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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: fatima; mylife
wh!!

fatima.....#200 and #300!!
my.....#250!!


341 posted on 04/25/2007 9:46:22 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: HiJinx

LOL! If ya live in the Southwest, there’s salsa handy somewhere, eh?

I need to go now....early morning tomorrow.

Nite, Jinxy!

((((hugs)))to you and Nana....and Piper!


342 posted on 04/25/2007 9:48:21 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: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska

you are most welcome! GOOD news is sometimes hard to come by!! Since the canteen is for the troops, I thought they might to read something GOOD for once!


343 posted on 04/25/2007 9:48:32 PM PDT by MountainFlower
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To: LUV W
{{{HUGS}}} backatchya, LUV.
Sleep well, we'll see you tomorrow.
344 posted on 04/25/2007 9:51:58 PM PDT by HiJinx (Ask me about Troop Support...)
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To: fatima

(((Hugs))) back at you! Much obliged Ma’am!


345 posted on 04/25/2007 10:01:05 PM PDT by danmar (Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today!)
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To: LUV W

Good night and sleep well, Luv. ((HUGS))


346 posted on 04/25/2007 10:09:46 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: mamelukesabre
...it's amazing how easy it was to get a date back then...

When was "back then"? But, yes, your so right. Within the last 15 or 20 years, some bad ingredients messed things up.

I'm no longer surprised at the number of people seeking a lovelife on Harmony.com and all the other websites out there to bring people together.

As with all the other nuttiness in today's world, the answers are probably right in front of our noses, if we dare to look.

347 posted on 04/25/2007 10:13:15 PM PDT by IIntense
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To: LadyPilgrim

Good night and rest well, LadyP....thanks for helping honor our troops. ((HUGS))


348 posted on 04/25/2007 10:16:18 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: fatima

Cute thread!

Dad calls me “Squirt.” LOL Don’t know why.


349 posted on 04/25/2007 10:18:35 PM PDT by StarCMC (Honor military recruiters in all 50 states ~ May 19, 2007 ~ http://gatheringofeagles.org/?p=257)
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To: Howie66

HOWIE?? Hey!! How are ya?


350 posted on 04/25/2007 10:19:08 PM PDT by StarCMC (Honor military recruiters in all 50 states ~ May 19, 2007 ~ http://gatheringofeagles.org/?p=257)
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To: Psycho_Runner

Welcome to the Canteen, Psycho_Runner.....those are really long runs.


351 posted on 04/25/2007 10:21:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Howie66
And we thank you for your service to our country.


352 posted on 04/25/2007 10:23:39 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: ops33
Welcome to the Canteen, ops33....

Mary, Queen of Socks.”

Too funny....and thank you for your service to our country.


353 posted on 04/25/2007 10:27:59 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: HopeandGlory
Thanks, Hope, for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.


354 posted on 04/25/2007 10:29:55 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: fatima

I’m afraid my nickname is of an adult nature relating to these quotes

“Republicans believe that every day is the fourth of July, but Democrats believe every day is April 15”
-Ronald Reagan

“A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always count on the support of Paul”
-George Bernard Shaw

I originally wanted Bendovr as a Vanity licence plate on my car with the a bumper sticker above reading April 15.


355 posted on 04/25/2007 10:30:03 PM PDT by april15Bendovr
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To: ruthles

Welcome to the Canteen, Otis.


356 posted on 04/25/2007 10:37:29 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
--sob-- Never got one, never had one. --sob-- til I came to FR.
357 posted on 04/25/2007 10:51:31 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: daler; EGPWS
 

tag djdog

By request...
Enjoy!

 

Music ping!
If you would like to be added to / removed from the Canteen Music Ping List,
please FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska.

WARNING: This is an EXTREMELY HIGH-VOLUME PING LIST!!
You could get 100 or more pings on Friday and Saturday.

 

New Riders Of The Purple Sage - Louisiana Lady

 

 
Want more information about the artists we play? Perhaps you'd like to buy concert tickets or their CDs? Click the links provided at the top of the thread for more information!

 

Music provided for the entertainment of the troops, past and present, and their families.

 

Music may not be appropriate for all listeners.
If you think you may be offended, please don't click.
 

 


358 posted on 04/25/2007 11:16:14 PM PDT by trussell
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To: daler; EGPWS
 

tag djdog

By request...
Enjoy!

 

Music ping!
If you would like to be added to / removed from the Canteen Music Ping List,
please FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska.

WARNING: This is an EXTREMELY HIGH-VOLUME PING LIST!!
You could get 100 or more pings on Friday and Saturday.

 

New Riders Of The Purple Sage - I Don't Know You

 

 
Want more information about the artists we play? Perhaps you'd like to buy concert tickets or their CDs? Click the links provided at the top of the thread for more information!

 

Music provided for the entertainment of the troops, past and present, and their families.

 

Music may not be appropriate for all listeners.
If you think you may be offended, please don't click.
 

 


359 posted on 04/25/2007 11:17:59 PM PDT by trussell
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To: SandRat
Welcome to the Canteen, SAND...((HUGS))...and you had to provide your own.


360 posted on 04/25/2007 11:21:55 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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