Why that Avatar?

I have Butters from South Park, because I feel that was me when I was in elementary school.

I believe dat is da Mars

I like cats

I like sharks, first movie ever saw was Jaws!  I like poetry, explained both the avie and the sn all in two lines!

expresses my playing style..the thinker..also reflects my mood when i don't really play chess..always bored!

my kitty is the cutest thing on the face of the planet. thats all :)

because babies in microwaves make me laugh

    I chose mine because Woody Guthrie was an awsome personallity that will endure forever through his countless songs and deep involement in social issues. 

    The photo of him with his guitar and the hand painted saying on it that reads "This machine kills Fascists" is an inspiration to me. We can speak out against the evils of the world.

Pawns Pwn!

plus I love chess

plus its the Pawn Magician fun trophy on Chess.com

Mine is an easy chess puzzle.

 i work in a place called barnby dun, it was a way for others at my work place to find me, dull I know!

It's my latest picture taken on January 1, 2009.

I'm a violent guy.

i wanted a chess related picture, so I choose a king

yeah, I've seen many people chose kings and pawns as thaeir picture.

Laziness

The Legal's Mate is just fascinating. 

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 Nc6 4. Nc3 Bg4 5. Nxe5 Bxd1?? 6. Bxf7+ Ke7 7. Nd5# 1-0

While I don't ever expect to be the victim of it or pull it on anyone.  Just the principle of mating with all minor pieces.

Because my computer is on fire.

hav'nt put one up but thinking about it - perhaps my coat of arms - which represents several centurys of family history and is mine alone - registered in theheraldic court in Scotland. Not sure how to place an image on screen so if the truth be known that's why there is nothing in place yet.