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Topic: Where did you get that handle? |
Econo
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 posted Dec-31-2005 08:22 PM
  
Chickenlady, shortmarm, yogini & gatorman, what are you doin' lurking in the doorway? Come on inside & pull up a chair. Nice to meet ya; post often!
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anachrotech
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posted Dec-31-2005 08:45 PM
I love science fiction as well as the Victorian era. ------------------
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triandstopme
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posted Jan-01-2006 12:54 AM
I’d originally signed onto CR last January with a more boring handle, but after reading this threat, I wanted to come up with something a little more interesting to post under. (Though strangely, I forgot to post it here!) The new handle is a nod to my current status as a tri-wannabe and the fact that what I lack in speed and athletic gifts, I make up for with dogged determination. I remember when I was 9 or 10 playing one-on-one football (it was small, small town) with a lean and lanky boy. I wasn’t any of those things then. I’m still working on the “lean” – the “lanky” and “boy” parts are out of the question. Anyway, I remember having the ball and starting somewhere around my end zone. It didn’t take him long to catch me. First he tried to tackle me. That wasn’t going to happen. Then he just tried to hang onto one of my legs. I plodded on, dragging him with me. Finally, in desperation, he jumped onto my back. I, of course, just carried him across the goal line for a touch down. Funny, but he never wanted to play football with me again. This year’s BSIM was my first marathon. I didn’t make the 5hr30min cut-off for “official finishers,” but from the start, I knew that as long didn’t get seriously injured or killed along the way, I was definitely going to finish. Cycling’s my first sport (if you don’t count juggling), so once I got the first marathon checked off, I immediately started to work on my swimming. I've got a ways to go on that, too, but I know I'll get there. Go ahead, triandstopme. ;-) Barb
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La Tortuga
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posted Jan-01-2006 02:14 PM
La Tortuga represents a purposeful decision to slow down a bit - a more relaxed and enjoyable spped of life.
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soot
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posted Jan-01-2006 11:17 PM
This is soot: 
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Econo
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posted Jan-02-2006 12:23 AM
What an adorable kitty!
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nighthawk42
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posted Jan-20-2006 05:01 PM
page 2 bump cause I wanted to review a few names.BTW--since I'm here Nighthawk comes from the name of the stealth fighter, b/c a few have said that I fly under the radar. The 42 is for 42K, the marathon. Runner formally known as 26pt2mike
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Lil Engine
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posted Jan-20-2006 06:25 PM
I think I can. Run. Or most anything else I put my mind too.  ------------------
"I think I can, I think I can"
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tomwhite
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posted Jan-20-2006 08:30 PM
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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
La Tortuga represents a purposeful decision to slow down a bit - a more relaxed and enjoyable speed of life.
.............ok, now THIS is a name I can relate to........
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winejunky
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posted Jan-21-2006 12:41 AM
What the heck, I sell wine for a living, collect a bit, and enjoy drinking wine on a regular basis. Definetly part of the training and a must after every marathon. I'm a big fan of a bottle of bubbly after a race(Drappier Grande Sandree, Perrier Jouiet Le Fleaur), shoots you straight to the moon, even if the race wasn't so good.
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WillRunForBeer
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posted Jan-21-2006 05:50 AM
How appropriate to post just after winejunky.I used to have the more boring handle of louking, which I got from taking my first name and my last name and plugging together, for those slower runners But this year I decided not to be quite as boring, at least handle-wise, and picked this one. I brew beer at home on a regular basis and am a "certified" beer judge (no we don't spit it out). This is what I came up with to combine running and beer. ------------------
Lou, the runner formerly known as louking (Mr. predawnrunner)
MD, USA
Lou's Brews
Training
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ThunderBolter
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posted Jan-21-2006 08:22 AM
--> Essentially a weak double-pun.[1] First career in this incarnation was as a meteorologist; weather still the first love of this nature-oriented soul. Hence, 'Thunder.' [2] More of a natural sprinter than an endurance runner; preponderance of fast-twitch muscle fibers, I suppose. Hence, 'Bolter.' >> Add a pinch of salt, stir well, conflate in a pre-heated 350° oven for 25 minutes. Voila ~ Handle Flambé. . . . . e k i M ~ ^ + ^ + ^ + ^ + ^ + ^ + ThunderWho ?
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Ileneforward
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posted Jan-25-2006 06:10 PM
I like puns.
reading now; 'Lasik Surgery' by Seymour Clearly
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StarrRuns
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posted Jan-25-2006 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by nighthawk42:
page 2 bump cause I wanted to review a few names.BTW--since I'm here Nighthawk comes from the name of the stealth fighter, b/c a few have said that I fly under the radar. The 42 is for 42K, the marathon. Runner formally known as 26pt2mike
I was wondering who this new guy was,,,,,, now we know it's just Mike! Do you really fly airplanes? Starr 42K is actually only 26.1 miles, but it's close enough......
http://www.sciencemadesimple.net/length.php
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nighthawk42
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posted Jan-26-2006 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by StarrRuns:
I was wondering who this new guy was,,,,,, now we know it's just Mike! Do you really fly airplanes?Starr 42K is actually only 26.1 miles, but it's close enough......
http://www.sciencemadesimple.net/length.php
It's just me, burnt Eggos and all....I am better cooking them now!!!! Yes I have my pilots license, but I'm not active now due to costs. My wife doesn't like to fly in small planes so my passion became a drain on the family budget. The good outcome, was that we put the money I ws spending and bought an RV, a 24ft travel trailer and spend between 30-50 nights/yr on the road and we all absolutely love it. Once the kids are grown and out, I may resume flying again as I still look up longingly as planes fly over head. Mike
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africancat
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posted Jan-26-2006 01:39 PM
I'm very new here and wish I'd found this place months ago!!!I love cats!!!! I arrived in the States from South Africa almost 5 years ago. I now live in Oklahoma, love it, miss Africa a lot but every day in Oklahoma is an adventure!!!!
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Dark Horse
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posted Jan-26-2006 01:46 PM
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Originally posted by africancat:
I arrived in the States from South Africa almost 5 years ago.
One of my most fun buddies is from South Africa. You must know him: Johann Weber. He worked in New York for a while, did some modeling, also did some running. He ran off to Brazil several years ago, learned Portuguese, and became a journalist there. I miss him. Edited to add: He was from Durban. Dark Horse ------------------
I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course [This message has been edited by Dark Horse (edited Jan-26-2006).]
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africancat
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posted Jan-26-2006 05:44 PM
Hi Dark Horse, I don't know Johann but his name rings a bell - mind you Johann is a very common name.  I lived in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. The only time we went to Durban was on holiday. Actually one of my buddies was running the comrades marathon which is about 90km's from Durban to Pietermaritzburg or vice versa. There was always huge debate about which direction was worse - the up or the down!!!!!!!! Every year it would inspire me to go out and run, definitely not that far though!!!!
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dromedary
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posted Feb-05-2006 06:41 PM
I thought I'd hold out but more than one person asked me if I was a guy, if I was stationed in Iraq, retired military, etc. No disrespect intended. I'm not in the military. I'm not a guy. My handle came from riffing on the theme about "Camelbaks", those water packs you see on cyclists, runners, and hikers.
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Better than yesterday
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posted Feb-13-2006 08:43 AM
Several new members - have you "checked in" here?BTY
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EEfromJersey
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posted Feb-13-2006 10:52 AM
In the early 80's I lived in Houston TX. for a couple of years it was during their boomtown stage and there were lots of out of towners I befriended a Michigangder my initials are EE therefore he labeled me....
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EEfromJersey
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posted Feb-13-2006 10:54 AM
In the early 80's I lived in Houston TX. for a couple of years it was during their boomtown stage and there were lots of out of towners I befriended a Michigangder my initials are EE therefore he labeled me....
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coshelmu
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posted Feb-13-2006 02:28 PM
This is my first day posting, and I've been doing it all day! Mine is the first 2 letters of each of my kid's names. Boring, but kinda catchy.
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slipps
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posted Feb-13-2006 05:29 PM
It has taken me FOREVER to read this whole thread, but didn't want to miss knowing about anyone...what fun! Glad to be part of such an interesting group! I suppose I could make up some great story about my name and how I always slip around or slip up or... but...it's really just my first initial "s" and last name "lipps"...and to think I married into that one! Hey, winejunky... will you be running the Napa Valley Marathon? Love your suggestions for after a race...will have to try them! Cheers!
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Better than yesterday
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posted Feb-13-2006 11:33 PM
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Originally posted by coshelmu:
..Mine is the first 2 letters of each of my kid's names. Boring, but kinda catchy.
I really liked this and tried my four kids names out for size. I would have been Jemajoma. Nyet - doesn't sound very masculino. Coshelmu stands alone. Brian
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