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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: tomkow6

Hiya Tom!


401 posted on 04/26/2007 5:21:22 AM PDT by NRA1995 (Hillary sings like Granny Clampett auditioning for "American Idol")
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To: NRA1995

Good morning, hon

((((HUUGGGGSSSS)))))

The more I hear about some of the things some of those Liberal celebrities say, the more I’m glad I am NOT a liberal or celebrity! Maybe she does too many drugs?


402 posted on 04/26/2007 5:26:29 AM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: E.G.C.

Good morning and (((HUGS))) EG. Right now, I’m just trying to get my foggy mind in gear. I have a few things I want to do today while I am at home. I’ll be trying to get my body clock back in sync with east coast time.

Whatz up with you? Did the storms miss you?


403 posted on 04/26/2007 5:29:00 AM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: beachn4fun

[[[[[[[Hugs]]]]]]]]] hon! Actually, to look at her contract rider for her performances, she’s gotta be a raging alcoholic, plus I understand antidepressants have been a way of life for her for many years.


404 posted on 04/26/2007 5:29:26 AM PDT by NRA1995 (Hillary sings like Granny Clampett auditioning for "American Idol")
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To: beachn4fun
Well, yep the stroms did miss us. We wound up getting a little lightning and thunder.

The sun peaks out from time to time. May get some more rain tomorow.

405 posted on 04/26/2007 5:34:23 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: NRA1995

I’m not surprised to hear that.

I’m thinking she’s a few cards short of a full deck when I heard her plan with the toilet paper.


406 posted on 04/26/2007 5:40:19 AM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: beachn4fun

I think she’s missing all but the jokers from her deck of cards.


407 posted on 04/26/2007 5:54:03 AM PDT by NRA1995 (Hillary sings like Granny Clampett auditioning for "American Idol")
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To: NRA1995

LOL.


408 posted on 04/26/2007 5:59:11 AM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: Howie66

Doing great! It’s so good to see you back!! *HUG*


409 posted on 04/26/2007 5:59:23 AM PDT by StarCMC (Honor military recruiters in all 50 states ~ May 19, 2007 ~ http://gatheringofeagles.org/?p=257)
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To: StarCMC

Good morning, Star


410 posted on 04/26/2007 5:59:44 AM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: All

Ok, gang. I’m signing off. I have to get myself moving along and get a few things done before I run out of steam. Today will definitely be a nap day.

I will be back in the morning and should be able to hang around for awhile.

You all have a great day.


411 posted on 04/26/2007 6:01:10 AM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: tomkow6

Mernin’ Tom!


412 posted on 04/26/2007 6:05:27 AM PDT by acad1228 (Fred Thompson in '08!)
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To: StarCMC

Morning, Star!


413 posted on 04/26/2007 6:11:54 AM PDT by tomkow6 (........pickin' my nose, bit by bit......)
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To: acad1228

Mernin’, Inventor!


414 posted on 04/26/2007 6:12:34 AM PDT by tomkow6 (........pickin' my nose, bit by bit......)
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To: daler; EGPWS
 

tag djdog

By request...
Reposting because the other wasn't the full song. I replaced it, so both posts will be the full song now.

 

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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.

 

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415 posted on 04/26/2007 6:20:33 AM PDT by trussell
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To: fatima; GodBlessUSA; E.G.C.; Kathy in Alaska; MS.BEHAVIN; beachn4fun; MEG33; AZamericonnie; ...
Good Morning Canteeners!
We've got very bad weather here this morning so my cell phone signal nearly doesn't exist - barely one bar. Since that is my connection to the canteen, well I might not be around much today. It is S L O W!!!
I do hope everyone has a GREAT day!
And a Great Big THANK YOU to the finest troops in the world who are out there defending US today!
416 posted on 04/26/2007 6:23:30 AM PDT by GrandEagle
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To: beachn4fun; GrandEagle; All
Good Morning! :)




417 posted on 04/26/2007 6:29:40 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GrandEagle

Good morning, GrandEagle. Stay safe in this bad weather.


418 posted on 04/26/2007 6:31:07 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: trussell

Morning, T!


419 posted on 04/26/2007 6:32:39 AM PDT by tomkow6 (........pickin' my nose, bit by bit......)
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To: GrandEagle

Morning,GE!


420 posted on 04/26/2007 6:33:02 AM PDT by tomkow6 (........pickin' my nose, bit by bit......)
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