Inquiring minds want to know . . .

[Mrscleanhead]

When I see everyones "screen name" I always wonder "huh . . . what does that mean"

So Inquiring minds want to know . . . What does your "screen name" say about you?

I am married to a handsome bald man . . . hence "Mrscleanhead"

Come on an share . . . Inquiring minds want to know . . .

[fabyon]

My name is Fabrizio but everybody end up calling me 'Febreze' as they try to pronounce it. I started playing a strategy game and for ease I started using Fabyon (which I later discovered is actually a Czech surname - LOL). Anyhoo I like it, so stuck with it.

Most people call me fab (not Fab as in fabulous though :D).

[kasiahbug]

My daughters name is kasiah (pronounce kuh si uh...short u sound and long i sound) and when she was born I always called her kasiahbugs or sighabug

This is fun!

[CakeScraper08]

Two of my loves is Cake Design and Scrapbooking the year is when I desided to have my own cake biz...:)

[Heather]

Mine is simple, just my name.

Fabyon, I think you are fab, as in fabulous! Would love to see your work in person!:)

[capescrapper]

Mine comes from where I come from. I am a scrapbooker from Cape Cod!

Julie

[Oldma]

Wellll, I don't quite know how to explain the screen name. Old--by standards, I guess I have always been (or at least one of) the oldest of any of the scrappin' groups I have ever been at or with! (maybe not as old as I make it sound).

The MA part came when my girls were in sports and band in high school and all the kids called me MA because I was a sub-momma to all of them ie...bandma....trackma etc....I was ALWAYS there somewhere like the consession booth or shapperoning at band camp. I still see some of them today and they still call me MA. Love all the kids. My house is where all the kids gathered---some of them were always here. My biggest wish is that something I said or did influenced their lives in a positive way. Lots of prayers went out for those kids.

I love this -- great thread.
I agree "Fabulous" should be your screen name Fab. Love your cards.
Oldma

[curriekidsmom]

Mine is pretty simple too. My last name is Currie and my 3 kids are active in everything from youth church activities to sports to dance. I spend a lot time at various practices and activities and have known other moms for years, but can't ever remember their names (I'm an accountant and if everyone had a number instead of a name I just might remember). I simply refer to all these wonderful ladies as "Julia's Mom" or "Brandon's Mom" etc. My husband once told me that it was like living on a message board where you get to know people without knowing their real names. So there it is.

[Sonshine]

My name Sonshine comes from my relationship with my scrap "buddy". Each time I sit down to design something, I always invite the Lord God to join me, and to help me when I hit the rough spots. I always pray that somehow His love will shine through each and everything I do.

[GrammyTweetie`]

Well...I'm probably one of the oldest people on this board...I'm 58. I have 7 grandchildren and a multitude of god babies. I love Tweety Bird...hence the name!

[Heather]

My name Sonshine comes from my relationship with my scrap "buddy". Each time I sit down to design something, I always invote the Lord God to join me, and to help me when I hit the rough spots. I always pray that somehow His love will shine through each and everything I do.

You just brought tears to my eyes! That is beautiful!

[Mrscleanhead]

My name Sonshine comes from my relationship with my scrap "buddy". Each time I sit down to design something, I always invite the Lord God to join me, and to help me when I hit the rough spots. I always pray that somehow His love will shine through each and everything I do.

I am blessed to have you in my life - thank you for having a strong relationship with Him - have a great day!

[kasiahbug]

My name Sonshine comes from my relationship with my scrap "buddy". Each time I sit down to design something, I always invite the Lord God to join me, and to help me when I hit the rough spots. I always pray that somehow His love will shine through each and everything I do.

What a sweet realtionship you have! This really touched my heart.

[Sonshine]

I'm blessed to have all of you as well in my life. Whenever I would go to have business cards made up, or a signboard for craft shows, they would always ask me if it was spelled correctly - which of course opened the door for the explanation of why it's spelled that way. Mission accomplished. ;)

[curriekidsmom]

I'm blessed to have all of you as well in my life. Whenever I would go to have business cards made up, or a signboard for craft shows, they would always ask me if it was spelled correctly - which of course opened the door for the explanation of why it's spelled that way. Mission accomplished. ;)

Sonshine, when I was a teenager, we had a singing group from my church called "Heavenly Sonlight". In addition to myself, there were about 10 other teens. We traveled to area churches singing and giving our testimonies. The first time I saw your name, I was reminded of this group. It was a great time in my life. God certainly blessed me with a wonderful group of friends then. Few of them are among my closest friends today.

God has certainly blessed your work. Your layouts are beautiful.

[craftynana]

GrammyTweetie not quite I am also 58, I love crafting and I am a nana hence the name. Trish :)

[cruisin_gal]

I think my name says it all. I'm a travel agent that loves cruising. And touring. And Disney. And Hawaii. And and and and.....

I've been a travel agent since '89 but only scrapping since 2003. I used to just stick my pictures in a photo album but my daughter-in-law got me started building scrapbooks. She was my "soon to be daughter-in-law" at the time and got me started on a memory album of the wedding and the events leading up to it. I was hooked.

20 albums later, about a multitude of events, I am still going strong. I got started making cards a couple of years ago and am really enjoying that. They aren't as complicated as some but I like sending them to friends and family. And it uses up the scraps ;-)

[Sonshine]

when I was a teenager, we had a singing group from my church called "Heavenly Sonlight". In addition to myself, there were about 10 other teens. We traveled to area churches singing and giving our testimonies.

Oh my gosh - I did that, too. There were about 40 kids in that group, and we traveled to a couple other states as well. What a great time that was. And - my co-op job in High School was working at a travel agency. The farthest I got was a ticket agent. ;) Thanks for your kind words.

[Oldma]

Grammytweetie and craftynana---gotcha both beat--I'm 61!:p

Oldma

[Kissedby2]

My comes from being kissed by my 2 grandchildren. Little treasure (kisses) which will only be given to me willingly for a few years before they think they are too big. My daughter didn't get it but I keep telling her when she had grandchildren she will understand.

[Am0rcita]

My name is the "cutesie" name my husband calls me. Amor in spanish is, of course, love. Hispanics always make things cutesie by addding "cita" or "cito" to things. Hence....Amorcita.



Cathy

[janrogers]

For me my mind is going so to keep it easy for me every forum I am on is janrogers my first and last name....lol. Not to impressive I know.

[kasiahbug]

My comes from being kissed by my 2 grandchildren. Little treasure (kisses) which will only be given to me willingly for a few years before they think they are too big. My daughter didn't get it but I keep telling her when she had grandchildren she will understand.

That's really sweet. I have an 8 year old that doesn't like that public affection anymore, so I understand what you mean. I also have a 16 month old son who still loves it, so I'm going to treasure it as long as I can.

[cardz for u]

Mine is pretty much self explantory...I make cards for you (others). I had to get cutsie too, Amorcita, with the "z" and the "u". I love your name...you're his "little love". That is so sweet! :)

[Am0rcita]

Thanks Cardz for u!


Cathy

[ajdaisi]

well 'ajdaisi' comes from my first and middle name initials ie 'alicia jayne' and the daisi part is the name of my gorgeous gorgeous labrador 'daisi'. from her pic you can all see just how gorgeous she is. :)

[Sonshine]

Beautiful daisi. Your best friend, right? ;)

[Sandra]

My name Sonshine comes from my relationship with my scrap "buddy". Each time I sit down to design something, I always invite the Lord God to join me, and to help me when I hit the rough spots. I always pray that somehow His love will shine through each and everything I do.

Dear Sonshine,As you can see by my signature you and I have the same thing in mind when we sit down to make a card.We want it to be encouraging,comforting and let the person know, the special design ,just for them, came from our heart. :)

My dear 26 year old son,David, lost his battle with cancer Dec.2,2005.We received soooooo many cards.I still have all those beautiful cards of comfort.I got a few handmade ones and those really touched my heart because a lot of work and love goes into a homemade card.That is why I started to make my own cards.I want to send comfort and encouragement to others and there are so many people out there who need a kind word now and then.So now all of you know my story...Sandra

Oh,yes,I go by Sandra because it is my name.If you look it up in a baby book,Sandra means,Helper of Mankind.I don't really know why my mom and dad chose that name for me,but,in the light of what I want to give to others, help,comfort and encouragement by means of my card making ,it fits perfectly. :)

[Sonshine]

Sandra, I'm SO SO sorry to hear about your son. Losing a child has got to be life's hardest trial. None of life's experiences can prepare you for that. I'm so glad you had God to turn to. I love your signature, and it is so true. Everyday truly is a gift. Tomorrow never comes with a guarantee for anyone. We'll all have to cross that same threshold someday, but being human, we always tend to think it will be in some distant future. You have to be prepared. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I pray that all of your cards will touch and change the lives of every recipient. God Bless
SuAnne

[kasiahbug]

Dear Sonshine,As you can see by my signature you and I have the same thing in mind when we sit down to make a card.We want it to be encouraging,comforting and let the person know, the special design ,just for them, came from our heart. :)

My dear 26 year old son,David, lost his battle with cancer Dec.2,2005.We received soooooo many cards.I still have all those beautiful cards of comfort.I got a few handmade ones and those really touched my heart because a lot of work and love goes into a homemade card.That is why I started to make my own cards.I want to send comfort and encouragement to others and there are so many people out there who need a kind word now and then.So now all of you know my story...Sandra

Oh,yes,I go by Sandra because it is my name.If you look it up in a baby book,Sandra means,Helper of Mankind.I don't really know why my mom and dad chose that name for me,but,in the light of what I want to give to others, help,comfort and encouragement by means of my card making ,it fits perfectly. :)

Thank you for sharing your story. I fortunately have not lost a child, but my daughter did lose her dad and I understand the feeling when someone sends you a card from the heart. What a great way to keep it going for others.

[Irishlady]

My screen name because I didn't really have any idea of what to use. I'm Irish so that's where that came from & the lady because I couldn't think of any thing else. Sonshine, love your "Buddy". He always helps me out. Judi

[Sandra]

Dearest MB friends,SuAnne and Angela,
I have told some on the MB about my son by sending them personal messages.But by thinking it over,I thought,there may be someone out there who may be in the same or similar situation and they may want to talk about it. I am always willing to talk to anyone who needs help going through something like this.I do know how they feel.It is heart breaking to lose any loved one, but, especially heart breaking losing a child.
It was so nice of you to write to me.Your writing me and sending me words of encouragement and comfort is like getting a homemade card from you with words from your heart.Those are always the best ones...Homemade from the Heart ~Sandra~ :)

[Sonshine]

Bless you, girl.

[cardz for u]

Dear Sonshine,As you can see by my signature you and I have the same thing in mind when we sit down to make a card.We want it to be encouraging,comforting and let the person know, the special design ,just for them, came from our heart. :)

My dear 26 year old son,David, lost his battle with cancer Dec.2,2005.We received soooooo many cards.I still have all those beautiful cards of comfort.I got a few handmade ones and those really touched my heart because a lot of work and love goes into a homemade card.That is why I started to make my own cards.I want to send comfort and encouragement to others and there are so many people out there who need a kind word now and then.So now all of you know my story...Sandra

Oh,yes,I go by Sandra because it is my name.If you look it up in a baby book,Sandra means,Helper of Mankind.I don't really know why my mom and dad chose that name for me,but,in the light of what I want to give to others, help,comfort and encouragement by means of my card making ,it fits perfectly. :)

God bless you, Sandra. Your name truly does fit you perfectly!

[kasiahbug]

I love my MB friends-- I know I can come here and smile!

[Sonshine]

Me Too. :)

[DaPrincess]

Mine is because everybody teases me and calls me Princess. Since Princess or the princess are names that are usually taken I go with DaPrincess since it is usually available.

[Garnet]

Mine is easy also, Garnet is my name. I am always surprised when I use it as a screen name and I get told it is already being used. I always have to stop and think have I used this forum before or are there others named Garnet out there. I have only met 2 people in my life with the same name so I dont think there are many of us :p

[kasiahbug]

Mine is easy also, Garnet is my name. I am always surprised when I use it as a screen name and I get told it is already being used. I always have to stop and think have I used this forum before or are there others named Garnet out there. I have only met 2 people in my life with the same name so I dont think there are many of us :p

That is a very different name. Both of my kids have unusual names. My daughter is very different and is not in any of the name boks or online anywhere. We did find out when she was 3 that my great great grandma's name was the same- Kasiah (kuh si uh, with short u and long i sounds.) My grandpa found an old family history book and there it was in there.

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Hi all... my screen name is also self explanatory ..... I am so "Amazed by His Grace" to me... all that I am and all that I do is only because He has truly blessed me. I could not face the day without my Savior....
This is a great thread.... its fun to find out all about the screen names...
My real name, Nyoka, has also opened doors for lots of discussion.... Before I was born in the mid 1940's my mom kept up with the movie serial "Nyoka the Jungle Girl" ... she always said if she had a little girl she was going to name her that... well... guess who came along?? lol
God bless
Nyoka

[Mrscleanhead]

I started this thread the first part of April and it has been fun. It has been nice to get to know everyone thru their names . . . I hope that everyone who hasn't already, will join in the fun!

Dee (aka: Mrscleanhead"

[supermum]

Hi Dee I'm so glad you started this because a few user names made me curious, some I've even asked...always wondered about yours though!!! Mine is pretty plain...i've been blessed with 5 kids, 4 of them are under 4 years of age with a set of twins in the middle...and at the moment I'm still cool to my 4 year old,he think's I'm SUPER...whereas for me I think I need super powers...

[Mrscleanhead]

I would say yours could be "Supermum" - "Wonderwoman" - or "ohmywhatdoidonow" haha!!

Almost all of my screen names are "Mrscleanhead" (my husband [aka Mrcleanhead] said that people would think that I was bald) haha - He is bald and says that if I would shave my head too, we could save a lot of money on shampoo . . . Ain't gonna happen!!!

[cardz for u]

Your DH sounds like he's a hoot and keeps you laughing all the time. I'd say he's a keeper :D

[Sandra]

I'm glad you started this thread also Dee.I so wish more would post here about their names.I really found Nyoka to be a really beautiful name and was glad to find out how she came by it. :)

[JodiSong]

My name is Jodi, and I write songs. That'll do it. "Jodi" means "Praised of God".

Jodi

[Mrscleanhead]

Yep . . . we have so many new members, I thought that I would bump this to see if we can get to know some more of you!!

Come on all of you "newbies" Inquiring minds want to now . . . What does your screen name say about you?

[SamB]

Glad you bumped it Dee...very interesting and I had missed it somehow! I'm SamB as that's my name and first initial of last name...

And while I love the screen names, I'm age-wise betwen grammytweetie/craftynana and Oldma...and I can't remember the REAL names that go with the screen names.

Maybe y'all could help out those of us with memory issues by signing your real name at the end of messages??? Sometimes I feel kind of silly saying "great card mrs.cleanhead" (just as an example of course!). Maybe I need to make myself a cheat sheet...

[Sonshine]

Glad you bumped it Dee...very interesting and I had missed it somehow! I'm SamB as that's my name and first initial of last name...

And while I love the screen names, I'm age-wise betwen grammytweetie/craftynana and Oldma...and I can't remember the REAL names that go with the screen names.

Maybe y'all could help out those of us with memory issues by signing your real name at the end of messages??? Sometimes I feel kind of silly saying "great card mrs.cleanhead" (just as an example of course!). Maybe I need to make myself a cheat sheet...




LOL!!! Yeah - something like a code book for real names. :D that's a good idea though - putting real names on sig lines or something.

[Sonshine]

I'll be the first - I've added my name as part of my signature. :D

[SamB]

Thanks SuAnne!!!!

[Mrscleanhead]

Good idea! I get caught up with all of the screen names, I have to go look to see what everyones "real" name is!

[Kissedby2]

I can do that too!

[Sonshine]

Thanks SuAnne!!!!


Thanks who????? This is getting bad - sometimes I think my name IS Sonshine. LOL

[Heather]

Thanks who????? This is getting bad - sometimes I think my name IS Sonshine. LOL

On other boards I used to post on I went by 'momofcody.' I finally "broke free" and became my own person. :D I used to tell my son though that my name was "but mom!" lol

[Cheryl]

Shockingly enough, my "screen name" is my real name. :) It may be boring, but I don't want to jar too many of my brain cells loose trying to remember another one! :eek:

[Dee_Dee]

lol Cheryl. DeeDee is kind of self-explanatory, too. I guess you save your creativity for scrapping. I just plain and simple don't have any. That's why I'm a confessed scraplifter.

[karenliz]

My name is Karen but my signature on every project I made is a little paper punched lizard. Sometimes you can see it and sometimes its hidden in the project. Hence, Karenliz.

[Lou]

My name really is Lou, short for Louise. My late mother's name was Louise also. On most messageboards, however, I use the name "Sandalwood" because that is my favorite scent.

[pennyd]

My name is my first name and last initial. I have remarried and both names started with D, so it kind of stuck.

[lovinggran3]

Well...I'm probably one of the oldest people on this board...I'm 58. I have 7 grandchildren and a multitude of god babies. I love Tweety Bird...hence the name!

GrammyTweetie I'm also 58, and I believe we are not alone! My name is easy to figure out. I love my 3 grandchildren bunches, and my grandma name is Gran. However, I have a fourth grandchild due around Thanksgiving-but, I don't plan on changing my screen name!

[lovinggran3]

See GrammyTweetie, now that I've read all of the other posts, we are not alone!!!

[kissat@hukassa.com]

My screen name is my e-mail address and it´s Finnish and means cats lost ;-)
I have four cats so there :-)

[Janet Currie]

I was a bit boring when I did my set up just my name, but hey I share a last name with Curriekidsmom and i am one too of four kids. The picture is exciting though it is of me with my kids when we visited Hong Kong Disney in April this year it was fantastic.

[Sonshine]

My screen name is my e-mail address and it´s Finnish and means cats lost ;-)
I have four cats so there :-)

Hello Sari - my husband is Finnish - last name Pinoniemi. I heard our name is a popular Finn name. Don't know as I've unfortunately, never been to Finland. There is a large Finn population in northern Michigan where many of his relatives still live today. He never learned to speak the language though. I'm so glad you're on this message board!

[kissat@hukassa.com]

Hello Sonshine,
How exciting :-)
Is your husband born in U.S.A? Pinoniemi is quite common name like my last name Nieminen. I think half of Finnish have last name Nieminen ;)...and Jokinen and Virtanen ;-)

Sari

[Sonshine]

Hello Sonshine,
How exciting :-)
Is your husband born in U.S.A? Pinoniemi is quite common name like my last name Nieminen. I think half of Finnish have last name Nieminen ;)...and Jokinen and Virtanen ;-)

Sari


My husband (Elden) was born in the U.S. His grandfather immigrated to the US in 1854. We still have the old wooden steamer trunk in our bedroom that he used for his belongings. Very old world looking. His mother (also Finnish) was a WONDERFUL scrapbooker, and I have all of her scrapbooks wonderfully preserved.

[Mrscleanhead]

Sonshine . . . If you haven't already- check out Sari's (kissat@hukassa.com) blog/ I love to listen to her speak!

[kissat@hukassa.com]

Sonshine.....you might even learn Finnish ;) and surprise you husband. I can imagine how Finnish language sounds funny....
Those scrapbooks must be awesome and priceless.

[fabyon]

Sonshine . . . If you haven't already- check out Sari's (kissat@hukassa.com) blog/ I love to listen to her speak!

If it weren't for the guttural R of Finnish it sounds pretty much like Japanese at times.:)

[kissat@hukassa.com]

That´s true Fabyon :)

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Ummm What language is it??? Sorry... not very much on languages!!
God bless
Nyoka

[cardz for u]

Sonshine . . . If you haven't already- check out Sari's (kissat@hukassa.com) blog/ I love to listen to her speak!

I love going to Sari's blog. She's got some fanastic videos and beautiful cards!

[Heather]

My husband (Elden) was born in the U.S. His grandfather immigrated to the US in 1854. We still have the old wooden steamer trunk in our bedroom that he used for his belongings. Very old world looking. His mother (also Finnish) was a WONDERFUL scrapbooker, and I have all of her scrapbooks wonderfully preserved.

Wow, what wondul treasures you have! That is too neat!

[kissat@hukassa.com]

Ummm What language is it??? Sorry... not very much on languages!!
God bless
Nyoka

Do you mean my language, Nyoka? I speak Finnish :)

[dragonetta]

Well, as you can tell from my screen name, I love dragons:eek:. I have been collecting them in various forms and sizes for years. I went to the races several years ago, and saw a horse with the name Dragonetta on the list, and I thought it was pretty cool, so when it came for me to choose a screen name I thought that would work great, so I use it quite often for sreen names, email accounts, and user names.

Jill...:D

[kissat@hukassa.com]

Dragonetta: My son has two dragons on his wall. He wanted somthing there and I painted them for him:)

[dizzy]

I was always called "dizzy nizzy" in high school because my last name is Niznik and there were 4 or 5 Kim's on our sports teams. So, I find it easier to just use dizzy then come up with something for Kim.

[Mrscleanhead]

Well, as you can tell from my screen name, I love dragons:eek:. I have been collecting them in various forms and sizes for years. I went to the races several years ago, and saw a horse with the name Dragonetta on the list, and I thought it was pretty cool, so when it came for me to choose a screen name I thought that would work great, so I use it quite often for sreen names, email accounts, and user names.

Jill...:D

Did you bet on the horse?

[MSki]

Most places I use mssquared which started out in college as MS to the 2nd power. My first & middle names are Mary Susan and I was dating Mike Sieczkowski so our friends said we had the same initials (sort of) MS and I was a math major thus the exponent.

After we got married and I was teaching, even adults have trouble pronouncing Sieczkowski (sis-cow-ski) and it was shortened to Mary Ski or Ms. Ski or Mrs. Ski so I started initialing and signing everything MSki. Who needs all those extra letters anyway?

[Sonshine]

After we got married and I was teaching, even adults have trouble pronouncing Sieczkowski (sis-cow-ski) and it was shortened to Mary Ski or Ms. Ski or Mrs. Ski so I started initialing and signing everything MSki. Who needs all those extra letters anyway?[/QUOTE]

Holy cannoli's - that's as bad as Pinoniemi :D

[MSki]

I was always called "dizzy nizzy" in high school because my last name is Niznik and there were 4 or 5 Kim's on our sports teams. So, I find it easier to just use dizzy then come up with something for Kim.

I was born Mary Susan. My Mom called me Mary Sue. My brother called me Susie. My husband calls me Mary. So on my side of the family I am Aunt Susie. My great niece and nephew couldn't say Susie so I was Aunt Doozie for several years.

[Sonshine]

I was born Mary Susan. My Mom called me Mary Sue. My brother called me Susie. My husband calls me Mary. So on my side of the family I am Aunt Susie. My great niece and nephew couldn't say Susie so I was Aunt Doozie for several years.


ha ha ha - how cute. My brother and sis call me Susie, too.

[Melanie]

QUOTE]Holy cannoli's - that's as bad as Pinoniemi :D[/QUOTE]

How do you even pronounce your last name Sonshine?

[Sonshine]

QUOTE]Holy cannoli's - that's as bad as Pinoniemi :D

How do you even pronounce your last name Sonshine?[/QUOTE]

That's an easy one since you're in Michigan. It rhymes with Menominee. :D

[Melanie]

How do you even pronounce your last name Sonshine?

That's an easy one since you're in Michigan. It rhymes with Menominee. :D[/QUOTE]

Okay, I can say that! It helps to hear it because if I just look at it I'm sure to pronounce it differently! :)

I wonder if Menominee is Finnish too. I know there's a number of Finns in the Upper Penninsula. I've worked in the UP and they say "yah" and "eh?" a lot.

[Sonshine]

That's an easy one since you're in Michigan. It rhymes with Menominee. :D

Okay, it can say that! It helps to hear it because if I just look at it I'm sure to pronounce it differently! :)

I wonder if Menominee is Finnish too. I know there's a number of Finns in the Upper Penninsula. I've worked in the UP and they say "yah" and "eh?" a lot.[/QUOTE]

Yep, I grew up close to Canada, eh? My dh's relatives were in the UP, the Houghton-Hancock area. Huge concentration up there of wonderful Finns. :D

[Mrscleanhead]

When I see everyones "screen name" I always wonder "huh . . . what does that mean"

So Inquiring minds want to know . . . What does your "screen name" say about you?

I am married to a handsome bald man . . . hence "Mrscleanhead"

Come on an share . . . Inquiring minds want to know . . .

We have so many new folks on this board I thought that I would bump this one up to see what we can see! :)

[AmyB]

So, I'm a little late to the party, but I will put my explanation in now. Mine is just my name Amy and "B" for Burgess, or Beth, you could use either since both my last and middle names start with B. I like to joke that my husband should have had a last name that started with a "C" so my initials could be ABC!
When I first started at my current job, we had to sign our initials when we completed a file. I used ABB. One of my coworkers couldn't figure out who ABBA was. I thought it was funny because that was one of my mom's favorite groups when I was growing up and my sister and I would always "dance" to their Super Trooper and Dancing Queen songs.

[misschris]

Well my name is Christine but all my friends kids call me miss chris so I used that for a lack of a better name.

[MSki]

Some people go to college to get their "MRS" degree. I did literally. My husband's initials are M.R.S.

[Mrscleanhead]

Some people go to college to get their "MRS" degree. I did literally. My husband's initials are M.R.S.

Funny . . . when I got married I went from Death to a doctor!

Maiden name: DeAnne Oma Ables = D.O.A. :eek:
Married name: DeAnne Oma Combs = D.O.C. :cool:

[Heather]

I was born a Bartlett pear, married first time to become a Gorton's fish, married the second time to become a Carter's little pill! lol

[lovinggran3]

You guys are too funny today!

[pateva]

I chose the first three letters of my first and middle names as my online ID (pateva) :-)).

[LindaJH]

Well...I'm probably one of the oldest people on this board...I'm 58. I have 7 grandchildren and a multitude of god babies. I love Tweety Bird...hence the name!

I'm 59 with 7 grandchildren, so we're close to the same age.

My MB name is just my name. Not to creative, but everything I tried when I signed up was taken.

[Nonna3]

I just today joined this message board and was just reading some of the threads (i hope that's the right term - I'm still learning!) and thought this was fun! I chose Nonna3 because Nonna is Italian for Grandmother and I have 3 grand-daughters (the oldest two, 8 and 9 years already scrapbook with me when they visit!)

[pennyd]

Welcome Nonna! That's my philosophy of scrapbooking - get 'em young, teach them early and they will share your addiction with you the rest of their lives! LOL :)

[Mrscleanhead]

Welcome Nonna! That's my philosophy of scrapbooking - get 'em young, teach them early and they will share your addiction with you the rest of their lives! LOL :)

AND THEN . . . you can borrow their stash!!!!

[AmzdByHsGrace]

Hi Nonna!!! Welcome.... unfortunately my kids and grandkids have no interest in crafts... so I am all alone in this addiction!!!
So glad to have you join us!! Can't wait to see some of your projects and have you join us in the swaps!!!
God bless
Nyoka

[karenliz]

Welcome Nonna3! You like this message board. Lots of friend people. Join our swaps they are lots of fun!

[Ms_Dee]

Most people call me Ms_Dee, or "D" for the first initial in my name- Dorothy.

[needsomechocolate]

All the names I came up with were taken. I was looking at a piece of leftover easter chocolate trying to decide if I should eat it or just walk away from it. All I could think of was I REALLY NEED SOME CHOCOLATE. Hence the name. My last name, D'Anjou get garbled and butchered all the time. I usually either tell people to think of the pear. My son's friends have always just called me Mrs. D.

[needsomechocolate]

All the names I came up with were taken. I was looking at a piece of leftover easter chocolate trying to decide if I should eat it or just walk away from it. All I could think of was I REALLY NEED SOME CHOCOLATE. Hence the name. My last name, D'Anjou get garbled and butchered all the time. I usually either tell people to think of the pear. My son's friends have always just called me Mrs. D.

Ann Marie: ;)

[JodiSong]

No prob. A few of us here speak French and will not butcher D'Anjou.

Jodi

[LaurenD]

I love hearing all the names and origins! Wish I was a little more creative but I needed something I could remember. :)

[Bootsie]

A very interesting thread, thanks for starting it :) When I was little, my older sister by 2 years couldn't pronounce my name which is Rhonda so she called me Bootsie because I wore oxford shoes (boots-ie) :)

[MrsTmuzik53]

MrsTmuzik53 - I am a music teacher! Born in '53. I have always been called Mrs. T by the students. (Another teacher and I had the same last name, so I decided to make it easier for the kids to differentiate - hence, Mrs. T.) After all these years of teaching, I still run into plenty of past/present students who still will call out, "Hey, Mrs, T!".

[lovemydanes]

My name comes from my two children.. my four legged ones. They are two great Danes, one is a 7 yr. old blue female named Gwynnavere that we call Gwynn. I live in Ohio, but both children are from Oklahoma. I got Gwynn for a birthday present from a breeder friend whose hubby is an over the road trucker. I have had her since she was 4 weeks old because a storm took out the kennels and part of my friend's house, so they both went on the road.
Gwynn is a snuggle bug/diva. She LOVES to dress up and show off for people. I trained her in sign language when I was going to college to be a sign language interpreter, so she knows commands in voice and sign. She LOVES to get in the shower with me and get her "bath", have her teeth brushed, get a massage and have her nails painted purple to match mine. LOL She likes to sleep in our king size water bed with her own blankets, snuggled up to me.
Thor is a 3 yr. old fawn male from a different breeder that I found on the internet. He was so pretty AND show quality! He's such a mama's boy that he has to go everywhere I go - except in the shower. He hates everything Gwynn loves. LOL He's a typical little boy.

[karenliz]

lovemydanes - love that you trained Gwynn in sign language. My daughter is in her junior year studying to be a sign language interpreter. If and when I hear from her I'll have to tell her.

[craftynana]

It is so good to hear of people who sign, my granddaughter is profoundly deaf (after a very serious illness when she was 2 1/2) and although she has hearing aids she lip reads and uses child sign. Trish:)

[LandyBreigh]

Hi!
I just saw this thread and thought to share my story. :)
My grandfather was quite a character. He loved to play with words and switch the first letters in a series to create funny sayings. For example, (phonetically) "soul of bereal" is bowl of cereal. LandyBreigh is Brandy Leigh, that's me. :)

[Mrscleanhead]

We have so many new crafters, I thought that it would be fun to bump this up . . . !

So tell us: How did you come up with your screen name - Inquiring minds want to know!

[psf]

psf

Those are the initials of my name. P stands for pam or pamela

[SamB]

great idea to bump the thread, Dee! Love reading how everyone chose their screen name AND finding out the "real" name behind it as well! Makes me feel like I really "know" y'all!!!

[jen0925]

Well mine is pretty easy :D..Jen is short for Jennifer and 0925 are four numbers that I just found easy to remember. I like simple. :D

[tnvol]

I live in Tennessee- Knoxville, the city of the state university and root for the vols- especially Vols vs. Gators and Vols vs. Bulldogs or LSU! Really luv our Lady Vols basketball team (national champs for many years)

GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

T

[SandersNan]

Yes - tnvol - I used to work at Old Dominion University in Norfolk VA and the lady vols were big rivals! Worthy competitors!

[avonlady94]

I love this topic! Love reading all the different stories.

I became an Avon rep. over 16 yrs. ago. After a while I noticed that I'd be introduced to someone by my given name (Marie) and "You know her. She's the Avonlady." and the response would be "Of course! I know who you are. I just never knew your name." If I ever quit I don't know what I'll do. I could go by the other one I get..."you know, the one with the Halloween House". The 94 was the year I thought I had signed up (turns out I was off by a year, it was actually 93). Yes, I'm that old.

[mojokin]

My fabulous cat's name is Mojo - hence I am his person. I just joined you and I'm having a ball reading your posts.