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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: Howie66

Afraid to ask,Thanks Howie-Ka-Powie (((Hugs)))Fatima


181 posted on 04/25/2007 7:18:13 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: fatima
Aloha Fatima!

Flew in the Whale......never cared much for the other nick....probably 'cause it had a ring of truth to it.

The A-1 Sky Raider had another nickname.....Sandy. I haven't a clue how that came about.
182 posted on 04/25/2007 7:18:23 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny.)
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To: Sergio

When I was stationed at Cannon AFB they had a female O6 as Base Commander. I can’t remember her last name but her first name was Mary. She got into a twist over aircrew wearing white socks and would have them hoist up the pants leg of their flight suits to check if the color was right. Her nickname, “Mary, Queen of Socks.”


183 posted on 04/25/2007 7:19:45 PM PDT by ops33 (Retired USAF Senior Master Sergeant)
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To: Jack Deth

Thanks Jack Deth(((Hugs)))


184 posted on 04/25/2007 7:19:49 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: MeekMom

Really busy MeekMom(((Hugs)))


185 posted on 04/25/2007 7:20:45 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: Jack Deth
Aloha Jack!

Our EC-121 had a nick painted on her nose.....Miss Carriage. However when CTF 77 visited and saw it, it was history.
186 posted on 04/25/2007 7:22:14 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny.)
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To: Sergio

Some of the grandkids-we have 16.I watched baby Sarah today.Her mother is 7 months pregnant and feeling very tired.


187 posted on 04/25/2007 7:22:46 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: HiJinx

Wellllll you are a dear one.;-)

I probably don’t look and I know I don’t act like a “ma” so, it’s good she called me Mimo. ;-)

My Great Grandma was called Ma.
She was a 3/4 Cherokee Indian and mean as I don’t know what!
Not that Cherokee Indians are mean. But she sure was. ;-)

I just always had a part of me that rebelled at that name. ;-)


188 posted on 04/25/2007 7:23:55 PM PDT by LadyPilgrim ((Jesus is real, He will never fail...I will serve him now, and thoughout all eternity! ))
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To: SevenofNine
"Thank you MONK MONKKK guess where I have lunch today NORMMMMMS restaurants"

I'm hungry!

189 posted on 04/25/2007 7:23:57 PM PDT by monkapotamus
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To: HiJinx

Well I’ve been called worst but what’s in a name:)My husband calls me Bet when he wants something and Hon when he wants something:)


190 posted on 04/25/2007 7:24:44 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: HopeandGlory

Thank you HopeandGlory(((Hugs)))


191 posted on 04/25/2007 7:25:43 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: SevenofNine
"GOD I hate her Kes

HEY Monk I have Soup and salad combo with Chicken salad with blue cheese dressing and infamous Chicken noodle soup

BTW I have Old fashioned milk shake

BTW it was chocolate"

All that sounds good I want some.

192 posted on 04/25/2007 7:26:17 PM PDT by monkapotamus
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To: LUV W

Heeheee(((Hugs)))LUV W.I saw some pics from the get together.It looked so nice.


193 posted on 04/25/2007 7:27:16 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: LadyPilgrim

Well then, you got a great nickname as MiMo.

We only have the one granddaughter - so far - but being Poppa is just about the best job I’ve ever had.


194 posted on 04/25/2007 7:27:52 PM PDT by HiJinx (Ask me about Troop Support...)
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To: fatima

Sweety and Baby Cakes.


195 posted on 04/25/2007 7:28:25 PM PDT by HiJinx (Ask me about Troop Support...)
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To: ops33
Mary, Queen of Socks

LOL!!! LOL!!! LOL!!!

I don't care who ya are, that right there's funny. (with respects paid to Larry the Cable Guy)

196 posted on 04/25/2007 7:28:49 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

Nicknamed Gigantor because I’m a space-age robot, I’m at your command, my power is in your hands...


197 posted on 04/25/2007 7:28:53 PM PDT by Gigantor (The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money to give away.)
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To: BIGLOOK

Aloha BIGLOOK,You flew in the Whale or was your nickname flew in the whale?(((Hugs)))


198 posted on 04/25/2007 7:29:55 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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To: monkapotamus; LUV W; All

ROFL LOL am I making you HUNGRYYYY MONK

Well report off AP wire claim that that they being confirmed that Bin Laden was try whack Dick Cheney when he visit Kabul this past February now being confirmed by Agharan forces saying it is true


199 posted on 04/25/2007 7:31:40 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: ops33

Heeheee “Mary, Queen of Socks.”,I love it,Thanks ops33.


200 posted on 04/25/2007 7:31:41 PM PDT by fatima (Shut up Murtha)
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