Online names

Blakey · Post by **Blakey** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:50 pm

Why have you chosen the online name that you use? Some are self explanatory such as "Cat Driver" and "Hazatude" but "ISTP" and "Endless" are a little less obvious!

Flying Low · Post by **Flying Low** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:51 pm

Mines pretty easy!

Up until my current job I mainly did low level VFR work. Ag, Geophysical survey and forest fire patrol.

Mitch Cronin · Post by **Mitch Cronin** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:53 pm

I chose mine because my dog was lookin' at me funny when I used his.

Sasquash · Post by **Sasquash** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:03 pm

when I was a cop working the Saskatchewan reservations in my old days, the natives used the call the members by nickname. Mine became Sasquash. Later, when my daughter was born she became "little sasquash" whodathunk....

trey kule · Post by **trey kule** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:05 pm

Chose mine because my real name......Nigel Manuel Ngychrkztny was to hard for people to say. And even when I changed it to Tom Manuel Ngychrkztny they seemed to have a problem....
Actually, because everyone else seemed to have such creative names.

petite · Post by **petite** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:25 pm

petite is the feminine form of the french word for small. I'm small, female and franglais. I'm always referred to as the "little" one so I thought it suited me.

Juggs · Post by **Juggs** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:27 pm

ISTP I believe refers to one classification in Meyer's-Briggs surveys. ISTP stands for Introvert, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving.

I chose Juggs because my other account got locked due to being inactive while I was down in Haiti. I was having trouble coming up with a cool/distinct user name to use in place of my other account. I looked out the window at the parked C-46's that were sitting derelict on the side of the ramp, thought about R-2800 engines, thought about blowing jugs, and there you go, a new name. I added an extra 'g' to make it sound more like a name rather than an engine cylinder. I wanted something that was one word, was somewhat creative, and wasn’t juvenile.

I wish there was some great story behind it but that’s all there is. Now that I think about it, back on the old syz board I think there was some reference to natives being referred to as Juggs. Doc had some input on that thread but that’s all I can remember.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:31 pm

I'm on the job right now and really cannot get into it. Let's call this one obvious by nature.

RJ

Right Seat Captain · Post by **Right Seat Captain** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:43 pm

For me, I think it's obvious. I'm a Flight Instructor.

However in less than a year, it'll be time for me to move on...What ever will I do with my nickname then?

fingersmac · Post by **fingersmac** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:46 pm

nickname and first part of my last name. nothing to overly meaningful.

Redneck_pilot86 · Post by **Redneck_pilot86** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 7:38 pm

umm...I'm a redneck. Apparently I'm a pilot to, not sure though.

PITA · Post by **PITA** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 7:58 pm

PITA - Pain In The Ass (my usual (under the breath) reply).

LostinRotation · Post by **LostinRotation** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:10 pm

Used to travel around the world a fair bit....surrounded by millions of people it's still possible to feel isolated and alone. Saw the movie " Lost in translation " If you've ever travelled alot, which I'm sure most of you have you totally get this movie....and understand the first reason I picked this name. The second part is the only time I feel grounded and "at home"....is when I'm doing what I love.....everything else gets lost in rotation and doesn't return until shutdown.

-=0=LIR=0=-

av8tor_assrope · Post by **av8tor_assrope** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:22 pm

tried to taxi with my ass still tied down to the ground

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:25 pm

Short story.. I'm not vain.

Long story - wayyyy back in '97, there were quite a few coworkers that posted on another forum ( can't remember which, now). There was a bunch of good humoured bashing goin on so I decided to join in.

Unfortunately I didn't realize that the email address I entered could be seen by everyone ( newbie days). I pulled "Flybabe" out of thin air. Needless to say, the next day that I was at work, I inherited the moniker. It's kind of stuck even though it's tongue in cheek.

grimey · Post by **grimey** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:25 pm

I apparently look like Frank Grimes from the Simpsons.

. ._ · Post by **. ._** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:54 pm

Juggs is correct.

istp is one of the 16 personality types as per the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. It's based on Carl Jung's (the psychologist) work on temperament.

It was his theory that people prefer certain things over certain other things. For example. Some people do their best thinking out loud, others prefer to quietly examine their thoughts. Some people like to do exactly the same thing every day, others prefer new experiences. Among other differences.

The reason that the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is not widely known, is that most people see it as voodoo religion BS, as opposed to a rough guideline on measuring a person's personality. It is just that, a rough guideline. It is also patented.

But here is a link to a similar test. Give it a try. You might be an ISTP!

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

If you Google up MBTI, and istp, you will find out more about this.

Warning: Many people find psychometrics (the measuring aspect of psychology) boring as dirt.

-istp

hanrahan · Post by **hanrahan** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:14 pm

two words:

slap shot

oh wait. now i can't remember if the movie title was one word or not. let me start again..............

one word:

slapshot

no wait, i am still not sure. okay. let's try this again.

five words:

slapshot or possibly slap shot

Snowgoose · Post by **Snowgoose** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:17 pm

I used to be Radian after my 1986 Yamaha Radian which I have since sold. That was in the old forum. Snowgoose came from the coat I wear to work, or at least I used to because I just sold it and am moving. Might need a new handle when the relocation is done.

justplanecrazy · Post by **justplanecrazy** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:23 pm

grimey wrote:I apparently look like Frank Grimes from the Simpsons.

You don't just look it... can't believe you kept that one going.

Rowdy · Post by **Rowdy** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:57 pm

Amazingly enough.. it's my middle name! No joke!

Driving Rain · Post by **Driving Rain** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:29 pm

I used to be Blinding Snow then the adoption went through and I became Freezing Drizzle but I've warmed up a bit in my old age.

It's just a coincidence I fly a water bomber.

Harry Bagina · Post by **Harry Bagina** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:41 pm

A friend of mine and I were sent to the clink one night. Ya know, nothing serious, just got into a little dance with some coke dealers outside a bar. They started the fight, so they had the sleepover and we didn't.

Anyways, prior to our release, the fuzz asked our names. My buddy, who was absolutely babooned, thought that we were being sent to the drunk tank. So, upon answering the officer's questions he felt it necessary to be as obnoxious as possible. "Say your last name......." , the cop says. "Bagina", my friend says poker faced. "Okay, first name" asks the cop. "Harry", answers my buddy. The fuzz LOST it, and for punishment they put him in the same tank as the two fry guys we fought! They traumatized him all night threatening to beat him while I was at home curled up by the fireplace all safe and comfy.

So out of guilt, I shall carry on his alias in fine honour and dignity!

SuperDave · Post by **SuperDave** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:51 pm

It's a nickname, but I'm not too sure how I ended up with it...cause there are certainly days where there is no 'Super' in SuperDave...hehe...
But I think one of those goddamned pilot's must have started it, and it stuck more than others. Plus it sounds more macho than "Babey Davey". Some people don't even know my real name, but I'm sure it doesn't take too much thinkin' to figure it out.
Keep on keepin' on

5x5 · Post by **5x5** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:51 pm

Well...

1x1 is the loneliest number
2x2 was already taken by some guy called Noah
3x3 would've been wierd currency (not that there's anything wrong with that)
4x4 is what I drive not who I am
so the next one was me.

Plus (this post notwithstanding) I try to be clear when I do post.