A few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-23,24-05....What's in a Name?

Billie; ST.LOUIE1

[Billie]

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

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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.

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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine, DollyCali ~

Let's talk about FR screen names. How did you choose yours? Do you use your real name, a nickname, a silly name, a celebrity's name, your pet's name, or some other? Funny? Or serious?

With as many registered users as FR has, we are sure to see some highly unusual monikers. The first thing I thought of when I saw this name was:

Feiny (read more about her in our 09-18-02 Finest thread), as we like to call her, resides in California, and this is how she told us her screen name came about:

"I had a tough time coming up with a screen name. I tried several & they were not available. I remembered that my other half (do not call him Mr. Sukass) had called Diane Feinstein another name…..'Feinswine'. He said that is how he & his friends used to refer to her in San Francisco. For some strange reason, Feinswine was not available…so I added suksass..and PRESTO…I was a FReeper."

Let's talk about logos. If *you* had a logo, what would it be - your name? a favorite hobby? something you collect? Would we think of you each time we see a particular item? Those of us with regular, plain screen names sometimes get a nickname chosen *for* us, and it somehow sticks. With thanks to ST.LOUIE1 (who is much better known at the Finest as *Wolfie*), "Billie" soon became "BillieBlue", with a little bluebird as my sig.

I wanted to post a Few of Our Finest' logos here, and will post more later in the thread. Please feel free to show your own, and tell us why you chose your name. :)

Above is an early logo I made for Aqua based on her name, but after getting to know her better, as a sistah and hostess at the Finest, the following one - which she chose - fits her southern personality much better.

You've been seeing this guy at the Finest for a little over three years. He usually comes up for air once or twice a day to check in with us. :)

Our Fair Lady ... God bless her loving heart - she never runs out of kisses or interesting things to say.

Even before he grew into the suave, dashing and debonair wolfie he is now (in the photo below), he was still a bit of a rake and a rogue...but every bit as irresistible! (Plus he's helped me with some of the logos for today!) :*

Wolfie's partner in crime - that fox jwfiv....Yip AhRooooo!

Let us never have to wonder what the Finest would be like without Rev. Nan. :)

Or the honorable Mayor and his purple cup and daily devotional, not to mention his devotion to our Military and bringing us Military Monday week after week.

The distinguished and wise Mr.Owl, who diligently watches over us from his lofty perch.

MamaBear, aka Lori, always the fashion maven, shows off some of her jewels, furs and delightful chapeaus.

Yep! That's our Pipster! Any questions?! (((((((((Pip)))))))))

Amy has soooooo many logos (compliments of her 'bro') it's hard to choose which one to use, so I asked Louie to send me one of her favorites.

Hello, Dolly - it's so nice to see you here where you belong - on your bicycle, of course! :)

One of our most recent, and most patriotic! screen names - and even sweeter than this little angel. :)

As dutchess flies off into the wild blue yonder, I wish you all a beautiful good morning, and once again, my thanks to ST.LOUIE1, for some of these great logos you see above, and others that will be posted on the thread. Don't go way now! We've just begun to have fun!

06-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #12

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 8-22-05 Military Monday

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

[jwfiv]

You're quite right, Miss Maggie ... the Mac in my moniker has multiple meanings.

And Johnny Appleseed is one my heroes ... just love the Disney version of his story .... )

[Billie]

Except it seems I've misplaced it - AGAIN, wolfie! :(

Success!!! Finally!! (This only makes the 3rd time he's freepmailed me the link!)

I love this!

[Gabz]

What a sweet story.....

I don't have a story behind my screen name like some of you all do...............I've been called Gabz for more than 40 years. My first name is Gabrielle...Gabz is easier :)

[Billie]

OOOOOOh! Thank You!

LOL! You're welcome. Hang on to it - it just reminds me of you! :)

[Billie]

Now aren't you sorry you asked? LOL!

LOL! No, of course not. Geez, seeing those dollz again! (the teeny ones) - I had such a collection of them a few years ago, and still have the cowgirl on my profile page. It's my very favorite of all. (The larger ones are prettier, though)!

I went and dug up some of mine (the teeny ones)and put them all together - here goes! LOL

[Billie]

Good afternoon - just now getting back to 'catching up'. You are welcome. Hope you'll be able to use it. You posted it a little smaller, I see - I didn't want to make it too small and maybe didn't make it small enough.

[Diver Dave]

OOOPS!

Look what I found on an old thread you did 9/3/02

That should read ...Old thread You and Billie did 9/3/02.

See y'all later... I hope. This 'puter is runnin' slower than dial-up. grrrr!

[LadyX]

Hmmmm...do I remember correctly you worked in broadcasting in NJ?
I assumed "Gabz" stood for "gabs-a-lot" - shortened to "Gabz"..:))

[LadyX]

[There goes Billie playing Ivana Trump with her wardrobe..:))]

[Billie]

Well as some know my scene name "Who's your mama" is also a tribute to my mother....Who life represented all that was good about our fair state....Mom was way before her time in many areas. She was educated, loved her basketball (all sports) was an ace shot on the Purdue rifle team....and almost got drafted because of the spelling of her name.....She never lost her femininity, raised we three girls and made sure dad was the head of our household. Like any neck she supported him in all his endeavors....I could go on for ever....But even after ten years I still miss her and tear up....Any idea for an icon would be apprecited.

Hi, there, I remember I used to call you "hoomama" - nice to see you again!

Am calling in a couple more logo makers to see if they have a good idea for a logo for you!

[Billie]

I'm so glad you like your little plane - after I put it on the opening, I wished I'd added the clouds *to* the gif, but really didn't have time to go back and redo it, and if you just use the bluesky graphic as a table the same size as the little plane and then put the plane on top, it works just the same. The clouds seem to make it look more like the plane is moving. :)

[Diver Dave]

One more post with a link from the past... :)

Trash Alert!!!!!

[Billie]

I'm so glad you like your little plane - after I put it on the opening, I wished I'd added the clouds *to* the gif, but really didn't have time to go back and redo it, and if you just use the bluesky graphic as a table the same size as the little plane and then put the plane on top, it works just the same. The clouds seem to make it look more like the plane is moving. :)

[Billie]

Hi, meandog - that is the meanest-looking dog I've ever seen, so I can imagine how mean you must be. :)

[Billie]

What a wonderful idea for a thread. My name is a nickname an dear friend has for me and make me feel warm and secure when I think of it/him in fact he is popping round to see me for a couple of hours this evening.

Good afternoon, snugs, and thank you. And know that your name is one that I've been thinking about, too. Am pinging my partner in gif(t) giving to be on the lookout! :)

[Billie]

Oh my goodness, thanks!

LOL! You're welcome. I don't have any idea what OESY stands for, but since you're a fun and funny guy, this was what came to mind to say *YOU*!

[Billie]

The "fashion maven" (LOL. That is too funny!) needs to grab her pearls and run, but will be back.

Yes, the ever-fashionable Mz da' bear - can you imagine a bear wearing a mink jacket?! :)

Glad you like the thread - seeing some cute sigs from the past, too! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Wow, These are fantastic, Billie! :)

[Billie]

Ah, Johnny Fox, Johnny Mac, J Fox, or jwfiv - we all do so look forward to your little nuggets when first you arrive at the Finest. Warm smile heading your way. :)

[Billie]

My Real Kitty's Name was "the Fang-Face," but "Kitty Fang-Face" Sounded to Ferocious to Seriously Consider!

LOL! I can't imagine you with a screen name so mean!

Thanks, Miss Kitty, and you're another one that has been fun for *all* of us to make kitty sigs for!