I'm Married To A Great Grandmother

3 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Well, it's official....I'm old as dirt.
We got the call last night that Cheryl's granddaughter just gave birth to a baby boy.

No name yet...although I like the sound of Solarious.

No...no...that's stupid. I mean Dominatorius.

It seems the WF needs to start recognizing old geezers (me included) and start making the site more 'old geezer' accessible...

magnified ability

text to audio

just to name a few.

Added: I almost forgot...old age I guess...congratulations!

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discrat 3 years ago

Congrats to you and Cheryl
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tagiscom

3 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Well, it's official....I'm old as dirt.
We got the call last night that Cheryl's granddaughter just gave birth to a baby boy.

No...no...that's stupid. I mean Dominatorius.

We all know that you want to rename your cats Dominatorius, (l looked it up) but no,....

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lanfear63

3 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Well, it's official....I'm old as dirt.
We got the call last night that Cheryl's granddaughter just gave birth to a baby boy.

No name yet...although I like the sound of Solarious.

No...no...that's stupid. I mean Dominatorius.

Congratulations, not such a Great Step Grandad.

I never knew you had a stepdaughter, but then I never asked.

I think we should all submit some appropriate names.

I vote for Jay to commemorate your life's work ( J Edgar Hoover )

"The meaning of the name Jay is "cheerful" or "joyful," reflecting its origins as a nickname for John. The name Jay suggests happiness, positivity, and a zest for life, making it a great choice for parents who are looking for a name that reflects their son's character."

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Claude Whitacre

3 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

Congratulations, not such a Great Step Grandad.

I never knew you had a stepdaughter, but then I never asked.

I think we should all submit some appropriate names.

I vote for Jay to commemorate your life's work ( J Edgar Hoover )

"The meaning of the name Jay is "cheerful" or "joyful," reflecting its origins as a nickname for John. The name Jay suggests happiness, positivity, and a zest for life, making it a great choice for parents who are looking for a name that reflects their son's character."

I may have told this story here before.

Years ago, in my store, a young couple bought a vacuum cleaner. As we were writing it up, their young son...maybe 7, said to me "My name is Brian, it means brave".

I looked down at him and said "My name is Claude, it means clump of dirt".

He didn't laugh. He was so excited about his name meaning brave.

On the way out the door, I waved and said "Bye, Brian...I'll see you later!"...He waved back at me and said "Bye Claude, I'll see you in Hell!".

I laughed so hard a tear ran down my leg.

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lanfear63

3 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I may have told this story here before.

Years ago, in my store, a young couple bought a vacuum cleaner. As we were writing it up, their young son...maybe 7, said to me "My name is Brian, it means brave".

I looked down at him and said "My name is Claude, it means clump of dirt".

He didn't laugh. He was so excited about his name meaning brave.

On the way out the door, I waved and said "Bye, Brian...I'll see you later!"...He waved back at me and said "Bye Claude, I'll see you in Hell!".

I laughed so hard a tear ran down my leg.

That was probably not a tear that ran down your leg. Your Brian story is well known. Just ask anyone who has attended one of your seminars.

Well, theirs another name for you, Brian. Not one of my favorites. I would have like to have been called Alexander or Alex for short. A nice Woody word. (Monty Python)

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RMRC

3 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I may have told this story here before.

Years ago, in my store, a young couple bought a vacuum cleaner. As we were writing it up, their young son...maybe 7, said to me "My name is Brian, it means brave".

I looked down at him and said "My name is Claude, it means clump of dirt".

He didn't laugh. He was so excited about his name meaning brave.

On the way out the door, I waved and said "Bye, Brian...I'll see you later!"...He waved back at me and said "Bye Claude, I'll see you in Hell!".

I laughed so hard a tear ran down my leg.

This is the first time I've had the pleasure of reading this story, I actually laughed out loud!

Congratulations on the good news Claude

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Princess Balestra

3 years ago

Circumference Bloom, I guess:
a real cool circle 'spandin' out
beyond yusself.

Fam still seekin' the perfect boy name?

Zoos ain't been done since whenevah.

Plus also Hieronymousse.

tbh, it all down to the syllabolickyools.

Tripsy offa tonguesy forename/surname combos are invitingly yummy.

Kinda ...

Claude Whitacre.

Dan Riffle.

Nathan P. J. Drivelhoser.

Tellya, you booked a 2 bed motel, you KNOW who is sleepin' in a ditch here outta them 3 choices.

The rest is mere conjectyoore 'bout total suffrin' for all concerned.

"Only 2 beds -- and you are also here?"

But I digress: cool nooz, Sweetie.

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Claude Whitacre

3 years ago

His name is Leif. No idea how to pronounce it.

Life? Leaf? We'll wait until Cheryl's daughter calls with the pronunciation.

We got a picture of him. Winkled, toothless, hairless, cries constantly, and cannot control his bowels.

I know exactly what he's going through.

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lanfear63

3 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

His name is Leif. No idea how to pronounce it.

Life? Leaf? We'll wait until Cheryl's daughter calls with the pronunciation.

We got a picture of him. Winkled, toothless, hairless, cries constantly, and cannot control his bowels.

I know exactly what he's going through.

By marriage, Leif is connected to a Branch of your family Tree

I know how the name arose, it was a difficult birth. After it was over your stepdaughter said what a Re-Leif

Ok, I'm done with the Leif jokes.

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tagiscom

3 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

His name is Leif. No idea how to pronounce it.

Life? Leaf? We'll wait until Cheryl's daughter calls with the pronunciation.

We got a picture of him. Winkled, toothless, hairless, cries constantly, and cannot control his bowels.

I know exactly what he's going through.

Take a leif out of book,

Leaves don't grow on tree's.

I am done also, (on sick-leif).

Better go now,otherwise l may take Leif of my senses?

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Kay King

3 years ago

Claude -

We want you to be on top of things in your family...here you go...seems to be 'layf'?

https://www.pronouncenames.com/leif

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Claude Whitacre

3 years ago

Cheryl's granddaughter Tori just had her first baby. She's a tiny girl, barely five foot tall.

The baby is huge. I asked Cheryl "How big is he?"

She said "His birthday is the 12th, 13th, and 14th of June."

That's big. (And it's a joke)

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lanfear63

3 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Cheryl's granddaughter Tori just had her first baby. She's a tiny girl, barely five foot tall.

The baby is huge. I asked Cheryl "How big is he?"

She said "His birthday is the 12th, 13th, and 14th of June."

That's big. (And it's a joke)

I'm glad you clarified it's a joke, I can laugh now.

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DWolfe

3 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

We got the call last night that Cheryl's granddaughter just gave birth to a baby boy.

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

His name is Leif. No idea how to pronounce it.

First off Congratulations to you and your family. As soon as you mentioned his name. I thought of the singer Leif Garrett.

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Claude Whitacre 3 years ago

Originally Posted by DWolfe

First off Congratulations to you and your family. As soon as you mentioned his name. I thought of the singer Leif Garrett.

It's Leif, and strangely...it rhymes with Safe.

I wanted to remind the Mom that Pseudononpoliferationesticologiesticalod...rhymes with Claude.

If it were a girl, my names choices would be..

Blanche, Marge, Maude, Whoretense, Frankensteina, Draculana, Stabetha, Torturella, or Buzzkilleza.
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- lanfear63 3 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre
  
  It's Leif, and strangly...it rhymes with Safe.
  
  I wanted to remind the Mom that Pseudononpoliferationesticologiesticalod...rhymes with Claude.
  
  Even more of a strange coincidence, it's your Safe Word.
  
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- Princess Balestra 3 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre
  
  Whoretense.
  
  I feel a pelvic floor routine comin' on ...
  
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