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Frankallen

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Posted 1419017841 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

I know this sounds trivial, but I wish our members would at least let us know their first name? I can understand people (especially ladies) not putting their whole name and city...But, come on ya'll, give us at least your first name, Hopefully, there are no Jack the Ripper here, that can find you by your first name..:) __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

FMD

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Posted 1419018853	Reply with quote #2

We should have a prize for the most common first name. Let's start... Frank 2 Everyone Else 0 __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

dirtguy50

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Posted 1419019144	Reply with quote #3

Frank 2 Keith 1 __________________ No, your other left! Zone 6b, Keith in SW Wish List: Violette de Bordeaux & Marsilles Black VS

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1419019279	Reply with quote #4

:) __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1419019995	Reply with quote #5

I think there are way too many JAMES' on this forum Frank. In event my name is not obvious to all,..... Happ Holidays Rafael __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

jc_figs

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Posted 1419020167	Reply with quote #6

jailen __________________ Name JAILEN feel free to call me jc ........wish list...... black madeira ,ischia b lack, green ischia, patrics super giant, rdv, negronne, maltese falcon, lsu gold, lsu purple, lsu tiger, lounge d out, golden, celeste, black jack, black mission, brunswick, blue ischia, panache, strawberry latte, armenian, mvsb, col de dame, col de dame grise, col de dame noir, hardy chicago, peters honey, peti negri, unknowns, magnolia, kathleen black, labanese, and any othere except bt, and celeste improved bt or celeste are fine ,cuttings/plants zone 8a goldsboro north carolina. I'm proved Celeste or BT welcome!! figs growing brown turkey celeste and unknown yellow fig

eboone

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Posted 1419023044	Reply with quote #7

Mine is out there for people to abuse... __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

bigfig

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Posted 1419027307	Reply with quote #8

JOE nice to meet you all __________________ Wish list :vasilika sika,,JH Adriaticand common french Joe New Jersey 6a

donpaid

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Posted 1419028225	Reply with quote #9

Dan here! 1 for all the derivations of Daniel

Frankallen

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Posted 1419028833	Reply with quote #10

I didn't start this post to be funny or mean! It's hard to address someone by their handle? How would you like to meet someone and ask them their name and told you "Fig Lover"?? Maybe, the person, at least deserves to know your first name to me, the forum is no different. Maybe, to some it's funny or cute, but to me, very serious, I like to know a Man or Ladies first name and I promise, I am not a serial killer! The first thing I do when someone post an Intro is look at their profile, so I can post their first name to welcome them here....Maybe, I am ole fashion,but to me it's very serious.....Nuff said :) __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

dkirtexas

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Posted 1419029730	Reply with quote #11

Frank, I agree wholeheartedly, I also think there should be a required field for state of residence, just saying. __________________ Thx, glad to be here Danny K "EL CAZADOR DE HIGO" Waskom Tx Zone 7B/8 Wish list: anything anyone wants me to have. LSU RED. Any LSU fig.

GreenFin

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Posted 1419030677	Reply with quote #12

Frank 3 James 1 Big early lead, but we can rally :) __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

Hershell

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Posted 1419031050 · Edited	Reply with quote #13

I will never tell. Just kidding,I agree with name and state. City if possible. __________________ Hershell Zone 8. Ray City, Ga.

COGardener

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Posted 1419032007	Reply with quote #14

First name, City, State and USDA zone seem to be the norm for a lot of us, just need to get others to follow suit. Frank, I agree that addressing people by there first name is ideal for polite conversation. I get tired of looking at peoples profile and hoping they have put a first name. Scott

cis4elk

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Posted 1419032511 · Edited	Reply with quote #15

Quote: How would you like to meet someone and ask them their name and told you "Fig Lover" Hopefully I wont be taking a drink of something at that exact moment, I might choke to death, and I don't think I want CPR from "Fig Lover"! __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

COGardener

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Posted 1419032939	Reply with quote #16

Quote: Originally Posted by cis4elk Quote: How would you like to meet someone and ask them their name and told you "Fig Lover" Hopefully I wont be taking a drink of something at that exact moment, I might choke to death, and I don't think I want CPR from "Fig Lover"! I don't know Calvin, might depend on what fig they were just eating. Might be a tasty mouth to mouth! :)

Hershell

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Posted 1419033966	Reply with quote #17

To some it might be. To you apparently not. __________________ Hershell Zone 8. Ray City, Ga.

Elfarach

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Posted 1419037744	Reply with quote #18

Thanks Frank... Someone's gotta be the enforcer around here... __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

aphahn

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Posted 1419037891	Reply with quote #19

Puddintane... __________________ Andy - Zone 6a Lat 39.9º N, Alt 5390' Westminster CO ⚘ Scion List

aphahn

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Posted 1419038527	Reply with quote #20

Sorry Frank. Couldn't stop myself. __________________ Andy - Zone 6a Lat 39.9º N, Alt 5390' Westminster CO ⚘ Scion List

Bevman

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Posted 1419038531	Reply with quote #21

I thought Puddintane was funny. I also think first name and state, planting zone, should be required. I even added my county but not my city. __________________ Arthur, Saint Louis CO, MO (Z 6B)

donpaid

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Posted 1419039582	Reply with quote #22

Quote: Originally Posted by COGardener First name, City, State and USDA zone seem to be the norm for a lot of us, just need to get others to follow suit. I agree 100%

GregMartin

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Posted 1419040141	Reply with quote #23

Quote: Originally Posted by aphahn Sorry Frank. Couldn't stop myself. What's your number? Glad you couldn't help yourself...you know, I'm almost surprised that we don't have a Puddintane. __________________ zone 5 Maine Seeking: Saint Martin, Naples White, Black Tuscan, Bécane, French Alps, Abruzzi, Tenica, Wild Mountain Figs from the coldest corners (Iranian, Turkish or other...would love seeds too)

FigaroNewton

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Posted 1419044790	Reply with quote #24

Billy here. Howzy to all. __________________ Billy - Middle Tennessee Seeking: C'hiapetta, A'driatic JH, and S'mith maybe 2 cuttings or so of each. Thank-you.

greenbud

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Posted 1419045855	Reply with quote #25

Bernadette. I've now got a vegetable drawer full of cuttings and seeds and 2 trees sojourning in the basement. I'm starting to feel like I may belong here.

schaplin

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Posted 1419050134	Reply with quote #26

Sharon here. __________________ Wish List: @Hmari, @Maltese beauty, @Col de Dame Grise, @Bryant Dark, @Lynhurst White, @Melcedonia Dark, @Panevino Dark, @Paradiso

jenn42

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Posted 1419050872	Reply with quote #27

Bet you can't guess mine! One of the most common names of all time. I can't even tell you how many I have met with my same first name. Even my best friend :) Jennifer __________________ Jenn Austin, TX Zone 8b Wish List: CDD, Bryant-Dark Unknown, Red Lebanese, ORoarke, Calvert Will hopefully have cuttings to trade next year as my yearlings mature

aphahn

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Posted 1419051292	Reply with quote #28

Quote: Originally Posted by GregMartin What's your number? In my sig? Altitude. All kidding aside, I prefer having first names and local info in sigs too. Thanks for bringing it up Frank. __________________ Andy - Zone 6a Lat 39.9º N, Alt 5390' Westminster CO ⚘ Scion List

saxonfig

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Posted 1419054983	Reply with quote #29

I see nothing wrong with that Frank. Good point. I don't need to know someone's city really but state and zone is nice to know. I recently looked up the latitude of my location and added it to my signature. Zone tells a lot but lat makes a big difference too. It's all about plants and us people that grow them right? Never saw a reason to not put my first name out there. __________________ Fig Well And Prosper! Bill - SW KY. Zone 6b. 36.5N I'm fruitnut on ebay.

Norhayati

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Posted 1419076835	Reply with quote #30

Mine is Norhayati. A girl's name for a lady. It means the light of life hehehe. Norhayati __________________ Norhayati Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Wish list: Black Madeira

timmy2green

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Posted 1419080759	Reply with quote #31

Norhayati, I like the meaning of your name! My name is Timothy if it's not obvious. Creativity was lacking when I made my screenname. __________________ Saratoga, NY - Zone 5a Wish List: Sbayi, Poona, Panevino Dark, Lebanese Red, Sumaki, Raspberry Latte, Negretta, Italian 258, De La Reina MP.

pino

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Posted 1419085507	Reply with quote #32

My name was changed to Joe by well meaning nuns in Grade 1. My family still calls me Pino most of the time. When I visit Italy they call me Pino except the customs officers who look at me funny because my passport doesn't match my other ID. __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

fluffybunny

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Posted 1419087259	Reply with quote #33

I prefer to go by Mike......but people that know me are usually more colorful when addressing me. Too colorful to mention on this forum. __________________ Mike - zone 5b West Lincoln, Ontario, Canada

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1419088264	Reply with quote #34

David. Its Hebrew meaning beloved one. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

Frankallen

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Posted 1419090275	Reply with quote #35

Thanks, to everyone with the kind comments....I will now kindly get off my soapbox...:) __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

GreenFin

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Posted 1419090571	Reply with quote #36

Quote: Originally Posted by Frankallen Quote: Originally Posted by GreenFin Frank 3 James 1 Big early lead, but we can rally :) Is that suppose to be funny? I thought so. It's a continuation of the theme from the first 3 replies, and I know there are at least 2-3 other Jameses on the board, so if they check in then we Jameses can rally and match the number of Franks. As for first names versus handles, I prefer handles. As I noted, there are several other Jameses here, but I'm the only GreenFin. I much prefer that people just call me by GreenFin here, since it guarantees that I'll know you're talking to me. Furthermore, I know everyone else by their handles, and there are lots of multiples of many other peoples' first names here, so it's easier for me to know who's being talked about when they're addressed by their handle rather than by their first name. I would prefer using first names when conversing in 'real life', but it's just easier and more precise to use handles when dealing with a huge group of people that I only know online as opposed to in 'real life'. __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

Frankallen

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Posted 1419091246 · Edited	Reply with quote #37

Quote: Originally Posted by GreenFin Quote: Originally Posted by Frankallen Quote: Originally Posted by GreenFin Frank 3 James 1 Big early lead, but we can rally :) Is that suppose to be funny? I thought so. It's a continuation of the theme from the first 3 replies, and I know there are at least 2-3 other Jameses on the board, so if they check in then we Jameses can rally and match the number of Franks. As for first names versus handles, I prefer handles. As I noted, there are several other Jameses here, but I'm the only GreenFin. I much prefer that people just call me by GreenFin here, since it guarantees that I'll know you're talking to me. Furthermore, I know everyone else by their handles, and there are lots of multiples of many other peoples' first names here, so it's easier for me to know who's being talked about when they're addressed by their handle rather than by their first name. I would prefer using first names when conversing in 'real life', but it's just easier and more precise to use handles when dealing with a huge group of people that I only know online as opposed to in 'real life'. I respect that "GreenFin" ....But, I prefer if I am sending you an Email or a private message to at least know your first name, just seems more appropriate to me....We can still call each other by their handle but at least put their First Name on their Signature ....:) __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

GreenFin

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Posted 1419092600	Reply with quote #38

Agreed :) __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

Charlie

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Posted 1419124527	Reply with quote #39

Charles, but only my mom calls me that when she's mad. Charlie, Chuck, Chuckster, Chas, Bud, Bubba, Buddy, Dude, Papa, Dad. I have been called all of these in the last week so take your pick. __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

HarveyC

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Posted 1419143759	Reply with quote #40

I don't hide out from anybody. My pickup's license plant is the same as my user ID. There's been many responses but it seems it would be good to clarify and suggest that folks add their first name and whatever to their signature line. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1419146273	Reply with quote #41

I'm an open book Frank. Aaron in hebrew meaning STRENGTH or the Chosen one. You pick and chose. :)

ChrisK

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Posted 1419171373	Reply with quote #42

I m with You Frank, great topic and realy realy funny stuff from all ! Oh yeah, Christos is the the full first name K.................... Is a whole other story! Greek long and a a great conversation starter of a last name(thanks Dad)! So Chris K to all friends ,soccer buds ,coworkers, neibours and all people I love and respect, to keep things simple! ;) __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

coop951

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Posted 1419176856 · Edited	Reply with quote #43

Hi Frank My first name is James (Jim to some), but everyone calls me Coop __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

vito12831

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Posted 1419178618	Reply with quote #44

Hi Frank I couldn't agree more. Vito

musillid

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Posted 1419218560	Reply with quote #45

Frank, Let me be frank with you: I'm Dale. Anyone who passes through Mansfield, Ohio is in for a treat, especially fans of The Twilight Zone. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

Ruuting

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Posted 1419218922	Reply with quote #46

When we (Northeasterners) were preparing to go to Bass' fig Gathering this past Summer, a member I did not know offered to carpool, since they lived in upstate NY. I was bringing a friend with me, plus lots of plants, so I declined the offer. Fast-forward to the gathering: I'm doing the meet'n and greet'n, and I get to talking with a lovely woman. When she tells me her name, my heart sinks, and I hear myself mutter the most embarrassed admission to her. "CJ, I thought you were a boy..." She got a good chuckle out of that... I can faintly remember someone having another "oops" moment with a member on the forum, because their sig was not clear. With that said, I'm Rui (rhymes with Louie) and I'm a boy :) __________________ Rui Southeast CT, zone 6B

Luzzu

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Posted 1419219712	Reply with quote #47

Hello Everybody I'm Raffaele Brampton Ont Canada in Italy when I was young everybody called me Raffiluzzu I guess the rest is self explanatory very nice to meet everybody my first year at this and i'm tryng to absorb as much as I can from reading the posts thank you for all the input happy figging __________________ Brampton, ON Zone 5b

Ampersand

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Posted 1419247297	Reply with quote #48

Frank(s) - As per my signature, I'm Kelby in Southeastern PA. Reading to more more precise. If there's another Kelby the forum I'll be impressed...haven't met one yet.

Maris

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Posted 1419248544	Reply with quote #49

Hi everyone! I'm Mariusz from Poland, I think that nobody on this forum don't have same name as mine. ;) __________________ Lanckorona, Poland Elevation 455 m (1493 ft) (49° 49') USDA 6 Wish list: My area in USDA ZONE 9 :D My varieties: Panache, Peretta, Napolitana, Michurinska-10 and probably Brown Turkey.

dirtguy50

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Posted 1419257509	Reply with quote #50

Good one Mariusz. I think you are right. Mariusz 1 __________________ No, your other left! Zone 6b, Keith in SW Wish List: Violette de Bordeaux & Marsilles Black VS

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