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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: mylife

Yum is right. I love burgers with mustard and onion...Vidalia...or Texas Sweet, that is. ;-)


301 posted on 04/25/2007 8:54:57 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: fatima

With the likes of Sara, I can see where all those (((HUGS))) are coming from.....and where they’re going to.

Sara IS A KEEPER!!

Don’t sweat being “bad with names”......in the grand scheme of things that is your least concern.


302 posted on 04/25/2007 8:57:06 PM PDT by Howie66 (To the RAT Party: How can I question your patriotism? You have none, so what's your point?)
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To: AZamericonnie

Well he would call me that and I would throw down a 10.00 radio shack phone on a cement floor but it would never break.He prayed for the phone I just know it.Better man than me.I still yell at him in heaven.My kids pray to him.


303 posted on 04/25/2007 8:57:19 PM PDT by fatima (Free (((Hugs))) today.)
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To: AZamericonnie

We knew there was serious trouble when all our names melded together in to a maelstrom of names that generally ended in the crescendo of “KIDS”!!!

Dang Larry!Mary! sonof a Jerry!! Jeff! Kids!

The names werent important in this scenario many were uttered

(names made up to protect the innocent) ;0)


304 posted on 04/25/2007 8:57:51 PM PDT by mylife
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To: mylife
How about for breakfast? ;-)


305 posted on 04/25/2007 8:58:45 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: LadyPilgrim

Vidalias and mustard with green ortega chilis and cheddar cheese


306 posted on 04/25/2007 8:59:12 PM PDT by mylife
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To: LadyPilgrim

AMEN!!! That just about describes me as well.


307 posted on 04/25/2007 8:59:39 PM PDT by Sergio (If a tree fell on a mime in the forest, would he make a sound?)
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To: LadyPilgrim

Sure!


308 posted on 04/25/2007 8:59:39 PM PDT by mylife
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To: Howie66

I will put some new picks up as soon as I have time Howie Ka powie(((Hugs)))PS This is a free hug night.


309 posted on 04/25/2007 9:00:05 PM PDT by fatima (Free (((Hugs))) today.)
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To: fatima
WOOOHOOO,Thank ya darlin Hoss (((Hugs)))

You are such a sweetheart, thank you so very much!

310 posted on 04/25/2007 9:02:11 PM PDT by danmar (Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today!)
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To: Amos the Prophet

Welcome to the Canteen, Buddy.


311 posted on 04/25/2007 9:02:34 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: fatima

Thank you, Ma’am!

(((HUGS)))


312 posted on 04/25/2007 9:03:25 PM PDT by Howie66 (To the RAT Party: How can I question your patriotism? You have none, so what's your point?)
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To: mylife
Dang Larry!Mary! sonof a Jerry!! Jeff! Kids!

That was right after you had a lot of fun right?:)

313 posted on 04/25/2007 9:04:49 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: danmar

Your welcome(((Hugs)))


314 posted on 04/25/2007 9:05:32 PM PDT by fatima (Free (((Hugs))) today.)
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To: AZamericonnie

Or did something incredibly dumb


315 posted on 04/25/2007 9:06:13 PM PDT by mylife
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To: LadyPilgrim

Holy COW!!

Now you expect me to sleep after that! Sheesh!

((((hugs))))..and good night.

See ya next time!


316 posted on 04/25/2007 9:06:14 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: Howie66

Ahhh gotta love the (((Hugs)))Ka Powie.


317 posted on 04/25/2007 9:06:54 PM PDT by fatima (Free (((Hugs))) today.)
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To: LUV W; LadyPilgrim; All

Im off to dream as well


318 posted on 04/25/2007 9:08:36 PM PDT by mylife
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To: Sergio

I think we could live on burgers.

But we love all kinds of varieties of things!

And still want come home and grill burgers! lol!


319 posted on 04/25/2007 9:09:19 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: fatima

Whenever you want ‘em....you got ‘em!

(((HUGS)))


320 posted on 04/25/2007 9:09:40 PM PDT by Howie66 (To the RAT Party: How can I question your patriotism? You have none, so what's your point?)
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