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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Friday, May 19, 2006 - 3:53 pm
Miki. My dad and sister still call me that. Mom stopped when I hit my teens, and my grandparents never used it.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Friday, May 19, 2006 - 6:23 pm
For many years, I was very careful to let people know to call me by my full name "Janibeth", a "gift" from my grandmother who said there were too many Janices in the family, and suggested combining first name Janice (for my beloved aunt who recently died) with my middle name Elizabeth (for my other "maiden" aunt; also my paternal grandmother's name). At 3 weeks of age the name stuck, being used on everything, including school records--until time for drivers license and passport. Since "Janice Elizabeth" felt phony, I went to court to have "Janibeth" made legal. However, as to nicknames, in spite of everything, my closest relatives (mother, aunt, and mentor/father figure) would call me "Jan" or "Jani" on occasion, which I didn't like at all. Finally in college, a boy I liked said that when my name was shortened, it was always my Aunt Janice who was recognized (with the "Jan") so for one summer working backstage at theater together, he honored my other aunt by calling me "Beth". I really liked the switch-over, so when I wanted a short name for my professional biz, I went with Beth. (I still retain sweet memories of that time; definitely had a crush on that backstage boy, although never dated.) Occasionally, but I can't remember when, I have been called "JB"--but rarely, and not until later years, and can't remember who. Other than that, I have been called "Clutter" here at TVCLubhouse, until I finally officially got a name change from "Clutterfree" last night on the boards--so I am now officially "Clutter"-Free!!!~Signed, newly self-christened "Beth4Freedom"!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, May 19, 2006 - 6:49 pm
Hey Spy that is a great name! Not surprisingly, one of my nicknames is Jimmer. One person started it at work and it stuck with quite a few friends (all from work). Almost everyone calls me Jim, but a few old friends call me James. James is my real full-length name and oddly enough more of a nickname among old friends than anything. LOL - We were all big fans of James Bond and Star Trek when we were kids, so James was considered a very honorable nickname.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, May 19, 2006 - 7:13 pm
Well today I discovered my nickname is..... Emily's Mom! I was waiting to pick up dd at school and I heard my new name all the way across the parking lot. It was one of her friends telling me Em was on her way..LOL
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Friday, May 19, 2006 - 7:31 pm
Lol Twiggs.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 6:29 am
Good morning! Heyitslori is at a rustic retreat this weekend and is probably currently in the hot tub with a trashy book sneering at those of us still stuck in our humdrum daily existences. She asked me to do the Daily Poll in her absence. Yesterday's poll question was, "Do you now, or did you ever have a nickname?" All of you have had a nickname at one time or another. I was especially tickled to see Spy's nickname is now Jimmer! Who knew? And they are both mods! <spooky music> GASP! Maybe they are the same person??? Anyway, for today, I had a little bit of trouble coming up with questions so I asked Adven for help and he, being the generous and selfless soul that he is, gave me two. I'm throwing them out there, one today and one tomorrow, to see how people respond. I hope he has a thick skin. I also managed to come up with one of my own. So I present to you, with Lori's blessing, today's poll questions-- 1. How studly do you think Adven is on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being very studly and 10 being ridiculously studly)? 2. If you were a Crayola crayon, what color would you be? If you are stumped, click HERE for ideas. It gives personality traits associated with the colors and is very cool! My answers-- 1. Pi 2. Tropical Rain Forest Have fun!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 6:36 am
1. Pass 2.Crayon: Razzmatazz Family: Red Personality Traits achiever, intense, competitive Great questions .. very cool Hermi!!
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Littlebreeze
Member
02-18-2001
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 6:53 am
1. 10 to the highest power 2. Brink Pink (healing, friendship, affection)
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 6:54 am
1. I plead the 5th. 2. Crayon: Midnight Blue (#4) Personality Traits confident, strength, security Cultural Meanings In the southeastern and southwestern United States, blue is viewed as a protective color. Doors are painted this color to ward off evil spirits.* Fun Facts Dark blue has more depth than regular blue. It conveys a feeling of peace, security, and contentment. Midnight Blue used to be called Prussian Blue. Blue colors tend to recede into the distance and are suitable for backgrounds.
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 7:01 am
1. adven who? 2. Purple
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 7:08 am
1. 10, of course! 2. Personality Traits warm, cheerful, jovial, sunny, bright, radiant, mellow, original, imaginative, idealistic, spiritual, creative, artistic, hope, optimism, sun, summer
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Wink
Member
10-06-2000
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 8:52 am
1. I decline to answer based on the grounds that I may incriminate myself. 2. Green Personality Traits cool, crisp, fresh, close to nature, clean, revitalizing, positive, refreshing, recycle, environment, nature, renewal, life, balance, spring, stability, finances, fertility, luck, success, energy, charity, growth, regeneration, hope, youth
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 8:59 am
1. Negative infinity, but there was a time... Oh no that was someone else. Carry on... 2. Aubergine Heart Personality Traits majestic, magical, visionary, royalty, intuitive, mystery, intrigue, highly creative, generous, charming, witty, spirituality, imagination, fantasy, playfulness, power, sentimentality, wisdom, introspection Cultural Meanings Western cultures believe purple is associated with royalty. Women in Thailand wear purple to mourn the death of their husbands. The Native Americans believe the color purple to mean wisdom, gratitude, and healing. Fun Facts A Purple Heart is an award given to soldiers who were wounded or died in battle. History Cleopatra loved the color purple and had her servants soak 20,000 Purpura snails for more than a week to get an ounce of purple dye. Music Richard Wagner composed his operas in a room with a purple light. This was his color of inspiration. “Purple Rain” (Prince), “Purple People Eater” (Austin Lounge Lizards) Contrasting and Complimentary Colors The contrasting color of purple is yellow. Purple works well with other cool colors such as blue and green.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 9:00 am
1. There isn't a number created to explain Adven's studliness. 2. Atomic Tangerine (Hot!)
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Adven
Member
02-06-2001
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 9:07 am
These are all good answers - well, some anyway - except the question about colors is just intruding on my limelight. No one wants to answer questions about colors when there's me to discuss. I think I speak for everyone when I say that. Also, Hermione, you're setting the ceiling too low with "10". It doesn't give respondents enough latitude to capture my true studliness. Excellent question, though. It's intrigued great minds for years.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 9:52 am
1. since i've never met the man in person (if he is a man). and based on his posts, the character that goes by the name of adven cannot have a number. no studliness i'm afraid. 2. Rank: 2 Crayon: Cerulean Family: Blue Intro Year: 1990 Original Box: Box of 64 Celebrity Favorites: Rebecca Miller, Katie Couric, Shawn Bradley Personality Traits calm, soothing, relaxed Cultural Meanings The Aztecs believed this light blue color to be protective, so they used the stone turquoise in their shields. Fun Facts It is believed that owls are the only animals that can see the color blue. There really are no blue-colored foods, even blueberries look purple. Blue is the least attractive color to use with foods and people will eat less from a blue plate.
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Irishtxgrl
Member
12-07-2005
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 9:58 am
1. Don't know Adven yet so not sure 2. Plum Family: Purple Traits: highly creative, spirituality, introspection Also: purple is one of the most abundant colors in nature
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Rabbit
Animoderator
08-12-2001
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 10:00 am
I concur with Adven. Since he finished second only to me in the studliest male on TVCH contest, I am somewhat offended that you all aren’t rating him higher. Therefore with the restriction of using 1 to 10, I would rate his studliness at 10 + 1, to the second to the third to the fourth to the fifth to the sixth to the seventh to the eighth to the ninth power. Heck I'd jump his bones myself after a drink or two ... with a quaalude chaser .. um I might need to huff some glue first too .. and maybe a pint of cough syrup ...
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 10:46 am
I don't feel properly qualified to assess Adven's studliness, though the fact that Hermione would consider it a worthy question indicates considerable studliness potential in and of itself. Also, the fact that he finished second only to Rabbit in the TVCH studliness contest is a sure indication of studliness as we all know how studly rabbits are!!! Um, Rabbit's response made me completely forget about the color question.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 10:48 am

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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 11:03 am
1. I would think Adven would be off the scale...perhaps a 0? 2. magenta
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 11:16 am
1. I'll pass. 2. Fuchsia - in honor of my grandmother who carried that name through life. Personality Traits magical, visionary, intuitive Fun Facts A dream of the color purple predicts fun parties.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 11:17 am
1. 9.3 since I have never seen him I am judging him on his ablility to make me laugh, which to me adds points to a man that may look like Charles Nelson Reily. 2. Pink...it's my signature color
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Tater
Member
03-19-2003
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 12:18 pm
1.Ummm, well, gee, I am not able to answer because the check hasn't cleared the bank yet. (Next time Adven, CASH ONLY!) 2. Indigo Personality Traits loyal, patience, devotion Cultural Meanings Tibetans and ancient Indians used this color to make prayer shawls. They believed the color strengthened their concentration and spirituality.
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 1:20 pm
1. i'm taking the 5th on this one. 2. cerise purple (it looks kinda pinkish too) Personality Traits generous, charming, witty Fun Facts Purple is a healing color. It is a coolant. It heals insomnia and problems with the brain. Purple calms stressed people.
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