frogger Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, hjffkj said: Ha. Well I just say the letters or just the first 2 hj. Funny enough, my brother who was there when this username was created (I was 12) was reminiscing about stuff and mention that username and could actually remember it even though he hasn't seen or heard it in at least 20 years. He was not aware that I still use it. I honestly thought you might be getting frustrated with all the good user names being taken and just typed out random letters. 🤣 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, frogger said: I honestly thought you might be getting frustrated with all the good user names being taken and just typed out random letters. 🤣 Haha, nope. When the username was created usernames we're plentiful but the ability to change them was not. So, when it was created by accident I was stuck with it for the specific chatroom I set it up for. Then it just stuck across many platforms at the time. Now it is only used here and one of my email accounts 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 No and yes. Does that answer your question? Lol My username for here was created when I was nervous about homeschooling, but inspired by the kitty in my avatar and our other kitty who were playing near me at the time. I can't remember for sure if they scared each other or were both scared of a shoe on the floor or something, but they made me laugh and call them fraidycats. So, while I'm no longer nervous about homeschooling, I still get nerves when starting or trying new things. I will creep forward slowly, swat at it quickly and retreat to watch for a reaction. 😁 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Well, I change mine on the regular when I remember. But I do still have cats in my house so good enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Idk if it ever fit. My best friends older sister was annoyed with her one day when we playing a video game so she entered our names herself with some mods. I got the Rebcoola and best friend got Kab*this lol. When I made my first username I used Rebcoola since it was available and it just kind of stuck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) My user name comes from an old episode of the Andy Griffith show. An old farmer refuses to allow his daughter to fix up pretty with makeup and nice clothing and stuff. The farmer says that he only has his daughter to help him run the farm and it's foolish for her to try to look pretty while performing manual labor. Andy's girlfriend sneaks onto the farm and helps the young lady look pretty. The neighboring young men are very interested in this new version of "Frankie/Frances" Andy finally convinces the old farmer that he is being shortsighted to not allow her to look pretty. He tells the man that "Frankie" is a "fair farm hand" but not as good as a male would be. If he were to allow her to look pretty, she may end up with a nice strong husband who would be an asset to their farm. So while "Frankie is just a fair farm hand, Frances is definitely quite a girl." I use the username because while there are lots of things I can do on the farm, I'm just not that good at it. So I'm just a fair farm hand. My dh does think, however, that I'm quite a girl. It still fits. I've never been much more than "fair" at what I do around here. I've quit caring so much though. Edited January 25, 2022 by fairfarmhand 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 15 hours ago, Quill said: Whenever you respond in a thread that has a legal issue in it, I think, “Well, she is a lawyer, so…” 😁 That’s a whole other problem…. Mandatory disclaimer: I am a lawyer, but I’m never ever your lawyer, and I’m never actually giving legal advice. Sigh. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Yes. My user name is the feminized version of my favorite dog, Tiberius. Tiberius was a very bad dog, but he was MY very bad dog, and I loved him a lot. I have many funny stories about the trouble he got into. He’s been gone for 11 years now, so that tells you I’m an old-timer here (joined in 2008 I think), even though I had to re-boot my account in 2018 when there was a forum refresh. My avatar is not Tiberius, but our first dog, Jack, who was perfect in every way and never in trouble. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Eos said: I pronounce and think of hjffkj as "Hefjeeki" And yes, I always get an image of nursing twins and Dr. King with mlktwins. This is a fun thread. I always pronounce @hjffkjin my head as “hudge-fudge.” I know I’m skipping a letter but I reason that pronouncing the k makes it sound like the f-bomb so fudge works for that too. 🤣 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 20 hours ago, Pam in CT said: Um. Yes. Ditto. I'm still Jenny. And I still live in Florida (unfortunately). So, yep. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I'm still Anne.... So uncreative!! 😆 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Lawyer&Mom said: That’s a whole other problem…. Mandatory disclaimer: I am a lawyer, but I’m never ever your lawyer, and I’m never actually giving legal advice. Sigh. How do you know you aren't my lawyer? I mean, I have lawyers. Actually they're both male, so probably you aren't either of my lawyers, but they could become Lawyer&Dad mom and post here. DH has a female lawyer though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, Baseballandhockey said: How do you know you aren't my lawyer? I mean, I have lawyers. Actually they're both male, so probably you aren't either of my lawyers, but they could become Lawyer&Dad mom and post here. DH has a female lawyer though. I have *one* institutional client. I’m positive I’m not your lawyer. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) My username no longer fits me well. When I picked it, we had multiple children very heavily involved in BSA scouting. DH and I were heavily involved as scouting volunteers for over 25 years. Now all of our Scouts are adults and only one of those still does some Scout activities on occasion. I stopped doing much when our youngest had other interests that needed my time and energy. DH stayed involved until the pandemic made things difficult and exacerbated some issues with which he'd already been struggling. With a few small exceptions, we've mostly left Scouting behind, and I can't really call myself a mom2scouts anymore. Edited January 25, 2022 by mom2scouts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 17 hours ago, TravelingChris said: I think I always had Chris somewhere in my name. But after afterv3 moves and changing location names. I became transientChris so I wouldn't have yo keep changing my board name. And when dh retired and we stayed here, I changed to travelingChris and yes, I still travel and love travelling. I think you were Chris in VA when I joined. At least that's the name/location I remember most before your current name. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 It's my social (not legal) name. You'll find loads on the internet with this name but nothing with my legal name. This name is useful for connecting me with the Jewish homeschool universe (small though it may be). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I made up my username when I joined here -- I wanted a name that was easy to pronounce. It's not my real name, but it is similar enough to my real name that it feels right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Lady Florida. said: I think you were Chris in VA when I joined. At least that's the name/location I remember most before your current name. Chris in VA is a different poster isn’t she? The one who went on sabbatical to Israel with her husband? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 4 hours ago, Lawyer&Mom said: I have *one* institutional client. I’m positive I’m not your lawyer. Listen, you might be and not know it. One of my best friends is my lawyer. She says she isn’t, but I Beetlejuiced her and made her my lawyer. That’s how the law works. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Chris in VA is a different poster isn’t she? The one who went on sabbatical to Israel with her husband? Yes, the fact the @Chris in VAseemed to have traveled further from VA than @TravelingChris was very confusing to me for a hot minute. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, KungFuPanda said: Listen, you might be and not know it. One of my best friends is my lawyer. She says she isn’t, but I Beetlejuiced her and made her my lawyer. That’s how the law works. That sounds cheaper than how I made someone my lawyer, which involved paying a retainer. Do you have directions? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 16 minutes ago, Baseballandhockey said: Yes, the fact the @Chris in VAseemed to have traveled further from VA than @TravelingChris was very confusing to me for a hot minute. Wait - Chris in VA and TravelingChris are different people??!! I'm SO confused!! Anne 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 45 minutes ago, Baseballandhockey said: That sounds cheaper than how I made someone my lawyer, which involved paying a retainer. Do you have directions? I made her scones, so it’s not like she’s getting nothing out of the relationship. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraClark Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 My username is my name, so still fits 😊. I thought about changing it, but I kind of like the accountability it gives me-I have to watch my words in case anyone I know IRL were to ever stumble upon it (not that I would go crazy otherwise, but it eliminates any temptation to say anything I shouldn't). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidpants Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I got plaid pajama pants for Christmas and that's what I was wearing when I made my account. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 No. It was from when I was very much into an online community computer game called World of Warcraft. I am not interested in it at all anymore. But I still like the fantasy genre so don't have a problem keeping my name, Night Elf. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 19 hours ago, fairfarmhand said: My user name comes from an old episode of the Andy Griffith show. An old farmer refuses to allow his daughter to fix up pretty with makeup and nice clothing and stuff. The farmer says that he only has his daughter to help him run the farm and it's foolish for her to try to look pretty while performing manual labor. Andy's girlfriend sneaks onto the farm and helps the young lady look pretty. The neighboring young men are very interested in this new version of "Frankie/Frances" Andy finally convinces the old farmer that he is being shortsighted to not allow her to look pretty. He tells the man that "Frankie" is a "fair farm hand" but not as good as a male would be. If he were to allow her to look pretty, she may end up with a nice strong husband who would be an asset to their farm. So while "Frankie is just a fair farm hand, Frances is definitely quite a girl." I use the username because while there are lots of things I can do on the farm, I'm just not that good at it. So I'm just a fair farm hand. My dh does think, however, that I'm quite a girl. It still fits. I've never been much more than "fair" at what I do around here. I've quit caring so much though. So, I've always thought fairfarmhand meant beautiful farmhand; like a fair damsel 😁 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Frog Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 54 minutes ago, maize said: So, I've always thought fairfarmhand meant beautiful farmhand; like a fair damsel 😁 This is also pretty much what I thought. A beautiful woman who lives on a hobby farm. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 55 minutes ago, maize said: So, I've always thought fairfarmhand meant beautiful farmhand; like a fair damsel 😁 Just now, Tree Frog said: This is also pretty much what I thought. A beautiful woman who lives on a hobby farm. You guys... Funny. It could also mean "fair" as in pale skinned. Which I definitely am too! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Oh yes, my name is still quite accurate. 🙂 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Hopper Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 On 1/24/2022 at 4:45 PM, KungFuPanda said: Mine never fit. It was for stealth. My first username was FirstName-in-State, so during one of the early board reboots, back when that movie came out, I changed my screen name. Same, for way back when. After the second relocation I gave up that format. My user names have changed for various reasons over the years, so I guess each one has been pretty up-to-date as far as how well it represents me. I have toyed with the idea of changing my user name to my word of the year each January, but that would likely be problematic since several of us may have the same word (like if others decided to also do that). It would honestly be a good regular reminder for me, though, as I would see that goal word whenever I checked the boards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 20 hours ago, Jenny in Florida said: Ditto. I'm still Jenny. And I still live in Florida (unfortunately). So, yep. But are you Jenny from the block? Sorry I couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Technically, yes. Philosophically, not really. I mean, I’m a wife, and my dh works in tech and we have a great marriage, but it wouldn’t be the primary way I identify myself to a bunch of strangers. I used this name on other forums first, where that was more relevant, and just re-used it when I came over here. A few of the same people were on both, so we recognized each other. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) 23 hours ago, KungFuPanda said: I made her scones, so it’s not like she’s getting nothing out of the relationship. What if somebody tricks you into giving her a sock, though? Edited January 27, 2022 by 73349 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) I've changed my username three times to keep it relevant. I always post my previous name in my siggy when I change it. I think my pic has been the same for years and reflects some of my favorite things - reading, kayaking (outdoor activities), and chai. Edited: my current user name is a favorite fictional character. Edited January 27, 2022 by Granny_Weatherwax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 4:08 PM, Lady Florida. said: I think you were Chris in VA when I joined. At least that's the name/location I remember most before your current name. Nope- I went to VA right after Space Coast. And I knew you before when I was in Belgium because I think I messaged you about homeschooling groups and then I joined your group too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 5:34 PM, Jean in Newcastle said: Chris in VA is a different poster isn’t she? The one who went on sabbatical to Israel with her husband? Yes, she was in VA when I was in a few places-I am not sure when she joined but I remember her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 I'm not sure mine ever fit me. I used to use my actual name and one day I realized that was a very bad idea and I was reading a lot of Outlander at the time 😂. I'm not English, nor am I a time traveler or married to a man who wears kilts. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 7:22 PM, Anne said: Wait - Chris in VA and TravelingChris are different people??!! I'm SO confused!! Yes, we definitely are. I think she was Chris in VA while I was living in Space Coast, FL. While I used place names for a while, at some point, definitely by the time I was in VA, I chose the name TransientChris. My dh was in the USAF and we moved a lot, until the last posting which is where he retired and we still live. Chris in VA's husband was a pastor of a church in VA, and then went to Israel to teach, I believe. As to distances moved- I probably have her beat since we went back and forth across the country a number of times and also were sent to Europe too. I Anne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 7:06 PM, Baseballandhockey said: Yes, the fact the @Chris in VAseemed to have traveled further from VA than @TravelingChris was very confusing to me for a hot minute. In her last journey,. You haven't been here long but I was here in 99 and since then traveled a lot of miles= 3 journeys back and forth across most of the country, back and forth across Atlantic, up East Coast, and then mountain journey here and those are just are moves or major TDY. I have traveled a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 9:54 AM, Scarlett said: But are you Jenny from the block? Sorry I couldn't resist. Nope. And my phone number is not (and never has been) 867-5309. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 2 hours ago, TravelingChris said: Nope- I went to VA right after Space Coast. And I knew you before when I was in Belgium because I think I messaged you about homeschooling groups and then I joined your group too. I didn't think I was active on WTM when I knew you locally but I might have been. It was all so long ago lol. I was here since the old old non-forum style but not much of an active poster until it changed to this style. I do remember when you messaged me. You didn't have VA in your name at all? Am I just misremembering that part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 On 1/24/2022 at 4:29 PM, Hilltopmom said: Ha! I always think of your name as “milk twins” like wow- she nursed twins.. it was so memorable that it’s her username. 😂 This is what I always thought because I nursed twins. So that automatically where my mind went. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Mine is relevant to my life for a little while longer. POP is the unofficial nickname for Pups on the Plains. It’s an animal rescue my oldest daughters started when they were sophomores in college. Dh and I have been pretty involved—as temporary fosters, transport, or coupon bargain shopping pet supplies. 🙂 One dd has graduated and the other (grad school) is about to start internship in another state, so they are restructuring the organization, its purpose, and it will be an official university organization rather than a private 501c3. The name will change then. Not sure if I will change my username or not. ”my oldest daughters” = my milk twins Edited January 28, 2022 by popmom 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smfmommy Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I will always be mommy to my smf kids. All six of mine have the same initials and even when they are all grown, I will still be "mom", so I don't see myself outgrowing it. 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, popmom said: Mine is relevant to my life for a little while longer. POP is the unofficial nickname for Pups on the Plains. It’s an animal rescue my oldest daughters started when they were sophomores in college. Dh and I have been pretty involved—as temporary fosters, transport, or coupon bargain shopping pet supplies. 🙂 One dd has graduated and the other (grad school) is about to start internship in another state, so they are restructuring the organization, its purpose, and it will be an official university organization rather than a private 501c3. The name will change then. Not sure if I will change my username or not. ”my oldest daughters” = my milk twins Very cool - I've always assumed you were into groovy modern culture! Edited January 28, 2022 by Eos 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Mine is simple but will always be relevant. It contains the two dates I became a mom! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Hi everyone! I was just popping in to see how the Hive is doing, and saw I got a notification. How sweet to be mentioned, even if somewhat in error! My name kinda fits...We moved to East Jerusalem in Oct of 2018 so my husband could take a position as the chaplain to the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem . He would like to stay forever, and I wish we could do 3 months on/3 months off at home, but our time is up in October. We still have a home in VA. All my kids are grown, but I think of y'all often! Wishing you all the best! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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