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31-08-2010, 07:06
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Chesapeake Bay
Boat: 22' Avalon Pontoon - The WINE BARge
Posts: 164
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Change a User Name ?
Is there a way to change my username?
It came to my attention that I have a different definition of River Rat than most others!  I always thought it was someone that spent more time on a river as a casual boater than on the sea as an accomplished sailor. Plus, I liked the alliteration! 
I'm new to the forum and only have a dozen or so posts. It would not be the end of the world if I just got rid of RiverRat and created a new username. I hope to participate for quite awhile as we plan to cruise. So, don't want to be stuck with a username with negative connotations.
Maybe I shouldn't be so concerned? Maybe I should just stick with it and let everyone else adjust? 
Kitty
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31-08-2010, 07:12
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CF Adviser
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Montrose, Colorado
Posts: 9,845
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We can do this for you, Kitty - why don't you send me a PM letting me know what you'd like your new User Name to be. 
TaoJones
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31-08-2010, 07:13
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Ohio
Boat: Now boatless :-(
Posts: 11,580
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RiverRat
Is there a way to change my username?
It came to my attention that I have a different definition of River Rat than most others! I always thought it was someone that spent more time on a river as a casual boater than on the sea as an accomplished sailor. Plus, I liked the alliteration! |
Hmmm...
That's my definition as well.
Anyway we can change usernames but it is a help desk item. At the bottom of the screen is a contact us link.
Send a message with your preferred username - might search the member list to make sure it's not taken. And someone can take care of it.
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31-08-2010, 07:44
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CF Adviser
Join Date: Oct 2007
Boat: Van Helleman Schooner 65ft StarGazer
Posts: 10,282
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I kinda like RiverRat... is it up for grabs?..... 
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31-08-2010, 16:49
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Chesapeake Bay
Boat: 22' Avalon Pontoon - The WINE BARge
Posts: 164
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelagic
I kinda like RiverRat... is it up for grabs?..... |
 Probably! I'll come up with a better moniker and let you know.
Kitty
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10-09-2010, 05:20
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CF Adviser
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Virginia
Boat: Island Packet 380, now sold
Posts: 8,942
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I spent a large portion of my "growing up" years on the rivers and creeks of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. To be called a "River Rat" was a compliment.
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Hud
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10-09-2010, 06:40
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: St. Georges, Bda
Boat: Rhodes Reliant 41ft
Posts: 4,131
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hud3
I spent a large portion of my "growing up" years on the rivers and creeks of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. To be called a "River Rat" was a compliment. |
Ya got it Hud
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so many projects--so little time !! 
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10-09-2010, 20:23
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Chesapeake Bay
Boat: 22' Avalon Pontoon - The WINE BARge
Posts: 164
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Thanks to all of you! Tao and Ex-Calif for offering to do the work necessary to change my username and for the rest of you for making me feel better about RiverRat.
I should never have doubted myself! Guess I was a little intimidated about joining such a great group of experienced cruisers when we're just getting started. You wouldn't believe how much I've learned in just a few short weeks!
I'm gonna embrace my inner rat and keep the RiverRat username.
Kitty
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10-09-2010, 20:26
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CF Adviser
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Montrose, Colorado
Posts: 9,845
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The first choice is usually the best choice, RiverRat . . . I like it!
TaoJones
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"Your vision becomes clear only when you look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks within, awakens."
Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961)
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11-09-2010, 03:10
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CF Adviser
Join Date: Oct 2007
Boat: Van Helleman Schooner 65ft StarGazer
Posts: 10,282
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RiverRat
I'm gonna embrace my inner rat and keep the RiverRat username.
Kitty
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Glad you kept it…. welcome aboard as one of us bilge rats
Chinese Zodiac Signs - Chinese Zodiac Animals
Rat
Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
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11-09-2010, 05:44
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Boat: 1978 44 foot Camper & Nicholsons Ketch
Posts: 342
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I like River Rat for all the reasons others have said here. Plus no matter what Ocean you sail you will always be in contact with your roots!
After a friend of mine who is on this forum questioned my user name and said it made him think I was well, 'loose', I explained to him the sailing connotations, as well, as the fact that I never wear high heels, that if I ever had my own race boat I wanted to name her that, and I sold shoes at Nordstrom right out of college...but I have to say I questioned whether I should change mine too after that exchange...but then remembered he doesn't have a lot of sailing experience yet, owns a trawler, and didn't get it.
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11-09-2010, 18:53
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Ohio
Boat: Now boatless :-(
Posts: 11,580
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The fact that at least one member is in line willing to take your screen name answers your question - cool name.
By the way I have reserved RiverRat1, RiverRat2, RiverRat3 and RiverRat*
These names can be released for the very low sum of a 75cent donation to the plankton fund...
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12-09-2010, 21:47
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Chesapeake Bay
Boat: 22' Avalon Pontoon - The WINE BARge
Posts: 164
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Thanks ya'll! Now I need a picture to go with the name.
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13-09-2010, 05:42
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CF Adviser
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Virginia
Boat: Island Packet 380, now sold
Posts: 8,942
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If you Google
you might find something you like.
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26-09-2010, 15:22
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Chesapeake Bay
Boat: 22' Avalon Pontoon - The WINE BARge
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I went with a picture of our pet cockatiel 'Vinny'.
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