Aha. When you've clicked the quill-and parchment (I think?) icon at the bottom of the post, to activate the reply box, then hit the "Go advanced" button and a bunch of smilies should appear to the right of the reply box.
If they don't, it's the dreaded "User CP" trail: I think you need the "edit options" option, and switching smileys on is in the "miscellaneous options" box.
I could well be wrong - it's like wading through cybertreacle, and my memory keeps blanking out the more maddening episodes; if you don't get a result qickly, post under the "First aid" heading.
A sample swatch of Axminster enables one to chew carpet without leaving the computer...
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Oops!! This post was intended FAO Alan Whittington.