screen names?

jahamaa · Post by **jahamaa** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 12:48 pm

Can my friends on the forum satisfy my curiosity? Where do you all come up with your screen names? some are selfevident but many stoke my wonder.

The idea behind mine is overtly simple. When I opened my email account and they asked for a screen name my wife and I tried our initials invarious order and each combination was taken. Then we used a combination of my intitials and our grandchildrens in desending order by age and the machine took it.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 12:50 pm

well i , for one, am not telling.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 1:21 pm

Mine's simple....Motorcycles. I'm new to it, so "Baby" seemed appropriate. So...what am I going to call myself when I'm experienced???!!

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 2:04 pm

wenutu wrote: GrannyRider?

:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 4:27 pm

Granny Rider

I like that

My member name ~ it's my real name

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 5:00 pm

Peg is not my real name. When I started on the internet, I went to yahoo chat. Got so sick of "Are you married?" That I took PegBundy38 as a screen name to say Married with Children and my age at the time. Over the years, I've shortened it to Peg.

Der Wulf · Post by **Der Wulf** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:13 pm

I have since child hood been a great admirer of wolves. Their social behavior, independence, tenacity. One of my most memorible experiences was the one time a wild pack let me "sing with them". Knowing of my affectation, my family and friends have showered me with wolf memorabilia, my house is becoming a museum.

A humorus twist, and Der Wulf became my alter ego.

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:16 pm

Der Wulf, elaborate on the singing with wolves please?

A Karenina · Post by **A Karenina** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:01 pm

Totally fascinated with wolves myself.

This screen name is simply Anna Karenina, shortened. I didn't think anyone would get the reference if I used Anna K, so I went the other way. I love Tolstoy's books, but this was one of my favorites. It reminds me that one day I'll be able to sit on my couch, light a fire, have hot tea, and throw myself into classic lit again - somedayyyy!

Prior screen names include TypoGoddess - because I can spell but I can't type. The goddess part is just me making fun of me.

Then I have Nessie...a nickname from my last name as well as me feeling monstrous throughout my divorce and healing years. I often think I should go back to my maiden name.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:19 pm

Der Wulf wrote: I have since child hood been a great admirer of wolves. Their social behavior, independence, tenacity. One of my most memorible experiences was the one time a wild pack let me "sing with them". Knowing of my affectation, my family and friends have showered me with wolf memorabilia, my house is becoming a museum.

A humorus twist, and Der Wulf became my alter ego.
DerWulf...Have you read "The Loop" by Nicholas Evans? A good one if you're interested in the politics of livestock ranchers and their views on re-introduction of packs into their areas. Highly reccommended!

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:46 pm

Der Wulf wrote: I have since child hood been a great admirer of wolves. Their social behavior, independence, tenacity. One of my most memorible experiences was the one time a wild pack let me "sing with them". Knowing of my affectation, my family and friends have showered me with wolf memorabilia, my house is becoming a museum.

A humorus twist, and Der Wulf became my alter ego.

Ah yes, group howls, used to love them! I had Siberian Huskies for many

years, and then a wolf hybrid. I do NOT recommend ever getting one.

I was younger (and foolish) at the time. Was a wonderful girl, and it worked

in my case, but I gather that's pretty rare.

The huskies use ANY excuse to howl, we used to go hiking with them (they

had their own packs!!) and do group howls in the woods... one time we came

across some skiers in a warming hut and they were kinda freaked... "Did you

hear the WOLVES last night?" :yh_rotfl

There is a program I've watched (a coupla times!!) on Animal Planet called

"Growing Up Wolf" and it's good, they use gsd's as surrogate parents!!

DW, you should check it out sometime if you can, I know they'll run it again!

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:12 pm

Yeah...huskies and malamutes are so vocal!!! I had a hybrid myself years ago and will jump right next to Valerie in saying DO NOT ever own one of these!!! Not meant to be pets at all, not to mention the fact that there is no way to tell for certain what percentage of wolf the dog has in it. These animals can very rarely be domesticated, and can NEVER be trusted.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:22 pm

and conversely, i had two malamutes who were brilliant and loving and absolutely in love with snowball fights...i know they are part wolf, but these dogs were exceptionally affectionate, i trusted them with my children. i raised german shepards and alsatians, i appreciate a smart and aggressive dog. the malamutes are not for everyone however. but oh those ice-blue eyes!

koan · Post by **koan** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:34 pm

A friend told me I was like a living Zen koan.

It is a reference to examples that are meant to guide life; or in the case of Zen, these dictates are meant to be catalysts for awakening one's true/deep/pure nature. They often recount an encounter between master and disciple, where the master's response or question is said to reveal the deep nature of things as they are.

I liked the reference and took the name koan.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:36 pm

lady cop wrote: and conversely, i had two malamutes who were brilliant and loving and absolutely in love with snowball fights...i know they are part wolf, but these dogs were exceptionally affectionate, i trusted them with my children. i raised german shepards and alsatians, i appreciate a smart and aggressive dog. the malamutes are not for everyone however. but oh those ice-blue eyes!
Actually, all breeds are descended from wolves. Malamutes and huskies are just a closer descendant. A hybrid has both dog and wolf in it's direct bloodline. Usually a parent or grandparent, but again, people passing off hybrids and saying "The animal has x% of wolf in it" are lying. There is NO way to tell how much wolf a dog has in it except by examining the skull after the dog has died.

And LC, you're right! Malamutes are not for everyone, no breed is really ideal for every one. But malamutes and huskies sure need lots of time and exercise and a secure yard, don't they?! Were your malamutes escape artists?

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:41 pm

BabyRider wrote: Actually, all breeds are descended from wolves. Malamutes and huskies are just a closer descendant. A hybrid has both dog and wolf in it's direct bloodline. Usually a parent or grandparent, but again, people passing off hybrids and saying "The animal has x% of wolf in it" are lying. There is NO way to tell how much wolf a dog has in it except by examining the skull after the dog has died.

And LC, you're right! Malamutes are not for everyone, no breed is really ideal for every one. But malamutes and huskies sure need lots of time and exercise and a secure yard, don't they?! Were your malamutes escape artists?
i had 40 acres of woods in MASS. they were as free as the wind, but stayed close. they didn't seem to need to escape. but my weimeraner, lorelei, was one i had to guard.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:55 pm

MarylinMonroe wrote: I'm intrigued as to what a malamute is? I've never heard of it!
An Alaskan Malamute looks like a husky, but much larger and heavier. If Cassie had answered this question, I'm sure she would have posted a picture of one! I'm hopeless at that sort of thing, or I would have done it myself.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:59 pm

Let's try it...

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Der Wulf · Post by **Der Wulf** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:06 pm

lady cop wrote: and conversely, i had two malamutes who were brilliant and loving and absolutely in love with snowball fights...i know they are part wolf, but these dogs were exceptionally affectionate, i trusted them with my children. i raised german shepards and alsatians, i appreciate a smart and aggressive dog. the malamutes are not for everyone however. but oh those ice-blue eyes!
I love Malamutes, unfortunatly not possible in the desert, but yea, those blue eyes can see your soul.

Mine was an absolute delight, more buddy than dog. we had a friend drop by with a new baby, Wolf knew and had accepted her. He sat at my feet while we chatted. Baby awakened with a cry, Wolf launched, had a paw on each of friend's shoulders, showed her his teeth, and made mild growl, then made a mewing sound, and gently probed the blanket covered baby with his nose. He looked back at friend, repeated mewing sound, and stared at her intently for 15-20 seconds, then dropped to all 4's, backed up about 3', then sat and watched intently with head cocked. Friend patted baby who made contented noises, Wolf returned to my feet with head on paws and watched. Next time baby cried, he merely lifted head, for a couple seconds then returned to nap.

My friend said that after he put paws on her shoulder, she really did'nt feel fear, but seemed like wolf was reading her mind. He loved kids, when they got too rough with him, he would wimper and fix me with a pitiful stare until I rescued him. Really loved that dog. :-6

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:17 pm

yeah...i loved mine too. i had fritz, brandy, stuka, lorelei, clyde the dumbass english setter, bogie the collie, barney the beagle, mitzi the ankle-biting but smart as hell pekinese, and so many more. not to mention larry the bird. (get it, larry bird?) i think i should start a pets thread.

Der Wulf · Post by **Der Wulf** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:52 pm

Cass wrote: Der Wulf, elaborate on the singing with wolves please?

Getting next to a wild pack is an exercise in patience, luck, and dedication. Usually they will avoid you. They sometimes get together and "sing" as a group, this is usually preceded by howl's and yips while they gather. The normal response to a human howl, no matter how well done, is silence and they move further away. Same thing happens with a recording from a different pack. They identify different voices like we do. To have them stay in place and answer your howls is a fantastic "honor", To have them join their voices to yours, is a signal honor, A momentary, inter specis, acceptance and communication with a wild, secretive, closed society. literly gives ya shivers

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:45 am

Der Wulf wrote: A momentary, inter specis, acceptance and communication with a wild, secretive, closed society. literly gives ya shivers

Very cool!

I am a bit of a city girl

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:57 am

BabyRider wrote: Actually, all breeds are descended from wolves.

Current thinking is that dogs are descened from wolves of East Asia.

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:10 am

"Cars" Screen name chosen because I used to tinker on cars, the older ones.

I used to be pretty good with them. That was before all the new electronic devices now on the cars that need expensive analyzing equipment to work on them. So now I just like to drive the cars & follow the different models & their features.

Anyway, getting on the sidetrack of dogs, I used to have an AKC 1st place show winner Labrador Retrevier. He used to love to ride in cars, so he would jump into my car every Saturday when I went to get rolls & pastries for our family breakfast. He was so friendly, & lovable, unfortunately too friendly. As he was "Dog-napped" one morning when he went out to do his business. My neighbor told me that they saw my dog jump into a waiting van, and they sped away. I never saw my "Baron" again. :-1 (Our Family was heartbroken)

(A few weeks later in the newspaper, it was said that there was a ring of "Dog-nappers" stealing pedegree dogs and selling them out of the state for profit)

Cars :driving:

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:03 am

No profoundness to my name, it was given to my by a friend who set up another forum, and I liked it so carried it over to here.

A Karenina · Post by **A Karenina** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:08 am

minks wrote: No profoundness to my name, it was given to my by a friend who set up another forum, and I liked it so carried it over to here.
Are you sure it's spelled properly? Is it Minks or Minx?

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 12:38 pm

A Karenina wrote: Are you sure it's spelled properly? Is it Minks or Minx?

*giggles* Oh now a lady never tells all her secrets you know.

greydeadhead · Post by **greydeadhead** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 1:37 pm

Well..mine is pretty easy to figure out... an old grey deadhead. Well.. not that old but I do remember the real Dead, not the current touring lineup. Last live show.. July 1995.. Highgate Springs, VT... a true delight..

Wulfie.. have you ever been out to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Idaho.. couple hours out of Sun Valley over Galena Peak. Town there is Stanley and they did a big wolf re-intro there. Did some hiking int he backcountry and never did see any of them.. did find sign and hear them occasionally ..

shibee · Post by **shibee** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 1:53 pm

Mine's actually a nickname that a best friend gave to me..why? Never knew. I just accepted it and kept going. It kinda stuck with me over the years...

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 3:46 pm

Der Wulf wrote: I have since child hood been a great admirer of wolves. Their social behavior, independence, tenacity. One of my most memorible experiences was the one time a wild pack let me "sing with them". Knowing of my affectation, my family and friends have showered me with wolf memorabilia, my house is becoming a museum.

A humorus twist, and Der Wulf became my alter ego. My friends nick named me Buzz in my teens many moons ago. I added Buzzard here.

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:21 pm

lady cop wrote: well i , for one, am not telling.

SuperCop at large

A Karenina · Post by **A Karenina** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:49 pm

minks wrote: *giggles* Oh now a lady never tells all her secrets you know.

Just as I thought. LOL!

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:39 pm

A Karenina wrote: Just as I thought. LOL!

hey i'll tell you something about names that end in x, many moons ago my very fist email address had the word onyxx in it, I had to type the extra x because onyx was already taken well I was from that point on a wonderful target of xxx spam and finally just had to quit using that address as it got up to abut 30 porn emails a day. So I think Minks will do for now

A Karenina · Post by **A Karenina** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:44 pm

Wow, I never thought of that. Good tip, thanks.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:00 pm

A Karenina wrote: Wow, I never thought of that. Good tip, thanks.

Oh I have had many an interesting internet experience believe me. Got a whole pile of advise when it comes to the net. hehehehehe

Der Wulf · Post by **Der Wulf** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:23 pm

minks wrote: *giggles* Oh now a lady never tells all her secrets you know.

You little animal you!

Der Wulf · Post by **Der Wulf** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:36 pm

greydeadhead wrote: Well..mine is pretty easy to figure out... an old grey deadhead. Well.. not that old but I do remember the real Dead, not the current touring lineup. Last live show.. July 1995.. Highgate Springs, VT... a true delight..

Wulfie.. have you ever been out to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Idaho.. couple hours out of Sun Valley over Galena Peak. Town there is Stanley and they did a big wolf re-intro there. Did some hiking int he backcountry and never did see any of them.. did find sign and hear them occasionally ..
Sorry i missed it. We have our own Mexican Grey re intro's in the Eastern end of the White mountains, all the usual problems with human idiots.

They typically are shy of humans [to their own benefit], if you really want to see them ., plan on spending a lot of time, and learn the pack's habits. Their self preserving shyness is why being acknowledged by them is so special.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:39 pm

Der Wulf wrote: You little animal you!

no pun intended

Little and vicious

jahamaa · Post by **jahamaa** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 7:55 am

cars wrote: "Cars" Screen name chosen because I used to tinker on cars, the older ones.

I used to be pretty good with them. That was before all the new electronic devices now on the cars that need expensive analyzing equipment to work on them. So now I just like to drive the cars & follow the different models & their features.

:driving:

Boy cars, do I know what you mean. When I was young I had an old pick up. I used to sit on the wheel well with my feet down in the engine compartment while working on it and I'm 6'2" and weigh 200 lbs so that was no small feat.

I tell this to the yourg guys I work with who are into todays cars and they don't beleive me that at one time cars where engine and transmission and little else.

And as far as todays cars, man I can't begin to understand what half the stuff is under the hood.

My son is certified to inspect autos in our state and is into drag raceing at a strip near our home. When he tells me of a new speed gizmo he just got I just stare at him with very little idea what the heck he's talking about.

We used to drive to the strip change plugs and go. not today

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:17 am

jahamaa wrote: Boy cars, do I know what you mean. When I was young I had an old pick up. I used to sit on the wheel well with my feet down in the engine compartment while working on it and I'm 6'2" and weigh 200 lbs so that was no small feat.

I tell this to the yourg guys I work with who are into todays cars and they don't beleive me that at one time cars where engine and transmission and little else.

And as far as todays cars, man I can't begin to understand what half the stuff is under the hood.

My son is certified to inspect autos in our state and is into drag raceing at a strip near our home. When he tells me of a new speed gizmo he just got I just stare at him with very little idea what the heck he's talking about.

We used to drive to the strip change plugs and go. not today

Ya jahamaa things sure have changed. I'm not so sure for the best though, because of all those new fangled devices, you can't buy a new car for a reasonable price any more! $30,000+ is light by todays standards. But thinking about it, maybe it's all relative. 20 years ago cars were $5,000 -$6,000. But salaries were 1/4 what they are today also. So it's probably a wash! :wah: (Just too many gagets to go wrong)

Cars :driving:

Der Wulf · Post by **Der Wulf** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:26 am

minks wrote: no pun intended

Little and viciousOur Minks and a fink

fell into the drink

the fink she did slay

our minks swam away

as into the drink he did sink

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:51 am

Der Wulf wrote: Our Minks and a fink

fell into the drink

the fink she did slay

our minks swam away

as into the drink he did sink

Do you know me from my past life??? Hmmmmm????

Ahahahahaha too funny

Fitting to as at one time I had me a cyber stalker and that was a darn frightfull thing.

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:54 am

minks wrote: Fitting to as at one time I had me a cyber stalker and that was a darn frightfull thing.
Oh I have one of those!! She is a crazy woman from PA, follows me forum to forum and sends me emails full of profanity. It won't be long before she turns up here - be on the look out.

Paula · Post by **Paula** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:00 pm

Cass, you are on more than (1) forum? What is the name of the other? Being stalked from a forum? Never heard of anything so ridiculous? :p my husband does not like me on FG.