tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post6616214642078850422..comments2024-03-29T08:37:04.877-07:00Comments on Pearson Report: J is for Just Jenny - back by popular demandPearson Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-78347863412538997912013-04-17T14:03:32.170-07:002013-04-17T14:03:32.170-07:00Thanks for checking out this post, Hilary - I stil...Thanks for checking out this post, Hilary - I still answer to Chainy as my mother still calls me that! Funny how these things shape us and our outlooks - for me, it made me laugh, which is a good thing! <br /><br />And, yes... Petra was not an option! <br /><br />I like your name and if there's a story to tell about it you should do a post, maybe after the A-Z; I'd love to read about it. :) :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-9000871203187398952013-04-17T00:14:57.565-07:002013-04-17T00:14:57.565-07:00Hi Jenny .. love the story and if I'd heard it...Hi Jenny .. love the story and if I'd heard it - I missed it! I can quite believe it .. Chainy .. to this day that's what you'll be!!<br /><br />I do love the name Jenny though .. so pleased it's not Petra!!!<br /><br />And yes I'm Hilary for a variety of reasons .. too many to mention .. hope the world is coming to rights ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-30744589445440881842013-04-13T20:46:26.978-07:002013-04-13T20:46:26.978-07:00I like knowing I make you laugh, Matt - laughter i...I like knowing I make you laugh, Matt - laughter is so good for us! :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-34932339246151155052013-04-13T15:52:39.019-07:002013-04-13T15:52:39.019-07:00No fur on this Jenny just made me laugh so much ha...No fur on this Jenny just made me laugh so much haha, it's a joke I don't think I'd ever heard about a Jenny before!Outcasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400755239612162157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-46374133143157082022013-04-13T05:22:32.454-07:002013-04-13T05:22:32.454-07:00speaking of the Germans and Austrians, Jennie, hav...speaking of the Germans and Austrians, Jennie, have you heard of Falco's song JEANNY? You must, if you haven't :) DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-4714835804253858452013-04-11T20:38:48.741-07:002013-04-11T20:38:48.741-07:00Thanks Linda - that's funny about your name - ...Thanks Linda - that's funny about your name - does your mom know?!! I bet it's true - the name Peter, that my mom wanted to use for me, was the name of a man that wanted to marry her, but my dad beat him to the punch! So... anything possible. :) :) <br /><br />Also, I've been thinking about you and your "blogger issues" - wondering how you're managing? I hope things are settling down in the spam department.Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-77789138001379905242013-04-11T20:35:49.278-07:002013-04-11T20:35:49.278-07:00I always wondered about the story behind your blog...I always wondered about the story behind your blog handle... though you did shed light some time ago - fog crept in and I'd forgotten until I see it here. <br /><br />You're just as pure as the water from a mountain stream... or not, there could be a dead carcass (or our gardening friend's computer) up stream and that's always bad news for a city slicker who's to thirsty to check the source of that babbling brook. <br /><br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-47080996442188098592013-04-11T20:16:07.142-07:002013-04-11T20:16:07.142-07:00I've definitely gotten mileage out of this sto...I've definitely gotten mileage out of this story, that's for sure. :)<br />Every name does have a bit of background - have you asked your folks about yours?Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-31806703333438203382013-04-11T20:15:06.655-07:002013-04-11T20:15:06.655-07:00Thanks Carole.
But Carole suits you - when we met...Thanks Carole.<br /><br />But Carole suits you - when we met I though, "yup, she's a Carole, and a Carole with an "e" for sure". So your mom did good! I'm not sure I could see you as a Betsy - Liz maybe, but not Betsy; as for Ina - no! :) :) :) <br /><br />I hope you have a happy weekend too, Carole - I imagine you'll be out in the garden... I think the weather's supposed to be dry and mild. Hugs, JennyPearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-8204381296478914392013-04-11T20:12:32.847-07:002013-04-11T20:12:32.847-07:00Hi "Who" (giggle) I wonder who "Who...Hi "Who" (giggle) I wonder who "Who" is!!<br /><br />Good to see you up and at it! Does this mean, what I think it means... you're back!!<br />Hijacking a computer is good... very good! Do we thank your lovely wife for the loaner!! :) :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in!Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-6098928760181821862013-04-11T20:08:51.059-07:002013-04-11T20:08:51.059-07:00Accents are such fun! I find listening to them qui...Accents are such fun! I find listening to them quite enjoyable - even if I can't make out everything being said I will try to piece together something from the words - failing that, I nod and smile!<br /><br />Awww... that must have been tough - did you pass the course? I'm assuming so! :) :)<br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-59529491452403288172013-04-11T18:08:51.301-07:002013-04-11T18:08:51.301-07:00Love love love your story, Jenny! My dad always t...Love love love your story, Jenny! My dad always tell me I was named after an old girl friend. I'm pretty sure (but not entirely!) he's kidding. :)Linda Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192543797646727331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-85014147434615756522013-04-11T17:22:39.856-07:002013-04-11T17:22:39.856-07:00Al Penwasser.
From "Alpen Wasser." Germ...Al Penwasser.<br />From "Alpen Wasser." German (I guess) for "Alpine Water."<br />As for my REAL name? Named after my father. I'm neither fond of the name or my father.<br />Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-53684757343015108002013-04-11T16:48:18.101-07:002013-04-11T16:48:18.101-07:00If there was a story behind my name, I am pretty s...If there was a story behind my name, I am pretty sure it isn't as good as yours! :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-5647988909339053692013-04-11T14:18:38.621-07:002013-04-11T14:18:38.621-07:00Well, Chainy, you're adorable as is your story...Well, Chainy, you're adorable as is your story! <br />Carole is my mom's cousin's name. Unfortunately she liked her cousin and named me after her.<br />I always wished she'd liked one of her other cousins.....well maybe not Betsy or Ina. <br />Happy weekend to you. xo CaroleCarole Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761259557061105360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-75279438350969050522013-04-11T14:12:08.143-07:002013-04-11T14:12:08.143-07:00I like it. I can hear the voice from the lady on ...I like it. I can hear the voice from the lady on the sitcom Two Broke Girls. If my name was after what my parents called me it would probably be "Who?"<br />HIjacked a computer for the weekend!Bushmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578478269526006557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-32221269319714564142013-04-11T13:55:51.180-07:002013-04-11T13:55:51.180-07:00Ha ha ha! I used to have a very strong Scottish ac...Ha ha ha! I used to have a very strong Scottish accent, but was horrified when I was studying English Lit in Amsterdam and my American tutor told me that my presentation was "Fascinating! Truly fascinating! Of course I didn't understand a word of it because your vowels were all wrong!" :-/Ermiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379137320794025513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-40606070334043167652013-04-11T12:22:10.645-07:002013-04-11T12:22:10.645-07:00Gosh, Claudia - thank you for enjoying it again - ...Gosh, Claudia - thank you for enjoying it again - that puts a smile on my face. :) :) Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-35424121251355490012013-04-11T12:21:25.752-07:002013-04-11T12:21:25.752-07:00Hi Matt - my favourite these days is the "aun...Hi Matt - my favourite these days is the "auntie Jenny" I find in little notes I get - it lights up my face like a kid in a candy store. <br /><br />Seldom does anyone call me Jennifer - when they do I smile and tell them "there is no fur on this Jenny" it gets a laugh every time.<br /><br />When I played field hockey (for a women's league, not long ago) I made that reference when I found my name on the roster as Jennifer - after that I was nicknamed "No-Fur" - too funny; when I was running down the field and you'd here a teammate calling out that name it had the opposition wondering what was up! Those were fun times.<br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-23199090526262374702013-04-11T12:13:01.413-07:002013-04-11T12:13:01.413-07:00Hi DG - thanks for reading, and loving it! :) My...Hi DG - thanks for reading, and loving it! :) My sister's name is Elizabeth - my mom liked the queen too and since Liz is the first and was daddy's little princess, the name fits.<br /><br />Like you, mom and I are close; dad not so much (I hardly see him) Mom and I have lots in common too, which helps. I am, however, a lot like my dad in many ways when it comes to my independent spirit and headstrong attitude. Ahh... the joys of the gene pool. :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-87344217159058767042013-04-11T12:07:57.361-07:002013-04-11T12:07:57.361-07:00I'm from Austrian lineage, but since I visit G...I'm from Austrian lineage, but since I visit Germany more often I'm bi (hahahaha) - I tried to inflect the true sounds I hear - the "und" is still prevalent in mom's speech - also "dis" (this) and "dat" (that) - I mimic her beautifully - which scares the sh*t out of me! yikes!! <br /><br />Where did you live in Germany? I love the Stuttgart area (mostly the wine regions...glug, glug, glug - sound of me chugging) :)<br /><br />One of my dear friends lives in Hamburg - I hope to visit him in the next year - mostly to check out Berlin, which is the one city I seem to miss when I pop over there.Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-36680777797778142092013-04-11T12:01:53.659-07:002013-04-11T12:01:53.659-07:00Correct - but only you get to use that handle. :) ...Correct - but only you get to use that handle. :) :)<br /><br />What a great meaning for a name. Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-68295317319615662832013-04-11T11:56:29.274-07:002013-04-11T11:56:29.274-07:00Hi Jenn - I figured I'd risk bringing it back ...Hi Jenn - I figured I'd risk bringing it back because it was sooooo long ago! I can hardly remember last week let alone 2011, so I was counting on my readership being in the same boat!<br /><br />My parents are Austrians - I was their first child born in Canada - mom still as a pretty good accent - but seriously I though my name was Chainy (at least that sound). <br /><br />I have a funny story about being called Jennifer once - I think I'll work it into a post... I totally get your mom's request.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-15451390601567519382013-04-11T11:41:41.809-07:002013-04-11T11:41:41.809-07:00Enjoyed it then, enjoyed it now!Enjoyed it then, enjoyed it now!Claudia Moserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749097943320550338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-33067834773023543432013-04-11T09:30:26.802-07:002013-04-11T09:30:26.802-07:00This is amazing Jenny, never knew the story behind...This is amazing Jenny, never knew the story behind this before. For some reason I've never thought of calling you Jennifer or anything like that anyway, I think that I just affectionately associate your name with Just Jenny like you say :) Or auntie Jenny as I hear you're nicknamed at times ;)Outcasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400755239612162157noreply@blogger.com