Cowbelle, to add the picture icon ( a tree in a frame), go to 'Forum Actions' in the aqua toolbar, choose 'General Settings', under Miscellaneous Options choose 'Enhanced Full Interface WYSYING Editing'. Save changes and see if your tree shows up.
Gun solvent, either Hoppe's or Koil works to loosen things up. I just used Hoppe's on a 404 tonight. Just remember to reoil it afterwards.