Hi Blondie,
Hmmm... I checked everything and it should work fine.
Try logging into the forum using your username and password,
then clicking on the 'user cp' link on the top blue menu bar.
When you reach that web page, it should list an option called
'Edite Avatar' on the left panel. Click on that link and it will
give you the options on the right side. Default is usually selected
as no avatar is used until you set it up.
Select the second radio box and it will allow you to upload an
avatar or give the webpage url to one online.
Hope this helps
Chazhound