shallowwatersailor 3,213 #26 Posted November 12, 2017 Having served in the Coast Guard which is the USA's oldest sea going service, one of the nicknames for Coasties is "Shallowwatersailor" as it is thought we only sail close to shore. I served before the current "Bender Blues" uniform and wore the traditional sailor uniform that had the US Treasury seal on the right sleeve. It was said that the seal was an indicator of how deep the water could be. Ironic as I have sailed in the Pacific over the Mariana Trench which is nearly seven miles deep! 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #27 Posted November 12, 2017 @stevasaurus Absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to stay "low tech".... Much simpler times of our lives. I too listen to my 8 Track tapes in the Man-Cave! 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #28 Posted November 12, 2017 @KC9KAS...vinyl 33 1/3 rpm's records are making a come back...I know that I am not the only dino out there. It has always been a pleasure seeing you at shows and M&G's. I hope all you guys took what I said with a grain of salt and a sense of humor...even though it is true. 14 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,670 #29 Posted November 12, 2017 This is a great thread @ebinmaine! Thanks for thinking of it. I should have chosen the avatar “the Storyman” because I have a story for everything. I guess it is the way that my brain works, I see the connectivity with many things in life and on top of that, I’m really sentimental. I have always liked the name “Jack”. When I was a kid and my family was traveling across the country as missionaries, I would occasionally tell people that my name was “Jack” much to my parents dismay! Peacemaker is a longer story. My first car was a ‘69 Mustang. (Look at that 17 year old kid!) As a Christian kid, I wanted a personalized plate that had something to do with Scripture. I tried three different things—none of them were approved. I was pretty disappointed until one of my buddies suggested “peacemaker” found only one place in the Bible, “blessed are the peacemakers...” it was approved and has been on my cars for over 23 years... (This pic was taken mid summer this year. I’ve owned the Goat since 1998) Then in 2007 I got into Cowboy Action Shooting. Those of you familiar with it, you know that everyone goes by Alias names. I had to choose one and as unoriginal as I am—guess what I chose? The Sacketts were Louis L’Amour’s favorite fictional western family that he wrote numerous novels about and so I “unofficially” joined that family. When I joined RS, I kept using the moniker that I’ve had for years. That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it! 14 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 889 #30 Posted November 12, 2017 My son is a police officer and on the pistol team for Oklahoma City. I go with them to the shoots and they all call me daddy don. So it stuck with me. 13 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Red_Fred 1,547 #31 Posted November 12, 2017 Well the Ole Woman didnt enjoy my comment of My you put some weight on in the Kitchen & i got Cracked with a skillet Actually Back in the Army Days , 1978 to 86 i Chewed a lot of Big Red at end, Top , Co & other Sgt's would call me Big Red Fred, Front & Center Soldier ! & Yes that skillet put me out like a light LOL, I had it coming 10 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,920 #32 Posted November 12, 2017 I picked squonk because nobody would know what a squonk was or did or looked like without wkipiedia. Also midwesterners prounounce it skonk guys from the high roller areas pronounce it skunk and @elcamino/wheelhorse Calls me what ever he wants to And Steve I like Chunky's too and get them at Tractor Supply and Kinney's Drugs. 13 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,808 #33 Posted November 12, 2017 I chose C-series Don because well, the C-series are my favorite and my name is Don. Pretty simple. As the only old acronym goes... Keep It Simple Stupid !! 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #34 Posted November 12, 2017 Squonk.....................it all makes perfect cents, sense, since now!! Sorry...can't help myself. Chunkys rule....give a like if you remember what a Chunky is. 18 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,670 #36 Posted November 12, 2017 now that is Classic!!!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,044 #37 Posted November 12, 2017 5 hours ago, Professor1990 said: I've been known as Professor around my little town for several years...an old friend and fellow tractor collector gave me that name and it just stuck...and the 1990 comes from the year I was born I still am wearing shoes (Red Wings) that were purchased before 1990. 9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,157 #38 Posted November 12, 2017 Well, i could tell you, but then my new moniker would be Mr. Obvious 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Red_Fred 1,547 #39 Posted November 13, 2017 27 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: I still am wearing shoes (Red Wings) that were purchased before 1990. Hey Jim as long as you dont Click your heels together 3 time & wish you were home in Kansas ! Good Grief i thought you wrote Red Slippers, Bed Time boys & take my half a dozen pills, 1 for BP, 1 for another BP, 1 for not chasing Red Wagons at night, 1 for chewing on the womans Red Slippers, 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,044 #40 Posted November 13, 2017 Mine is pretty easy I own a 1984 El Camino SS Choo Choo and am the care taker off a 1972 Commando 800 among others. I am like Steve on a Stick . Modern stuff drives me crazy. I wear wind up watches , the Elgin I am wearing was made in 1957 , I do not own a cell phone. I have a laptop only because it was cheaper than a desk top and I am too dang dumb to figure out how to transfer files from one computer to another. We only have one TV and finally got HD cable this summer. Love music from the 50s and 60s. Don't like the new pickups they sit too high off the ground (all are build for 4 wheel drive) . 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Red_Fred 1,547 #41 Posted November 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Mine is pretty easy I own a 1984 El Camino SS Choo Choo and am the care taker off a 1972 Commando 800 among others. I am like Steve on a Stick . Modern stuff drives me crazy. I wear wind up watches , the Elgin I am wearing was made in 1957 , I do not own a cell phone. I have a laptop only because it was cheaper than a desk top and I am too dang dumb to figure out how to transfer files from one computer to another. We only have one TV and finally got HD cable this summer. Love music from the 50s and 60s. Don't like the new pickups they sit too high off the ground (all are build for 4 wheel drive) . I left you a Present ole buddy ! Heck your only as old as you feel ! Dam look at my wrinkles, I look like a wrinkled up dogs azzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz hahaha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,157 #42 Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, AMC RULES said: Bonus points if you can name the narrator of this ad...... And yes, i knew that chunk-a chunk big chunk was part of the words to the song before I played it. Now if i could just remember the important stuff.... Edited November 13, 2017 by ohiofarmer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,920 #43 Posted November 13, 2017 Now I want a chunky! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #44 Posted November 13, 2017 This is a great thread....to start the winter when things get slow. Jim (Elcamino Wheel Horse)...if you still had a beeper...squonk could have found you 3 years ago. Hard to beat a Chunky and a sip of Rock & Rye. @elcamino/wheelhorse that Elgin Watch was made in my home town...very possible that some of my relatives put that watch together. Elgin watch. 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,044 #45 Posted November 13, 2017 1 minute ago, stevasaurus said: This is a great thread....to start the winter when things get slow. Jim (Elcamino Wheel Horse)...if you still had a beeper...squonk could have found you 3 years ago. I have been thinking about changing my name to WHERE IS THAT GUY ! @squonk likes to rest on the bus bench too much. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldarmy 113 #46 Posted November 13, 2017 Mine is just because I really like the Ruger Oldarmy cap and ball revolver. Simple as that, great gun btw. Always dug black powder guns. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,298 #47 Posted November 13, 2017 My user name is the last five letters of my last name........reversed. It was the first email handle I ever used. Quirky for sure, but unique.........IMO. I won't (refuse to) discuss my local nickname ....... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,976 #48 Posted November 13, 2017 My mom called me Bob Ellison at birth and it just stuck. Every where I go people call me that and I've just learned to except it. I sometimes wish I was called Bill Gates or Bob Gates. 10 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,261 #49 Posted November 13, 2017 3 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Mine is pretty easy I own a 1984 El Camino SS Choo Choo and am the care taker off a 1972 Commando 800 among others. I am like Steve on a Stick . Modern stuff drives me crazy. I wear wind up watches , the Elgin I am wearing was made in 1957 , I do not own a cell phone. I have a laptop only because it was cheaper than a desk top and I am too dang dumb to figure out how to transfer files from one computer to another. We only have one TV and finally got HD cable this summer. Love music from the 50s and 60s. Don't like the new pickups they sit too high off the ground (all are build for 4 wheel drive) . I can agree with these new trucks being too high off the ground...my company truck is a 2013 Ran 2500 4x4...nice truck but I hate having to load tools in and out of it every day...my old 81 F250 is much easier to work out of, cheaper/easier to work on, and looks better too. Mom always told me I was born about thirty years too late, I have always had an interest in classic vehicles, tractors, music, TV shows, I can't stand any of this new stuff. I do own a smartphone...for one reason only...and that's to get on RedSquare and chat with y'all lol...otherwise I'd be more than happy with my company issued flip phone 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #50 Posted November 13, 2017 Lurked around here for about two years before joining. Lots of guys have names with horse reference. With appx. 15,000 members I didn't want to choose one that was already taken. Figured not much chance anyone else calling themselves horse $hit, sooo... And besides, I've said before, if it gives someone a chuckle, .. Mission accomplished.... 8 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites