Nickname's,What's` your nickname -How did you get it ~Freeper Canteen~ 4-26-07

[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.”

[LadyPilgrim]

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

You're cute as a bug! ;-)

That is so funny I almost hurt myself laughing!!!
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[Tamar1973]

Good morning, Kathy!!!

[LadyPilgrim]

Wonderful! How about you and yours?

Was the weather bad your way last night?

Big {{{HUGS}}} back to you, dear.;-)))

[LadyPilgrim]

Good morning sweet one! ;-)

[rbmillerjr]

Oh those were the days. Serving my country as a Rooster lol.

[LadyPilgrim]

Thank you for your service sir!;-)
Your sacrifices are appreciated!

[Tamar1973]

Good morning M'lady!

[E.G.C.]

No, it was calm here last night. The storsm hit here on Tuesday. Didn’t do very much. Nice sunny cool weather here today.

[LadyPilgrim]

Good! it is beautiful here also. The air is so fresh after rain. I love it!

But I was awakened early this morning with power surges making my alarm system go bonkers.

I just have to re-set it.
But it still woke me up. ;-)

[LadyPilgrim]

Thank you to all SOLDIERS across this globe and in the CANTEEN for your service to the USA !!!

[Dr._Joseph_Warren]

Speedy

I had my first speeding ticket within 2 weeks of my 16th birthday!!

[LadyPilgrim]

How are you dear one, this bright day? ;-)
Would you care for lunch? ;-)

[gpapa]

In college my fraternity mug said Spook. A companion mug said Spook II. My children call me Dad. Grandson calls me Grampa. Some of my friends call me Dude. So I guess you could call me Spooked Grandad Dude

gpapa

[Tamar1973]

My, what a beautiful table you have set out. I'd love to but I have to go to work in 1/2 hour. I work from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. PDT. Working from home an all that. Take my lunch at 3 p.m. LOL!

My schedule drives my friends crazy sometimes. : ) However, since I work from home I can check in on FR during my breaks.

[LadyPilgrim]

Thanks for the thread dear one!

[Tamar1973]

This is too cute to compute!

[Bryan24]

gatorade - I really gulped it down during basketball practice in the 9th grade.

[LadyPilgrim]

What a blessing to be able to work from home.
And I bet it does drive them nuts. ;-)

I have a friend that works only Thursdays and Fridays.
It seems every time we want to get together, she’s having to fill in for someone on a different day.

Keeps me scrambling for dates! ;-)

[Lazamataz]

My nickname is “Defendant”.

[LadyPilgrim]

Isn’t it though?
I thought so too! ;-)