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tymeModerator
Hi everyone!
As I browse through the forums, post upon post, thread upon thread, I am gobsmacked by the creativity behind every one's forums' name and SUPER curious about the story behind it.
So I've decided to start this thread.
What does your forums' name mean?
tyme
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Velvet_VanDettaSenior Contributor
Mine is based on my burlesque alter ego which plays on the word "Vendetta" - but not because I have a grudge!
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Great @Velvet_VanDetta , @Captain24 , @Blackbird11 😀
@Jupiter , I like the name Jupiter 👍
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hello @tyme @Jupiter @Captain24 @Velvet_VanDetta @-o-o-
love that people still add to this discussion.
Did I reeelly call you Shazza! @Shaz51 Iol ... I dont remember it ... thought it might have been Peppermint Patty!
Hope you are all doing alright. I have been up since 4... one of those nites and into a daze ...
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
@PeppiPatty , she sure did @Appleblossom
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Bon_courageSenior Contributor
Good morning @tyme
What a lovely question. Thanks for asking.
Personally, I didn't give it too much thought. I knew I was at risk of overthinking it (sometimes I do that 😋) so, I chose one of the first things that came in my mind. I'm not French but I believe the French say Bon Courage to people when they embark on a journey. I guess I take it to mean "may you be courageous."
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IlovepenguinsSenior Contributor
@tyme my username is pretty self explanatory 😀 but there's a reason I love penguins!
I fell in love with penguins when I was learning about them in grade 1. They couldn't fly like the other birds and I related, I couldn't soar high above like the other kids. Penguins are still just as awesome as the other birds though, just in other ways! And so am I 😁
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
you are awesome @Ilovepenguins , @Bon_courage , @Velvet_VanDetta , @Appleblossom , @tyme
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Bon_courageSenior Contributor
Such a cute pic @Shaz51
Thank you 🙏
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Bon_courageSenior Contributor
Beautiful metaphor for Life @Ilovepenguins
Thanks for sharing.
Penguins are wonderful birds. They thrive in a very difficult climate. They are aware of the power of connection, and they are great swimmers too 😊😋.
Great choice!
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tymeModerator
So awesome to hear everyone’s stories behind their usernames. @Bon_courage @Velvet_VanDetta @Ilovepenguins @Shaz51 @Appleblossom
@Velvet_VanDetta , I always wondered about this vandetta you had against someone lol. Phew, it’s not.
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