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Posted by: Aaediwen 31-Aug-2004, 03:04 AM

As a supplement to this forum's second thread on user names, I thought I'd start a thread on our chosen titles. Just to have our own take on them out in the open as well

I'll go first:

I like to write, and it was a complete stranger I met in a bookstore who termed me a wordsmith. After we got tied up in conversation for a while. I also find it quite interesting when I encounter some tidbit of lore or knowledge that most people don't think of in today's society, and will at times, go seeking this information out.
The recent addition of 'elarner', should perhaps remain a mystery for now

There are a lot of elarners on this site. just many may not know you're a elarner. Paul liked the term in chat

So here I am, an offical Highlander Radio elarner.

Posted by: oldraven 31-Aug-2004, 07:52 AM

I was 'King of New Scotland', for obvious reasons. I changed it to 'like my new ball and chain?' to reference the gold band in my avatar.

(I'm still da king tho)

Posted by: gtrplr 31-Aug-2004, 08:41 AM

When you realize that my username "gtrplr" is short for "GuiTaR PLayeR", then I would think that "Wielder of the Six-String Claymore" would be obvious.

If it isn't, think about it. I'm sure it'll come to you.

Posted by: WizardofOwls 31-Aug-2004, 08:41 AM

Mnie is rather obvious too. I am a Christian, and I believe in complete submission to my Lord, so I am a "Servant of the King."

Posted by: Avonlea22 31-Aug-2004, 08:41 AM

I've chosen Cultivator of the Earth because I very much enjoy gardening. It's something I just came up with without much thinking, and I may change it at some point, but for now, it will do.

Posted by: Danann 31-Aug-2004, 08:56 AM

For me, Guardian of the Sacred Languages seemed aprapo since I was able to change my title right after I was named the moderator of the Gaelic forum. And also, I love languages of all sorts. And I do try to learn!

Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 31-Aug-2004, 09:50 AM

Again, it should be obvious. I do seek peace in my personal life and in the world in general; wisdom is a goal I hope to attain; I'm always up for covered dish suppers and cold beverages.

I'll also say, the one title I wish I'd thought of first is "Lord of Catfish and Grits". Shamalama, you rock boy.

Posted by: Ceciliastar1 31-Aug-2004, 10:25 AM

Well there is no major reason why I picked my title. I really wanted a celtic/fantasy feel to my name and title. I at first wanted to put something elvish as my title but that would have taken too much work to figure that out. So I also love faeries. I decided to be some kind of faery. I picked valley faerie for no real reason it was just cause it sounded cool and I found a cool avatar to go with it. Check out my other online journal at Livejournal.com, I titled that "The valley of the faeries"...

Posted by: tsargent62 31-Aug-2004, 10:28 AM

Socknoggle has a story behind it. My wife used to run a day care out of our house. One of the little boys started calling me "Mr. Socknoggle". I asked him why he called me that. He said he thought that was my name. Well, it stuck. All the kids started calling me that. I still hear it once in a while if I see one of our former day care kids. I started using it here when I mentioned it in one of the infamouse "Sock" threads. I thought Lord Socknoggle was appropriate given the nature of the forum. Plus I thought it sounded cool!

Posted by: talleyrand 31-Aug-2004, 12:40 PM

Actually, before I figured out what gtrplr was going for, I always read it as GaToR PuLleR Not that it makes any sense but it sounded funny so I went with it. Much like my title, it should be obvious that I enjoy absurd things thus I'm the High-handed flinger of pudding or some such nonsense.

Posted by: freekenny 31-Aug-2004, 01:09 PM

O'siyo,
Well, I guess my title is obvious. Ever since I was a youngun' I always professed to own my own Harley Davidson motorcycle..a couple days before my birthday in May'00 I signed on to the internet and began searching for a Harley dealership that had Sportsters in stock, on the showroom floor

I found a Harley Davidson dealership up in Columbus, Ohio that was one of the oldest dealerships around and the ONLY one that was owned by a woman, 1950-60's, when a 'real Lady'

didn't ride her own scooter let alone own a dealership! After her husband passed away Harley was very reluctant to let her keep the license but, after some negotiating the decision went in her favour

Well, after reading the history I KNEW I had to go there to purchase my motorcycle..I called the dealership and told them I was on my way..I jumped in my truck and drove to Columbus with 'sis'..once there I walked up to the ONE I was destined to own

..Mind you, I was there looking for over an hour before anyone came up to me and asked me if I needed assistance..that pissed me off a bit but, I wasn't leaving without my motorcycle..The place was packed because KISS was in town doing a concert and a rock station was there doing a live broadcast and 'daring' KISS to show up

Of course they DID!! And aye, it was AWESOME! Finally a salesman walked up to me and sis and asked if he could 'help' us...before I could get a word out of my mouth, yeah imagine that

the Manager walked out and said, 'Mike there are real people. men, that need to be assisted..don't waste your time, it ain't a sale' WHEW HOO! was I ever pissed!

He just looked at me and this time I said, 'yeah you can help me Mike..I'll take this Sportster and oh yeah, I'll take the Hugger Sportster too'..His mouth dropped, then he smiled, walked over to his desk..did some paperwork, and handed me 2 SOLD SIGNS

About the time I was putting the SOLD sign on my scooter, Gene Simmons of KISS, woo hoo!! walked over to me and congratulated me and called me a 'Queenie indeedie'..it was AWESOME!! Mike came over and told Mr. Simmons that not only was the black Sportster mine but, so was the Bronze Pearl Hugger

Well, sis needed one, didn't want to ride alone... It was one of the most MEMORABLE days in my entire life thus far! The manager came over to me and did his best to apologize, told me to go to the clothing section of the store and pick out some shirts and hats..and I DID

Over $500 worth of merchandise for me and sis! I also got Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley's autograph along with a pic! Now that was a good day!So, I have always said I am 'Queen of my Ironhorse (motorcycle)..Davidson, Harley Davidson'..of course the name of the manufacturer..Kewl!!
~~Sty-U, ride safe, sane and sober!

Posted by: gaberlunzie 31-Aug-2004, 03:01 PM

Nothing exiting about my chosen title.

I know that I will be a learner all my life and the day I will stop searching will be the day I'm leaving this world...on my journey through life one of my hopes is to gain wisdom to be able to teach my kids and hopefully grandkids...

Posted by: freekenny 31-Aug-2004, 03:11 PM

QUOTE (gaberlunzie @ 31-Aug-2004, 04:01 PM)

O'siyo gaberlunzie,
I think what you said is beautiful and ever so true! You will never stop learning, none of us will until we depart from Mother Earth..I wish you much peace and many blessings as you travel your journey here on Mother Earth..

And I wish for you to have many grand-children to share all your knowledge with!
~~Sty-U

Posted by: urian 31-Aug-2004, 03:41 PM

I think seeker is pretty self-explanitory...I seek knowledge..mostly arcane and theological..but all knwoledge...

I walk the dark paths of my soul in a quest for that knowledge and to discover more of myself...It is easy to walk in the light and pretend the world is pretty..but to walk through the darkness and uncover the unknown(good and bad) is the real adventure.
It also helps when I write

Posted by: CelticRose 31-Aug-2004, 03:49 PM

I have never felt like I have come up with "the right" title. I love artwork, especially from the 18th century and it is all so beautiful, no matter the artist and all creation is beauty. Whether it be a painting, photography, just going out for a walk and enjoying God's ultimate creation of the world. It is all beauty and God is the ultimate creator for me..............so I chose "Seeker of Art and Beauty." I would really like to change it to something better than that. Any of you writers have a better suggestion, please feel free to make suggestions. Wordsmithing is not my gift!

Posted by: MDF3530 31-Aug-2004, 04:04 PM

I change my title when I change my avatar. Leinenkugel's is a small brewery here in the Midwest that makes several beers. They have a part of their website for aficinados like myself called The Leinie Lodge. My avatar is *cough* *cough* borrowed *cough* *cough* from that part of the website, so I figured I'd combine that with a "Flintstones" reference. Fred and Barney were members of a lodge called the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes. Their leader was called the Grand Poo-Bah.

Posted by: dfilpus 31-Aug-2004, 05:06 PM

QUOTE (MDF3530 @ 31-Aug-2004, 06:04 PM)

Fred and Barney were members of a lodge called the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes. Their leader was called the Grand Poo-Bah.

Of course, the Grand Pooh-Bah (Lord High Everything Else) is a character in Gilbert and Sullivans Mikado. Among his titles are First Lord of the Treasury, Lord Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief, Lord High Admiral, Master of the Buckhounds, Groom of the Back Stairs, Archbishop of Titipu, and Lord Mayor, both acting and elect.

As for my title, it changes with my whim as well. All have been terms from Finnish history and legend. Vainamoinen was a bard and wizard in Finnish legend.

Posted by: Avonlea22 31-Aug-2004, 05:12 PM

QUOTE (Avonlea22 @ 31-Aug-2004, 10:41 AM)

I've chosen Cultivator of the Earth because I very much enjoy gardening. It's something I just came up with without much thinking, and I may change it at some point, but for now, it will do.

I just changed mine to something that better reflects who I am. Since I enjoy gardening, and feel I'm fairly good at it, I've decided to be the king of the plant world. Since I am a former Penn State Master Gardener, I also added the Master of the garden.

Mine will probably change on a whim, too.

Posted by: Camchak 31-Aug-2004, 07:11 PM

I've chosen my title due to the years I spent in the study of weapons. During the time I was a student of Shaolin weapon training was required. Open hand technique, Staff, tri-staff, knife, sword, Saber, Spear, Butterfly Swords, and other weapons or arms. I have also learned the use of modern weapons, all to a high degree of proficiency.

Posted by: A Shrule Egan 31-Aug-2004, 07:27 PM

My most favorite wine is the 1997 Mondavi Cabernet Stags Leap District (SLD). I keep locating a few here and there on the wine auction and I put them away in the wine cellar. Problem is, I raid the cellar on occasion and drink one.

The price is beginning to get a bit steep ($85-$95 a bottle) and much harder to find these days. I may have to start stockpiling the 2001, since that was a better year than 97.

Posted by: Camchak 31-Aug-2004, 07:32 PM

QUOTE (A Shrule Egan @ 31-Aug-2004, 08:27 PM)

The price is beginning to get a bit steep ($85-$95 a bottle) and much harder to find these days. I may have to start stockpiling the 2001, since that was a better year than 97.

So are you drinking some of that fine wine now? LOL!

Posted by: A Shrule Egan 31-Aug-2004, 07:46 PM

QUOTE (Camchak @ 31-Aug-2004, 09:32 PM)

QUOTE (A Shrule Egan @ 31-Aug-2004, 08:27 PM)

The price is beginning to get a bit steep ($85-$95 a bottle) and much harder to find these days. I may have to start stockpiling the 2001, since that was a better year than 97.

So are you drinking some of that fine wine now? LOL!

No, I'm drinking a cabernet from Cherry Valley Winery in Pennsylvania, near Bethlehem. It's not in the league of Mondavi but it ain't bad. I'm sure I'll stop again and pick up more, when we all meet in Bethlehem in 3 weeks.

Posted by: A Shrule Egan 31-Aug-2004, 07:54 PM

By the way Dale, it's still not to late to come to Bethlehem. I'm breaking out some of my special bottles for those who show up at the hotel.

Posted by: Annabelle 31-Aug-2004, 08:53 PM

I have to have a reason for my title?

NO way!

Annabelle

Posted by: WizardofOwls 31-Aug-2004, 08:58 PM

Of course you need no reason, mi'lady! We were just curious about some of the other titles. You know how we commoners are!

Posted by: Annabelle 31-Aug-2004, 09:01 PM

Since I'm the Queen in my mind ( and there isn't alot there these days) I will bequeth thee with my reason's when I get done sliding down the bar...

ooops, who moved the royal cushion for the royal tush to land on? OK, Maisky what did you do with my cushion?

Annabelle

Posted by: single speed 31-Aug-2004, 09:46 PM

I teach computer literacy at a K-8 Catholic school in San Antonio. We are a poor school, so I teach, maintain the server, manage the lab, maintain computers, and fix the minor problems that occur. This summer we got a grant to replace the old computers taht I had hobbled together. However, those computers are in the hands of teachers and will probibly need more attention.

As for the pusher part, I am a cyclist. Pedaling keeps me fit.

Posted by: Shamalama 01-Sep-2004, 10:31 AM

Well, here I am: Lord of Catfish and Grits

I was born and raised in the southern USA and proud of my ancestry. Catfish and grits are both common foods down here, and we Southerners are many times stereotyped because of our fondness for a common river bottom-feeder. Grits, likewise, are very common food for us poor farmers.

Please note that it is quite acceptable to serve BOTH catfish and grits for breakfast - or any other meal for that matter.

Posted by: gaberlunzie 01-Sep-2004, 01:34 PM

QUOTE (freekenny @ 31-Aug-2004, 04:11 PM)

QUOTE (gaberlunzie @ 31-Aug-2004, 04:01 PM)

And I wish for you to have many grand-children to share all your knowledge with!
~~Sty-U

I don't want to miss to thank you for your kind words, freekenny! Mother Earth is good to her children; and once I've learnt to listen it's an enjoyable journey.
Many blessings to you as well!
May you always walk in peace.

Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 01-Sep-2004, 02:25 PM

Well like I said Gypsy Queen is the nickname my father gave me and an artist is what I would love to be. So it's not hard to follow, but it is interesting to hear about others

Posted by: gettin-away 01-Sep-2004, 04:48 PM

Since I still have to make another 54 posts before I can add my own Title, mine is "to be announced".

gettin-away

Posted by: MacErca 01-Sep-2004, 07:46 PM

I guess that you could say that I have an affinity for wolves.

So pull up a chair and I will tell you my story, oh by the way the first round is on me.

Which by the way started when I was a wee lad, we off on holiday, camping and such, and I had wandered off into the woods and became lost, not knowing what to do I sat down under an old Oak tree and just started thinking about all the things that my Granddad had told me and that the sound of a wolf howling seem to carry farther in the woods, so I started howling just like I was a wolf, it sounds silly just to think about it now that it still brings a smile to me when I think about it, well as the hours went by 6 in all, me just howling away till I got an answer, at first I was scared s***less, then off in the distance I could see what I thought at the time was a dog coming towards me, I could tell it was a female an that she had just had pups, as she got closer I could tell that this was no dog.

I could relate the whole story but as the way I remember it I might have to write a book, suffice it to say that she laid down not more than five yards from me and stayed there for about 2 hours just looking at me, and me her, then all of a sudden she sat up and let out a howl that even today thinking about it I still feel the hair on my neck rise, then she turned and trotted off, just as she vanished into the woods she turned, and I swear it looked like she smiled at me, then about five minutes later the folks found me.

Years later I told an old woman from the Nations my story and after telling her the whole story and she wanted to now every thing down to the smallest detail, she then proceeded to tell me about the "Wolf Totem" and that I had been picked out by the Wolf Spirit,,, well anyway thats my story.

Hope you enjoyed it.

Posted by: WizardofOwls 01-Sep-2004, 07:59 PM

MacErca, what an AMAZING story! Thank you for sharing it with us! You should write the entire thing up in detail and post it in Celtic Hearts! I'm like the old woman you spoke to - I'd like to hear EVERY detail!

And Emerald-Eyedwanderer - I think your title is beautiful and fits you well!

And keep going gettin-away! You'll get there before you know it!

Posted by: gaberlunzie 01-Sep-2004, 11:56 PM

QUOTE (gettin-away @ 01-Sep-2004, 05:48 PM)

Since I still have to make another 54 posts before I can add my own Title, mine is "to be announced".

gettin-away

You will be there much earlier than you may think now, gettin-away...it's about time to already think about your future title...

Posted by: gaberlunzie 02-Sep-2004, 12:00 AM

QUOTE (MacErca @ 01-Sep-2004, 08:46 PM)

I guess that you could say that I have an affinity for wolves.

So pull up a chair and I will tell you my story, oh by the way the first round is on me.

MacErca, your story is really fascinating and one day I would like to read the "book" it may fill. You have been chosen by the Wolf Spirit. l know lots of folk who would have tried to ignore it...you didn't.
Walk with pride!

Posted by: scotelass 02-Sep-2004, 12:33 AM

HEY CelticRose you really got me thinking about my future title...you also asked about some ideas for yours...well, I thought you might use "Trellis for God's handiwork" you spoke of God's beauty and his creation and well, He is proud of His most beautiful creation...YOU! so, be a trellis where He can grow in you!

P.S. you can change it up a bit if you don't like it or if it sounds corny...it's an idea feel free to make it your own!

Posted by: The_Spanish_Rover 02-Sep-2004, 03:59 AM

I'm too far way to think bout my tittle...

Anyway, I love that story about wolves MacErca! I supose you red The Jungle Book. You should feel very identified.

Posted by: Aaediwen 02-Sep-2004, 04:15 AM

Love that story MacE

Must have been wonderful having some peaceful time with a wild wolf. Sounds amazing