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Hi all, just as a matter of interest, how did you come up with your forum names? What made you choose the specific names that you are using?
Let's hear the stories......I think it would make funand interseting reading.

I had chosen BUSHLADY as my forum name, as I really love to be in the bush, and being the only woman on all our holidays (I have 3 boys) , I thought BUSHLADY was appropriate,,,,only later another forum member also chose BUSH-LADY so I changed to LADYHAWKE.

Bushmom seemed an obvious choice to me as I have two "Bushbabies" on the forum, although they are not active posters! I must state that even though there is a "Bushdad" on the forum too, he is not related to us in any way!

I was in such a hurry to join that I scarcely thought of an appropriate name for me - I could have come up with everything from the sublime (superbushie) to the ridiculous (antman), but the first thing that sprung into my mind was onewithnature. It just seemed to reach out and pull me into itself; I could not resist: next instant, I had registered it. Then, I was surprised when someone called me OWN. My choice suddenly seemed most appropriate - and definitely not randomly give to me - as I always believe in owning my image, my responsibility, and my conduct.

OWN,,, I like the abbreviation,, seems very approriate.

BUSHMOM, are your BUSHBABIES still small?
Mine are all grown up, and really enjoy the Bush.

JJ do you still get 'HIGH' when you are in the bush. We do!!All that clean air, those bush smells, the openess, the frredom of being away from urban living for a few days,,,,,

GUNNER,,clever

SNOW ZEE , also clever

Thanks, Ladyhawke

i made my name because
i am what many people call a aussie battler.
but some people might not know what that is so i did aussie ranger
and another reason for it was that it is on my calender in the bathroom
or as i call the "oval office" think room

AR What then is a battler? A fire fighter?

aussie battler is hard to explain. but its like a normal working class aussie who loves anything to do with australia

Got it, AR. Passion for the fatherland (motherland?) is always good.

own

Aussie battler
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The term Aussie Battler is an Australian colloquialism referring to "ordinary" or working class individuals who persevere through their commitments despite adversity[1]. Typically, this adversity comprises the challenges of low pay, family commitments, environmental hardships and lack of personal recognition. It is a term of respect and endearment intended to empower and recognise those who feel as though they exist at the bottom of society.
The term has seen recent use in mainstream politics to describe a demographic section of the Australian people.

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Papilio means Butterfly in Latin
I've always loved butterflies
The _Liz is my nic name in real life Liz = short for Elizabeth
Thats me !

Nice alias, Butterfly Elizabeth! I remember listening to a song in the 70s with which I fell totally in love with - can't remember who sang it though : it was called Papillon, which I believe is the French version of a butterfly?

forest gump..forrestgump had a great soundtrack...forest gump/dunce , as I am a forester !