Usernames

[Venture]

Looking through the members' list there are some really weird and wonderful usernames. Some obviously are the names of the people concerned but some I can hardly pronounce never mind remember.

How did you decide on yours?

[rs 2k]

Hi

We chose ours coz hubby is mad about mk2 "RS 2000" :D

[anneoctober]

Looking through the members' list there are some really weird and wonderful usernames. Some obviously are the names of the people concerned but some I can hardly pronounce never mind remember.

How did you decide on yours?
Mine is one of the obvious ones, BUT what about your username venture? :D

[twiglet]

I chose mine because I love twiglets and my nickname as a teen was twig. Just seemed the obvious choice.

[Venture]

Mine is one of the obvious ones, BUT what about your username venture? :D
I remember when I was registering with the org. I hadn't thought of a name beforehand. I happened to have a newspaper beside me with a heading "New venture for......" and chose it from that. Not very original Im afraid. Although you could say it was appropriate at the time of joining as I was taking a "venture" into the unknown. [lol]

[DeHaviLand]

This has been done to death :) http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=33348&highlight=user+names

[wifie]

Ok dehaviland - are you suggesting that we all use the search facility before starting a new thread? ;)
Venture - I am glad you ventured in and happy posting and chatting!

[JAWS]

This has been done to death :) http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=33348&highlight=user+namesThat was almost six months ago. People have come and gone since then so there will be many posters who will not have seen Threads from that long ago.

[Venture]

This has been done to death :) http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=33348&highlight=user+names (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=33348&highlight=user+names)
My apologies for creating such a repetitious thread in your eyes DeHaviland. I didn't remember that there had been one before. I just thought it would be a thread that anyone could add to especially the new members who might be a bit wary about posting on some of the wider debates on here.

[DeHaviLand]

That was almost six months ago. People have come and gone since then so there will be many posters who will not have seen Threads from that long ago.

Ok, heres one from this year:( http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=39230&highlight=username

[canuck]

Canadians often use the name 'canuck'. Depending on which part of the country you live in you can claim that it is a Quebecois name for Canadian or a west coast derivation of chinook, the mighty winds that sweep down through the Rocky Mountains. I love the way Caithnessian's pronounce it. Chobbersjnr calls me canook, others put the emphasis on the first syllable and say can' uk. The North Americans on the org would say it like I do, can uk'.

[anneoctober]

I remember when I was registering with the org. I hadn't thought of a name beforehand. I happened to have a newspaper beside me with a heading "New venture for......" and chose it from that. Not very original Im afraid. Although you could say it was appropriate at the time of joining as I was taking a "venture" into the unknown. [lol]
And I hope you've never regretted your new "venture" ;)

[Venture]

Ok, heres one from this year:( http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=39230&highlight=username (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=39230&highlight=username)
OK you've made your point. Thanks to those who replied. Thread now closed.

[Moira]

By popular request - and with the consent of Venture, the original poster here, this thread is now open again for your responses.

This has always been a regular topic from time to time. As Venture said, it gives the Newbies a chance to get a word in, if they are wary of posting.

From my point of view, it gives us Oldies a chance to refresh the memory banks. DeHaviland - please refresh us on yours - I've forgotten. :D

[unicorn]

Mine is because I collect unicorns :D

[Wellies]

Mines needs no explanation (especially right now) :lol:

[KCI]

I think this is a great thread that can be re-introduced at regular intervals, because the membership of caithness.org is constantly growing.

My username..........well, to be honest, I just picked random letters, as I wanted to be anonymous! :lol:

[Moira]

I think this is a great thread that can be re-introduced at regular intervals, because the membership of caithness.org is constantly growing.

My username..........well, to be honest, I just picked random letters, as I wanted to be anonymous! :lol:

It just shows you. I thought you were KingKong but got your spelling mixed up - no offence :lol:

[Kevin Milkins]

Glad you brought the subject up venture as a newbie I have not seen this thread. When I joined it all looked like a funny place to be and reading some of the posts I became keen to join in . It was only then that I realised that you had to be a member to post and hastely filled out the join up bit with my name and not an AKA. When ever I introduce myself to anybody out and about I often get "O you are the prat that talks a load of tosh on the ORG"LOL.
AM I BOVERED.
Keep smiling

[Venture]

And I hope you've never regretted your new "venture" ;)

Well anneoctober there's certainly no other place like it.

There are times when it can be frustrating, irritating, hostile, annoying, exasperating, distasteful, woeful, combative, opinionated and controversial (and that's on a good day) BUT, it can also be sad, helpful, sympathetic, supportive, witty, hilarious, creative, knowledgeable and of course addictive.

Have I regretted joining? Definitely NO. If I hadn't joined I wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet the many people I am now privileged to call my org. friends.

Happy orging ;).

[RicardoR]

I lived in Spain for 4 years and as my name is Richard I got used to the Spanish calling me either Richie or Ricardo, most forums or websites that require registration seem to not have Ricardo available so I just stuck another R after Ricardo and voila! you have RicardoR

[justine]

Born with my name and thats the reason i use it..I dont feel the need to have an AKA...

[Greenrunner]

Because I'm from Gills.

[Buttercup]

Canadians often use the name 'canuck'. Depending on which part of the country you live in you can claim that it is a Quebecois name for Canadian or a west coast derivation of chinook, the mighty winds that sweep down through the Rocky Mountains. I love the way Caithnessian's pronounce it. Chobbersjnr calls me canook, others put the emphasis on the first syllable and say can' uk. The North Americans on the org would say it like I do, can uk'.

Thanks for the explaination canuck. I've always thought of you, like Chobbersjnr, as canook. Maybe that's the Caithness version for you! :lol:

[cuddlepop]

I've a daughter whose on the autistic spectrim and its a safe place we've created that a tight squeeze can fix.....cuddle.....pop.:D

[skinnydog]

Well mine is straighforward really and my avatar reflects that too. I have a skinny dog!!

[sadam]

I picked the initials from the members of my family but I didnt think about it until I saw it match the character which it wasnt intended to. I would like to change it but havent managed it yet, dont know how, maybe some day I will unless any of you can advise.

[Minty]

I'm just addicted to peppermints & am never without a packet of mint polos. Manage to eat a packet a night, even take them on holiday with me.:confused

[TBH]

I use mine because I try to be as honest in my posts as I can.

[scrumpysteve]

First name's Steve and I love Scrumpy cider.
First posting here.... good morning all :)

[Metalattakk]

My username is my real name.

[Lolabelle]

Ok, heres one from this year:( http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=39230&highlight=username

I thought that at first but as Jaws said, there are heaps of newbies so lets all introduce ourselves again, who cares, it's only a bit of fun, and you don't have to reply.

Lola is my dogs name and sometimes we call her Lolabelle, and as I was quite unprepared to have a "username" I just used that. But now I use it everywhere. My pseudonym. [lol]

[Venture]

First name's Steve and I love Scrumpy cider.
First posting here.... good morning all :)


Welcome to the org. Steve. May your posts be many.

[ExoticQueen]

mines just popped into my head when i was sighning up dont know why but there you go strange things happen.:)

[trix]

i wis called 'tricky' since i wis a wee lasagie, self explanitory really....

now its bin shortened til trix - cause im full o' them [lol]

[purplerain]

When I joined the org I was listening to mtv and purplerain by prince came on and I thought that will do fine. :)

[dessie]

my name is joanne really honestly truly. or is it smiler .;) just like my avatar .lol

[Venture]

my name is joanne really honestly truly. or is it smiler .;) just like my avatar .lol
Heard you were changing it to Sconeman [lol]