Why this name?

cece23 · Sep 21, 2007, 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by firmbeliever

As we are talking about "whats in a name"?
I keep wondering what each ones avatar represents, some have seals,dogs and cats,bunny etc.

Mine is normally something to do with nature,currently mine is the Solar system.
I had one of Kaaba/Mecca before,but I was thinking maybe it might scare off some people as it is such an outwards show of my firmbelief.
I also try not to put something girly in my avatar pic as it is more fun when members mistake me for a guy.

I don't have an avi at the moment.. guess I'll get round to it one of these days.

Your avi did fool me because for some reason at first I did think you were a guy! Don't know why because women can have firm beliefs too!

Also I don't think it would matter to have a pic of mecca or what ever. People are entitled to have their own beliefs and express them openly I feel. Other's shouldn't feel threatened by that, as long as they don't try to force their beliefs on others. Its what makes the world more interesting!

rpg219 · Sep 21, 2007, 02:34 AM

Mine?. it's my first name "r", maiden name "p" and last name "g" and the 219 is my birthday... yes very generic

Do a lot of you know each other on the "outside"?

cece23 · Sep 21, 2007, 02:37 AM

Originally Posted by rpg219

mine?....it's my first name "r", maiden name "p" and last name "g" and the 219 is my birthday......yes very generic

Do alot of you know each other on the "outside"?

Nope, I don't know anyone :-(

firmbeliever · Sep 21, 2007, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by friend4u178

My name and avatar represent the same thing , a few years ago a friend of mine died , he had been ill for a while. He had 3 beautiful Labradors which I adored , so I promised I would look after them for him if anything ever happened to him , their ages at the time were 1 ,7 and 8. Hence Friend4u178
Great post Firmbeleiver , I never thought I'd get to tell that story. Thanks

Thank you for sharing..
Sorry for your loss.
You are a good friend to do all that for your friend.

cece23,
My avi does fool a lot of people,but I really do not wish for people to judge me,before they read what I have written.

rpg219,
Some of us here do know each other, there are some husbands and wives using this site with their own accounts and friends who log in together.
I did not know anyone here before I joined, but have made a few great friends at AMHD.

templelane · Sep 21, 2007, 05:06 AM

Originally Posted by rpg219

Do alot of you know each other on the "outside"?

I know a couple people who joined because I wouldn't shut up about the site, but they are on strict instructions not to read my posts! Too many secretes- makes me very nervous! The friend who goes on the most has completely different knowledge to me so I hope it's OK. So I suppose the answer is yes and no.

ordinaryguy · Sep 21, 2007, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by rpg219

Do alot of you know each other on the "outside"?

Nobody. This is my secret world.

rpg219 · Sep 21, 2007, 05:47 AM

I figured as much, but I keep seeing people reference each other... guess that's just from seeing and talking to the same people over and over. I always see the same ones on here :)

Tuscany · Sep 21, 2007, 05:58 AM

My screen name was a no brainer when I signed up. My dog's name is Tuscany (that is him on my avatar) and the whole reason I signed on to this site was because I had a question about him. I stayed because I enjoyed the people.

cutybumbum · Sep 21, 2007, 05:59 AM

Mine is cutybumbum, bcs I have cute bumbum

cece23 · Sep 21, 2007, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by cutybumbum

Mine is cutybumbum, bcs i have cute bumbum

You should display it on your avatar, Im sure a few of the guys would want to verify that! On second thoughts you'd better not ;)

Tuscany · Sep 21, 2007, 06:14 AM

Ok so after reading all these, I have decided that chosing my name because of my dog is a bit boring. But what else could I be called... maybe by the name the students have given... crazyteacherwithbigmouth

startover22 · Sep 21, 2007, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by cece23

Nope, I dont know anyone :-(

Nice to meet you cece... now you know me. :D

AKaeTrue · Sep 21, 2007, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by templelane

Baby starfish!?! That's so cute - there's me thinking they were tattoos but come to look at it one of them is your daughter's hand. It is amazing how you can look and see whatever you want not what's actually there.

I'm discovering that myself too.
Especially with the names.

When I first read yours, I was thinking temple lane... like a path leading to a place of worship... Who would have know it's the best bar in town LOL.

Firm, this is fun!
I really enjoy reading everyone:D .

firmbeliever · Sep 21, 2007, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by AKaeTrue

I'm discovering that myself too.
Especially with the names.

When I first read yours, I was thinking temple lane...like a path leading to a place of worship... Who would have know it's the best bar in town LOL.

Firm, this is fun!
I really enjoy reading everyone:D .

Kae,
I thought the same thing when I saw templelane's nick...
Was I surprised to know the truth!? :eek:

I am enjoying this thread a lot tooo..
Soo glad you are too.

firmbeliever · Sep 21, 2007, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Tuscany

Ok so after reading all these, I have decided that chosing my name because of my dog is a bit boring. But what else could I be called...maybe by the name the students have given ...crazyteacherwithbigmouth

Don't worry,
I thought Tuscany was an exotic place! ;)

AKaeTrue · Sep 21, 2007, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Tuscany

Ok so after reading all these, I have decided that chosing my name because of my dog is a bit boring. But what else could I be called...maybe by the name the students have given ...crazyteacherwithbigmouth

I thought of Tuscany Italy.
Although crazyteacherwithbigmouth has a nice ring to it;)

Tuscany · Sep 24, 2007, 05:12 AM

Tuscany the dog is named after Tuscany Italy. My husband and I went to Italy for a month 2 summers ago for our honeymoon and Tuscany was our favorite place. It was there that we decided to get a dog. So, you guys were right about the place too.

CaptainRich · Sep 24, 2007, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by rpg219

mine?....it's my first name "r", maiden name "p" and last name "g" and the 219 is my birthday......yes very generic

Do alot of you know each other on the "outside"?

Some may.. others maybe not. Some of us know each quite well from being here together for a while. There are some wonderful people here.

CaptainRich · Sep 24, 2007, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by Tuscany

Tuscany the dog is named after Tuscany Italy. My husband and I went to Italy for a month 2 summers ago for our honeymoon and Tuscany was our favorite place. It was there that we decided to get a dog. So, you guys were right about the place too.

I would love to go to Italy.
Did you specifically choose Italy, or Tuscany for that matter, or did you visit other parts of Europe as well..

Tuscany · Sep 24, 2007, 07:09 AM

My mom and sister had been to Italy, and my husband is Italian so we decided to go there. My mom and sister helped us make up our tour (we did it on our own, not with an organization). We spent 3 days in Rome, a week in Positano (we had our own private villa), 4 days in Capri, a week in Tuscany (San Gimignano as our main starting place) and 5 days in Florence.

So we chose Italy, but toured the country. I want to go back there and live. The people, the culture, the atmosphere are all just amazing. It has changed how we look at retirement. I have not been anywhere else in Europe, however my mom, sister and I are planning a trip to Ireland next summer (if I am not pregnant).

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