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Susie Cougar · 06-07-2022, 06:02 PM

Like many of you, who chose your nickname from your boat or a motorcycle etc., I also took my nickname from my car.
Back in May, 1969, for my birthday, before my junior year of college, (Belknap College ) my parents bought me a turquoise, Mercury Cougar convertible with a white top. What a beautiful car! When I showed up on campus, driving all around Center Harbor, everybody started calling me Susie Cougar.

(My first name is Susan)

thinkxingu · 06-07-2022, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

Like many of you, who chose your nickname from your boat or a motorcycle etc., I also took my nickname from my car.
Back in May, 1969, for my birthday, before my junior year of college, (Belknap College ) my parents bought me a turquoise, Mercury Cougar convertible with a white top. What a beautiful car! When I showed up on campus, driving all around Center Harbor, everybody started calling me Susie Cougar.

(My first name is Susan)

I always assumed you were an...ahem...randy middle-aged woman...

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steve-on-mark · 06-07-2022, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I always assumed you were an...ahem...randy middle-aged woman...

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Haha... now do you see why this thread is helpful? ( Maybe I thought that a little too...)

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Susie Cougar · 06-08-2022, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Haha... now do you see why this thread is helpful? ( Maybe I thought that a little too...)

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I was afraid of that too.I’m glad you posed the question because
back in the 1960s, when I was given that nickname, the definition of cougar was only an animal, not how we think of the name now. I’m glad I had a chance to prove myself because I am anything but.😇
Steve, This is a fun post.

steve-on-mark · 06-08-2022, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

I was afraid of that too.I’m glad you posed the question because
back in the 1960s, when I was given that nickname, the definition of cougar was only an animal, not how we think of the name now. I’m glad I had a chance to prove myself because I am anything but.😇
Steve, This is a fun post.

I totally agree!

Slickcraft · 06-08-2022, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I always assumed you were an...ahem...randy middle-aged woman...

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Maybe an avatar with a photo of the Cougar with an inscription something like "My '69 Cougar".

I am old enough to remember when the Merc Cougar came out in '67 however many here likely never heard of the car.

steve-on-mark · 06-08-2022, 09:17 AM

I think I remember my dad telling me about Cougars! :-) Who am I kidding...I even remember the tv commercials... maybe still in black and white! Ha

Susie Cougar · 06-08-2022, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Maybe an avatar with a photo of the Cougar with an inscription something like "My '69 Cougar".

I am old enough to remember when the Merc Cougar came out in '67 however many here likely never heard of the car.

LOL- I had to call up my son first and ask him what an avatar is! Being able to post on this forum is about my highest level of computer ability.

If someone would like to find a picture and surreptitiously put me in it with the Cougar, that would be fine with me.

The Real BigGuy · 06-08-2022, 11:20 AM

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LOL- I had to call up my son first and ask him what an avatar is! Being able to post on this forum is about my highest level of computer ability.

If someone would like to find a picture and surreptitiously put me in it with the Cougar, that would be fine with me.

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Susie Cougar · 06-08-2022, 12:23 PM

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Very close, except for that air scoop on the hood.

Susie Cougar · 06-08-2022, 10:24 AM

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I always assumed you were an...ahem...randy middle-aged woman...

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I am waiting for you to tell us where you got your nickname.

XINGU – are you a member of that tribe in Brazil, if you are, please post a picture.
Or did you take a vacation and paddle down the XINGU river?
Inquiring minds want to know.

Slickcraft · 06-08-2022, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

I am waiting for you to tell us where you got your nickname.

XINGU – are you a member of that tribe in Brazil, if you are, please post a picture.
Or did you take a vacation and paddle down the XINGU river?
Inquiring minds want to know.

His avatar is a clue I think

thinkxingu · 06-08-2022, 01:23 PM

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His avatar is a clue I think

Indeed—a photo of Edith Wharton, writer of my favorite short story "Xingu."

For the literature lovers, give it a go—I think you'll find that it reads swimmingly yet is sometimes hard to fathom.

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LakeWinniMom · 06-08-2022, 04:13 PM

Not sure how mine wasn't already taken...

Lakeflier · 06-30-2022, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

Like many of you, who chose your nickname from your boat or a motorcycle etc., I also took my nickname from my car.

Back in May, 1969, for my birthday, before my junior year of college, (Belknap College ) my parents bought me a turquoise, Mercury Cougar convertible with a white top. What a beautiful car! When I showed up on campus, driving all around Center Harbor, everybody started calling me Susie Cougar.

(My first name is Susan)

My husband and I graduated from Belknap in 1966. I call myself Lakeflier because I fly a Lake Amphibian.

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Rockslider · 07-01-2022, 11:23 PM

Shortly after moving here, I became involved in the ancient sport of curling. I slide rocks down the ice...

steve-on-mark · 07-02-2022, 06:10 AM

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Shortly after moving here, I became involved in the ancient sport of curling. I slide rocks down the ice...

What gave you the urge to pick up curling?

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Rockslider · 07-03-2022, 12:25 AM

I always found it interesting, and the opportunity presented itself when a handful of people organized a league in Wolfeboro not too long after we moved here. It was a great way to connect with people, being new to the area; I made some great friends, and it is a pretty addictive game when you get into it. Seven years later and still at it.

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Susie Cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 626 Thanks: 296 Thanked 225 Times in 160 Posts	Like many of you, who chose your nickname from your boat or a motorcycle etc., I also took my nickname from my car. Back in May, 1969, for my birthday, before my junior year of college, (Belknap College ) my parents bought me a turquoise, Mercury Cougar convertible with a white top. What a beautiful car! When I showed up on campus, driving all around Center Harbor, everybody started calling me Susie Cougar. (My first name is Susan) Last edited by Susie Cougar; 06-07-2022 at 06:48 PM.

06-08-2022, 09:17 AM	#7
steve-on-mark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Epping, NH / Mark Island Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 193 Thanked 745 Times in 438 Posts	I think I remember my dad telling me about Cougars! :-) Who am I kidding...I even remember the tv commercials... maybe still in black and white! Ha __________________ ....keeping " urban decay " out of photos for nearly 3 years!

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LakeWinniMom Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 49 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 17 Posts	LakeWinniMom Not sure how mine wasn't already taken...

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07-01-2022, 11:23 PM	#16
Rockslider Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 52 Thanks: 5 Thanked 37 Times in 12 Posts	Shortly after moving here, I became involved in the ancient sport of curling. I slide rocks down the ice...

07-03-2022, 12:25 AM	#18
Rockslider Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 52 Thanks: 5 Thanked 37 Times in 12 Posts	I always found it interesting, and the opportunity presented itself when a handful of people organized a league in Wolfeboro not too long after we moved here. It was a great way to connect with people, being new to the area; I made some great friends, and it is a pretty addictive game when you get into it. Seven years later and still at it.