Tuesday, November 6, 2012

WHAT'S IN A NAME

There has been much talk about changing the name of THE FLATULENCE.  It seems that most people don't like it, and think she should have a more respectful name.

As I walk through the marina, I see some common, and not so common names painted on these boats.

Few are respectful...


some are funny...


some are clever...


 and some even bawdy.

When I named TARDIS, I gave her the name because she is a small boat, but has great capabilities of traveling to far places.  I am toying with the idea of keeping the same theme going when I rename THE FLATULENCE.  I've been advised to take into consideration how her name will sound on the radio.  Good point.

Several years ago, a turtle was brought home and placed in our backyard.  This turtle needed a name.  I couldn't come up with a good one, so I put the word out... I wanted suggestions for the naming of the turtle.  My brother had the best name: Speedbump.  So, from then on, she was known as Speedbump.

A few suggestions have already been given as to what THE FLATULENCE should be re-christened.  Here is my thought... my readers should write in with their thoughts on names.  If you think you have the perfect name for a 1972 Grampian 26, either leave it in a comment at the bottom of this page, or send it to me directly at lezliehenson@gmail.com.  I will gather them and this will help me come up with a good name for her.

Get your thinking caps on and let me hear from you.

2 comments:

  1. http://www.theoi.com/Pontios/Nereides.html
    There are classic names from mythology. Forget Domestic Goddess, how about a goddess of the sea?

    There is the children's story of the Maggie B, a small ship that has everything.
    http://www.amazon.com/Maggie-B-Irene-Haas/dp/0689500211

    There is the top ten boat names. Second Wind being number one. You can look for inspiration here.
    http://10000boatnames.com/

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  2. Happyness
    LezliesWorld
    Second wind
    Breaking Wind
    Dingleberry (I had 3 boats with this name. One was a texas200 boat.
    what are your grandkids names? Do like chuck pierce and formulate a name using the first few letters of each child's name.

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