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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: Kathy in Alaska

I got my nickname from my high school freshman girlfriend.


441 posted on 04/26/2007 8:42:21 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: fatima

My kids named me the Mominator. Very true.


442 posted on 04/26/2007 8:45:41 AM PDT by iluvspongebob
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To: LadyPilgrim

Morning, LP!


443 posted on 04/26/2007 8:45:56 AM PDT by tomkow6 (........pickin' my nose, bit by bit......)
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To: tomkow6

Mernin’ Tom!


444 posted on 04/26/2007 8:49:50 AM PDT by StarCMC (Honor military recruiters in all 50 states ~ May 19, 2007 ~ http://gatheringofeagles.org/?p=257)
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To: fatima

My kids named me the Mominator. Very true.


445 posted on 04/26/2007 8:50:33 AM PDT by iluvspongebob
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To: StarCMC

Going to a ball game this week-end?


446 posted on 04/26/2007 8:50:47 AM PDT by tomkow6 (........pickin' my nose, bit by bit......)
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To: Soaring Feather

oh, hum......mine


447 posted on 04/26/2007 8:51:30 AM PDT by tomkow6 (........pickin' my nose, bit by bit......)
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To: Soaring Feather

oh, hum......mine


448 posted on 04/26/2007 8:51:34 AM PDT by tomkow6 (........pickin' my nose, bit by bit......)
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To: Soaring Feather

oh, hum......mine


449 posted on 04/26/2007 8:51:37 AM PDT by tomkow6 (........pickin' my nose, bit by bit......)
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To: Soaring Feather

oh, hum......mine


450 posted on 04/26/2007 8:51:37 AM PDT by tomkow6 (........pickin' my nose, bit by bit......)
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To: tomkow6

nickname.......I don’t need no stinkin nickname.

rbmillerjr

But when I was in the Army, my hair defied gravity and my unit called my Rooster.


451 posted on 04/26/2007 8:52:16 AM PDT by rbmillerjr ("You tell them I'm comin...and hell's comin with me"!)
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To: tomkow6

Yep. Sunday night, box seats. I told the kids they can eat whatever they want - just let me watch the game and fill in my scorecard. :-D


452 posted on 04/26/2007 8:54:29 AM PDT by StarCMC (Honor military recruiters in all 50 states ~ May 19, 2007 ~ http://gatheringofeagles.org/?p=257)
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To: tomkow6; LUV W; All

Breaking news off Fox news alert US Lieutuant Colonal has been busted by Feds for aiding the enemy hmmm wonder if he is Muslum excuse me if I didn’t say it somebody would

Also report off UK Mirror claim that Prince Harry won’t be allow to go fight in Iraq now they thinking maybe now now Harry is showing that Spencer temper saying OKAY you going play that game Miltary of defense FINE I resign my commisison causing controvsary in Britain right now

I could understand what kid want if he want let let him


453 posted on 04/26/2007 8:58:13 AM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Great coffee, Kathy!

Thanks {{HUGS}}


454 posted on 04/26/2007 8:58:27 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: fatima
My nickname in grade school was "acorn" because I was a little nut.

And when I say little, I mean little. 4'11" tall and 95 lbs sopping wet going into high school.
5'3" tall and 109 lbs graduating from high school.

I now weigh closer to 200 lbs, I am, however, still a little nuts. ;^)

455 posted on 04/26/2007 8:59:41 AM PDT by Just another Joe (Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
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To: tomkow6; LUV W; All

Tomkow love your what you did to Cardinal symbols according to TMZ TOMKOWWWW guess what you might have new neighbor guess who that might be JACKOOO according to TMZ.com report JACKO is coming to NYC to settle lawsuit but he may be recording in your neck of the words want buy one of major manison there
Question folks is he broke

Oh great that what Chicago don’t need

Burka man and black guy that now to ugly white woman


456 posted on 04/26/2007 9:00:29 AM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: fatima

What nickname/login name?

‘Course, living under my regular name does tend to remind me to always be polite and straight-forward...


457 posted on 04/26/2007 9:01:37 AM PDT by Robert A Cook PE (I can only donate monthly, but Hillary's ABBCNNBCBS continue to lie every day!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Morning TROOPS!!!
Thank you for your service to our country!!!
We support your mission!!!

Your sacrifice is so much appreciated!
God bless each and every one of you and your families for your patriotism!!!


458 posted on 04/26/2007 9:08:11 AM PDT by LadyPilgrim ((Jesus is real, He will never fail...I will serve him now, and thoughout all eternity! ))
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To: tomkow6

Morning Tom! ;-)
God bless you dear one!


459 posted on 04/26/2007 9:10:02 AM 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

((HUGS))Good morning, L.P. How’s it going?


460 posted on 04/26/2007 9:14:45 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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