupkeeper
    I was just taking some pics of some antiques and this one turned out good, so thats why I chose mine. Plus who cant love Big Boy?:D

    Kelly has a whole collection of old vinyl advertising toys including several big boys. The only good use I have for them is props for snake and frog pics!:giggle:
  • 07-07-2007, 09:19 PM
    Aric
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Blu Mongoose
    The only good use I have for them is props for snake and frog pics!:giggle:

    Geez, im 0 for 2 with Big Boy:P
  • 07-07-2007, 09:31 PM
    gncz73
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    you would love this one office that they have every big boy collectable ever made aven the dolly items which most never made it out.



    Quote:

    Originally Posted by worldcupkeeper
    Geez, im 0 for 2 with Big Boy:P

  • 07-07-2007, 09:36 PM
    Freakie_frog
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Because I am a child of the '80's
  • 07-07-2007, 09:52 PM
    Sausage
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Bingo!
  • 07-07-2007, 10:03 PM
    recycling goddess
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    i remember big boy from when i was a little girl... but i think they've been gone from here since i was around 10 or 11 :P
  • 07-07-2007, 10:41 PM
    Laooda
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Big Boy scares me.... :devil:
  • 07-07-2007, 11:04 PM
    KYSHA
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Me and my little ball Eddie! :cool:
  • 07-09-2007, 10:12 AM
    Ginevive
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    I changed mine back to my girl Bela on her first ever clutch of eggs this year :) It makes me proud to have bought her as a cbb baby and raised her to mommyhood.
  • 07-09-2007, 06:07 PM
    frankykeno
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by slartibartfast
    I like goats a lot; we raised dairy goats growing up and Saanens are my favorite breed. And they have a reputation for being stubborn, which I am a bit. :-) I tend not to change my avatars...once I find one that I "clicks" with me, I keep it.

    Jess, my favorite farm animals are goats and donkeys. My husband says that reveals something about my personality (I told him to "bite me" then I kicked him and ate his favorite shirt....LOL). :D
  • 07-09-2007, 06:10 PM
    recycling goddess
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by frankykeno
    Jess, my favorite farm animals are goats and donkeys. My husband says that reveals something about my personality (I told him to "bite me" then I kicked him and ate his favorite shirt....LOL). :D


    i now know what it is i love about your jo!!!
  • 07-09-2007, 06:15 PM
    Snakeman
    Re: avatars... what made you pick THAT one???
    mine is my favorite transformer from the beast wars series...."quickstrike terrorize!! yeehaw!!"


    im sure im gonna change it soon
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