Have you ever had a nickname?, page 1

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Well, over the years I've had a few. One I won't repeat. But the more creative ones I had was when I was in the Navy, which I joined just after college. I served on a sub for two years after I finished my training in cryptology. I was no older then most of the enlisted men on board when I served. Sub duty is unique in that you may not see sunlight for 6 months. For me the longest stint was 3 months, but we always knew that could be extended if the situation required it. I made an effort to get to know each member of the crew, all be it in an oblique manner.

For some reason I have never figured out, numerous members of the crew sought me out. They needed to talk and wanted to talk to me. There were a few officers, but most of the people who wanted to talk were enlisted men. (this is before women were on subs). I got the following nicknames for the following reasons: "The mother hen", I have a need to help people and I can listen, and if required be an advocate(hence my moniker arbiture) to the boats commanding officer.

Excaliber- I took a few fencing lessons when I was 12 years old.
Angst- If some one on the boat was depressed, I got depressed.
Whisky, 0/0. I never drank.
The Star Trek guy- I love science fiction. I was also able to improve the boats sensor performance one time, by creating an improved signal interagation protocol.
Lets not forget, "The smart ass"- self explanitory

As always please forgive spelling errors.

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Lance Thrust - Though it was more of a stage name than a nickname.

Originally posted by schrodingers dog
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Lance Thrust - Though it was more of a stage name than a nickname.

Oh you wish..and with your new avatar..

Me? only one nickname..but I'm not posting it..

Originally posted by AccessDenied

Originally posted by schrodingers dog
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Lance Thrust - Though it was more of a stage name than a nickname.

Oh you wish..and with your new avatar..

Me? only one nickname..but I'm not posting it..

pardon me ZOOT ?

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Dick Trickle?

Originally posted by The Utopian Penguin

Originally posted by AccessDenied

Originally posted by schrodingers dog
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Lance Thrust - Though it was more of a stage name than a nickname.

Oh you wish..and with your new avatar..

Me? only one nickname..but I'm not posting it..

pardon me ZOOT ?

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