chuck540z3 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) This thread might be a bit fun and it may be a bust, but I was wondering about the origins of many of your screen names. Some are pretty obvious, but many are not and I'm just dying to know how Guy came up with "geedubelyer", assuming he'll participate and share. OK, I'll go first. "chuck540z3". Chuck is my first name, obviously, but in order to make a common name like this one unique for other internet forums and username requirements, I created this name 14 years ago when I had both a BMW 540 and Z3 and I used to participate in BMW forums. I still drive the 540 and my wife drives the Z3 and although the cars are ancient now and almost worthless, they run like new and I still love driving both of them. Thankfully my current passion has changed from cars to modeling because it's a LOT cheaper! Edit: Also, please share why you picked your particular sig pic., if any. For my sig pic, one of my favorite actors of all time was the late Canadian, John Candy. Every time I see "Planes, Trains and Automobiles", I still laugh from the beginning to end, even though I've seen the movie about 20 times. My other favorite is "Uncle Buck", from which this pic was taken, partly because it sort of ties into my love of modifying all my builds with all sorts of tools. In the movie, Uncle Buck is about to do some surgery on his niece's new boyfriend "Bug", with a power drill. :lol: Edited April 19, 2012 by chuck540z3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mynameismatt Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm sure people are dying to decode the origins of my screen name! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shadoweng Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Mine seems easy to me, but maybe not to others. Shadoweng was chosen because I am a flight engineer on an MC-130P "Combat Shadow". So there you have it. :) Jeremy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aerofan Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) This thread might be a bit fun and it may be a bust, but I was wondering about the origins of many of your screen names. Some are pretty obvious, but many are not and I'm just dying to know how Guy came up with "geedubelyer", assuming he'll participate and share. OK, I'll go first. "chuck540z3". Chuck is my first name, obviously, but in order to make a common name like this one unique for other internet forums and username requirements, I created this name 14 years ago when I had both a BMW 540 and Z3 and I used to participate in BMW forums. I still drive the 540 and my wife drives the Z3 and although the cars are ancient now, they run like new and I still love driving both of them. Thankfully my current passion has changed from cars to modeling because it's a LOT cheaper! Nice rides! Mine isn't very exciting. I had a different one before but changed it to keep a common username on the other model forums I frequent. Basically, I like Aero chocolate bars and the Arrow. Can someone from the US tell me if the Aero chocolate bar is available in the US? I know that Old Dutch potato chips, Mr.Big chocolate and Earmore bars aren't. Good to see some other than myself who really likes the late John Candy and his Planes, Train and Automobiles movie. I especially like the scene when he and Steve Martin drive between those two big rigs - John Candy as the devil and then both of them as skeletons. Edited April 19, 2012 by aerofan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom ordie Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) I was an Aviation Ordnanceman for 23 years and worked on and was an instructor on the F-4 Phantom. hence "phantom ordie" Edited April 19, 2012 by Phantom ordie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Never heard of an aero chocolate bar sorry. Well I've been using this screen name in one form or the other since the dawn of the Internet. AOL and AIM and chat and whatever. Basically when I was growing up I'd watch David letterman and they used to give away cans of Big A s s Ham. Always thought it was hilarious and have used this name ever since. May not be the most professional but I have a sense of humor. I would give a fortune for one of those cans they used on the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvine Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 This thread might be a bit fun and it may be a bust, but I was wondering about the origins of many of your screen names. Some are pretty obvious, but many are not and I'm just dying to know how Guy came up with "geedubelyer", assuming he'll participate and share. OK, I'll go first. "chuck540z3". Chuck is my first name, obviously, but in order to make a common name like this one unique for other internet forums and username requirements, I created this name 14 years ago when I had both a BMW 540 and Z3 and I used to participate in BMW forums. I still drive the 540 and my wife drives the Z3 and although the cars are ancient now and almost worthless, they run like new and I still love driving both of them. Thankfully my current passion has changed from cars to modeling because it's a LOT cheaper! First initial, last name. My current play toy is a 95 M3. I instruct at the track with the local BMW club chapter. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Favorite all time hockey player, Joey Kocur, his position and his number. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
majortomski Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Mine was actully given to me by one of my Chief Master Sargent in the 403/507th CLSS (Combat Logistics Support Squadron the ABDR team). The whole name back then was "Major Thomas Solinski" or the real short one "Sir". The troops ususaly called me "Major Tom". One day during a very long exercise Chief "P" just smashed the first and last name together MajorTomSki. Edited April 19, 2012 by majortomski Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesniF-16 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hi Chuck... I figured yours had something to do with BMW... Mine is me Jesse and my wifes Jenni=Jesni, then F stands for my last name and F-16 is my favorite :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Mine is just my FCC amatuer radio call sign. The avatar is the nose art from my Great-Uncle's B-29 that was lost 9 January '45. Edited April 20, 2012 by kg4kpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz826 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Mine is the serial number of the 10th Squadron Halifax my grandfather was a navigator on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
model junky Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 As my wife is fond of telling me, I can be an all or nothing guy. Sometimes I feel compelled to pursue my hobby at ALL COSTS usually at the detriment of other more 'important' things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Mine is latin base for new but also in great part or the movie almost forgot the pic is cuz im a Software programmer .. hence the geek typing animation Cheers Neo Edited April 19, 2012 by Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm sure people are dying to decode the origins of my screen name! I'll have a go 'myna meism att' -hmmm is it German? Oh well too hard....... Mine was going to just be 'Flyboy' but when I signed in it was taken so I had to make it unique. So based on my tiny pic I added the F-18, since the pic is a self portrait while back seating in a Hornet!! The nickname came from some Y2K work I was doing for our national police force, when I joined the group the boss was called 'Flyboy' because he had been in the Air Force. The group was made up of civilian and RCMP members of The 'Force'. Once they got to know me they discovered I had been a Nav in the Air Force, and the boss was an admin officer, so they called me 'Flyboy' as well! I use it in several ways as a screen name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I used to live in a loft in downtown Toronto. It's a cozy little pad, hence comfort. Then I moved to a more conventional condo. Now I've moved back to a bigger loft in the 'burbs, so my screen name still applies. Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lae519 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 My initals and my dads favorite number... from the daily racing form... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I think mine is fairly self evident. Not a lot of room for confusion there..especially considering the complementary avatar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Thanks Guys! This is proving to be interesting stuff. Bring it!- for all to share. Edited April 19, 2012 by chuck540z3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archybean Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 My brother actually gave me mine...almost 11 years ago right before going off to college. I went to K-State for architecture, and am a huge fan of Mr. Bean. Smash them together...archybean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Mine is somewhat evident I would think... I am 1/2 Irish and 1/2 Greek. Unusual combination I hear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Mine is fairly simple, I'm a welder by trade and my nick name around the shop is rusty. I earned the nickname when i discovered i seep rust out of my pores when i use airasol sunscreen. My pic is just a pic of my weld hood. Nice rides! Mine isn't very exciting. I had a different one before but changed it to keep a common username on the other model forums I frequent. Basically, I like Aero chocolate bars and the Arrow. Can someone for the US tell me if the Aero chocolate bar is available in the US? I know that Old Dutch potato chips, Mr.Big chocolate and Earmore bars aren't. Yes sir I get 'em at my local grocerey all the time. I miss my British sweeties, NOw if only somewhere aropund me would start stocking crunchies! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vvac201 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 vvac201 is the call sign from one of the F-14's back in the tower simulator back in air traffic control school. It's pronounced "Navy Alpha Charlie two zero one". As for the tater, there is no reason! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Mine stems from my days of RC car racing in high school/college. I would usually put a licence plate decal on the body with the letters 2qwik4u. After that I just started using it as screen names on all the other forums I belong to. The picture is from a Rally race that I go to every year, and is one of my favorite pictures that I have taken there. -Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I am a professional pirate but the word 'pirate' conjures up the wrong image. 'Corsair' is much more continental. More legitimate. I just like the F4U The pic is from my fav movie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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