OT: What does your Avatar say about you?

[KathrynY]

There are so many different avatars showing up, I thought it would be interesting to find out just why people chose the symbols that they did.

I'll start.... my carrot will tell you about the color of my hair!

(Of course this thread will be hard to follow in a few weeks if some of us decide to change avatars again - LOL!)

[SandyM]

My avatar points to one of the things I enjoy - wine (or grapes, however you look at it).

But, like many things in my life, it will change - as will my quote. Something else will pique my interest, depending on the mood of the day.

[hka]

I picked the kitty because I love them! :) I also love dogs but I just have two kitties right now.

[gertdog]

Mine says "I tried to upload a custom avatar from a website and it didn't work, so this was the next best thing."

Actually, I like this artichoke picture. I picked it because no else seemed to be using it (that I've seen yet, anyway) and because I'm a vegetarian, and because artichokes are interesting looking and one of my favorite vegetables.

[kwormann]

Mine is because of my lifelong love of dolphins. I begged Maelynn to help me find one. I may alternate with a fish, starfish, etc, but basically I love all things marine:D

[greysangel]

The dragonfly reminds me of my husband. He is Scots and I remember reading Diane Gabaldon's Dragonfly in Amber (actually I read the whole series) while he was in the UK for a few months and I just loved them.

JeAnne

[KValley]

I won a blue ribbon for "Most Cheerful" in the first grade, Mrs. Allman's class. Just trying to live up to my own reputation.

Really though, this image just makes me smile. And it complements my title Folle de vin.

[SQ]

Mine actually works for me in two way. I love bears. Took rolls of film of a black bear many years ago in Yellowstone Nat'l Park. And in college I even got little gold bear earrings and a stuffed bear as b.d. gifts! And, I also enjoy working out in aerobics classes.

[Natasha]

Huge teddy bear lover (and casual collector) here. :)

[Beth Y]

Besides the fact that no one had (oddly) picked the martini glass yet and the fact that I could not find an unpicked one that really fit me, I chose it. Cause, ya'll, it is so, so hot, he-a in the South and we southern wimmen need ow-a ****-tails now and again to sip on our verandas while we swat the skeeters and tell our old storieds over and over again! ;) Of course, I am in the middle of (another) in-vitro cycle, so cocktails are just a happy memory!

[BlueMoose]

Beth Y....Love your signature!

[funnybone]

Well, I wanted to put my own in, but it would not work. Then I put a coffee cup in. Then I changed it to the Palm Tree since we are going to Hawaii in less than 2 weeks. I will end up changing it again, but not sure to what yet. I still have not thought of a title for myself, but I am far from "senior" as well.

[Jewel]

Until they come up with an avatar of a vertically-challenged, chubby chick with big eyes, big hair and guided-missle boobs, I'm using the next best one...I'm a serious dog lover! Plus, that cross-eyed/tongue-waggin' look on his face just kinda fit the moment! :p

[cooksrhot]

Beth Y, you cracked me up! Some people probably think we really do talk that way!

I chose mine because it is pretty and no one seemed to have it yet. I'm sure I will change it when the bugs are worked out of the system for the personalized ones.

[KimKelly]

Mine tells that I just love all things tropical! It would have to be a palm tree or a flamingo...... when the wind chill gets below 65 I'm freezing!

K

[56grapeape]

I picked mine, because Im trying to do my kitchen theme in fruit (love the nostalgic things)...and i love the shape of pears...saw this, and said THATS IT! lol
There werent too many to pick ffrom that i liked, I was thinking of using the palm tree too, since I live in So Cal, then i saw the pear!I had NO idea what to use for my title, so as always, i chose ~:0)

rachelle ~:0)

[LGBurns]

Lately I've been really homesick for Sonoma County. My avatar evokes the area, so that's why I chose it. Also, for some reason I think it goes with my quote. I wish I could come up with a good title--any ideas would be greatly appreciated. :D

(Later) Of course now I've changed my avatar and added a title so this post doesn't make sense anymore. Oh well, it's a woman's prerogative... :D

[lindrusso]

Hmmm...what does my avatar say about me??? Scary.

I picked mine because it was a little different and it was animated - I'm obsessed with animated graphics. But, I haven't really found one that really works. However, this one will have to do because I wasted WAY too much time looking around! I do have one possibility, so mine may change....

[karen w]

I picked mine because I thought it was cute and colorful, and I also collected bears when I was in high school. I collected them for many years, and although I do not anymore I still have(and love) the collection. Most of them were European or English stuffed bears(Steiff). My very first bear from the collection still sleeps next to me every night on my bedside stand!!

Karen W.

[heidibowman]

I chose mine because I have 2 pups who are the lights of my life. They are most definitely spoiled like children. My little boy is a Basenji named Stinky. (Sometimes we call him Dr. Stinky Wrinkleman because Basenjis have wrinkled faces and he has wrinkles on his butt, too. :o ) My little girl is a Basenji - Jack Russel mix named Harley. They are a joy and nothing like that unconditional love to make you feel good when you're down. :D

I'd post the address so you could see a picture of them but I can't for the life of me remember the site name right now. Have to wait for the SO to get home. (Isn't that SAD?!) I'll come back and edit later.

Heidi

Update: Well, no wonder I couldn't find the website with the pics of my pups...apparently it was wiped out a couple months ago. Shows you how often I looked at it. Oh, well. Sorry to tease. :o

[nanadee]

I was excited when I found the moon & stars avatar. I have loved the moon and stars since I was a little girl.

[Susann]

I just love flowers.

P.S Beth Y-kudos for the Greatful Dead quote!

[Beth]

Mine says Kim beat me to the dolphin, I like blue and no one else had picked this one yet. It also says I'm not yet ready to go searching who knows where for other graphics.

Jewel, love your title, and the post cracked me up. :D

[Holly in KC]

...its lovely weather. Thus the tornado. (although a thunderstorm would be nice right about now to cool off some of our heat).

I'm originally from Nebraska (where the love of all things football is taught from birth). And I have now added the KC Chiefs to my Saturday/Sunday fall lineup, my first choice would have been a football. For now, I'll stick with the tornado.

[Curleytop]

I picked mine because I am a runner. I too love animated graphics, but I have them all on my hard drive and so far can't upload them. Also, I think all my graphics are too large:D

[Susan]

Hmm...like lindrusso, I spent too much time searching for one! It was fun though! Hard to find an appropriate one that's 50x50 too! Anyway, I thought this one went with my "title" (?). I will probably keep looking but for now this will do.


updated avatar: July 23...think this new avatar is perfect for me since I am a major bookworm! Changed my title too! :D

[CathyPA]

Probably will experiment with mine a number of times, but I picked the wine glass because for me, it represents sitting back, relaxing and savoring life, wine, friends, good food, whatever! Kind of how I see this board.

[JanetB]

Mine is my college mascot! Go Dolphins! (Little tiny college in Central NY - completely landlocked! But, the dolphin is a symbol of knowledge - hence the mascot!)

I will admit it was a close call between the coffee and the dolphin!

[JA]

I just picked mine because the sun is an all around great thing, nothing specific jumped out at me. I'll have to work on that!

[kwormann]

Well, Beth, even though Maelynn looked hard for dolphins at my request, I am more that happy to share with you.....;)

[BevP]

Beth Y we southern women just gotta stick together, y'all.

Just went on a cruise and they had super big gulp martinis!! Besides I love a good martini. Just try to find one is small town, no where, Virginia. Goodness I miss Martini Ranch in San Diego. Now they know how to make a martini.

[kirkbyky]

I love all things Italian, plus tomato's are one of my favorite fruits/vegetables(?). My husband and I also garden organically and are desperately awaiting ripe tomatos! sigh...
I also chose it based on the slang for a woman: 'She's a real tomato!' ~ I think that applies to me :D

My Signature was a quote found by my DH. I work for a library & he works for the local community gardening project.

Kyle Elizabeth Kirkby

[masimmons]

I am a cat person, everyone in my family are cat people and I have two cats that I adore almost more than anything.

[JLS]

I picked mine...because of my concern for the environment and the fact I work for a conservation organization.

[Jeanne G]

Beth Y I loved your post!! :) It reminded me of the Ya Ya Sisters!!! I almost picked the martini glass too, because I like martinis and beause my boyfriend calls me "Martini Jeanne", mostly because it rhymes I guess. Not that I drink them that often, usually one every few months.

I almost chose the wine glass, but I was hoping for a white glass or one of bubbling champagne!!!

So, that lead me to the one I picked because I love the color, the brightness and cheerful look of it. And! Because there were no bunnies, as I am a new Bunny Momma and love my little bun! ;)

[Meg O'C]

I just love the beach - in particular the Jersey and Carolina coasts. I have many happy memories from day trips and longer vacations to the beach with family, friends and by myself. When I am sitting in a low chair facing the ocean while digging my feet into the damp sand and reading a great page turner is when I feel this just might be what heaven is like! Also, nothing compares to a good long walk on the beach . . . food always tastes better after a long day on the beach . . . the smell of the salt air . . . the sound of the seagulls and the waves . . . people watching . . . I could go on and on but I think you get it . . .

"There are many beaches to explore. There are more shells to find. This is only a beginning." from Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

[BosunsWife]

I had a hard time choosing. I also love the moon and stars avatar. One of my other "code" names is BlueMoon. Also have that on my personalized license plates. But I went with the tropical theme due to where I currently live.:D

[sneezles]

I hopefully have found one that works!!! And since I love to use exclamation points...

[Gail]

Originally posted by sneezles
I hopefully have found one that works!!! And since I love to use exclamation points...

...what a relief! I thought that was a baseball bat!

[TamiK]

Mine (if it worked) says that I have one very large, very playful yellow lab--even though this looks like it's really a retriever.

[SueK]

I chose mine because I love the southwest, and would move there in a minute if the opportunity presented itself! Whenever anyone in my family sees anything with cactus or chile peppers on it, they always say they think of me!

[sneezles]

Originally posted by Gail


...what a relief! I thought that was a baseball bat!

LOL!!! Now there have been moments when that would have been appropriate!:D

[aggie94]

My dog's nickname is "Baby Bear." I had originally picked the pink flower, because I hope it describes my personality, but I saw that a lot of other people were using it. So I looked for another one that I liked that I hadn't seen anyone else using (or so I thought!).

[gabbyh]

Oh boy...I guess mine is "self explanitory"...I do love a good glass of wine/bubbly to wind down after a hectic night at the hospital...funny that I didn't drink until I married my "Aussie"...so I guess he's to blame ;-} And I truely am an "Aussie Lover"...not only have I fallen in love with the Country...but my husband is the love of my life...and believe me...I've kissed alot of frogs...:cool:

[Wendy w]

This is a really fun thread and Beth Y, your signature is a hoot! I have been away from here for a week and have missed you all!

Anyway, I chose a parrot (the blue and gold Macaw) because I am a bird lover and parrots are wonderful and facinating!

[m4star]

I teach yoga, so this seemed appropriate.

[Little Bit]

I chose mine because I love the colors of the palette, and because I'd love to learn to paint. These days I use my kitchen time as my creative time, which is fun, and a pragmatic way to make the best of things, but I'd love to explore some new artistic mediums.

[beejayw1]

I'm a little late here, but I thought I'd chip in.

There was a poster a few years ago of a lioness just lying down and gazing into the sunset. The caption was 'you observe a lot by watching'. Since I'm a dyed-in-the-wool people-watcher (what else is so fun?) I loved the poster. The avatar reminds me of it.

Diana

[scnewton]

I'm a Mary Engelbreit-aholic and the cherries reminded me of her artwork.

[venus]

Me too, me too!

I just really liked this little fish. Something about it seemed so right.

[Anne]

I picked mine because it reminds me of all the wonderful foods from other parts of the world that I have yet to try and that I too often ignore when I get in a cooking rut.

[AndreaU]

As my title states, I'm a Pointer Lover. We have 2 of them- Tupper, 6, and Colby, 2. As for my avatar... my dear pups, well, walk all over dear mommy! (But I love 'em to death!

[heatherfeather]

I picked the flag because nothing else on the list really jumped out at me. We are a military family, so I figured I'd go along a patriotic path.

[Lynn B]

I chose the cupcake because it was the closest to chocolate I could find!!! One of these days I'd like to venture out to cyberspace and maybe find a custom avatar -- but that's probably not going to happen for awhile! (Techno-idiot, you know...!)

Meanwhile - me and Mr. Cupcake are doin' just fine together!!! :)

Lynn

[Laura B]

Well, I had picked out a custom avatar of a really cute black cat because I have two black cats, but the custom avatars aren't available now. :( I don't really care for the cat choices in the provided avatars. So... as it seemed like no one has used the leaf yet, I chose it. I love trees and the color green and it seemed like a pretty, very feminine avatar. I'm happy with it, but I still want my black kitty!
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Well, I have now managed to get my kitty to work!! Yay! I sorta miss the leaf now.... Maybe I'll have to switch back and forth. :D

[SandyDee]

Okay, I've been away for awhile. Through this thread I can pretty much figure out what an avatar is. What the word means is another story. But where did you all find your little (computer illiterate) pictures and how did you put them in there. I have to get back on my computer more. These past few month have really gotten away from me.

[Laura B]

SandyDee, go to "usercp" at the top right of the screem, go to "edit options" and scroll all the way to the bottom. Choose "change avatar" and then you will be taken to a selection of graphics and you can pick the one you like best!

[lnodes]

I picked the wine glass when I was having a stressful day at work. Can you guess where my thoughts were?

[Luika]

My avatar/name shows my extreme interest in dogs... especially my dog's breed... which is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Anyone else out there with that sweet breed?

[Beth H]

I chose mine because like other people, I really love cats and spoil the cat I have to death. In fact, I selected the "fatter" cat because ours is huge -- about 16 lbs.

[pmmahan]

I picked mushrooms because I love mushrooms! Shittake, portobello, porcini, you name it!

[SandyDee]

Thanks, Laura, needless to say I found them. I picked Tulips because they are one of my favorite flowers (second only to the Iris) These are cool. Really dresses the place up a bit.

[JHolcomb]

I picked mine because it looks kinda anthropological. And because there isn't an avatar of an octopus. Mostly because there isn't an avatar of an octopus...