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Across the Fence:  Why the name??  |
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Erin Raincrow
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Julie Erin
New Mexico
65 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 02 2005 : 1:48:45 PM
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Erin is my middle name, I'm named for my Irish Great grandmother.
Raincrow is another name of the ordinary cuckoo bird and one of their traits is picking up shiny objects and hiding them which is something that I do a lot of. I'm always searching the ground for something interesting to add to my collection.
But once in while the odd thing happens,
Once in a while the dream comes true,
And the whole pattern of life is altered,
Once in a while the moon turns blue.
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2005 : 2:11:49 PM
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Bobbi, my best friend from high school uses whmsygrl as her e-mail. You sound like you could be her twin!!!!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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quiltedess
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
Nancy
Priest River
ID
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2005 : 3:18:40 PM
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I have been fascinated reading all the reasons behind the screen names. Quiltedess is because I love to quilt and I love English Springer Spaniels (ESS) and my first quilt was a scrap quilt dedicated to English Springer Spaniels and was raffled at the National ESS Specialty show in 2001. It brought in $700 which was donated to genetic reasarch for PRA in dogs. PRA is an eye disease that causes blindness. Anyway, that's it. Funny huh?
Nancy |
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LifeSmiles
Farmgirl in Training
37 Posts
Kathy
DeKalb
IL
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2005 : 6:34:32 PM
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I've been LifeSmiles on every board I've hitched up with for the past 3 years or so. The handle is based on a line from an e.e. cummings poem: "her whole life smiled." I really like the poet and that line really spoke to me and it's something I strive for--to make my life smile.
I've always wondered about everyone's handle... thanks for bringing this up!
Cheers,
Kathy
i thank You God for most this amazing
day:for the leaping greenly spirits of trees
and a blue true dream of sky;and for everything
which is natural which is infinite which is yes
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Whimsy_girl
True Blue Farmgirl
576 Posts
USA
576 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2005 : 9:32:51 PM
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Whoa really? I thought I was the original gangster when it came to that name... Oh well, I guess I can share :)
you can be oh so smart, or you can be oh so positive. I wasted a lot of time being smart I prefer being positive. James Stewart in the movie HARVEY |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2005 : 12:24:58 PM
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Great question! I've loved reading the answers. Mine's fairly self-explanatory. I'm of mostly Scottish(and a little Irish, English, Welsh and French)descent. My Mom has always been very much into geneaology and managed to drag some of us with her.....clan activities, highland games, etc. I love to travel but my first trip to Scotland was like coming home.
Marcia
"I suppose the pleasure of country life lies really in the eternally renewed evidence of the determination to live." Vita Sackville-West
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FloralSaucer
True Blue Farmgirl
156 Posts
Australia
156 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2005 : 9:34:47 PM
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| I called my eldest child a Celtic name. |
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LJRphoto
True Blue Farmgirl
760 Posts
Laura
Hickory Corners
MI
USA
760 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2005 : 12:10:11 AM
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LJR is for my initials and the photo is because I'm a photographer. I like the "ring" of my initials. My husband and I are thinking of attaching my initials to any businesses we develop out of our new farm. It was his idea, which I think is sweet since my initials have nothing to do with his initials.
'Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." -Mark Twain |
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hapyhrt
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2005 : 04:13:21 AM
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It's fun to read the story of how we chose our screen names! I came up with hapyhrt awhile back and just liked the sound of it and the thought that it reminds me to live with a grateful spirit. Of course it's pronouced happy heart but the spelling makes it a bit more interesting! LOL Ü
"Think HAPPY Thoughts...any others aren't worth your time!" Ü |
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marlyn
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
marlyn
Norwood
Ontario
Canada
36 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2005 : 8:03:42 PM
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My name is Marlyn, which is quite original on its own. It is pronounced Maalain in Dutch and I always thought it was cute because I love and have since raised sheep. The maaa part is all me!
My name is actually made up. My fathers mothers name was Maria. Hence the "MAR" part, first three letters. My moms mothers name was Evelyn. Hence the last three letters "LYN". Stick it together and you get MARLYN.
Get a load of this my second name is Neleh.
My god-mothers name was Helen.
Neleh is Helen spelled backwards.
Aren't my parents weird?
Marlyn |
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FarrarFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lynda
Frohna
Missouri
USA
330 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2005 : 9:08:38 PM
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Hello,
I'm so glad you asked. I am finding this so interesting and satisfying my own curiosity, too.
My given name is Lynda and I go by Farrarfarmgirl because that's what I want to be. Farrar is the name of the little tiny town that my husband is from and where the farm is located. One of these years we will be living there, God-willing, and it is our dream to make our efforts productive and to enjoy the life it will bring us. My husband grew up on this land and I lived there a short while, but 18 years ago I had to move away from it however my heart has never left.
So this forum is a wealth of information for me and our future endeavors, but more importantly a bond that keeps me focussed on our dream.
In His hands,
Lynda
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Edited by - FarrarFarmgirl on Aug 08 2005 9:09:26 PM |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2005 : 9:28:52 PM
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hi all, long time no write! my screen name is my name because I am so not computer savvy and didn't think to create something whimsical. I do enjoy reading the stories behind your names though. take care. Julia
being simple to simply be |
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Photobugs
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Pamela
Post Falls
Idaho
USA
363 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2005 : 9:54:13 PM
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I am Photobugs because I love to photograph. Back when I first got on the Internet and I wanted to use Shutterbug, but it was already taken. Hence 'Photo.' The bugs part was to include my gang at home. Not that they were bugs, but as part of shutterbug the bugs (with an 's') seemed like a good fit.
Pamela
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" |
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greyghost
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Lynn
Summerville
Georgia
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2005 : 4:59:44 PM
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| I'm greyghost because my nickname is Grey. The "Ghost" part came in while watching a Batman episode about Bruce Wayne's childhood hero, the Grey Ghost. I liked it as a subtle reminder of my favorite comic, and also because the Grey Ghost's character fought bad guys (I've had to fight a few bad guys). I use it on nearly all the forums I belong to, if I'm not greyghost I'm just "grey." |
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The Handmaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Kim
Shreveport
Louisiana
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2005 : 7:20:45 PM
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Helen, thank you!..the question we have all asked in our minds so many times. Some of the responses made me get teary-eyed...whata sweet group of women. kathy, i love your quote and i'm sure yours does..what a great reminder for us all. eileen, truly, nothing like a songbird. sher, my daughter's nick name is happy heart b/c she is... always. lorij, always wondered how many in your "bunch". now i know! WOW! the more the merrier. marlyn, as my daughter sez',"weird in a good way"! my children always played the name game and would say everyones name backwards. they laughed at me b/c i would always have to write it down first to figure it out.
almost forgot...the handmaiden...was the name of a craft business i had when my children were babies and i stayed home. i made crafts and sold them at the flea markets. A friend told me about being a "handmaiden of the Lord" and i wanted my heart & my service to be a reflection of that. i had also always collected hands and hearts so it all just fit.from what it sounds like to me tho' it fits you all too, loving hands and warm hearts...all!!!
"Faith shall finish all that Hope begins."
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ByHzGrace
True Blue Farmgirl
348 Posts
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Posted - Aug 10 2005 : 07:26:11 AM
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Hi!
I'm totally a Newbie, so this is very cool to read. I actually came up with mine, when I read the signature of Handmaiden's in the Welcome Wagon, before I registered. The "Faith shall finish all that Hope begins" Psalm 138 popped By His Grace into my mind, and through my fingers to the keys I became.
Ellen |
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The Handmaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Kim
Shreveport
Louisiana
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2005 : 9:00:39 PM
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Welcome Ellen! Well, that sounds divinely inspired to me!
"Faith shall finish all that Hope begins."
joan walsh anglund |
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shepherdess
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Robin
Eatonville
Washington
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2005 : 10:23:28 PM
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I chose my name because I am a shepherdess of 9 beautiful sheep. At the time of my name chosing I had 40 sheep.It is really fun to hear how everyone chose theeir name.
Farm Girl from Western Washington
" From sheep to handspun " |
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theherblady
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Jan
Glasford
Illinois
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 1:41:16 PM
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Oh..This is sooo interesting. I also wondered the stories behind your names...I chose my name because I want to be a herb lady..I go to a couple of ladies houses in the spring and falls for "shows" and they sell plants, etc..I always describe them as the "herb ladies" although they dont call themselves that..at least I dont think so...Anyway-I want to "be just like them when I grow up"..meaning, I want my own business someday and my main interest is herbs...So-after talking to my sister in Idaho Falls Idaho-who introduced me to this site and MaryJanes book...she said "You've always wanted to be "The Herb Lady" and now is your chance...Thanks for the opportunity!!
Jan
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 2:24:39 PM
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My name is Bridgette, and most call me Bridge.
So mines not so creative, but I like it!!! :) |
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PJJ
True Blue Farmgirl
95 Posts
Paula
Bristow
OK
USA
95 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2005 : 2:38:39 PM
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Originally posted by Bridge
My name is Bridgette, and most call me Bridge.
So mines not so creative, but I like it!!! :)
Mine isn't creative either. Just my initials. And I enjoyed being called "PJ" when I was younger, so maybe it's my return to my youth. My initials stayed the same when I married, which was convenient ... :)
Paula J.
Paula J., with Ty, Cara, Brody, Blue, and Fidget |
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CityCat
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Catherine
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
198 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2005 : 6:44:54 PM
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It has been a lot of fun ready this topic!
Most times when I'm online I go by the nickname Etenax, but I thought it would be too geeky here. (E. tenax is the scientific name of a flower fly. I'm an insect geek). I wanted to come up with something with alliteration and flow. Maybe my first choice of GuelphGirl would have been better, but I like CityCat. I'm a big city girl, street-smart and a bit sassy. The cat part is short for my name, but also very descriptive of me. I'm most definitely a cat at heart. And I thought it would invoke a tweeked version of Country Mouse, City Mouse...
Cat |
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
792 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2005 : 8:10:52 PM
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| Mine is just self explanetory..LOL.. well my other email name is monkeysocks, which is because of my fetish for sock monkeys! But I get alot of computer generated porno mail directed to monkeysex, so I decided for MJ's sake to go for the Farm Femmes signature. |
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showmemom
True Blue Farmgirl
166 Posts
karen
carthage
mo
USA
166 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2005 : 06:25:37 AM
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wow-this has been a fun thread to read this am!
i am showmemom because the motto of my state (MO) is "show me"; the theory being that we are more of an action oriented, results based people-don't just talk to me, show me what you're made of. I'm going through lots of changes in my life and am looking for wisdom from women who have been where i am or can guide me on a path i may have not considered before now.
and the mom part-i have 4 children of my body and 2 of my heart and lots of "part-time" children, kids who call me mom. Of all the things i am i think mom is probably the most important.
hey marlyn-my soon-to-be married daughter told me last week that they are naming their first daughter (what faith!) Marlee-a combination of my mom's name (Martha) and my middle name (Lee-i think your parents were cool!
talk to you soon.
karen
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
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prairiemaid
True Blue Farmgirl
200 Posts
Margret
Canada
200 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2005 : 07:35:30 AM
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The prairie is a big part of who I am. I hadn't really thought about what it means to be close to the land until one year we took a family vacation in the mountains. It was very beautiful!!!! And a wonderful place to visit but my soul was happy and relieved to finally feast my eyes on the open prairie as we made our way home. I realized then that the prairie will always be in my heart and where I feel the most at home. "maid" is just because I work so hard, I guess. LOL! Our farm is also called Prairie-Made.
Call me old fashioned. |
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Across the Fence: Why the name?? |
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Why the name??
