THE NEW LOOK OF THE AVENUE

[YesterdayOnceMore]

WHAT a change. I like it. It must have taken some time to put all of this together, Rick, so KUDOS to you on all the work you've put into the revamping.

I will not be submitting any artwork! Ha, that's actually a laugh. I am SOOOO bad at that form of art, it's not even funny. So, I'm happy to have read that you have some good submissions already.

These letters are awfully small, and even with my trifocals on...yes - I'm THAT old...it's difficult to read the smaller print, but I'll manage. I do like the colors, and I do like the sleekness of the forum. Nice job.

[Rick Henry]

Thank you Tim...

The new layout is a work of three different people all tied together by a person who calls himself Remixer. He hangs out at envs.proboards51.com/

I did although spend about two hours installing the new layout. It was a fairly big undertaking... but it was fun.

The new banner at the top of the forum was provided by our good friend Frederic Kahler, his web site is at www.myspace.com/frederickahler

Frederic has done some fine work and has actually submitted something like 12 banners so far. I decided before the deadline (March 2) to go with Fredric's works because he's a friend and because his work is excellent.

Speaking of friends our own Tim sent me a link to a slideshow he did with his own pictures to a very cute and peppy version of "Love Me For What I Am" as sung by Palma Pascale. If you wish to see that here is the URL www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvN2JCat3nE

Since we're talking youtube (this is not Carpenters related... but in a way it is as it's one I made) I have put together a slideshow tribute for one of my favorite musician/singer/songwriter friends. His name is Anthony More and was fairly popular in the late 70's and early 80's. Here's the link to my slideshow: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba8l-lrOu-k

[carpentersgermany]

I like the new look, too.. Thanks to everyone who was involved for taking time!!
But what happened to the Message service? I can't use it anymore.

[enigma]

yes Rick nice new look updated and colorful everything is more convenient and more typical of your average forum you lose some uniqueness but it is for the better nice work Rick! Only thing is it is difficult to see the colors such as smilies and links but I'm sure we can adapt.

[Rick Henry]

Thank you a;; fpr the nice comments.

There are a few kinks to work out.

Yes, we have lost some functions such as modifying posts and private messaging.

As for the smilies they are still there on the left hand side of the message window.

I have made the size of the font a bit larger and I will change the color of the links so we can see them better.

[ps11932]

I think this is a good and attractive layout you have designed here and with just a little practice will be easier and friendlier to use overall. Thanks for the work on this.

[Rick Henry]

I was able to fix a few of the glitches on the new layout. You'll notice the modify button is back so you can now modify your posts if you make a mistake... and believe me I make a lot of mistakes on my posts...

[wisejester7]

This new look is easy on the eyes. I like it very much.

Kudos for a job well done!