I was inspired to this post by a question. “Have you picked out a name for it yet?”
Well that’s a can of worms right there buddy. We are still in negotiations on the name at this time. Seems “The Stream” is what she has been known as so far. But as we all get going on this, a proper name must be settled on. I tossed a few ideas out like the “Silver Suppository”, (that got shot down rather fast, by the smarter half of the marriage unit) the other attempts at humorous names where met with the same resistance. Seems we can not camp in something with the name “Shiny Turd” on the side of it, go figure. So I opened up the floor for some ideas. The wife says she does not care….but we have already established that she does….she must approve the choice. So I ask the kids well the 2 that can talk anyways.
The 3yr old says “Pickle” her favorite snack.
This has poss. But there is already a “Silver pickle” on the Air forums….maybe “Platinum Pickle”…(wife says it sounds like a strip club…hahahaha) but I’m not nixing it yet. My 3yr old’s choices round out at “Dora” , “Max & Ruby” and “Strawberry Shortcake”…..I see a pattern forming here.
My son comes back with “how about we call it the Rust bucket.?”
I was floored …“Rust bucket??!! Rust Bucket!!!! Its made out of Aluminum…at least come out with “Corrosion Bucket” or something. Where do you come up with this stuff?” His answer….”Ben 10” (cartoon show) Obviously we let our kids watch too much TV. “ I’m canceling cable tomorrow, and I defiantly not naming her Rust Bucket”! “Come on boy get with the program.”
“Ok …..hmmmm…how about big hunk of junk that we are fixing up”
Oh a Wise guy ehh. He fancies himself a funny, funny guy….I have no idea where he gets it. Another fault of the spousal units gene pool I’m sure. (Remdaddy looks innocent)
Seems the family is of no help in this. I had the idea of “Miss Moneypenny” Iconic and vintage. Plus it fits with my being a Bond nut….nope not just a fan but a Bond nut. We have all the bond movies and a few interesting bond “pieces”. My beautiful wife calls him “Skank Bond” and does not care so much for him, but she tolerates this because I am such a good and wonderful man. (chuckles) That and the fact that she sold my VHS Bond collection on Ebay a few years back, and to this day has not been allowed to live it down. Its all good… they where replaced by DVD and the marriage was saved.
So as of today the wife calls it “The Stream”, my daughter calls it “The Pickle”, My son …..well he is ignored on this one, and I call Her “Miss Moneypenny”. Maybe we will come to group agreement by the time we take her out for her maiden voyage. Possibly something like “007 Pickle Stream that used to be junkie”
Here are some pics of “Funny guy” helping to strip out the hardwood flooring the PO had installed. He really enjoyed this part of the job.