A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-07-05....Mission: Possible!

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Mission Impossible

Good morning, Finest Readers - your mission for today, should you choose to accept it, is to *set a pretty table* by making at least one post using the html *table* text I have provided below. Just follow these instructions, and it should be quite interesting - and fun for all!

• There are SIX examples to choose from.

• Copy and paste only one example/group of html text into a comment post. You will have to preview it to see the backgrounds and borders.

• After you choose the one you like, please type a story, a joke, a poem, or whatever *into the space you will have when you delete THIS sentence*: "Delete this whole sentence and put your post here instead."

• A word of caution - if you use more than one paragraph for your post, DO NOT USE THE <P>!!!!! Use <BR><BR> between the paragraphs instead!

• Additionally, if you want to illustrate your post with a graphic, please use only one, and place it above any of your text.

One more thing about the graphics - for this *pretty table* to work right, please make sure your graphic is no wider than 400 pixels, or it will stretch all the backgrounds. If you don't know how to find the width of a graphic, right-click on the graphic you're using, choose "properties" and it will give you the diminsions, width first. It is always good to include the width and height of graphics in your img src command when you post them, too. If you don't include the width and height in your command, as we are reading, the text jumps around and we lose our place when the graphics begin to open from that little tiny square!

OK! Ready? Choose from these SIX!

Remember, it takes *all* the text between each divider for one *post*!

<center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/aquamauvecirclebg.jpg" cellpadding=10 border=8>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/aquaturquoisbg.jpg" cellpadding=40 border=1>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/aquamauvecirclebg.jpg" cellpadding=4 border=1>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/aquasolidtexturebg.jpg" cellpadding=30 border=1 width=450>
<tr><td>
<center>
<img src="http://d21c.com/billie/banners/tealscrollbar.gif" width=400 height=50>
</center>
<br><br>
<font color=EOFFFF>
Delete this whole sentence and put your post here instead.
</font>
<br><br>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>

<center>
<table bgcolor=black cellpadding=20>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://www.d21c.com/billie/banners/animulticolorbar.gif" cellpadding=3>
<tr><td><center>
<table bgcolor=black cellpadding=55>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://www.d21c.com/billie/banners/multicolorbar.jpg" cellpadding=4>
<tr><td><center>
<table bgcolor=black cellpadding=30 width=450>
<tr><td>
<center>
<img src="http://www.d21c.com/billie/banners/coloredsmilebar.gif" width=384 height=33>
</center>
<br><br>
<font color=red>
Delete this whole sentence and put your post here instead.
</font>
<br><br>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>

<center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/dkburgandyplaidbg.gif" cellpadding=20 border=1>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/redcorduroygradient.jpg" cellpadding=10 border=1>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/dkburgandyplaidbg.gif" cellpadding=20 border=1>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/redcorduroygradient.jpg" cellpadding=4 border=1>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/AuntBredbg1.jpg" cellpadding=30 border=1 width=450>
<tr><td>
<center>
<img src="http://www.d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/dkburgandyplaidbar.jpg" width=400 height=58>
</center>
<br><br>
<font color=ffcccc>
Delete this whole sentence and put your post here instead.
</font>
<br><br>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>

<center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/HappyFaceNarrowBar.jpg" cellpadding=10 border=0>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/HappyFaceNarrowBar.jpg" cellpadding=10 border=1>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/HappyFaceBorderbg.jpg" border=1 width=575>
<tr><td>
<table table align=right cellpadding=30 width=450>
<tr><td>
<center>
<img src="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/HappyFaceBar.jpg" width=375>
</center>
<br><br>
<font color=336600><b>
Delete this whole sentence and put your post here instead.
</font>
<br><br>
</td></tr></table>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>

<center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/classicnavyribbon1.jpg" cellpadding=10 border=2>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/redblackgradientbg.jpg" cellpadding=2>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/libertycapitolblueonoffwhitebg.jpg" cellpadding=40 border=0>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/redblackgradientbg.jpg" cellpadding=2>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/Navytexturebg.jpg" cellpadding=30 border=1 width=500>
<tr><td>
<center>
<img src="http://www.d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/LibertyUSAbar.jpg" width=450 height=90>
</center>
<br><br>
<font color=fffafo>
Delete this whole sentence and put your post here instead.
</font>
<br><br>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>

<center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/darkbrowngradientbg.jpg" cellpadding=4>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/brownplaidbg.gif" cellpadding=20 border=2> <tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/cowboybg1.jpg" cellpadding=40 border=1>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/darkbrowngradientbg.jpg" cellpadding=4>
<tr><td><center>
<table background="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/beigetexturesolidbg.jpg" cellpadding=30 border=1 width=450>
<tr><td>
<center>
<img src="http://d21c.com/billie/backgrounds/barbedwirebar.jpg" width=400 height=26>
</center>
<br><br>
<font color=33000>
Delete this whole sentence and put your post here instead.
</font>
<br><br>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>
</td></tr></table></center>

Unlike the *real* Mission: Impossible, this thread will *not* self-destruct in five seconds, so let's have some fun with it. If you'd like to try some other backgrounds/borders, you can do that, too. Change the urls, and you get a whole different look! (Sistahs, please feel free to do your own thing with a layout of *your* choice!)

Now the question is: "Who's going to be first to set their table?"

illie lue

03-29-05 ~ Hall of Fame #11

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 06-06-05 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Billie]

Hey billie...how about a "find the mistake" thread????? (just kidding :o) )

You just want an excuse not to proof your next thread! LOL!!!!!

[Billie]

I'm pretty sure this is what you meant to do? :)

My alltime favorite picture. Think it looks lovely with your background billie!

[JustAmy]

Remember our Military, past and Present.
God Bless America.

[Billie]

AMY!!!! LOOK WHAT YOU DID!! YIPPEEEEEE!!!!!!

LOOK, EVERYBODY!!!!

[Billie]

Okay! Time to get to the kitchen and finish dinner! Anyone want to join us for fried chicken tenders, mashed potatoes 'n gravy, fresh tomatoes, steamed green beans? :)

[JustAmy]

LOL

It only took me an hour and I still wasn't sure what I would get. :)

[Aquamarine]

You are TOO cute! :)

[Aquamarine]

Hey, I had an idea you would use the first backgrounds if you didn't make your own. :)

I did finally get around to redoing the prayer post but you'll have to wait a couple of weeks to see it when I post John's essay again.

[Aquamarine]

AWESOME, Amy!

[luvie]

Awesome, Amy! One of these days I will be doing that stuff--changing the basic backgrounds to new ones!

[dutchess]

hi aqua... a quickie in and out while our chicken cooks on the grill...(((((aqua)))) Have missed you girl...seems like we're not around the same time!

Amy...great job!!!!

billie, that WAS the way I envisioned my post....I didn't delibertately mess it up...just didn't have time to "fix it" LOL! Thanks for doing that. I'll have to go back and "find my mistakes" (and this is so much fun sistah!) Back later!

[Kitty Mittens]

That is so Beautiful, Amy! : )

[dutchess]

did finally get around to redoing the prayer post but you'll have to wait a couple of weeks to see it when I post John's essay again.

Can't wait to see it. Have thought about trying to do my own....I'm still using the "original borrowed one". Billie's and Lori's are so elegant (yours is lovely too Dolly), can't wait to see your new one aqua!!!!! Okay...chicken is burning. BBL!

[Aquamarine]

We have been so busy around here getting springtime things done, we're not through yet but we're getting close plus we're having to work around rain showers, I have never seen so much rain! ((((((Dutchess))))))

[Aquamarine]

Oops, you're gone again. lol

I was still using the original "borrowed" one from Billie too so don't feel bad. You should redo yours, it would be good practice for you. It's a small project so it shouldn't be as intimidating.

[snugs]

Here is a bit of fun

[JustAmy]

It was fun but I need to spend some more time practicing. I copied and pasted and then sustituted borders.

I will play with them at Amy's Place for a couple of days. :)

[luvie]

Where did you get the borders?

[DollyCali]

wow this has been a remarkable (and LONG ) thread. Wonder who the poor hostess is that has to follow up tomorrow???

Amy that is wonderful.. your first composite graphic. And snugs, your love of graphics has found some new challenges. For all of us, it is the time factor.

Ilene.. your boo boo was very much like the first JH2 thread I did.. middle of night & that is what i was getting on the preview ...I had all these layers of tables & the coins went one way & the text & other tables the other. Billie rescued the thread ( of course)

I just got in a short time ago.. need to run back out. my one aunt wants to go to ER.. I suggested she call 911 .. no , of course not. Not sure if we will end up at ER or she just is needing some attention. 45 min trip each way & not sure what I will find there.. so might not be back tonight..

Keep on coming everyone with the great ideas & comments..

& oh, BTW ..earlier went to the 2001 thread with the calendar posted.. just a few days after 911.. must have been a good relief after so much heartache.

And that good looking dude inmiddle that I thought was Sly Stallone.. is Louie?? hmmm.. nice looking guy! (for a wolf that is)

:-)

So far Billie no help needed (and you don't want to know why)...

:-)

I am not going to be in a hurry to post the new thread tonight/tomorrow. We need to let everyone have fun with this.

Rus, any good news on your computer? hopefully they can transfer all to another hard drive (do you have an external to move things to?)

[JustAmy]

I took Billie's advise and searched Google for Background sets for the borders.

I've saved a few and will be saving more. There are sooo many that I like. :)