[thechat] Re: baby names

[Tamara Abbey]

We found out we were going to have a little munchkin shortly after we 
returned from a convention. Since *it* was not an option, and *junior* just 
lacks imagination, we started calling the anticipated arrival Orlando.

We even imagined his first day at college: Orlando White -- what a great name!

My in-laws took us out for dinner -- our favorite place no less -- and 
eventually conversation turned to  some illustrious White ancestors. Seems 
the name Lowell was tops on the about-to-be Grandpa's list.

Ah well, we settled on Alex finally (not Alexander since that's Greek and 
Alex is the Teutonic version), but now that he's 4-1/2, I really wish we 
had stuck to Orlando. It just suits him and if I ever get my PlaineOldNews 
running again, I'll send you the link to our family *newsletter.*

At 10:31 AM 4/5/2001 -0400, you wrote:
>Makes me think of Capt. Morgan :-) Hmmm spiced rum.... which is another good
>reason for me to not use the name... "You named you girl after your favorite
>booze??" LOL