by John S. (arizona)
Member since:
February 8, 2006

Changed My Name... (sort of)

February 06, 2009 11:24 AM EST
views: 110 | rating: 10/10 (20 votes) | comments: 60

Hey Friends and fellow Gatherers...

First off, don't panic, ha! There is another, and probably more, member with the same name/handle of "John S." in here, and to avoid confusion I went into my profile and made "John S." my first name, and "(arizona)" my last name. It should now display as "John S. (arizona)" in my comments etc., I hope so anyway.

Tricky huh?

I do still have the same lovable Icon with the Saguaro cactus and Desert Bighorn Sheep, so no fear in that department; it's still the real me folks!

I know this is critically important, (yeah right) so I thought I might put the word out for a while by an article.

So in the future, please carry on as you were, LOL.

John S. (arizona)

arizona.gather.com

 

PS- Please don't bother commenting on these pics, they are already in "My Photos" and have comments already. I just put them here to spark your brains in case you don't know who I am, or don't remember me... ;-)

 
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Comments: 60

Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Feb 6, 2009, 11:26am EST
How could we not remember you John S. (arizona)

That sounds like the name of a battleship btw.
Melanie B. Feb 6, 2009, 11:27am EST
Thanks for the heads up =)
Have a fantastic day~
Sue * Feb 6, 2009, 11:27am EST
I like Moggy's comment.
John S. (arizona) Feb 6, 2009, 11:28am EST
Does that mean I'm going down with the ship Moggy? Ha!
David W. Feb 6, 2009, 11:30am EST
Hmmm, how are we to be sure you are not stealing John's identity and icon? :-)
John S. (arizona) Feb 6, 2009, 11:31am EST
Hmmm... could be David, LOL.
☀ Aunt Shanny Feb 6, 2009, 11:34am EST
You are the only John S. I know.

Or care to know! LOL!
I think it's necessary to further identify yourself here when you have a common name, unless you don't care that you might get confused.
Nora Davenport Feb 6, 2009, 11:42am EST
Thanks so much for letting us know....sometimes names can get confusing here on Gather!!!
Charles Temm JR Feb 6, 2009, 11:48am EST
And the best thing is you get some points for letting us know!
Rob Appell Feb 6, 2009, 11:54am EST
Does this mean you're not from Rhode Island?
John S. (arizona) Feb 6, 2009, 11:55am EST
Thanks all. I came across another "John S" today in my travels as I have before, and it reminded me I was going to do this at the first of the year. Being named JOHN does have it's draw backs, like 20 people turning thier heads when somebody yells out your name in a crowd.... ;-)
John S. (arizona) Feb 6, 2009, 11:56am EST
Rob- my grandmother was born in Providence(sp?).... ha!
ann c. Feb 6, 2009, 12:02pm EST
Glad I know the "right" one!!!!
Rhonda M. Feb 6, 2009, 12:06pm EST
Ok..thanks for letting us know..
John S. (arizona) Feb 6, 2009, 12:26pm EST
Thanks ann... ;-)

You're welcome Rhonda.
connie h. Feb 6, 2009, 12:26pm EST
okay
John S. (arizona) Feb 6, 2009, 12:28pm EST
There's a few Shannon's around as well you know Shannon, LOL. The way you change icons and notes by your name, you keep me on my toes... ;-)
John S. (arizona) Feb 6, 2009, 12:29pm EST
Thanks connie!
DesertDarlene L. Feb 6, 2009, 12:56pm EST
Your avatar, alone, says "Arizona" to me. Of course, it could mean California, too. But, I knew you were from Arizona, anyway.
Bob B. Feb 6, 2009, 1:43pm EST
Thanks for the heads-up, John.
Chris E. Feb 6, 2009, 1:47pm EST
John - How could we get you confused? You are one of the people around this mad house that actually uses his brain and makes sensible comments. You are in a very small group. So in other words you stick out like a sore thumb. LOL

By the way I love Moggy's comment. The USS John S. Arizona sounds good or maybe we should change that to a jet since you were Air Force.
John S. (arizona) Feb 6, 2009, 1:53pm EST
Darlene- that's why I never change it, thanks. California??? Ha!

Bob- you're welcome.

Chris- hey, you're great for my ego, LOL. Yeah, an F-111 maybe... ;-)
Thanks!
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Feb 6, 2009, 2:10pm EST
Hey John S. (arizona), being named John has its plusses too. As you know my S.O. is also named John, and he's a plumber. People rarely forget that he's a plumber with a name like that. ;-)
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Feb 6, 2009, 2:10pm EST
Oh and battleships don't go down, not to worry.
John S. (arizona) Feb 6, 2009, 2:14pm EST
Moggy- I thought plumbers were all named Joe, ha ha.
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Feb 6, 2009, 2:20pm EST
uh, i just tripped over something and ended up in here. don't mind me.
John S. (arizona) Feb 6, 2009, 2:33pm EST
Hi Lori! Haven't seen you around much lately... that, or I don't get out enough?
Chris E. Feb 6, 2009, 2:50pm EST
"Oh and battleships don't go down, not to worry "

Uhm Moggy did you forget about the real USS Arizona and all the other battleships in Pearl Harbor?

I think John is right an F-11 might be better. Of course those can go down too.
phil w. Feb 6, 2009, 3:02pm EST
How 'bout it, John S ( arizona ).
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Feb 6, 2009, 3:46pm EST
Well, that clears things up
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Feb 6, 2009, 3:58pm EST
Moggy- I thought plumbers were all named Joe, ha ha.
John S. (arizona), Feb 6, 2009, 2:14pm EST

Nah, that's only the 6-pack plumbers. John is a twelve pack plumber. :) Actually he refers to himself as a"Professional Turd Herder."
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Feb 6, 2009, 3:58pm EST
Ooops, yes I did Chris.
C C. Feb 6, 2009, 4:11pm EST
hey John, how are you today?
.* Sandi * Feb 6, 2009, 4:16pm EST
thanks JOhn
Elaine S. Feb 6, 2009, 4:37pm EST
hi John
Tanya P. Feb 6, 2009, 6:37pm EST
Like the arizona add. Glad you kept your icon. I love that icon!
Toni V. Feb 7, 2009, 12:13am EST
Hi John S. (arizona). Nice to meet you. LOL. I love the icon too.
John S. (arizona) Feb 7, 2009, 7:34am EST
Geez, thank you all! You guys are all too funny, and nice as well. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and the best to everyone. Take care.
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Feb 7, 2009, 7:36am EST
Good morning John S. (arizona). Have a great Saturday!
John S. (arizona) Feb 7, 2009, 7:50am EST
Moggy- and a great big Good Morning to you too!
Linda M. Feb 7, 2009, 3:58pm EST
I look more at icons than names anyway. By the way, I finally got an icon to load.
Sassy ... the calm and cool Cat Feb 7, 2009, 4:56pm EST
I could not mistake you for anyone else! You have one of the most distinctive icons on Gather. :o)
Rae M. Feb 8, 2009, 1:31am EST
There is another Rae M. too.
DIANE D. Feb 8, 2009, 6:20am EST
Good idea~
Marilyn M. Feb 8, 2009, 6:22am EST
Good thinking.
John S. (arizona) Feb 8, 2009, 6:28am EST
Linda- I do too, but some people change them quit often throwing me off if they have a common name. Good for you by the way, good one. Thanks.
Sassy- thanks, I did try to pick a unique one way back and have stuck with it.
Rae- exactly why I did this, being a "John" was bad enough, LOL.
DIANE- thanks much.
Marilyn- thanks for dropping by.
John S. (arizona) Feb 8, 2009, 1:30pm EST
Robin- thanks. My Napster says he would love to help out. Send Lucy over, he will wear her out, LOL.
I think Simon is still too young. Time will tell if he takes after his Dad, ha!
Kelly K ~ Jesus Saves ~ Feb 9, 2009, 10:21am EST
thanks :)

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Joy McCormick Feb 9, 2009, 10:23am EST
If you think it's hard being named John, change your name to MOM for awhile.... you get called out by every kid in the grocery store!!
Evonne H. Feb 9, 2009, 12:15pm EST
Isn't that the truth Joy...lol
John S. (arizona) Feb 9, 2009, 2:02pm EST
Thanks guys, that IS funny... ;-) MOM!!! ha ha...
Kevin (''The SiteWizard'') V. Feb 9, 2009, 6:50pm EST
Nice to meet you John!!

I wish Gather would prevent duplicate display names to prevent this problem. Can you imagine what would happen is Gather had 500,000 ACTIVE members?
Cortney R. Feb 10, 2009, 2:46am EST
Glad you let us know. I know you by your icon though, so as long as that stays the same, I should have no problem remembering you.
John S. (arizona) Feb 10, 2009, 8:10am EST
Kevin- thanks. Yeah, I can only imagine. I'm a bit surprised they allow that to happen actually, but ... whatever... ;-)

Cortney- thanks. No problem there. Sticking with this one, it's somewhat unique.
Qpon Lady Feb 13, 2009, 5:10pm EST
Just change it to something weird, like "Qpon Dude", then you won't have to worry about it. Worked for me. hehe
Or "The Arizonian formerly known as John S."......

Thanks for letting us know! : )
(comment#3 from Good Morning participation on 2/12/09.)
John S. (arizona) Feb 14, 2009, 5:46pm EST
Qpon- the Artist formally know as Prince? The Arizonian isn't bad, ha ha. Thanks.

Henry- thanks.

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