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

Posted on 04/25/2007 5:03:14 PM PDT by fatima


~Nicknames ~
George Herman Ruth, Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948), also known as “Babe”, “The Bambino”, “The Sultan of Swat”, and “The Colossus of Clout”, was an American Major League baseball player from 1914-1935. Ruth is regarded by many historians and fans as the greatest baseball player of all time, due to a combination of his on-field accomplishments and records; his significant roles both in changing the way baseball is played and in establishing the New York Yankees dynasty; and his resulting worldwide name-recognition. He is a charter member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.



AIRCRAFT NICKNAMES

A-3D Skywarrior — Whale, All Three Dead
A-4 Skyhawk — Scooter, Heinemann’s Hotrod, Mighty Mite, Tinker Toy
A-5 Vigilante — Viggie
A-6 Intruder — Truder, Dogship, Tadpole
A-7 Corsair II — SLUF
AD-1 Skyraider — Able Dog, Spad, Flying Dump Truck
AH-1G Cobra — Snake
AM-1 Mauler — Able Mable, Awful Monster



Coast Guard ship nicknames
Official Ship Name Nickname(s)

Apalachee~ Cha-cha, Chat
Chincoteague~ Chickenfeed
Comanche~ Co-manch, Pregnant Marshmallow
Haida~ Haida Maru
Klamath~ River Boat
Lipan~ Dry Dock Warrior, Limpin Along
Modoc~ Mud Duck, Mighty Mud Duck, Ghost of the Oregon Coast
Mohawk~ Mo-chicken, Slo-hawk, All Ahead Moped
Mohican~ Mighty Mo
Ojibwa~ OJ
Onondoga~ Rolling O
Seneca~ Six Boat
Snohomish~ Snow Boat
Ute~ Good Shoot Ute, Ute R Rust, Love Boat
Winnebago~ Wind Bag, Winnie Hoo Hoo, H2O Winnie
Yankton~ Rock N Roll



”DC3” – Destiny’s child, American female R&B group



The cat, nicknamed Macavity, has one blue eye and one green eye.

The cat was nicknamed Macavity after the mystery cat in T.S Elliot’s poem. He gets on the bus in front of a row of 1950s semi-detached houses and jumps off at a row of shops down the road which include a fish and chip shop.

Driver Bill Khunkhun, 49, who first saw the cat jumping from the bus in January, said: “It is really odd, the first time I saw the cat jumping off the bus with a group of passengers. I hadn’t seen it get on which was a bit confusing.

“The next day I pulled up on Churchill Road to let a couple of passengers on. As soon as I opened the doors the cat ran towards the bus, jumped on and ran under one of the seats, I don’t think any of the passengers noticed.

“Because I had seen it jump off the day before I carried on driving and sure enough when I stopped just down the road he jumped off - I don’t know why he would catch the bus but he seems to like it. I told some of the other drivers on this route and they have seen him too.”

Since January, when the cat first caught the bus he has done it two or three times a week and always gets on and off at the same stops.

Passenger, Paul Brennan, 19, who catches the 331 to work, said: “I first noticed the cat a few weeks ago. At first I thought it had been accompanied by its owner but after the first stop it became quite clear he was on his own.

“He sat at the front of the bus, waited patiently for the next stop and then got off. It was was quite strange at first but now it just seems normal. I suppose he is the perfect passenger really - he sits quietly, minds his own business and then gets off.”


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To: LadyPilgrim
It was the only other time I had ever heard that Grand name.;-)

That is so sweet. We have a lady in our church - who is everyone's grandmother - whose grandkids call her MeeMa. Very special lady, she is.

161 posted on 04/25/2007 7:09:48 PM PDT by HiJinx (Ask me about Troop Support...)
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To: HEY4QDEMS; mylife; OrioleFan
wh!!

HEY.....#50!!
my.....#100!!
Fan.....#150!!


162 posted on 04/25/2007 7:10:05 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Yes, that doesn’t happen very often at all....snow in April. Sheesh!

See ya next time, Arrow!


163 posted on 04/25/2007 7:10:22 PM PDT by luvie (GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
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To: Sergio

(((Hugs))) here’s another one-been a heck of a few weeks.


164 posted on 04/25/2007 7:10:46 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: OldPossum

Yer lucky they didnt call you “Stinky” L0L

BTW those calcium carbide lamps are worth some money nowadays


165 posted on 04/25/2007 7:11:49 PM PDT by mylife
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To: fatima

Hi, fatima:

More aircraft nickmanes:

F-4 Phantom: Big Ugly

F-111: Aardvark: Swing-Winged Edsel

F-105 Thundechief: Thud

B-52: BUF (Big Ugly F**ker)

F-16 Falcon: Lawn Dart

F-15 Eagle: Mud Hen

F-117: Stink Bug

A-10 Thunderchief II: BFG (Big Fu**king Gun)

Jack.


166 posted on 04/25/2007 7:11:56 PM PDT by Jack Deth (Knight Errant and Resident FReeper Kitty Poem /Haiku Guy)
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To: OrioleFan

I like it ,short and sweet,Thanks Nipper (((Hugs)))


167 posted on 04/25/2007 7:12:02 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: fatima

Evening Fatima. Long time no see. Thanks for tonight’s thread. :)


168 posted on 04/25/2007 7:12:08 PM PDT by MeekMom (Present your bodies a living sacrifice unto God.)
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To: Jack Deth

RC 135:Flying Pig


169 posted on 04/25/2007 7:13:23 PM PDT by mylife
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To: struwwelpeter
Aloha Pete.......long time no see!

No politics here...no intrigue either.....So.......how's your weather?
170 posted on 04/25/2007 7:13:33 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny.)
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To: fatima

Thanks again, just went to you profile page, those kids are adorable!


171 posted on 04/25/2007 7:13:40 PM PDT by Sergio (If a tree fell on a mime in the forest, would he make a sound?)
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To: fatima

I like Dizzy Lizzie. My poor niece (Elizabeth) has had to suffer with Lizard Breath because she had the misfortune to be the fourth of four sisters.

Not to worry, she’s the most beautiful of them all.


172 posted on 04/25/2007 7:13:43 PM PDT by HiJinx (Ask me about Troop Support...)
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To: SevenofNine

I want names!

Any Republican who voted for it should be voted out of office....period!


173 posted on 04/25/2007 7:14:53 PM PDT by luvie (GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
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To: fatima; All
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.


174 posted on 04/25/2007 7:16:13 PM PDT by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: fatima

I am off for home. Back in a bit.


175 posted on 04/25/2007 7:16:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Your welcome Beautiful Kathy-OK what’s your nickname?


176 posted on 04/25/2007 7:16:29 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: fatima

Thanks for opening the Canteen for us Fatima.

I don’t have any nicknames in my “real” life, but my FReeper name is self explanatory...and I have lots of nicknames based on it...’tima! :D


177 posted on 04/25/2007 7:16:32 PM PDT by luvie (GWs message to Tony: stay strong; a lot of people love you and care for you and will pray for you)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Night.


178 posted on 04/25/2007 7:17:16 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: LUV W

Well, looky who decided to join the fun...!

Evenin’, Grammy LUV!


179 posted on 04/25/2007 7:17:43 PM PDT by HiJinx (Ask me about Troop Support...)
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To: LUV W

I haven’t out the names usual DEMOS suspect vote for this

I get the feeling my CALI senators vote for this


180 posted on 04/25/2007 7:17:55 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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