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Re: [seedsavers] re-naming the list was Unfortunate circumstances regarding this list
On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 9:22 PM, Kathleen O'Brien Blair
<ktho@comcast.net> wrote:
> How about fuckdianewhealyandamygoldmanseedsaving? :)
I like this one, but is there a limit to the length of the name? :)
These are some great alternative names.
How about "seedkeepers"? The thought was threaded throughout the
suggestions listed below.
I found this list of meanings for keep:
# continue: continue a certain state, condition, or activity
# retain possession of
# observe: observe correctly or closely
# look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
# maintain by writing regular records
# retain: allow to remain in a place or position
# sustain: supply with necessities and support
# fail to spoil or rot
# observe: celebrate, as of holidays or rites
# restrain: keep under control; keep in check
# maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
# raise
# keep open: retain rights to
# store or keep customarily
# have as a supply
# support
# maintain for use and service
# hold and prevent from leaving
# preserve: prevent (food) from rotting
# the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
>
> Or - savingkentwhealysseeds
>
> Or
>
> Upyoursseedsavrs?
>
> Or - some synonym for savers - here are synonyms for save:
>
> 1. To extricate, as from danger or confinement: deliver, rescue.
> Idiom: come to the rescue of. See help
> 2. To protect (an asset) from loss or destruction: conserve, husband,
> preserve. See keep
> 3. To use without wasting: conserve, economize, spare. See save
> 4. To reserve for the future. Also used with up: keep, lay aside, lay
> away, lay by, lay in, lay up, put by, salt away, set by. See keep, save
> 5. To accumulate and set aside for future use. Also used with up: lay
> in, lay up, stockpile, store (up). See keep
>
> Hmm - #3 - seedsparers ? close enough to piss them off but not close
> enough to be able to do anything about.
>
> Or - seedsavingers?
>
>
> What about inviting Kent Whealy to join this list?
>
> Pissed off,
> Kathleen
>
>
>
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