OAF....A Delima

[gonefishin]

I put a shortcut to here on my computer. I noticed that it is oaf. In wondering if my computer was being a smart Alec and calling me names I decided to look up the defination of oaf. Here is what I found:

1.) oaf

n : an awkward stupid person [syn: lout, klutz, clod, stumblebum,

goon, lubber, lummox, lump, gawk]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

2.) Oaf \Oaf\ ([=o]f), n. [see Auf.]

Originally, an elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or

goblins.

(#2 had a subset that said for defination of Changling - See picture of Terry Beason.) I am not sure what that meant.

That was it. No more definitions.

Now I dont know about ya'll but I dont like being called neither of those definitions.

Ozark Angler Forum Member would seem better. Upon reflection tho I decided that didnt work because who wants to be known as a member. Hmmmm There has to be an answer.

I thought about simply being an Ozark Angler Forum but...what is kind of sense does that make? Besides Ozark Angler Forums are all owned by a person and who wants to be owned....

Then I thought ah haaaa I got it. Ozark Angler Fisherman! Cool. I exclaimed to my wife that I had solved the problem but she said I was being redundatidgit.... now not only is the computer calling me names but so is my wife. Back to the dictonary to see what re-don-it.... re-done-it...ughhhh what 'that word' meant. I could tell I was gonna have to give her a piece of my mind but she apoligized, said something as to how she shouldnt fight a war of words with unarmed people. Well I could tell she realized her mistake and forgave her....not everyone is perfect.

Later.........Back to the problem. There just has to be a better defination of being a poster on this forum. We cant all be oaf's can we????

I think its time us oafers unite and stand up and take our rightful place in society. We should profess our oafdom and force websters dictonary to amend their defamatory remarks about us. At least those of us who arent true oaf's that is.....

Input?????

[Phil Lilley]

Are you having a slow day? I admit, I sometimes sit here with nothing to do and try to think of something to write about either an article of on the forum.

I never thought about oaf being politically incorrect... if that's what you're refering to. Although I don't pride myself on being PC, consciencely I mean. I think I'm naturally pretty PC... but oaf slipped past my spellchecker.

If we put periods inbetween the letters would that change Webster's mind?

O.A.F.

Too much work.

I need to go fishing.

[LostMyWife]

Must be a slow day. I truely hate "PC", so let's not mess with that.

But, if you truely don't like the shortcuts name, add it to your favorites list. Then it identifies it as "OzarkAnglers.Com Forum"

[Terry Beeson]

I decided GF was sitting around with "nothing to do" and would not take the time or put forth the effort to alleviate this condition which would qualify him to be a "Lazy OAF!"

However, here are a couple of alternatives to being called "OAFs" if you please:

Generally Old Offensive Fishermen... or... GOOFs

Fishermen Of Ozarkian Legacy.... or.... FOOLs

More to come....

[Phil Lilley]

See what you did... you got Beeson going.

[Snow Fly]

Terry is ALWAYS good for a few laughs!!!!

[Kansas Fly Fisher]

I vote for the FOOLS!

John

[gonefishin]

See what you did... you got Beeson going.

Uhohhh. I heard there is a fine or something like that for getting Beeson going. Or was that taking him out to play then not putting him back in his 'special place'.

Actually those of us who have RA call what I am having a "Bad day" so I reckon your right it is a slow day and I am sitting here in my recliner wishing I could do something about it. One of these days I hope to live on or very near the water so when I have a bad day I can just sit in my recliner on the dock and fish. Maybe I should become a permenant tourist at Lillys. Not to far to the water there, easy walking and some of those seats he has would do a good job of subbing as a recliner. What do you think Phil?

[crappiefisherman]

snafu!!!!!

[Phil Lilley]

Sounds good to me. Not sure how I'd pay all my bills.

Seriously though... in these winter days, we sit practically empty during the week- that's why we offer the "fishing buddy special" of $29 per night. But if there's someone that can't afford that and really needs to get away for some peaceful tranquility, I'm open to any offer. We offer our place, and it's used by people in the ministry that use our place as a santuary- just spending time with the Lord in the room- on the dock- even out in a jon boat.

Send me a PM if anyone is interested.