> > My parents decided to name us so that they > couldn't be shortened. So Jean > > for me and John for my older brother.
You reminded me of a young couple that didn't like shortened names, so named their son Jaz. I often wondered if he grew up being called Red or Buddie or Scooter or some such nickname since his own did not lend itself to shortening. Alice in Oregon -- Wedding edging 1/4 done To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]