What's in a name (with apologies to Shakespeare

Rip and Rosie · Guru

What's in a name (with apologies to Shakespeare

chris & terry · Senior Member

Hi Rip and Rosie, well I have named my kayak, my tug, & my van "Varekai". I got this from the Cirque du Soleil site. The word "Varekai" means "wherever" in the Romany language of the gypsies, the universal wanderers. Each Cirque du Soleil production is based around a story line & this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to the infinite passion of those whose quest takes them along the path that leads to "Varekai". I thought it was very apt when I was touring in my kayak & so I named it such. I have since named my tug & van similarly, & for the same reason.

Regards Terry

Beth54 · Guru

I just went with the first name that popped into my head. I like to think they 'told' me their name. biggrin

Travel Bug · Guru

When I bought my van, I named her...but was half hearted about it, so didn't
have a sticker printed.

One day, I was in the van doing some "cosmetic touches" and I decided to call her Cecilia....it just seems to suit. smile

-- Edited by Travel Bug on Friday 19th of August 2011 04:42:23 PM

Happywanderer · The Master

Went through a few names in my head and as soon as I said Myrtle it seems to fit.
Ruby is my late mothers name and very popular with baby girls these days.

Beth54 · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
Went through a few names in my head and as soon as I said Myrtle it seems to fit.
Ruby is my late mothers name and very popular with baby girls these days.

Speaking of babies, yours hasn't appeared yet?

Esmeralda · Guru

Esmeralda is what my grandfather called me before I was born - apparently he plugged for it when I turned out to be a girl but my father and mother said no (thank goodness). I use the name every now and then for things.

Happywanderer · The Master

Any day now. She went for Ultrasound and check up last Wednesday, They said its weighing in at 8lb 12oz and still a week to go.
Was hoping it would all happen while the star sign is still Leo, as that is also their surname, but nothing happening yet.

Sheba · Guru

As both Travel Bug and Happy Wanderer have said, I think names just either "Fit" or they don't.

Cheers,

Sheba.

Beth54 · Guru

Esmeralda wrote:
Esmeralda is what my grandfather called me before I was born - apparently he plugged for it when I turned out to be a girl but my father and mother said no (thank goodness). I use the name every now and then for things.

I like the avatar Esmerelda. Just the way it should be...the men doing all the hard yakka! biggrin

Beth54 · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
Any day now. She went for Ultrasound and check up last Wednesday, They said its weighing in at 8lb 12oz and still a week to go.
Was hoping it would all happen while the star sign is still Leo, as that is also their surname, but nothing happening yet.

A cousin had her bub today by Caesarian, after a very difficult pregnancy where she's spent the last 6 or 8 weeks in hospital, poor thing. They'd only let her go to 34 weeks and little Rose is only 1kg. But apparently they're both okay.

Happywanderer · The Master

Oh! thats tiny Beth. Good to hear they are both ok.
Daughter had to see anesthestist last Wednesday for a just in case scenario. Keeping fingers crossed all goes well.

Beth54 · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
Oh! thats tiny Beth. Good to hear they are both ok.
Daughter had to see anesthestist last Wednesday for a just in case scenario. Keeping fingers crossed all goes well.

Yep, fingers crossed here too Marj.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

aww aww Hope it all goes well Marj - sending lots of good vibes your way......

Happywanderer · The Master

Took Myrtle for a 100 ks drive today, just to make sure she goes well out on the open road. No good piddling around town all the time. She goes well sitting on 90kph. So all ready for the big trip to Bendigo when the time comes. And have sussed out a free camp just out of Bendigo at Epsom just in case I need it as well. Or the Showgrounds for $20 a night.

Sheba · Guru

Glad she's running well Marj. You won't know yourself being independant again.

Great, isn't it ?

Cheers,

Sheba.

Happywanderer · The Master

It felt good once I got over the initial nervousness. This whole thing has stressed me out so much, I'm a nervous wreck before I go out each time.
Can only get better.

Travel Bug · Guru

Glad that Myrtle went well Marj.

Hope all goes well with the new bub too.

Cheers. Pam. smile

lyn-n-ken · Senior Member

hi guys
i'v asked simular question before and still we are stuck for names (though he don't care much ) i would like to call them some thing, have tried a few but???
will have to try harder taking of early october so want them by then
love yours terry that is really cool.
lyn

Sheba · Guru

Bit hard to make suggestions when we don't know what you have, but a tentative one is "Ridleys' Ride." Best I can come up with at short notice.

Cheers,

Sheba.

lyn-n-ken · Senior Member

hi

i love it sheba, thank you. we have a jayco lark (was sold to us as a dove but i am sure its a lark (i think)) of 1980 vintage and love her to death and a holden comodor

was thinking emohruo for the lark, as we will be living in her indefinatley

lyn

Rip and Rosie · Guru

We have a Roadstar - 1995 version- as yet unamed because I think it's a he, but Rip reckons it's a she. Not sure how to tell exactly, but seems like most folk say "she" and not "he". I like Roger, but guess there will be no agreement..... maybe should try " The cave" or BOW (Bed on Wheels).

Anyway, we just got a new Ford Territory and she's so pretty. Given that she's red, Ruby was the name that jumped out for her, so Ruby it is.

I did suggest that we paint the caravan wheels red, and then we could have "Ruby and the red shoes" which I'm sure I have read about somewhere.

Rosie

Beth54 · Guru

I like your thinking Rosie. Ruby and the red shoes!

chris & terry · Senior Member

The caravan is definitely a "she". Unlike a car, "a he", there is no exhaust pipe, or something long poking out.

Terry

Beth54 · Guru

chris & terry wrote:
The caravan is definitely a "she". Unlike a car, "a he", there is no exhaust pipe, or something long poking out.

Terry

Travel Bug · Guru

biggrin biggrin biggrin @ Terry...

Travel Bug · Guru

Looove Ruby and the red shoes

Vic · Guru

Hi Beth,

Re your van name, have a look at this "Little Lulu" cartoon video, it is very funny;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uzO3sPO-zQ

-- Edited by Vic on Saturday 20th of August 2011 02:06:01 PM

Beth54 · Guru

Vic wrote:
Hi Beth,

Re your van name, have a look at this "Little Lulu" cartoon video, it is very funny;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uzO3sPO-zQ

That's very cute.

Vic · Guru

Like the avatars Beth and Esmerelda and some very nice scenery ones as well.

I haven't given mine a name, well, only a temporary one "Novida" which is Spanish for "New Life" (ie; the RV life). Having a logo done at the moment for the van, haven't seen the proofs yet.