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Old 15-07-2005, 11:51 AM   #1
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Default What do your usernames mean?

Some people on this forum have usernames that are pretty much self explanatory, but some people have ones that aren't so obvious.

As the title suggests, what do your usernames mean, and why did you choose them?

Young 'Un is the name my Grandpa used to call me when I was a kid. He has a 71 Fairlane 500 which he has owned since new, and when I was younger, he used to work on it and I would 'help'. The name Young 'Un just reminds me of helping Grandpa with his Fairlane, which is what started my interest in Fords.

P.S: The Fairlane is still sitting in the shed, in perfect condition. Hasn't been used for a few years and it's a bit dusty... but still as good as the day it rolled out the factory.

P.P.S: No. It's not for sale...

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Old 15-07-2005, 12:13 PM   #2
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I think there was a thread on this not too long ago.

Edit: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=8334
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Old 15-07-2005, 12:18 PM   #3
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Simple really..

Fairmont = my car
Krissy = my name


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Old 15-07-2005, 12:20 PM   #4
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Self explanatory here too... well that and I couldn't think up of a better one on the spur of the moment. :P
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Old 15-07-2005, 12:38 PM   #5
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The club rego plates on my car. When you get old you need some way of remembering these sorts of things Young'un.
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Old 15-07-2005, 12:49 PM   #6
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U/name is self explanatory (i hope)... engine displacement/model/variant. Original huh?

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Old 15-07-2005, 12:55 PM   #7
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I think there was a thread on this not too long ago.
Damn it. Oh well... bit late now.
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Old 15-07-2005, 01:26 PM   #8
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User name - My car
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Old 15-07-2005, 01:46 PM   #9
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Old 15-07-2005, 01:48 PM   #10
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Old 15-07-2005, 01:51 PM   #11
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my son's name, conor declan.
yellow car is now gone :(
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Old 15-07-2005, 01:56 PM   #12
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I drive a XR6 Wagon and my number plate is WGN XR-6.
It's funny when you still have to explain to some people what the WGN stands for.

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Old 15-07-2005, 01:59 PM   #13
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everyone i know ask me about my name, when im online, playin online games, my school work lol

JJM = my name (joseph j mancini)

the sig i want as my number plate

JJM-CFH = my name - cowboys from hell (pantera) :sm_headba

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Old 15-07-2005, 02:04 PM   #14
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'Cos I own an Australia-assembled, American Motors '69 Javelin SST ... (one of about 40?)
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Old 15-07-2005, 02:15 PM   #15
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Old 15-07-2005, 02:18 PM   #16
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Mine is a nick of mystery and intrigue! Those who were on FF Raid #1 may have misty memories of certain events leading to this name, while others will only have heard the rumours and folk stories... !
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Old 15-07-2005, 02:37 PM   #17
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Mine is a nick of mystery and intrigue! Those who were on FF Raid #1 may have misty memories of certain events leading to this name, while others will only have heard the rumours and folk stories... !
Which are...

Come on, don't be a tease. Tell us.
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Old 15-07-2005, 02:38 PM   #18
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Old 15-07-2005, 02:48 PM   #19
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One of my favorite Fear factory songs.
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Old 15-07-2005, 03:08 PM   #20
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Old 15-07-2005, 03:12 PM   #21
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Old 15-07-2005, 03:19 PM   #22
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Chris, my name

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Old 15-07-2005, 03:19 PM   #23
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User name Vino302 the name is Vince but my parents have called me Vino since childhood, It stuck with all my friends and the 302 bit well.... There's one under the bonnet of that old XP in the Avatar...cheers
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Old 15-07-2005, 03:22 PM   #24
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Perana = Perana Capri V8
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Old 15-07-2005, 03:24 PM   #25
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About 4 cars ago I had an ED gli :P

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Old 15-07-2005, 03:32 PM   #26
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heeno is just wat my mates call me,last name is heenan
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Old 15-07-2005, 03:36 PM   #27
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my user name is my wife's and my initials. the 351 was for when we had our XB GT.
the avatar is a real plate which was meant for the GT but never got there. we also have NAK302 plates which will go on the ESP whenever it gets home.
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Old 15-07-2005, 03:41 PM   #28
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username - Her: being moi _2: XR8: my car
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Old 15-07-2005, 03:45 PM   #29
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Username: Before the Focus I had a Futura, and the username was the cheesiest thing i could think of :king: . Most people know it now though, hence why it hasnt changed (and wont) to anything Focus related. Back2thefocus just doesnt have the same ring to it sleep: .

The avatar is a pic I really like, its that for no other reason. Its most certainly not the focus tacho : .
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Old 15-07-2005, 04:07 PM   #30
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Quote:
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Username - some people regard me as this because I have an opinion
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What does "Laminge" actually mean?
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