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Rick

I noticed some posts have a photo attached and some have the photo embedded in the message. How is the embedded done?

I would like to show a picture/drawing embedded in a message (in addition to as an attachment). The picture/drawing is on my pc as a .gif-file, I do not have website with an url for it.
I have seen some messages display an attachment picture embedded in the text.
How does one do that?
Thank you!
Stein

Stein,

just upload the file as an attachment to the message. Then go back and edit your message. You can then cut and paste the URL to the image uploaded to catsailor.com in your message.

Thank you, Rolf!

You make huge contributions to this forum by insight and competance, and by always showing a positive, helping attitude.

Stein

There seems to be a problem with the search engine. When I click on the thread I want to search, I am redirected to the current main index

ive tried to paste the picture with the posts i made but they won't show up. how are the pictures be embedded with the posts. should we still use codes like the ones from photobucket?

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Hi Everyone,

I stumbled onto this site while searching for G Cat info. I was given a 5 m G Cat 10 years ago and have never seen another. Its an amazing boat and at 25 +/- years is still going strong, but showing its age (like me). Through it I have introduced sailing to many kids through school/church youth groups and most seemed to enjoy the experience and come back for more. I'm on the Left Coast near Morro Bay and would like to meet other cat sailers and espeially hear from other G Cat owners whever they may be. I'm also looking to replace mine with another someday but want one with dual tramps also. Any suggestions?