Lee,
I haven't used internet explorer in a very long time so I don't know how to tell if you have something not set right as far as seeing images. I know that Firefox has an area where it can be turned off or most images eliminated...ie certain adds...I had to do that here when Mike went with the upgraded software so that I don't get that banner on the bottom of each post. The way I am uploading the pic is via another site and I am just installing it here via the Image URL box. let me see if I can post it directly via this site and see if you still have the problems...
Best of good trades, Spike