Nickname's,What's` your nickname -How did you get it ~Freeper Canteen~ 4-26-07

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP PFC Steven Walberg-Riotto

Amazing Grace

SoldierDad was at his memorial service today, and the PGR was there too.

[abigailsmybaby]

Dutch. ‘Cuz my hubby says sometimes when I explain things I sound a little dutchie. I’m not sure what that means but there it is.

[fatima]

Dizzy Lizzy because I joked around in school,when I was little and lived down South it was Betty Ann and I worked with a priest on the air who called me by my maiden last name when he would get mad at me:)

[mylife]

Im afraid Ive never recieved compensation for any of my less than eloquent conpunctions!

[HiJinx]

Since I can be quite a prick I suppose it's one I was cutout for

I hear ya! We used to have a radio promo here, asking drivers to please not park in the fire lanes.

I suggested to the city's fire chief that he take another tack. Just let drivers know that the city had just purchased a new ladder truck and that they were welcome to park in fire lanes, if they wished. Their choice. But remember, when a 2 ton parked car meets a 20 ton moving truck, the loser loses in a big way.

[fatima]

Wow(((Hugs)))

[OldPossum]

I chose OldPossum as my screen name because "Possum" was my nickname as a kid.

I acquired it for always going possum hunting with my grandfather. I lived for a time with my grandparents in a very rural area while my parents were adjusting after a divorce.

I can still vividly remember going out in the night (one hunts possums at night) with my carbide lamp attached to my cap (we couldn't afford flashlight batteries), so we used what coal miners used in that time, a lamp which involved mixing carbide and water; this mixture came out of an orifice which could be ignited with a match; there was a bright steel (or was it aluminum?) cone to magnify and direct the light outward.

We had a cadre of hound dogs who did the real hunting and would tree possums for us. I had my .22 rifle to dispatch the poor critters with.

One time I got so far ahead of my grandfather that I arrived on the treeing scene and despite my grand-dad's calls to "Wait, wait until I get there," I fired away (and this time I missed). But it was enough to infuriate the skunk up in the tree. Just as my grandfather got there the skunk unloaded. The dogs disappeared, not to be seen for several days. When we returned, grandma ordered the immediate destruction of our clothing. It took a while to get rid of the odor, which up close, is unbelievable. I doubt that my grandpa ever truly forgave me.

Why hunt possums? It was a rural recreation. Once my mother remarried and I moved back to the city, I never hunted again.

Anyway, I'm indeed old now and that explains my name of OldPossum.

[Sergio]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for the hugs. They are much appreciated.

[fatima]

Thanks monkapotamus.

[OrioleFan]

Nipper - a play on my last name and fondness for adult beverages given me by an AF Academy buddy.

[HiJinx]

They call me Tater Salad.

Wow, Ron, is it really you!?!?

[Sergio]

Let’s hope our CIC vetos this thing.

[fatima]

Great stories,thanks KIWI Bird :)

[fatima]

Reast in peace PFC Steven Walberg-Riotto
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[fatima]

Thanks Dutch:)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, fatima, for today's What's Your Nickname - How Did You Get It.

[Sergio]

Im afraid Ive never recieved compensation for any of my less than eloquent conpunctions!

And once again we see how cruel and unjust the world can be.

[Arrowhead1952]

I think that has to be one picture of a lifetime. Better log off and “see” everyone tomorrow.

[Howie66]

“Howie-Ka-Powie”

Self explanitory.

[fatima]

What a wonderful story OldPossum,thanks for sharing(((Hugs)))