I was just curious as to what some of your screen names mean. A lot of us have just used our names, and some of us have used names that are alias. For me I just used my first name.

I could figure out some, like Saltwater Cowboy for SaltH20Cowboy, etc.

As another example, why do I feel that "Theo Gallus" is not Theo's real name?

What does "wickedinhere" mean?

Sunil make a good point. I often try to image what the person is behind the name. Some of the codenames are interesting to say the least. As for me "pondrookie" is kind of obvious. But I have learned alot from this site the past 18 months. The Pond Boss web site and magazine has helped me through many of the issues us pond/lake guys face. Too bad Pond Boss can't help with the lack of rain in East Texas.

I have a german shorthair named "Shorty".

I know, not very original, but it was easy. :rolleyes:

a) Sunil; is it pronounced "sun-il" or "soon-il"? b) does it have a deep, cultural meaning, or only a moniker?
IIRC, there was an ancient Roman God named Theogalus. I believe he was crafter of long lunches and quitting early to go fishing. He is also credited with designing the first outdoor tanning spa for mummies.

It's like "Sue" - "nil"

Brettski, you slay me sometimes...

mine might appear rather obvious but if you dig a bit deeper you'll find that El Dorado was a (perhaps) mythical city or country of fabulous riches, wealth, abundance, and opportunity believed (by 16th century explorers) to exist in So. America.

i put the CA on it just to bring me back to reality.

Sueneel, i think you may have opened up a can of worms here.....fun topic

Rockytopper is the name I gave the camper I invented a few years back.

http://rockytoppers.com/truckcampers.htm

I originally was going to name it "ROCKYTOP" but a friend brought in a soda pop with that trade mark so I changed it.

Mine is for AMC Computer Services and that derived out of Alan & Marianne Carter

If you have ever heard for observed trials motorcycle riding then you would get mine. I dont ride to much but the son and I still ride around a bit Not me but this is some of the stuff that is ridin in trials competition, I dont ride anything as radical anymore, takes to long to heal up if you crash. There was one Pond bosser that reconized my name. I have been accused of being a lawyer before because of my name, not on this forum though.

Mine’s pretty boring. My wife loves the blue heron we usually have stalking the pond bank below the house in the morning (which is one reason the heron hasn’t been introduced to my shotgun), and this was the closest I could come when I tried to register under the name when first going on the net. I have had people interpret it as “her on blue.” I am ugly enough as a guy, and thinking of what I would look like as a her would make even Mudcat Joe nauseated.
Lou

A few years ago, I had a really good German Shepherd dog named Tonto. The Lone Ranger's edge in some scraps was his Indian sidekick Tonto. So... Rangersedge in honor of Tonto or the Lone Ranger or something...

:rolleyes:

by that admonition i was reminded of who likely lurks behind "976" numbers....not that i know anything about such things.

I'm not a regular poster here essentially because I don't have a pond yet, but that will change soon. Not as big as my dream pond, but I could practically sit beside a mud puddle and be happy. Anyway, I guess my member name is obvious, but these days a little misleading. I was kayaking when kayaking wasn't cool. I bought a sea kayak way back in the mid 80's - alot of people then didn't even know what it was! Anyhoo, starting a business ate up alot of my paddeling time, but I used to go all the time. These days I let a friend keep it at Lake Gaston. It's been there a couple of years, and I'm starting to get the urge to paddle again......

Mine's pretty basic, my friends have always called me Willy ( Wilson ) But.. I also respond to Master Of All Space and Time .. if you like. :p

mine.... I just like the way it sounds

wicked-in-here cause i am wicked hehehe. i just thought up the name one day cause everytime i tried other names they were always taken. I have never had one site that had the name wickedinhere registered on it.

This thread! I've been impugned, mocked, and libelled - and loved every bit of it!

You just have a suspicious mind! :rolleyes:


p.s. Heronblu, I've always thought of your handle as "Heron Blue Lou," sort of a fish-eating saxophonist.

Thanks to Theo, I am Gator.

Thanks Theo,

Gator

Was Theo Gallus a character from the sitcom, Mork & Mindy?????

You're welcome, Dan.

The older I got, the further I removed myself from my youth. Chasing the almighty dollar lured me away from what was really important. I was losing track of where I came from. All it took was a good woman and two all too normal boys to remind me that I was running away from what we needed most - nothing more or less than a sandbox to play in.

Bob......oh, what is my last name. Actually, it derived from one evening when my boy and his buddies were drinking beer, and playin poker. I was upstairs entertaining. Seems they could hear my friend and I over their shouts of who was cheating.

The only thing I love more than fishing is waterfowl hunting.

I looked it up, "nakladatelstvi a vydavatelstvi" is czech and has something to do with Project Management - I think. Maybe Theo's Project?

Gator

Heck; all this time I thought it had something to do with being gallows bait.

Theo- what are the suspenders? Is that a gallus? or was this name something to do with Trebonianus Gallus the roman emperor?

And I always thought you was named for a famous, noble bird.

My pseudonym is derived from my first name and last name. First name Bob, last name Adkins, Adams, or something like that. It's pronounced "bob ad", not "bo bad"!

Quigibo-large balding North American ape, from the Simpsons. Someone guessed it when I first signed on. Althought after seeing D.I.E.D. I thought of changing it to Todd in Texas which would be T.!.T but did not know if it would be allowed. So I guess I'll stick with Quigibo. Ya know, never upset the moderators.

Omigosh, 2 of them! I'm trying to not consider euthanasia.

For you or us?

I have only given ratings of 5 stars since I have been here but that Theo Gallus 2 is just itching for one star. :p

Don't drink the koolaid!

how do you get rated?

Go into your personal profile at the top of the page, and click on the box that allows others to rate you. Then members can score you from 1 star to 5 stars with the total average posted below your screen name.

A name... but what is in a name. Actually my indian (part Cherokee) name is "a bending reed", so I may switch over to that one at some point, lol. I get more of a kick out of my kissing fish logo. Forum members who have met me say it fits my personality. That makes me smile (oops getting mushy now, gotta run).

Deb

Hey Deb

I have not seen you on here much lately. Glad to know the giant bullfrogs did not eat you LOL

Frank

If someone likes you they hit rate member below your screen name and give you five stars. If you make them mad they will give you one star. The rest are in between. Someone that is already rated you can click their name and then rate member will be on the right side. I only give 5 stars and then to the people who really do the work to answer questions and keep this forum the wonderful place that we enjoy so much.

Hey Frank!
Had a close call with a 6 lb bullfrog a few weeks back that ran me deep into the swamp. Had to live off tree bark and river water for 12 days (diet did me good), but he/she finally returned to the pond and I stumbled back. First thing I did... check out Pond Boss, hee hee. :p

I guess that Theo Gallus 2 drank the koolaid, He has disappeared. (edit) Now has reappeared.

I second Franks Good to hear from you again Debra. Are you going to write a giant frog diet survival book?

The koolaid was too tempting. Its been awfully hot this summer.

Theo Gallus wanted a clone baby.

A few of us know about the real Theo but we ain't talkin and he ain't posten here -- well sorta. :p :p I will bet a a day fishin at Mule Jail that unless Theo tells you no one can guess. Oh BTW yall probably can't figure out the story (or what ) Mule Jail is either.

Mine actually stands for " Reading More Every Day Gives A Reward".
That's what I tell my students here at Sam Houston Institute of Technology.

meister of the burger here. Ewest, someone on the Miss. forum uses "somewhere in Mule Jail" as his signature. Must be a 'sip thang. Never could figure it out. Clue us in.

My name from a knockoff of my childhood nicknames. Last name Burkes...burgy, burg, burger, etc. My 2 sons roped me into a fantasy football league 2 yrs. ago, on CBS on line. My team was the burgermeisters. It stuck with me for forum names. CBS also stuck. I still get ads from them and other sites pushing viagra, cialis, natural male inhancements, anebolic steroids, metamusile, and more 'manly' products. It is truly a curse.

BM have not seen that in the few times I have looked at the MS forum. Not many folks know about Mule Jail. If no one guesses it soon I will fill you in.

Mule Jail is a hunting and fishing club started outside of Jackson, Mississippi that has since been enveloped by the city.
Mule Jail is principally a swamp and is home to one of the oldest cypress trees in Mississippi
Mule jail is a lake in Mississippi.

Theo's real name is a anagram of jaegerwald?

There's a real Theo?

This Ponds cream guy is just too smart for this forum. Who'da thunk Mule Jail was on the web?

Boy is Theo gonna get chapped when he finds that some sucker is trading on his notoriety.

BTW, in all honesty, my name is not really Dave Davidson or even Dave Davidson1.

Verrrry interesting. I changed my login from Ohio Scott to Asleep at the Wheel just now - honoring one my favorite bands. Originally I took Ohio Scott in haste to post - just trying to find something quick that was not "taken". My name really is Scott and I really am in Ohio but so boring! Asleep at the Wheel is carrying on the values embodied in "the cowboy way" that represents in a way my values. Be true to your self. Respect and honor the womenfolk. Stick up for the litte folks and those who are vulnerable. Speak clearly and do the right thing. Oh - and keep yer cotten pickin' hands to yerself.

'Bout time you fessed up, Harley! :p

Close PFF but not what I ask. Why not what. It is a club near Jackson MS but not surrounded by it. It is the oxbow lakes and related land I bring up from time to time. But even that is not why. Why and what is that name.It was named that during the Civil War because it is an island cut off by the Pearl River where the Rebs hid there mules from the Yanks. IE Mules in jail so they can't get out. To far back in the swamp and cut off by water unless you knew how to get there.

For your good efforts PFF if you get over here I will take you there and you can catch a few goos, gar and spoonbill cats.

A name...one of the first things that I noticed when we bought our dream place many, many years ago was the annual return of large colonies of meadowlarks. They are not real common around here but were common birds of my youth. Also, birds and wildlife are a huge part of the reason for having a country place. Hence, the monicker Meadowlark Ranch....not your typical sounding ranch name, but very appropriate for this place.

During my shift as steward, some of the birds have gone from annual migration to permanent residents. I leave some portions of pasture un-mowed each year to encourage them to stay...and it works.

"During my shift as steward" - ML, you've got it!!!

You guys are making me seriously re-think my screen name. Waterloo (where I live) was the best I could think of at the time :')

hey waterloo, watch out for Theo #1, pick a monniker that abbreviates well

D.I.E.D.

Or if there were more clones than one running around, we would have a hUGE problem on our hands.

"BTW, in all honesty, my name is not really Dave Davidson or even Dave Davidson1."

I'm hurt.

"sebo" was a nickname growing up
"f" is my last initial
kind of rolls off the tounge if treated as a single word.

Winston my Airedale.

Eastland County Texas...I've been waiting quite a while to see a County neighbor join...I guess "David Davidson" (i.e NOT David Davidson 1) is still my closest neighbor LOL, tricky parents.

Fessin up time. It's actually Samuel Zeno Davidson Jr.
Or, Dave for short.

Dang, Samuel Zeno was my second guess

In Muleshoe Texas that was kinda like a Boy Named Sue.

You should have used "Zeno Dave". :p

I'll have to go and edit my latest post on the "PB Convention" thread.

Dang, I once knew a Samuel Zeno who was called Dave, too. Must be purty common down here.

Postrock comes from a unique feature in north central Kansas - lots of limestone rock. With the proper tools it is "easy" to quarry. Trees were few and far between in the early days here. Farmers used the limestone to make fence posts. yes they are large & heavy, but will last several generations. Lots of homes, farm buildings, commercial buildings and courthouses were constructed with limestone rock.

http://www.rushcounty.org/postrockmuseum/

I had a different name picked out but I thought since I was offering advise, it best be known who to be happy or upset with...hence my own name. I have nothing to hide.

I wish that I could say that mine was as a result or wit or charm, or maybe even a hidden message or perhaps bestowed due to valorous deeds or at least out of respect or kindness, however, after a short stint in the Army, I, like, many wound up with an abbreviation of my last name, Radford, as few liked to use my first Robin. The nickname has followed me every since, even my wife used it.

george, with alittle "g"...
My modesty is underwhelming.... :rolleyes:

Sunil has a history of coming up with some of the best threads.

I looked for a long time to find a unique and fitting name for the farm. I have been very blessed and the farm serves as a ministery in many ways. The farm is named after the original occupation of one of the greatest ministers in the Bible "Paul". The name seems to fit and reminds me to be thankful, so I decided to use it for my screen name.

Me I just like Butter and pants....

I used zh on files that were mine on our computer.
The z put the files at the bottom and made it easier to find the files than my initials kh.
Then when I went to e-mail kent was taken, so used zhkent. Has worked pretty good as a login as usually available.
My wife and kids had used my e-mail until lately, and they are not totally enthused about the new e-mail logins I made for them, zhrob, zhhannah, and zhross.

The my mother's dad with the flounder and my Dad at 81.

My screen name is from the little village (Marne)that is closest to my pond. Nothing real creative or original.

Great pics, FamTrad!

CPAs are not noted for their imagination, hence the screen name that states the obvious.

In my defense however I did think of Pondtificate, and Pondarosa, but someone else thought of them first, which is proof of my original statement.

you know.......i just had a revelation.....everytime I peruse the forum and see the screen name "FATTY MCBUTTERPANTS"....... I LOL.

Mr. McButterpants.....I will personally cast my vote for your screen name as the BEST on the PB forum.


D.I.E.D.

Finally realized it was an anagram for "A fat mutt bent crypts," did'ja?

hmm forced me to change mine, im not gonna be the only one whos not clever,,,,,

DIED I thank you for you kind words. I Yam what I yam

My name is John Wood, and apparently boring.

Finally realized it was an anagram for "A fat mutt bent crypts," did'ja? [/QUOTE]

only from the mind of an engineer.......

hello john, my name is dave. dave smith.

as i was born on the day john glenn orbited earth, everbody thought i was gonna be john. john smith......has a nice ring to it, but my parents chose dave.....oh well.

just thought i'd try out for the most boring name contest.

I was born on the day Lee Armstrong returned from the moon.

But I've heard that maybe he landed from somewhere in Arizona, and not really the moon.

Who knows....

Sunil,

It was Neil and I promise you it was not Arizona, but was in fact the Moon.

Anyone that does not believe the moon landing happened should see the movie "The Dish". This is a true story about this remote dish in Australia that was the only dish that was in view of the moon when Niel Armstrong stepped off the eagle lander. The poor guy that was running the dish lost the coordinates that nasa had given him to the landing. He had to figure them for himself by hand and feed them into the dish. Sure enough when he put the figures in he had figured for the correct part of the moon, there was the video signal from the lander and we were all able to see the "giant leap for mankind". No way to fake that!

The name South Sauty Creek in Northern Alabam has an RV campground on the lower stretch but up by Henegar where our parcel is, we've got some wild doggies, half 'yote & half chow & probably other mixes. Family name is Wagoner. Great Great Great Granpa left for the Civil War, didn't return. G G G Granma left to find him, didn't return. G G Granpa was 5 at the time and stowed away on a wagon train from Indiana to Texas. He was a little vague on his last name and they called him 'Wagoner.' Don't care what 'ya call me as long as you call me fer supper. :rolleyes:

Yes, ML, thanks for the correction. I don't know what made me write "Lee."

If anyone would know the truth, my bet would be on you.

PFF and Sunil, call it bragging, cause I'm proud of it.....my dad was an indefatigable geologist w/ the USGS for over 50 years....his specialty was volcanic rocks....he personally trained mercury, gemini, and apollo astronauts in the collection and handling of rock samples, and he was picked for the NASA team that observed the FIRST moon rocks (Apollo 11). After splashdown, he and his team spent three weeks in quarantine w/ aldrin, armstrong, and collins cause they didnt know what kinds of potential critters may accompany moon rocks. turns out it was all just basalt....the same stuff our ocean floors are made of, only it was pristine 4 billion year old basalt cause there's no atmosphere to oxidize rock surfaces.

yup, they made it there and back again.

Fascinating information, guys.

Sunil,

The Moon has the presence of large areas of concentrations of very dense elements. These areas are so dense that they actually effect the trajectory of objects in orbit around the Moon (Newton's laws in action). Those areas we called "masscons" for large concentrations of mass. Unmanned mapping sats found most of these areas before we ever sent humans there.

The Apollo spacecraft was tracked by ground based stations and from those measurements, the trajectory was constucted. The "masscons" effect showed up exactly as predicted by the unmanned probes, and new ones were found as well. Yes, with tremendous effort, the tracking signals could be faked and the trajectory modeled rather than measured, but the task of faking that would have been an even more complex accomplishment than the landings.

ML, those areas are likely masses of ultramafic rocks (similar to what we have beneath the earth's upper crust).

i know this is WAY off topic, but a great opportunity to say.........if any of you or yer friends or acquaintances really believe the moon landing a conspiracy......let me be candid.....open yer eyes and get a life, not everything is a conspiracy.

Send me a private message if you feel the need to prove yer case, and i'll be happy to share some of the things I learned as a result of my dad being involved with the project from the early 1960's through the early 70's.

Sunil, who'd a thunk this topic would go 7 pages and almost 100 replies, even if half of it is off topic...way to start some fun dude.

You know, I was not saying that I did not believe they made it to the moon or not. Neil Armstrong touching down was just the most notable thing that I ever remembered about my birthday.

I've really never delved into the topic, but as I mentioned, some of you (ML, and indirectly DIED) were maybe directly involved, and I would not hesitate for a moment to defer to your respective knowledge.

I just finished watching the old (1980) movie "Roadie" starring Meatloaf. What does this have to do with PB Forum Screen Names you ask? Well, two of the bands appearing in the film are "Asleep at the Wheel" and "Family Tradition." So if you need a new Screen Name, get a copy of Roadie - all the good names are in there.

I've got to check the end credits again - I think I saw Bruce in the movie in his "Ava Gardner" persona.

Asleep At the Wheel has been around for a long while. Almost as long as Meatloaf. Who can forget his tribute to teenage love - "Dashboard Lights".

Rock bands have always been a source of amusement re their chosen names. Crash test dummies. Talking Heads. Etc.

When my smallies are old enough I hope to send them away to University so they can become smart and famous. And perhaps start a rock band. We can help them with a name when it is time. Perhaps they will be accepted in Somerset.

I'd rather be fishin!!!

I used to be a Blackjack dealer for Casino Aztar, then I got on a western themed mod team and Blackjack sounded good. So I've kept it ever since:)

Well I am a fan of one of the greatest rock bands of all time Bon Jovi. My first name is Donnie so I put the two together like a ham sandwich and came up with Don Jovi.

Donnie