Mrs. Readsalot Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Yes many peoples are or you would think it would be easy to figure out why they have selected their alter TWTM hive ego...the Avatar. Mine is pretty easy I adore Jane Austen and honestly I like to just go stand my the edge of the pond in our neighborhood and watch the wildlife etc. Of course, the scene in the Avatar is Keira Knightly playing Lizzy in Pride and Prejudice. I looked at a lot of Pride and Prejudice Avatars before I selected this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I love the Middle Earth and Galadriel is my favorite female character. Right now I'm using Dark Galadriel just for kicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jail warden Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Of course my kids loved play-acting that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Because it's the Bass God John Taylor.. there is none other like him ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lorna Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I wish we lived like the Moomins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.griff Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Because I play pirates with the kids, love Johnny Depp as an actor (don't want to marry him or sleep with hi;) ) and I love the idea of the romaticized pirates- complete freedom- no house to tie you down, don't like where you are anchored them sail on, etc. :D And, I'm a non-conformist by nature, :-)~~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Because I can't find my old photo of me in white face. It's an old photo, of course, and, as I mentioned in the other avatar post, people close to me disagree as to whether or not it looked/s like me. But since it, so far, has been an unremarkable one, I'm likely to change for something else soon. Plus, I can't think of one that will cut it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 ...browsed my computer files to find a photo, I saw *this* and thought..."Huh. That kind of fits my personality." :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I decided to use something "bee" because of the bee levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscopterdoc Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I tried to find one to fit my name but it was very hard to find one of a helicopter that I liked, then of one being worked on [copter doc = mechanic ~ which is what dh used to be]. So then I tried to find one of a miltary spouse and stumbled across the one I have now. I liked it, and I think it fits.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 It was a particularly happy day-we had a lot of years of extreme difficulties and around the time period of that day things started turning around for the better for us. Great thread-I've often wondered about people's avatars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PariSarah Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 At first I just had a picture of me, b/c I wanted to "own" my comments, you know? I wanted to remind myself not to post anything that I would be ashamed to have associated with myself. But then I caught this silly, silly picture of ds. And I figured no one would take me seriously with such a silly face as my avatar. So I still try not to post anything that I would be ashamed of, but the silly face is so people won't take me too seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I like to change mine often to go with my moods or the time of the year. Right now I have one of my favorite kids movies, Princess Mononoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2jnb Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 well...because I have yet to figure out how to take one of my photos and size it correctly etc. So, i just went to wherever it is that you make these silly ones. Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneJ Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I didn't really put much thought into it at all except that I do love flowers. I thought about putting a pic of me up but I'm usually the one behind the camera so the pics of me are few and far between. So I just did an internet search and found the flowers one (there are certainly some raunchy avatars out there which I discovered when doing a search). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 a karate guinea pig was the closest thing I could find to a Judo rabbit :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbollin Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 because my oldest crocheted this bib for Julie in MN's grandson :) -crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wundermom Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Because that's me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccm Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I like Jenny's idea so I changed mine to one of my favorite summer pasttimes. The tail-end of winter in New England is a tough time for me. I also changed my profile picture to a more recent one of my family. (I'm the one on the left). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Because it's a chiguirre! Chiguirre is the Venezuelan term for capybara, and Capyboppy was the best picture I could find that reduces enough to be an avatar. The name comes from a running joke when I was in grad school in Caracas because I didn't know what a chiguirre was. That's sort of like not knowing what a possum is in the US and gave rise to lots of general jokes about being the only gringa in the school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I tried to find something "sunny". Every sun rise or real sunny picture didn't look right, so when I found this one, I decided to use it. I also found a cartoon of a sunshine, and like it too, but decided to stick with this one... is it any good? I can switch, I'm not that partial to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Same here. It is probably the best picture I have taken in years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 Great responses all. Karencaivo I think yours is wild thanks for explaining Gothicgyrl - I have to agree with you about John Taylor, we have a lot of guitars in our house and someone is usually playing one. My ds keeps trying to talk all his friends into playing the bass. Copter Doc - very cool jailwarden - very funn my ds son likes yours PariSarah - I promise to never take your seriously the picture is very cute Cadam - what a sweetheart you have Judo Mom - yours makes me crack up everytime I see it Capybara I can't even tell you how many times I read my ds Capy Sunny I really like it. We get amazing sunsets were I live To all that used real photos you are far braver than I am The one of the children in the pool, what a lovely story The one of the crochet is a very sweet story to I know I have let a few out as I type this, sorry my brain can only retain so much at one time. If we ever all got together we would each have to wear a button with our Avatar on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 It's the best picture that has ever been (and likely ever will be) taken of me. I'm camera shy and not the least bit photogenic. It's also a picture of me in my favorite place--and I don't mean Wichita's Old Town.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Hen Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 It fits my name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Reminds me of unconditional love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Begonia Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 It doesn't match my board name, but who could resist a polar bear? I like to think that she's a fierce, protective mama bear. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy from WT Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I am loving this thread! I chose mine because I think it looks like I used to look when I was little. My mother always kept my hair short (even though I was dying to have it long), she had me dressed to the nines with the little patent leather shoes, and my nose was always stuck in a book! And it was a VERY happy time in my life. And yeah, so far? No way I've found a picture good enough of me that I'm putting on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volty Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 To impress the ladies around here with my charms, good looks, savoire faire, and enough aftershave to drown a cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Same here. It's me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Because it's the Bass God John Taylor.. there is none other like him ;) Ok, I am going to come out of the closet as a steadfast Duranie and fellow admirer of John Taylor in particular. I do love his bass lines. Do you play too? It's been a while, but bass was my instrument. John was probably my very first and sweetest influence, though there is a soft spot for Flea in my admiring heart as well. :) (Oh yeah, and my avatar is my mustang. He's awesome too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I wish I could play. I play nothing except "on my husband's nerves" ;) I used to play piano.. bah... can't play anything really. And if you really want to hear his bass lines, get their new album.. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deece in MN Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I love Donald Duck! It is that simple. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKshanmar Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Because it is me! Teaching my kids! What could be better on a homeschooling board? After we took these funky photos for our bookstore, I just couldn't resist using this one here as it was so perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I wish I could play. I play nothing except "on my husband's nerves" ;) I used to play piano.. bah... can't play anything really. And if you really want to hear his bass lines, get their new album.. ;) Oooh, ooh... just checked it out at itunes... "Falling Down" and "Box Full O'Honey"... there he is!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Oooh, ooh... just checked it out at itunes... "Falling Down" and "Box Full O'Honey"... there he is!!! :D No you want "The Valley" THAT is pure JT..actually the whole album is but the Valley is the best.. and umm, send me your email, I have a song for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 It's me but it's me with my Mike's because sometimes that's just how I feel at the end of the day. I actually took this photo with my webcam when my hubby was deployed last time (it was taken at our old house). There's a matching one of me with a cupcake. I was sending him pictures of my dinner. It was one of THOSE days (points downward to sig). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Because I love this painting and have bookplates of the same in several of my books. She's got a sense of peace that I strive for. What better place to use her as my avatar than on the WTM forum! Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 My avatar is my dog, although that picture does not do him justice. I'll change it to a better one of him one of these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixmeadows Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I actually wanted a picture of Tom Bombadillo, or an Ent, but did not find one that was satisfactory. I love trees, they are like good medicine for me. So I had to find something that had to do with those lovely forests in LOTR and the Elves. Cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I had been using a picture of a Surfing Santa because it was fun and I used it on my blog. But I have now changed it to one of the pictures that I took at Place of Refuge on the Big Island. :) Our goal is to retire to Hawaii because we love it so much and feel so much at home and at peace when we are there. We have travelled lots of places and this is the first place that really felt like home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa at Home Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 It's home. But, it is indeed time to update to a more spring like photo. ~Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 of resurrection hope :) I also thought it was fun to have an animated avatar, but I had my SIL slow it down so I wouldn't drive everyone on the boards (including me) crazy with the animation when I posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I wanted an image that related to my faith and also showed a father. St. Joseph fit the bill. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 and Mary Cassatt's picture Sur La Plage (On the Beach) with two little girls playing in the sand, was perfect. (Only, I have three girls!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diann Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I chose mine because I love Hawaii. It is a picture of Kee Beach on Kauai. Diann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 The inspiration for mine was rooted in a testimony of sorts - years ago now (15+?) I was invited to speak at a ladies' retreat in Myrtle Beach, SC. While there and during one of the small group/prayer times, one dear attendee paused the session to share with the group that in her mind's (spiritual) eye, she sensed that I was like a waterfall in that just as one droplet of water in a fall would go on to infuence or touch so many different places, my life ministry in walking with the Lord would be the same. I'd always appreciated the beauty of waterfalls and, certainly, since that day they've held even greater meaning for me. Thus, when it came time to choose an avatar, I decided I wanted to use a waterfall to symbolize what I desire to here on the boards - someone who can touch/bless others in a significant way. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess for God who promises is faithful! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 because catwoman suits me :-) I look just fine in my own catwoman costume, but it would cost me a fortune to get a great professional shot of me, and I'm cheap, so i'm using Michele Pfeiffer's. Close enough as far as I'm concerned :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I chose mine, because we are having such a warm winter here. Also, my dd is called "pangin" by her uncle, so she and I are kind of partial to penguins. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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