what do you think of this? I like the graphics on the 2004 but I want to be a little diff

Hmmm ... need to create an account to see it.

How do I get my pics to come up on my posts

You're using the right syntax with the url tags, but there's something wrong with the URL itself.  Sections that would normally be separated by '?' or some other character are all run together.

And then there's the small matter of using a free hosting site that allows direct linking without forcing viewers to create an account.  

I pay for my webspace, so I'm not hip to the latest, greatest free hosting sites.  Anyone?

imageshack allows image hosting. As long as it's not high bandwith.

Thanks Kerry, I need to find a free hosting site where I can share my photos I'm having some probs with this can you help. I'm new to the whole forum thing and want to share some pics and stuff but having some problems in the technical side of things.

photobucket.com  is the most user friendly one I've found.