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[Fox]

When I was six, my last name was changed to reflect my step father's name. After years of feeling no connection with my name, I decided to change it. I translated my given name from Scots and Old English to its meaning of Fox and took back my biological father's name as well as my biological mother's name. The result is Fox Albert Johnston.

[niblock64]

Ok, I'll join the crowd!
Niblock64 refers to my husbands former motorcycle road racing number. He raced for about 15 years here on the east coast in lighweight superbike with the number 64. Niblock being last name

[Abax]

Abax is the Latin root of abacus. It means 'slab', applied to the abacus because of its shape I suppose. I remember being shown an abacus as a child, and later my mom taught me how to use a circular slide rule.

I like math and use it in my job as an air traffic controller everyday. I also use math in many of my hobbies. When an opportunity arises, I try to use math to help those around me solve problems in a manner that is more accurate than might be achieved otherwise.

Apart from specific applications in technical professions, I lament that math seems to be poorly understood and little-used by many adults. It's nice to realize that a kilt is the product of someone's skill in sewing *and* math.

Abax

[threebanger]

This type of thing is always interesting. It gives some insight as to what members are into.
I spend some time on a couple of motorcycle chopping forums...and am working on a three-cylinder motorcycle--a three banger.

[Monkey@Arms]

Well this thread sure explains alot.

To make my answer short, some western martial arts teachers refer to themselves as Masters at Arms.
Anyway, I've dabbled in various Western and Filipino fighting arts, but could never be mistaken as a "Master" of anything, so I've taken the more accurate title of Monkey@Arms.



Best regards,

Jake
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[beloitpiper]

Wow, how did I miss this one the first time around?

Ok, well I was born (and go to college in) Beloit, Wisconsin. I also play bagpipes. A few of them in fact. Hence, beloitpiper was formed.

Ta da.

[Nick the DSM]

Nick- obviously my first name

DSM- Drum Stick Massacre, yeah I know drum stick is actually drumstick but DSM has stuck with me for a while now

[GatorNeck]

Marines have long been known as Leathernecks. This nickname comes from the leather collars that Marines used to wear in the early days of the "Fighting Tops". Legend has it that these high collars were worn to protect the neck and throat from saber slashes. The high collar of the modern Dress Blues pays homage to those Marines of old. I happen to be a Marine, and thus a "Leatherneck."

Furthermore, my specific MOS deals with Assault Amphibian Vehicles, AAVs, or AmTracs (amphibian tractors). The first, designed and manufactured prior to world war II by Donald Roebling to be used as a search and rescue vehicle in the Florida Everglades, was known as the Roebling Alligator. Drafted into service by the Navy and Marine team during WWII the alligator, now known as LVT (landing vehicle, tracked) was instrumental in the Island Hopping campaign leading up to the invasion of mainland japan. LVTs (now known as AAVs) have evolved a great deal since then, but those of us who crew and wrench on them had been known as Alligator Marines since.

Hence GatorNeck.

[McJore]

Well mine comes Jore, wich in my family is short for Jorge, and since my dads name is also Jorge , that where McJore comes from, The son of Jorge

[12stones]

Mine's not as cool as GatorNeck's...it's just the name of one of my fav bands...