You guys are so funny. He NEVER knew me as Hobie.

by Hobie , Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 17:49 (4691 days ago) @ Hobie
edited by Hobie, Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 17:58

"Barney" is a diminutive/nickname of/for "Barent". It is a long story but I was supposed to be named for my great-great grandfather but Dad got the name wrong (Barent was the name of several OTHER grandfathers...) and that particular grandfather's name was Barney Alonzo so because Barney is a nick for Barent and they really wanted to call me Barney in the first place they did. Only after I had an "incident" with a Hobie-cat 16 and a certain captain did I get the appellation "Hobie". "Barent" may be correctly pronounced a couple of ways, and was in the family. However, most folks have no confidence in speaking that name and "Hobie" and "Barney" are more familiar and comfortable for them to use. So, call me Ray or call me Jay but just don't call me late for dinner.

FWIW, I am the last person on earth who would consent to carrying only one round of ammo. Even with my single-shots and muzzle-loaders I'll carry 20 or more. Neither do I have any affection for furry, purple, pseudo-reptilians hosting insipid childrens' shows.

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Sincerely,

Hobie