What's in a (user) Name?

[dirtfarmer]

Interesting thread!

Dirtfarmer is my occupation. I farm organic vegetables in Nor-Cal. Sorry to disappoint all those that think I'm a Ganga grower masquerading as a dirt farmer. When travelling and I tell people I'm a farmer in Nor-Cal they always assume I'm a Ganga grower, then I show them my Facebook page and they go ohhh you are a real farmer.
My avatar is one of my favorite creatures a Coleman Shrimp. Usually found in pairs on fire urchins, and fun to watch.

 

[bax737]

Mine is / was my army dobbie number - 1st 3 letters last name last 3 numbers of regimental number - makes u unique in the masses

 

[drrich2]

Many years ago, I was blessed at long last to receive a degree that had been the target of years of pursuit knowing it might not pan out. I indulged in a little personal vanity. 'DrRich' also fit my casual style. I'm conservative; didn't want some off-the-wall 'where did that come from' mix of letters and characters. Since Drrich was taken by someone else when I switched ISP's many years ago, I went with Drrich2.

I'm one of those people who in some things tends to settle into a comfortable rut without much change for a long time.

My avatar is intended to represent me, and I see little point in posting a pic of something others don't understand (and in some cases, can't identify). If you see me on a dive boat, you're a bit more likely to recognize me (at least if I mention Scuba Board). What represents me better than a head shot of me?

Because I'm in a professional dealing with the public, and work as an employee in an organization, I don't use my full real name. I have nothing to gain by doing so, and the theoretical potential for problems.

Richard.

 

[SCRedWolf]

Sorry to disappoint all those that think I'm a Ganga grower masquerading as a dirt farmer.

My wife used to say she grew up as a drug dealer. They were tobacco farmers in rural North Carolina. I guess the vernacular these days is "grower".

 

[Sawdust82]

Ive always been covered in sawdust, so it became my usual online name. I run a portable sawmill for a living, Dad got his first mill when i was two years old. Do some shop work and millwork as well, all very dusty ha ha.

 

[Jayfarmlaw]

Nickname has always been Jay, I'm a lawyer and raise commercial angus cattle. Most of my cases involve agriculture in one way or another with a special emphasis on farm bankruptcy. Also enjoy remodeling houses to stay sane.....not sure it's working though. Lol! I'm spending a lot of time thinking about living on a sailboat, cruising the Carribean, and diving my way to the South Pacific via the Panama Ditch. Just can't figure out how to take the cows with me.....

Interesting thread!

Jay

 

[clownfishsydney]

The street I live in is called Anemone Place!

Avatar is me on my yacht sailing in Queensland last year. Our "daughter" Veto is resting on my lap.

 

[DeputyDan]

My picture "avatar" is from Coco View on Roatan.

My log in name is a cartoon character from books I would read to my kids when they were little.
One is attached.

 

[Dizzi Lizzi]

My mom took me to see the Beatles at the hollywood bowl when I was about 5. We didn't have tickets but she wanted to see the scene, and for me to be able to say I went to a Beatles concert (sort of). I'm Lizzi, so as expected I've always danced to this song since I was wee. My avatar...coming soon...so I say.

Great thread, Love hearing these stories behind the names.

 

[MasterChief D]

Although there's no Master Chief rank in the navy of the country I served, this was my nickname at the time; D is my first initial. It's me in the avatar, pointing something out to my son - the photographer at the time was clearly shooting the wrong animal...