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.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

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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!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Gabz!

{{{HUGS}}}

Listen to LadyX,she hit the nail right on the head and I would not have been able to say it so beautiful,but was thinking the same thing.

Everything happens for a reason,so look on the brighter side of things.Your unfortunate accident brought your hubby and daughter even closer together and they will remember that time fondly when they get older and can reminisce about it.:)

LadyX you are the best..

{{{HUGS}}}

[DollyCali]

{{{lady-x}}}}}

[DollyCali]

loverly!!! so you found my hodge/podge Word document useful? I use it all the time for reference.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Good Morning! I'm only here briefly, they keep giving me work to do!

[Temple Owl]

I guess Bubbles would be okay for an add-on. Just don't use the brother's name lol.

It was the first day of parochial school for little twins, one a boy and the other a girl. The strict teaching nun asked the girl for her name.
"Bubbles," the little girl answered.
"No!" said the nun, "What is your real name?"
"Bubbles," the little girl repeated.
The nun asked again and got the same answer.
The angry teacher told the little girl to go home and get a note from her mother saying what her real name was.
The little girl got up, walked over to her brother and said, "C'mon S—t head, she ain't going to believe you either.

[Gabz]

Morning Mrs. N!!!!!

I know that both of you are correct and I am sure I will be able to see it more clearly after some time ---- but it sure is dang hard looking at it in those terms from my current position :^)

I've always known that hubby works with a great team of folks, including the supervisor because they all pitch in to back each othr up and take on extra work when someone needs a hand...they have all been so amazing because of all the time he has had to rearrange to either pick Jax up from camp or take me to the doctor.

Again, I know you are both correct and I thank you for your kind and loving words of inspiration :)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Morning Dolly.

I sure did and I also figured out how to retrieve some of my old tables,thanks to Billie.

You both have been so much help in recovering tables.

Saved your Email, incase I have to go through this again.;)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I know it is difficult for you right now to see it our way,but you'll eventually will see it.:)

Here is something to cheer you up.

[Gabz]

That's lovely - thank you!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

You are welcome.

{{HUGS}}

[JustAmy]

Good mornng, Mayor.
Thank you for the morning coffee and the Daily Bread.

I love seeing that purple cup every morning.

[Pippin]

LOL!

I'll stick to Pippin! :o)

[Mama_Bear]

My first and most favorite logo given to me by Louiewolf.....


I have a file folder full of logos, but can't decide on my favorites, so I will just post one more "louie" creation - the one that Billie used in her opening, it's my other very most favorite.....

What's in my name? Well, not a lot of creativity went into it, for sure. Mama_Bear came about because I am a mom (of a Navy Gulf War veteran - GO NAVY!) and because my beloved Dachshund's name was "Bear", and because I love teddy bears.....and, finally, because the other names I wanted (like "Lori") were already taken. LOL.

This is such a fun thread, Billie. Sorry I missed yesterday, and I can't stay today either. We are hosting a big barbecue at our house this coming Saturday and I have a list a mile long of things to do to get ready for it. But, it doesn't look like you are lacking for participation, so I think I can sneak off and no one will miss me. ;-)

Have a great day in whatever part of our beautiful land that you find yourself. Gotta run!

[JustAmy]

Where is everybody this morning?
Am I on the wrong thread?

Do we have any special holidays today?

Guess I should do some laundry or something?

[ST.LOUIE1]

Where is everybody this morning?

I just popped in. Hi (((((Sis))))

For *you* Prissy. You'll be getting bigger and better ones soon. : )

[JustAmy]

Did Amy say she is going to do some laundry?

Yeahhhhh ... looks like I get the computer for a little while.
If you see her coming, let me know.

JKphoto .... thanks for the joke. :)
Do you think I could get it by Billie today?

The WOLF keeps chasing me off the Finest but I miss my girls.
Smooches to my sweeties, Maggie and Nan.

[scubachick]

You are too funny! If Mark read your reply, he would say the drama light is on! LOL Now breathe deeply into a paper bag, and get to work! (Just kidding! At least stop hyperventilating, though!)

[scubachick]

Some wolf you turned out to be! LOL Babychick said to tell you you are neglecting her and she is going to let her Auntie Bear know! She has been lurking and has noticed that you didn't arrrooooooo at her. I told her to wait 18 or 20 years! lol

[ST.LOUIE1]

Now you have two.: )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Some wolf you turned out to be! LOL Babychick said to tell you you are neglecting her and she is going to let her Auntie Bear know!

Oh NO! Anything but that! The fuzzy one can get meaner than a snake. (shiver)

She has been lurking and has noticed that you didn't arrrooooooo at her. I told her to wait 18 or 20 years! lol

Got that right, wolfie ain't into wimmin babies. : )

Babychick will have a logo when Uncle Wolfie has a little more time. (((((Babychick)))))

Oh, and ((((scubachick))))