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Thanks so much, IanSlav. Comments are a bit part of blogging I think and something that can make folks laugh is even better. I like that you gave your royal name so much thought. I used my dog’s pedigree name!
Oh in taking my pick, I’ll take Lady No-Pet Jollof of Nordstrom. Will take the pleasure in explaining Jollof to every curious mind, and of course, you can find me at Nordstrom (or its Rack) window-shopping! 😊
Nordstrom sounds like a Swedish shop and if so, I would be with you there shopping. I like the Lady No-pet – that is original. Have you never had pets?
Never! As a child, I watched my brother fiercely bitten by a dog – we thought he wouldn’t survive it. Being scared of dogs since.
Didn’t know that Nordstrom is a Swedish name – now I do. Thanks
Let’s set a shopping spree day. I’m sure the store would love us for it! 😍 Enjoyed reading all the royal names – very creative.
My mother told me, when she was about 6 years old and still living in México City, she and her older sister saw a Doberman attack a man and almost rip him to shreds. At that point, they developed an intense phobia of dogs, especially large dogs. Ironically, their family had a golden retriever at the same time. I even have a picture of my mother with that dog.
But, after my parents and I moved into a new house in 1972, they promised to get me a dog; a German shepherd in particular. My mother was willing to set aside her fears for my sake. We got the new puppy in June 1973 and named him Joshua (Josh). And he took a particular liking to my mother. He got very big very quickly, ultimately reaching about 100 lbs. (45 km). While he loved my mother, he also bent to her ever whim. She always joked, if he only knew that all he’d have to do was bark at her, she’d pass out.
A couple who lived next door to us (mid-1970s) had a large collie-mix who was pretty docile. Then they got – of all dogs – a Doberman. He eventually grew to the size of what looked like a colt and – as fate would have it – took a liking to my mother. Every time we visited them, that dog would hover around her. He was also one of those dogs who wouldn’t leave you alone the moment you petted him. LOL!
I understand, though, why you have a canine phobia. But trust me on this one: in general, dogs are only as aggressive as their owners allow. The miniature schnauzer I had until 2016 thought he was the size of that German shepherd! But that seems to be a common personality trait among smaller canines.
“She always joked, if he only knew that all he’d have to do was bark at her, she’d pass out.” Lol that’s how I am. Can stand the small dogs but sometimes those get unnecessarily aggressive sometimes too. My kids, when they were younger, wanted one so bad. I told then that I couldn’t take care of them as well as have to worry about their dog especially when we’re out of town. One of them had one in college and I was okay with it as long as it doesn’t bark at me or get too friendly!
Thanks for sharing.
Ironically, my aunt (who had witnessed that Doberman attack) got an Italian greyhound sometime in the early 1970s. That dog had a loud bark that would echo throughout the house and an equally loud, even stranger growl; it sounded like he was yodeling. My father joked it was because he was Italian; he would imitate the growl almost perfectly, which drove that dog insane!
My schnauzer had a tremendously vociferous bark that made him sound like a gigantic canine. It would also make my mother’s head hurt. And she’d tell him that! Of course, he would just respond with that doe-eyed puppy-dog look, so she couldn’t be mad at him.
They have been extremely creative names, thinktalk. The attack on your brother sounds devastating. My own two dogs were attacked by another dog some years back. It left me and my dogs terrified of that breed of dog forever.
Jollof is a rice dish cooked in red sauce. It’s one of the special West African/Nigerian dishes. Kinda like Mexican rice, just more delicious 🤤. I feel that for those who have never heard it, the name, without adding “rice,” stirs curiosity. I posted the recipe; check it here https://think-talk.org/blog-2/recipes/. Thanks for asking.
Ah – couldn’t be a Corgi – that would be too much of a coincidence. Having the Irish setter in the mix might be why you called him Rusty – did he have red in his coat?
A lot of people’s names turned out Really entertaining but.. I kind of like Vincenzo Saltine. I’ll have to make my family start calling me that. It was a fun idea and a much need distraction, thank you!
You can make it a hyphenated middle name if you so wish, my dear. I mean, Lady Blossom Wine-Popcorn of Amazon. The Amazon house name comes up a lot in this post! Lol.
Lady Browny Rice of Diamonds.
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A healthy Royal name, with the connotations of Brown Rice, but then the Diamonds adds a regal touch. Well done, Lady Diamonds.
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Lady Joy Donut of Amazon 😀
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Who wouldn’t like your Royal Name, Lady Joy Donut? I am pleased to make your acquaintance. What part of the world are you from?
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Hi this is Maha from the city of Chennai in India 🇮🇳
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A big welcome to you!
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Thank you so much 😊
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You may refer to me as Lord Bowie Chocolate of Amazon, my dear friend
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Another Amazon Royal. There are a few from your “court” here Lord Bowie! Nice to meet you. Where are you from? I am in Australia.
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I come from the land of the Scots. Pleasure to meet you too!
(All jokes aside though, very nice post. Good for a little laugh haha. Had trouble choosing which of my pets to name myself after though!)
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Thanks so much, IanSlav. Comments are a bit part of blogging I think and something that can make folks laugh is even better. I like that you gave your royal name so much thought. I used my dog’s pedigree name!
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Lady Bowie Almond of ASOS
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I am partial to Almonds as well so I very much approve of your Royal Name Lady Bowie.
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Lord Dillion Grilled Cheese of Royal Thai haha
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I like the inclusive of grilled cheese mixed with Royal Thai, Lord Dillion. A novel and altogether unabashed Royal name! Good on you!
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You can call me Lord Zipper Banger of Beaverton! If you don’t want to, I can be approached with either Craig or Hey!
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Hi and Welcome to StPA, Craig, I mean: Lord Zipper Banger – Lord Banger is quite a humorous name. Hilarious!
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Lady No-Pet Fufu of Ross! 😂 just for fun! Or is’t Lady No-Pet Jollof of Nordstrom (or Nostradamus!)
Thanks for the laughs!
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Take your pick. Both names are enormously fun. Can you imagine signing something with such a name?
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😂😂 had a good laugh just thinking of it as my name/title!
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That is the fun part. And why I posted. Everyone needs a bit of silliness and a chuckle.
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I have the stillness; it’s the chuckles that I crave 😊 thanks it blessed me.
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Good to hear Thinktalk. Where are you from? I’m in Australia.
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Based in the US – thought my blogs reveal that.
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I will pop over to check out your blog
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👌🏾👍🏾
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Oh in taking my pick, I’ll take Lady No-Pet Jollof of Nordstrom. Will take the pleasure in explaining Jollof to every curious mind, and of course, you can find me at Nordstrom (or its Rack) window-shopping! 😊
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Nordstrom sounds like a Swedish shop and if so, I would be with you there shopping. I like the Lady No-pet – that is original. Have you never had pets?
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Never! As a child, I watched my brother fiercely bitten by a dog – we thought he wouldn’t survive it. Being scared of dogs since.
Didn’t know that Nordstrom is a Swedish name – now I do. Thanks
Let’s set a shopping spree day. I’m sure the store would love us for it! 😍 Enjoyed reading all the royal names – very creative.
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My mother told me, when she was about 6 years old and still living in México City, she and her older sister saw a Doberman attack a man and almost rip him to shreds. At that point, they developed an intense phobia of dogs, especially large dogs. Ironically, their family had a golden retriever at the same time. I even have a picture of my mother with that dog.
But, after my parents and I moved into a new house in 1972, they promised to get me a dog; a German shepherd in particular. My mother was willing to set aside her fears for my sake. We got the new puppy in June 1973 and named him Joshua (Josh). And he took a particular liking to my mother. He got very big very quickly, ultimately reaching about 100 lbs. (45 km). While he loved my mother, he also bent to her ever whim. She always joked, if he only knew that all he’d have to do was bark at her, she’d pass out.
A couple who lived next door to us (mid-1970s) had a large collie-mix who was pretty docile. Then they got – of all dogs – a Doberman. He eventually grew to the size of what looked like a colt and – as fate would have it – took a liking to my mother. Every time we visited them, that dog would hover around her. He was also one of those dogs who wouldn’t leave you alone the moment you petted him. LOL!
I understand, though, why you have a canine phobia. But trust me on this one: in general, dogs are only as aggressive as their owners allow. The miniature schnauzer I had until 2016 thought he was the size of that German shepherd! But that seems to be a common personality trait among smaller canines.
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“She always joked, if he only knew that all he’d have to do was bark at her, she’d pass out.” Lol that’s how I am. Can stand the small dogs but sometimes those get unnecessarily aggressive sometimes too. My kids, when they were younger, wanted one so bad. I told then that I couldn’t take care of them as well as have to worry about their dog especially when we’re out of town. One of them had one in college and I was okay with it as long as it doesn’t bark at me or get too friendly!
Thanks for sharing.
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Ironically, my aunt (who had witnessed that Doberman attack) got an Italian greyhound sometime in the early 1970s. That dog had a loud bark that would echo throughout the house and an equally loud, even stranger growl; it sounded like he was yodeling. My father joked it was because he was Italian; he would imitate the growl almost perfectly, which drove that dog insane!
My schnauzer had a tremendously vociferous bark that made him sound like a gigantic canine. It would also make my mother’s head hurt. And she’d tell him that! Of course, he would just respond with that doe-eyed puppy-dog look, so she couldn’t be mad at him.
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😆😎 that’s so funny!
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A common trait amongst Schnauzers! What an awful memory for your Mum. A dog attack is frightening for all concerned.
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They have been extremely creative names, thinktalk. The attack on your brother sounds devastating. My own two dogs were attacked by another dog some years back. It left me and my dogs terrified of that breed of dog forever.
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So you understand.
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But you must explain Jollof ThinkTalk.
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Sure Forestwood.
Jollof is a rice dish cooked in red sauce. It’s one of the special West African/Nigerian dishes. Kinda like Mexican rice, just more delicious 🤤. I feel that for those who have never heard it, the name, without adding “rice,” stirs curiosity. I posted the recipe; check it here
https://think-talk.org/blog-2/recipes/. Thanks for asking.
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I’m Lady Rusty Toast of Asda… pleased to meet you 😀
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Lady Rusty – we could have been twins in royal names. I had a pet called Rusty too. Was your Rusty a dog or cat?
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Ha ha, he was my first dog when I was a child
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Same here!!! We are twins!!! What breed? Surely not a Corgi?
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Hello twin 😀! Not the same breed though, my rusty was a cross between an Irish setter and a Boarder Collie.
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Ah – couldn’t be a Corgi – that would be too much of a coincidence. Having the Irish setter in the mix might be why you called him Rusty – did he have red in his coat?
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Yes it would have been too much of a coincidence 😀. He had a beautiful rusty red coat.
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He sounds lovely!
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Lord Sarah Oatmeal of Lidl 🤣. Now that sounds pretty royal to me
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Lady Sarah is often a royal name. Sarah Oatmeal… well still sounding quite aristocratic! Well done!
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Lord Bony Momo of Amazon 😆
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That is a fun name Rohul. Sounds legitimate.
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Lady Shikha Apple of Lidl. 😂
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Nice to meet you Lady Apple. Where in the world are you located? I am in Australia.
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Nice to meet you too. I am in UK. 😊
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Lady Zander Cheeseburger of the Deli 🤣🤣
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Lady Dixie Chicken of Fry’s.
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Lady Tiqui Chocolate-Icecream of Amazon.😂
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Oh that is a delicious Royal Name!
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This was interesting ☺️
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Glad you like it. I had hoped it would cause amusement.
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Lady Vincenzo Saltine of Amazon. 😂
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Lady Saltine! That is an awesome name. Like the salty nuance! Lol.
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A lot of people’s names turned out Really entertaining but.. I kind of like Vincenzo Saltine. I’ll have to make my family start calling me that. It was a fun idea and a much need distraction, thank you!
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So glad I could help. Lady V. Saltine!
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This post needs t-shirts. 😂
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Link to a shop where you can merchandise your royal name. Yes. What a good capitalist you are, Sheri.
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Anything can have merchandise these days. 😆
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Indeed it can
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Lord Jasper Grapes of Toymaster. Although, once the revolution comes, I shall be content to be plain old Jasper Grapes again.
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Maybe Lord Jasper alone will be better. Including grapes takes the gloss of the Toymaster inference. Lol..
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Fair enough. Lord Jasper of Toymaster it is then. 😉
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hehe! Good on ya, Lord Jasper.
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Lady Echo Lasagna of Thriftbooks. I don’t hate it. Might make it my screen name lol
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Lady Echo has a nice ring to it. Not sure about the thriftbooks part. Lol.
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Lady Blossom popcorn of Amazon. I’m having wine with the popcorn. Does that change the name? 🙂
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You can make it a hyphenated middle name if you so wish, my dear. I mean, Lady Blossom Wine-Popcorn of Amazon. The Amazon house name comes up a lot in this post! Lol.
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🙂
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Furthermore, Marlene if the English Royal family can be Sax-Coburg-Gotha before they changed it to Windsor, you could be Wine-Popocorn!
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Lady Loki Steak of Walgreens 😉
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A good meat eating royal name.
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