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.”

[Arioch7]

(((HUGS!!!)))

Yet you thank me all the same, no matter what I say...

Thanks.

[Fawnn]

Your bouncy owl is from BOUNDIN’ — the special animation on THE INCREDIBLES DVD set. It’s my all-time favorite animation! It’s funny and inspirational, all rolled into one. (I’m in love with Bud Luckey, the creator. I bet he’d be a great guy to know!)

[Fawnn]

I found it! The greatest, funniest inspirational animation ever -- that features Kathy's "bouncy owl" and other great characters ("...he learned to live with it, he didn't care...."): BOUNDIN'.

(Posted there by MOJO-Flix. Our MoJo?) ;)

[Kathy in Alaska]

It is too cute. I am so out of it in regards to any movies....about the only thing I see is commercials. LOL!

Has spring found you yet?

[Fawnn]

It’s rainy and chilly. Warmed up a bit today. So, it’s not a very spring-like spring yet, but it’s sorta here. ;)

[Centurion2000]

My nickname is pretty much my login here.

Kinda self explanatory.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! I saw the little guy. d:o)

[Fawnn]

They created the owl by adding feathers to a prairie dog. (Now do you wanna watch it again? LOL)

If you do watch it again, note that the sheep has a “farmer’s tan” after he’s shorn. ;)

[Kathy in Alaska]

I will go back and watch it later. Nice find.

[Fawnn]

Thanks! (And I bet I beat tomkow to #550.) ;)

[MEG33]

One of my favorite gifs to use! LOL!
I loved this..Yesterday my tremor was in full bloom when it came to signing my name..I was dismayed at first that I could not even do a passable scrawl..then I remembered I was walking, talking, seeing, driving, shopping..and the clerks did not seem to mind so why should I! I am really learning to "live with it"

[Fawnn]

Have you watched the “Boundin’” video?

It’s one of my pick-me-up things to do. (That and listening to Don Williams sing “Lord, I Hope This Day is Good.” I recently added Martina McBride’s “Anyway” to the mix.)

[MEG33]

Oh, yes! I watched the “you tube” you linked.I loved it.

[hoagy62]

My nickname is part of my last name. Had it for years.

My FR nickname is simply that and the year of my birth.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Arrowhead1952]

I have that picture set as my desktop for now. It makes me feel cooler.

[El Gran Salseron]

Tanny Boy

[El Gran Salseron]

Ah, you can alter the cussing as I have done. Now my “cussing” makes my wife laugh uncontrollably.

Examples:

Ship on you!

No good basket!

You son-of-a-biscuit!

I could go on and on..... :-)

[SoldierDad]

I’m happy to know you are well. Unfortunately Robert and Daynnis both had their tours extended to 15 months and will now redeploy home in November instead of August. I do not know if Jeremy’s tour was also extended. I’ll let you know when I find out.

SD

[Tanniker Smith]

Nah, don’t think so. As it is, “Tanniker Smith” is the closest thing I have to a nickname, but it’s more of a nom de freep.