Strangest Place Names
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "GPS Groaners..."Collection of odd place names and their histories.
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Comment from judiverse
I love all of these, as well as your take on the names. Great humor. I especially like the Office Girls, Antartica. They certainly deserve to have something named after them. What a build up for Bacon and Eggs, and a big disappointment. Instead of food, a wildflower. A great delight, and I hope more people will be contributing. judi
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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I love all of these, as well as your take on the names. Great humor. I especially like the Office Girls, Antartica. They certainly deserve to have something named after them. What a build up for Bacon and Eggs, and a big disappointment. Instead of food, a wildflower. A great delight, and I hope more people will be contributing. judi
Comment Written 03-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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I hope so too...
How about you, Judi?
I love your wit!
Thanks,
Karenina
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Couldn't get over the idea of Antartica having office girls. judi
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Wow. In the "Me Too" age THAT would have floated like a brick!
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
Love this post K !!!
The humor is appreciated given the horrific news we endure daily. I enjoyed the history lesson as well. It is fascinating to discover the origins of names/ places/ stories etc.
Batman, Turkey !!
I wonder how many, if anyone visits:) Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Love this post K !!!
The humor is appreciated given the horrific news we endure daily. I enjoyed the history lesson as well. It is fascinating to discover the origins of names/ places/ stories etc.
Batman, Turkey !!
I wonder how many, if anyone visits:) Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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I read that some government official tried to sue the "Dark Knight" folks for copyright infringement!
That's silly.
Thanks for reading!
Karenina
Comment from lyenochka
Wow, you took us to unknown places all over the world! Now you got me wondering what Batiman might mean. ("Bat" in Hebrew means daughter - not related to the winged mammal. Lol.) Now I want to know what those bacon and eggs flowers look like - nope, you'd have to be really hungry to see those!
Thanks so much for adding to the book and giving us laughs over all these place names!
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Wow, you took us to unknown places all over the world! Now you got me wondering what Batiman might mean. ("Bat" in Hebrew means daughter - not related to the winged mammal. Lol.) Now I want to know what those bacon and eggs flowers look like - nope, you'd have to be really hungry to see those!
Thanks so much for adding to the book and giving us laughs over all these place names!
Comment Written 03-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Oh! I never knew one could post a photo in a review!
Thanks!
Pretty...
A "Grilled English" with Raspberry Jam and voila! Breakfast in bloom!
Thanks for the inspiration, Helen!
Karenina
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Yes, it's just a img src command. As long as you know the website address, you can use HTML to add a picture.
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Omg! An img src what now???
I barely manage to access "Advanced Editor!"
I think my tech talent topped off when I figured out how to sharpen crayons in that "whatzit" on the Crayola box!
Do you make house calls?
Grin.....
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Lol. Someone with nursing skills can easily do HTML!!
Check out this tutorial:
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/How-to-Insert-an-Image-in-HTML
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Oooooookay.
I'll try it tomorrow, promise!
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Sweet dreams of programming!! 🖥💻🖱❤😊🌛🎵
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I'm shaking my head and giggling...
I know me.
But I will try!
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Very entertaining and humorous post. I will have to use this game as a travel game from now on. Great research, K, to find these places. Brought a smile to my face.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Very entertaining and humorous post. I will have to use this game as a travel game from now on. Great research, K, to find these places. Brought a smile to my face.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Thanks for taking a moment to read...
K
Comment from Midi O'Rourke
Wow! I'll take a dollar to state the obvious. F'ing funny. It's tempting to make up some imaginary cities of our own. I like Batman, Turkey the best. Thanks for sharing this.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Wow! I'll take a dollar to state the obvious. F'ing funny. It's tempting to make up some imaginary cities of our own. I like Batman, Turkey the best. Thanks for sharing this.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Wow, Midi!
You start THAT book and I'm so in!
The wheels are spinning...
(Mild profanity allowed?)
Giggle.
Wowzers. A sixer for having fun!
You're awesome...
Thanks!
Karenina
Comment from Susan Newell
Karenina,
You gave me some much needed chuckles here. I think my favorite is Wonowon. It sure sounds like it could be a word from one of the native tribes. After all, you'll find Kokanee there as well. Great job.
Sue
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Karenina,
You gave me some much needed chuckles here. I think my favorite is Wonowon. It sure sounds like it could be a word from one of the native tribes. After all, you'll find Kokanee there as well. Great job.
Sue
Comment Written 03-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Crazy names out there!
It was like recess from life for awhile, posting this one...
Thanks!
Karenina
Comment from country ranch writer
6/3/2022-----5:53pm
I am quite sure I wouldn't want to go there.I will keep my two feet planted where it is safe and not to end up on someone's plate. Much luck to you all.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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6/3/2022-----5:53pm
I am quite sure I wouldn't want to go there.I will keep my two feet planted where it is safe and not to end up on someone's plate. Much luck to you all.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Good plan.
So many wild names out there!
Thanks,
Karenina
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Love those emojis. (I think that's what they are called!)
Smile.
Comment from Carol Clark2
You have a wonderful sense of humor! I love all the little incidental comments you inserted. The picture is interesting; looks like that compass has seen better days. I'm glad Helen opened this as a multi-author book. Thanks for the laughs. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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You have a wonderful sense of humor! I love all the little incidental comments you inserted. The picture is interesting; looks like that compass has seen better days. I'm glad Helen opened this as a multi-author book. Thanks for the laughs. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 03-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Thanks, Carol...
A little silly sauce to drown out the sorrow for a minute...
Karenina
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Just what is needed! Have a great weekend.
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You too!
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Interesting idea to write about strange names across the globe, but very efficient and some are having very comic names. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the next chapter.
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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Interesting idea to write about strange names across the globe, but very efficient and some are having very comic names. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the next chapter.
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Comment Written 03-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Helen wrote chapter one, I added chapter two... here's hoping some other writer will sign on to this multi-author book and make us laugh! How about YOU? (I'd love it!)
Thanks, Karenina
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I might give it a try:) but I am out of posts today:)
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If the muse whispers, jump in. It is fun...
Comment from royowen
We've got some "ripper" names in Australia, mostly they are aboriginal names, like Indonesian plurals, "Jalan, jalan is plural for walking, we add an "S" on they simply say it twice, like Wagga-Wagga, or Woy-Woy, where Elaine used to live, beautifully written, well done Karen, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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We've got some "ripper" names in Australia, mostly they are aboriginal names, like Indonesian plurals, "Jalan, jalan is plural for walking, we add an "S" on they simply say it twice, like Wagga-Wagga, or Woy-Woy, where Elaine used to live, beautifully written, well done Karen, blessings Roy
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Comment Written 03-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Thanks, Roy! I am an alien to prose, but Helen's names had me laughing so I thought I'd give it a go!
Karenina
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Well done Karen,
