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.”

[mylife]

“junior” or some times “junior junior” as my cousin was the senior of “juniors” in the hierarchy of juniors in my family

[Inspectorette]

LOL - I can relate!

[fatima]

That’s funny your doctor picked out Zelma-last letter.I had a child at 41:)Thanks stayathomemom.

[fatima]

Hey Little Red,Thanks Melinda in TN.

[I still care]

This is our car. (Actually, not the exact same car but mine looks exactly the same).

The "Dodge Custom 880" is too much of a mouthful so we just call it the Enterprise. It's old and white and just about as big. The thing is a monster.

[sgtbono2002]

The way I came by my nickname is described in my profile. By the way Babe Ruth was probably the greatest natural athlete who ever lived, For a man as large and unathletically looking as he was, a man known to drink heavily and not pay attention to his health to establish so many records is amazing.

As for the greatest baseball player it must be between Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig , Pete Rose or Cal Ripken.

[fatima]

I wish I could say I would remember(((Hugs)))Just check the titles of the canteen threads .Not for at least 3 weeks.

[LadyPilgrim]

When our first Grand Daughter was born, I wanted to be called Grand Mommie.
I “Grand Mommied this and Grand Mommied that.....Grand Mommie, Grand Mommie, Grand Mommie.”

Finally, one day she looked at me and said, plain as day...Mimo, Mimo? And I answered....

So now, that’s who I am to almost everyone we know.
Pronounced me-mo.

[fatima]

Heehee well I guess so Big Jim:)Thanks.

[HEY4QDEMS]

I guess I was always Teezed because of my looks and bod.

[#1CTYankee]

"My son did that,he’s a fireman now."

At least here in Connecticut, a Fireman makes quite an amount less than we could live on. (How sad is that?)

27 years of this makes it difficult to even consider changing my profession, It's a thankless job but one that needs to be done. Since I can be quite a prick I suppose it's one I was cutout for it. (We can all be that way when we need too)

[fatima]

Bet it was because of the TV star,Thanks K(C)ookie.

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[fatima]

Heehhee,You know I will remember that Junior Junior:)

[jmax]

I live in South Mississippi, so what else could it be but......BUBBA !! Actually, it was given to me by non-Mississippi friends when I moved here 25 years ago, as a dig.

By the way, for those not familiar with Mississippi, if you shouted "Hey, Bubba" in a crowded room, half the men would look up and say "HUH?" The other half would look up if you said "Hey, Junior". : )

[fatima]

Cool,I love it.Does it still run.

[Arioch7]

I got one in the Navy. Kind of a cool story.

When I was 17, my social circle in Massachusetts used the word "Kid" like people use "Dude" or "Man", so I did as well.

My shipmates were amused as hell by this so they started calling me "The Kid".

The term was used so much that I labeled my laundry as "Kid". I even got my name on an F/A 18 Hornet as I was a Plane Captain during the first Gulf War. It had the CO's name and call sign. Underneath it had my name and MY call sign... "Kid", LOL!

No one believed me so I have a picture taken with me right next to the bird giving the camera the finger and pointing to my sign. I would scan it for you all but it is framed right now and not easy to get at.

Geez, I almost forgot about that story.Happy memories.

Arioch7

[Arrowhead1952]

Good evening to everyone at the FR Canteen.
I had to clean up the little bit of mess from last night's storm.
No damage other than a few plants in the garden and three broken tree limbs.
Now, it time for something to eat.

[HEY4QDEMS]

Every time I think of Mississippi, I always end up singing Uneasy Rider............who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor....

[fatima]

Well I read you home page.Gotta love the fireman,my husband is a retired Lt and was at Engine Co,6-my 2 sons are active firemen(((Hugs)))Thanks sgtbono2002