Definitely don't feel bad kempsternyc. A fellow Astorian sent me the following message way back when on how to post an image. Hope it helps.
Go to Photobucket and open an account.
Search the net for a photo or image representing what you want to say (and save it to your computer)*, or use a photo/image you already have stored on your computer/phone/ or in an e-mail.
Go to your Photobucket album and upload the photo/image there.
Once the image is saved in Photobucket, click the Direct Link choice below the image and it will display a message saying the url has been copied.
On the Astorians reply form, click the Insert Image button above the message area. Brackets will be inserted in the message field. Put your cursor in the brackets and paste the Direct Link url.
Use the Preview feature to make sure the image has appeared. Add any additional text and Post! I usually get the timed out message when I preview, but I just click Post again and the reply is posted.