Region nickname?? - Page 3

rksaw · 09-09-2008, 04:31 AM

I think Prarie Thunder sounds great. It speaks to the area, the weather and the riders. You guys came up with a good one. Can you please help us with a mascot idea for the Pacific Northwest group???
Rich

**scion0** · 09-09-2008, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rksaw

I think Prarie Thunder sounds great. It speaks to the area, the weather and the riders. You guys came up with a good one. Can you please help us with a mascot idea for the Pacific Northwest group???
Rich

Actually Prairie Thunder is the name I stole, er borrowed from a local semi-pro hockey team.

phenrichs · 09-09-2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rksaw

I think Prarie Thunder sounds great. It speaks to the area, the weather and the riders. You guys came up with a good one. Can you please help us with a mascot idea for the Pacific Northwest group???
Rich

Well if he wants it to be descriptive of the area it will need to mention RAIN.

roadman · 09-09-2008, 12:49 PM

Sounds good... if i see a stack of gas cards laying around I'll grab one for you.

**scion0** · 09-09-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman

Sounds good... if i see a stack of gas cards laying around I'll grab one for you.

Get as many as you can./

gofs99 · 09-09-2008, 03:07 PM

I guess when I think of prairie, I think of flat pasture land like the Kansas Flint Hills. Not all of this region is like this. My first thought was the High Plains Drifter which was also suggested earlier. Perhaps 'High Plains Thunder' would be another consideration????? Just a thought.

So now the vote is:
Prairie Thunder 6
High Plains Thunder 1

I always did pull for the underdog :)

phenrichs · 09-09-2008, 03:28 PM

Oooh, being an Eastwood fan I may have to go along with that one.

**glwilson** · 09-09-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gofs99

I guess when I think of prairie, I think of flat pasture land like the Kansas Flint Hills. Not all of this region is like this. My first thought was the High Plains Drifter which was also suggested earlier. Perhaps 'High Plains Thunder' would be another consideration????? Just a thought.

So now the vote is:
Prairie Thunder 6
High Plains Thunder 1

I always did pull for the underdog :)

OP; you can't vote two or three times now!!! You'll get us all confused!! Ha!

Gofs99 has a point to which I originally thought also -- the area of our region isn't really all completely "flat" or "prairie-like" thus maybe consideration should be given to a combination of the names as suggested.

Prairie Thunder
High Plains Thunder
North Plains Thunder
High Prairie Thunder
High Plains Drifters
North Plains Drifters
Rolling Plains Thunder
Rolling Prairie Thunder
Rolling Thunder

Just thought I would go ahead a "stir the pot" a bit more; but "hey" why not look at as many choices as possible?

abbo · 09-09-2008, 09:17 PM

:) As you suggest, other names besides "Prairie Thunder" would probably fit the total region better. Either way my vote can be bought for the right price. LOL

phenrichs · 09-10-2008, 08:52 AM

I didn't know we were actually voting. I thought we were still discussing wether or not to even have a nickname. If we decide we want one of the mods can post a poll with choices.

09-10-2008, 06:23 PM

I think I am the only one that has voiced any opposition to a name. I really liked the forum the way it started, but it is changing into a different animal.I guess you could say it had a litter of pups.

**glwilson** · 09-10-2008, 08:06 PM

OP; just joking with you on voting. You had stated in two posts that you liked two different names; so I was just having fun with the fact you seemed to like two different names -- no offense intended.

Regarding whether we are voting or not. Officially we are not yet. The "voting" referenced was just to get opinions on narrowing the choices down to just a couple -- or one. At that point we can open the official voting up for a defined period of time.

Picking a name was just a suggestion; and apparently so far the majority posting from this region like the idea of having a name.

Meanstreak; your vote has been duly noted.

09-10-2008, 10:44 PM

KawaNOW is the mother, all the regions are the litter of pups.

pirate · 09-10-2008, 10:47 PM

I am starting to see the benefits of not having a nickname, as it just causes dissension among different opinions. I'm fine with a nickname or not, but I think we need to pick one or drop the idea altogether.

phenrichs · 09-11-2008, 08:23 AM

I honestly didn't think there would be this much of a response initially. I was more curious if our regional staff had ever discussed it. I both like and dislike the idea, and mostly for the same reason. To me it is kind of cool to have an individual name but then I think in a way it divides us as whole, meaning KawaNOW.
I don't know that I personally would like to see it go to a vote. I was really just curious.

09-09-2008, 04:31 AM	#31
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Region nickname?? I think Prarie Thunder sounds great. It speaks to the area, the weather and the riders. You guys came up with a good one. Can you please help us with a mascot idea for the Pacific Northwest group??? Rich Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-09-2008, 12:49 PM	#34
roadman Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington Illinois Posts: 307	Region nickname?? Sounds good... if i see a stack of gas cards laying around I'll grab one for you.
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09-09-2008, 03:07 PM	#36
gofs99 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 41	Region nickname?? I guess when I think of prairie, I think of flat pasture land like the Kansas Flint Hills. Not all of this region is like this. My first thought was the High Plains Drifter which was also suggested earlier. Perhaps 'High Plains Thunder' would be another consideration????? Just a thought. So now the vote is: Prairie Thunder 6 High Plains Thunder 1 I always did pull for the underdog :)
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09-09-2008, 03:28 PM	#37
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Region nickname?? Oooh, being an Eastwood fan I may have to go along with that one.
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09-09-2008, 09:17 PM	#39
abbo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rockwell City, Iowa Posts: 215	Region nickname?? :) As you suggest, other names besides "Prairie Thunder" would probably fit the total region better. Either way my vote can be bought for the right price. LOL
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09-10-2008, 08:52 AM	#40
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Region nickname?? I didn't know we were actually voting. I thought we were still discussing wether or not to even have a nickname. If we decide we want one of the mods can post a poll with choices.
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09-10-2008, 06:23 PM	#41
Guest Posts: n/a	Region nickname?? I think I am the only one that has voiced any opposition to a name. I really liked the forum the way it started, but it is changing into a different animal.I guess you could say it had a litter of pups.
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09-10-2008, 08:06 PM	#42
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Region nickname?? OP; just joking with you on voting. You had stated in two posts that you liked two different names; so I was just having fun with the fact you seemed to like two different names -- no offense intended. Regarding whether we are voting or not. Officially we are not yet. The "voting" referenced was just to get opinions on narrowing the choices down to just a couple -- or one. At that point we can open the official voting up for a defined period of time. Picking a name was just a suggestion; and apparently so far the majority posting from this region like the idea of having a name. Meanstreak; your vote has been duly noted. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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09-10-2008, 10:44 PM	#43
Guest Posts: n/a	Region nickname?? KawaNOW is the mother, all the regions are the litter of pups.
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09-10-2008, 10:47 PM	#44
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Region nickname?? I am starting to see the benefits of not having a nickname, as it just causes dissension among different opinions. I'm fine with a nickname or not, but I think we need to pick one or drop the idea altogether.
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09-11-2008, 08:23 AM	#45
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Region nickname?? I honestly didn't think there would be this much of a response initially. I was more curious if our regional staff had ever discussed it. I both like and dislike the idea, and mostly for the same reason. To me it is kind of cool to have an individual name but then I think in a way it divides us as whole, meaning KawaNOW. I don't know that I personally would like to see it go to a vote. I was really just curious.
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