What is in a Screen Name? - Page 2

Freedom of Opinion · 08-10-2005, 09:47 PM

Most of the names I was curious about have been explained here already, but I'm still curious about lunamoth. I'm worried I might simply be missing some species of moth named Luna,

lol, but I was curious if there was anything more to this name?
Thx!

lunamoth · 08-11-2005, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Freedom of Opinion

Most of the names I was curious about have been explained here already, but I'm still curious about lunamoth. I'm worried I might simply be missing some species of moth named Luna,

lol, but I was curious if there was anything more to this name?
Thx!

Hi Freedom, thank you for asking.

A Luna moth is a real moth:

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Luna moths are one of the most unusual and beautiful of the North American moths known as Saturnidae. They are well known for their green-yellow colors and long tails,and although they are often seen in pictures, they are a real surprise when found in nature. Although they are common throughout the eastern U.S., their night flying habits and short life span as an adult moth, only about 1 week, combine to make them a rare find. The luna moth, with a wingspan of 4.5-5.0 inches, is one of the largest moths in North America and is very common in many of the eastern states from Maine all the way to Florida. They usually are seen less as you go westward to Texas and the Great Plains. It is also found in southern regions of many Canadian provinces such as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskachewan.

from: luna moth

I guess I have an affinity for small flying creatures as I have another screen name elsewhere along the same theme (not trying to hide, just didn't realize that it was handy to use the same name in different places). Actually, the luna moth is nearer and dearer to my heart because when I saw one for the first time a number of years ago I truly was astonished by the beauty of God's creation in this little moth.

Also, I find the moth to be a symbol of transformation. I hadn't thought about it a lot when I first picked it, but I've come to be quite fond of my handle.

I'm curious about three names at the moment. Alexa, why are you alexa? Bandit, how about you? And Dor--is that your real name as well? I'm sure there are others I'm curious about too.

Actually, I, Brian--is that related to I, Robot?

lunamoth

InLove · 08-11-2005, 02:28 AM

This is a very cool thread

. I love this thread

. Thanks for all the posts--

Has Q answered yet?

(Luna-I see them sometimes--they are beautiful.) And I always think of you when the "Lunesta" ads appear, too

. LOL, when I first joined CR, I found the thread about avatars, and I commented on yours. I did not know anything about you, and I was nervous about my "Tinkerbell" comment.

InPeace,
InLove

Sister Anna · 08-26-2005, 11:44 PM

Hi all,

Well, my real name is not Anna, but, it couldve been. My mother wanted to name me Ana + my given name and they would be a double name. But, my dad took Ana away so I ended up with only one name. One of my dear friends was called Anna and she passed away this year, so, in her memory I chose the name Anna when I joined the sisters of embracement. Because they call me Sister, I became Sister Anna. Now, that is my online name in a few places. I am considering adding Anna to my given name in a few more years, that way I will go back to having the name that my mother had originally intended me to have

So, in a way my name of Sister Anna is in memory of my friend and also as a reference to the Sisters of Embracement.

thats all

Bandit · 08-27-2005, 12:24 AM

i suppose Bandit could mean a lot of things. i will let you all decide.

Luna, is that the night moth lays eggs on folded leaves & turns into that pinkish brown iris bore?

InLove · 08-27-2005, 06:42 AM

Not to interrupt or anything...but someone with the name "Bandit" has pretty much determined ahead of time what belongs to him (and that may mean anything one wants to discuss--in other words, if there is anything worth taking from what you say, a "bandit" take it and run with it. And many times to the benefit of all

.

I sure am enjoying the fact that this "Bandit" is still here. This Bandit is a thoughtful one...

InPeace,
InLove

Bandit · 08-27-2005, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by InLove

Not to interrupt or anything...but someone with the name "Bandit" has pretty much determined ahead of time what belongs to him (and that may mean anything one wants to discuss--in other words, if there is anything worth taking from what you say, a "bandit" take it and run with it. And many times to the benefit of all

.

I sure am enjoying the fact that this "Bandit" is still here. This Bandit is a thoughtful one...

InPeace,
InLove

LOL you always make laugh & it feels good on this late summer night.

lunamoth · 08-29-2005, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bandit

Luna, is that the night moth lays eggs on folded leaves & turns into that pinkish brown iris bore?

The eat tree leaves and the caterpillars are green. So, I don't think it is your iris bore. The moth really does look like my avatar.

lunamoth

Scarlet Pimpernel · 09-15-2005, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine

Side note concerning your screen name, Scarlet Pimpernel: Did you know that the book you read when you were 16 was based on an actual man and what he did during the French Revolution? Leslie Howard, the actor who portrayed the main character received a letter from a decendant of the actual Scarlet Pimpernel, and he (Leslie Howard) thought it was a prank being played on him by a school chum. He was "floored" when he learned about the family's existence.

That's really cool, Phyllis - do you have any references for that? I tried doing a google search but couldn't find anything about it being based on an actual person, or about his descendants.

And what does 17th Angel refer to?

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine · 09-15-2005, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarlet Pimpernel

That's really cool, Phyllis - do you have any references for that? I tried doing a google search but couldn't find anything about it being based on an actual person, or about his descendants.

Search for Sir Percy Blakeney (the Scarlet Pimpernel's real name.) Anyway, it was part of an after-performance interview on the Lux Radio Program (I think) that Leslie Howard divulged this.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine