Re: what are we called?
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: what are we called?
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 20:11:44 -0700 (MST)
J. Michael, Celia or Ben Storey wrote:
>
> John says:
> >Welcome to the iris list. We call ourselves "Listers" because it isn't a
> >robin.
>
> Do we really call ourselves listers? That sounds a bit tipsy, whereas
> "robins" has a fluffy, spring-like feel to it. I think of the fat-chested
> robin striding blythely among rhizomes, murdering every earthworm it
> encounters.
> Or are we "Taddies" in honor of our founding Tadfor-father? Or Ellians, as
> in "Iris-L-ians."
> Irisarians?
> Irisers?
> Iridae?
>
> What?
>
Celia,
How about using a persons name if applicable and then "Everyone" for the
entire list. I don't like Robins.
I hope this message is not deemed "unnecessary".
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
