Tonk Thimblerig Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ok, so I've only been here a couple months, but have already changed aliases. Scout Sonnor was meant to be funny; a snake-oil salesman named Scout Sonnor ("you can trust me, scouts honor"). But, a lot of people would pronounce it "Sooner", and then it didn't make any sense. And once you have to start explaining it, it's not funny anymore. Tonk Thimblerig is kinda catchy, both names are the names of old gambling games, and Denver Pyle's character in John Wayne's "The Alamo" was called Thimblerig. I think I'll adopt him as "Gran'pappy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Welcome to da fire.................One more once ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Welcome. New guys buy ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Well, I really liked Scout Sonnor, a lot, but I'm an old (emphasis on old) Boy Scout. An' my alias requires some explanation a lot of the time, too. Just got used to it - and it really made discussion/connection when some folks recognized it. But if'n you like and prefer the new one, we'll go with ya! Welcome back Tonk!!! Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs Bonney SASS # 10171 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I would never pick an alis that was a play on words! It makes the game look silly to outsiders, demeans the grandur and historic significance of the game, and makes a joke out of the seriousness of the history of the settlment of this country. Bugs Bonney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curley Fryes Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Alias looks fine to me......Welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I would never pick an alis that was a play on words! It makes the game look silly to outsiders, demeans the grandur and historic significance of the game, and makes a joke out of the seriousness of the history of the settlment of this country. Bugs Bonney :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Well, it is serious business, Bugs. Glad you understand that. When is Tonk going to buy that round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hi Tonk! If you're happy, I'm happy. However, I really, really liked the name Scout Sonner. It was very clever. Oh year, play-on-words names are just silly. Remember the Allie Mo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Tonk is a game that I, as a commissioned officer was not permitted to learn to play. It was strictly an NCOs game. I agree with Bugs that a name must be chosen that typlifys a particular trade or individual in the old west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 ...I agree with Bugs that a name must be chosen that typlifys a particular trade or individual in the old west. You forgot the or Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I always remember THE Allie Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I liked Scout Sonnor too. You shouldn't concern yourself with illiterate cretins who are unable to properly pronounce the King's English and immerse yourself in the higher cultural and intellectual pursuits common among the denizens of The Saloon. Scout Sooner indeed! Sometimes finely crafted subtlety is wasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I liked Scout Sonnor too. You shouldn't concern yourself with illiterate cretins who are unable to properly pronounce the King's English and immerse yourself in the higher cultural and intellectual pursuits common among the denizens of The Saloon. Scout Sooner indeed! Sometimes finely crafted subtlety is wasted. :lol: :lol: We have been infested with cretins. Not only that, they are illiterate. What is illiterate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I use ta play allot of Tonk,now I just play with my thumbs and drool. hey BARKEEP, has that Tonk fella setum up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 If he did, he missed me. Hey Tonk, we are awaiting the presence of your tab. Were are fond of you lad, but your tab is the thing of beauty we seek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Sad to see Scouts Sonner go by the wayside, but heck, whatever you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Welcome back, Tonk. Good to have ya around in whatever reincarnation ya prefer. Ya might want to invest in a pair of (period correct) hip waders - it do tend ta get a bit deep at times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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