The meaning of ToW

Tired of Waiting · 08-11-2004, 01:43 PM

Rattlesnake Gal asked me, What does ToW stand for? So in an effort to answer:

ToW: Acronym for Tired of Waiting; Derived from the rules and philosophy of life.

Tow begins at conception. From that time forth one is in the mode of waiting. So we can most likely blame our parents for ToW. It all starts with the nine month wait to move into the light of the world. From there we wait for the attention, food, bottom cleaning and so on. The parents are in the mode of waiting for the child to indicate their needs which is at the most inopportune times. Which the parents can blame on the child.

From infancy to the time we pass into the other life waiting takes at least 75% of our time. For some much more.

For example on any given day it could go like this:

Rise from bed, no waiting here, well for some of us that is. To the kitchen, start the coffee, we are now in 1xToW.
While the coffee is brewing we start the eggs, we are now in 2xTow,

Ok at this point you might say you’re not waiting for the coffee because you are starting the eggs. I ask, would you be starting the eggs if the coffee was done instantly? No, you’d cream and sugar the coffee and THEN start the eggs.

Now on with the story; we put bread in toaster and push the button down, we are now 3xToW. So as can be seen we can be in multiple ToWs. The eggs finish, we plate the eggs, the coffee finishes, we start to cream and sugar the coffee and the toast pops up so we leave the eggs and coffee to tend to the toast. Now the coffee and eggs are in Tow while you tend to the toast. Here you can see that not just humans can have ToW. At last the meal is complete. However, you might now have to wait for the other person/s to join you for the meal, again another ToW. Now all this is being done very early in the morning while you are waiting for the sun to rise to produce that beautiful sunrise on the lake another Tow. Oh and while all this is going on in the morning you are still in ToW for that return phone call from yesterday.

You may continue this story on your own. If not you can ToW for me to do it in the future.

Just think, what would life be like if there was no ToW? Instant everything!! There is something to be said for instant gratification.

ToW

dpg · 08-12-2004, 05:31 AM

Wouldn't it be interesting to know what other names mean?

How bout some other posts. Oh ya, dpg are my initials.

SIKSUKR · 08-12-2004, 06:32 AM

OK I'll bite.Mine is the name of my boat which happens to be a PWC.As you probably know,Pwc's are propelled by a jet pump which"sucks" water in and spits it out.Hence the "SUKR".I have been told the"SIK" part refers to the guy sitting on the boat! SS

Rattlesnake Gal · 08-12-2004, 09:06 AM

I came up with Rattlesnake Gal because I wanted everyone to think that I am on that island and that I am a woman.

Rose · 08-12-2004, 10:18 AM

I got my nickname while driving with a bunch of friends during my college days. I was swearing like a truck driver at the other drivers, and one of my friends said, "She's just like a rose...like a delicate flower" and it stuck.

dpg · 08-13-2004, 05:41 AM

SIKSUKR...Interesting, I always wondered - especially you!

And I also like your pic of "Taz." Just how do you put a picture under your name anyway, anyone??

Outlaw · 08-13-2004, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpg

SIKSUKR...Interesting, I always wondered - especially you!

And I also like your pic of "Taz." Just how do you put a picture under your name anyway, anyone??

Click on "User CP" (Top left part of your screen)
Under CONTROL PANEL Settings & Options - select "Edit Avatar"
You can choose one of the many avatars offered, or if you go to the bottom of the screen you can add your own custom Avatar from a file you have. The custom avatar file size is max at 80 x 80 pixels.

Let me know if you have any questions.

SIKSUKR · 08-13-2004, 06:33 AM

[QUOTE=dpg]SIKSUKR...Interesting, I always wondered - especially you!

I'm not sure how to take that comment. SS

Outlaw · 08-13-2004, 06:43 AM

Outlaw-I always wanted a pony when was I was little

Jessie James rode a pony, all the bad guys on Bonanza rode ponies......

dpg · 08-13-2004, 07:53 AM

Bonanza, I love Bonanza!! I drive my wife crazy watching re-runs over and over.

dpg · 08-13-2004, 07:58 AM

Hey Outlaw, well what do you know? I have a picture now!

Thanks!

Outlaw · 08-13-2004, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpg

Hey Outlaw, well what do you know? I have a picture now!

Thanks!

Cool picture - is that the Cartwright's dog? Or is it yet another stray Little Joe brought home?

Lin · 08-13-2004, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlaw

Outlaw-I always wanted a pony when was I was little

Jessie James rode a pony, all the bad guys on Bonanza rode ponies......

Oh you mean like my lil ole cowpony under my name? I didn't pick any fancy name just a shortcut. By the way my fav western is Gunsmoke.

csuhockey3 · 08-13-2004, 10:31 AM

Mine is easy: I play hockey for Colorado State and my number is 3 -- although I just retired due to back surgery. Perhaps I should change to 24yrOLDman

Merrymeeting · 08-13-2004, 02:58 PM

If you look to the left, it should be obvious....

upthesaukee · 08-14-2004, 01:43 PM

When I was a toddler, I couldn't pronounce Winnipesaukee, so I would just ask if we were "going up the saukee". It stuck throughout the years, and now I live up here full time, so I am "Upthesaukee", even more so when I am on my 19ft Sunbird "Upthesaukee".

KBoater · 08-14-2004, 03:49 PM

I am Flboater but I still am a NH boater. I have 4 boats in NH and 1 in FL. The season is longer so I really do most of my boating in FL.

By the way, Charlie did not get my boat since it passed about 20 miles north of my boat. Much of my boating area was hit. I think my November trip may be cancelled. Feel bad for all the boaters north of me as I recognized some of the pictured areas shown on the news.

My avatar looks like Katie and Kennie my feline family.

08-11-2004, 01:43 PM	#1
Tired of Waiting Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 519 Thanks: 111 Thanked 259 Times in 107 Posts	The meaning of ToW Rattlesnake Gal asked me, What does ToW stand for? So in an effort to answer: ToW: Acronym for Tired of Waiting; Derived from the rules and philosophy of life. Tow begins at conception. From that time forth one is in the mode of waiting. So we can most likely blame our parents for ToW. It all starts with the nine month wait to move into the light of the world. From there we wait for the attention, food, bottom cleaning and so on. The parents are in the mode of waiting for the child to indicate their needs which is at the most inopportune times. Which the parents can blame on the child. From infancy to the time we pass into the other life waiting takes at least 75% of our time. For some much more. For example on any given day it could go like this: Rise from bed, no waiting here, well for some of us that is. To the kitchen, start the coffee, we are now in 1xToW. While the coffee is brewing we start the eggs, we are now in 2xTow, Ok at this point you might say you’re not waiting for the coffee because you are starting the eggs. I ask, would you be starting the eggs if the coffee was done instantly? No, you’d cream and sugar the coffee and THEN start the eggs. Now on with the story; we put bread in toaster and push the button down, we are now 3xToW. So as can be seen we can be in multiple ToWs. The eggs finish, we plate the eggs, the coffee finishes, we start to cream and sugar the coffee and the toast pops up so we leave the eggs and coffee to tend to the toast. Now the coffee and eggs are in Tow while you tend to the toast. Here you can see that not just humans can have ToW. At last the meal is complete. However, you might now have to wait for the other person/s to join you for the meal, again another ToW. Now all this is being done very early in the morning while you are waiting for the sun to rise to produce that beautiful sunrise on the lake another Tow. Oh and while all this is going on in the morning you are still in ToW for that return phone call from yesterday. You may continue this story on your own. If not you can ToW for me to do it in the future. Just think, what would life be like if there was no ToW? Instant everything!! There is something to be said for instant gratification. ToW

08-12-2004, 06:32 AM	#3
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	OK I'll bite.Mine is the name of my boat which happens to be a PWC.As you probably know,Pwc's are propelled by a jet pump which"sucks" water in and spits it out.Hence the "SUKR".I have been told the"SIK" part refers to the guy sitting on the boat! SS __________________ SIKSUKR

08-12-2004, 10:18 AM	#5
Rose Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 498 Thanks: 62 Thanked 71 Times in 32 Posts	A Rose by any other name.... I got my nickname while driving with a bunch of friends during my college days. I was swearing like a truck driver at the other drivers, and one of my friends said, "She's just like a rose...like a delicate flower" and it stuck.

08-13-2004, 06:33 AM	#8
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	[QUOTE=dpg]SIKSUKR...Interesting, I always wondered - especially you! I'm not sure how to take that comment. SS __________________ SIKSUKR

08-13-2004, 10:31 AM	#14
csuhockey3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hooksett, NH Posts: 256 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Mine is easy: I play hockey for Colorado State and my number is 3 -- although I just retired due to back surgery. Perhaps I should change to 24yrOLDman __________________ - CSUhockey3

08-12-2004, 05:31 AM	#2
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Wouldn't it be interesting to know what other names mean? How bout some other posts. Oh ya, dpg are my initials.

08-12-2004, 09:06 AM	#4
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	I came up with Rattlesnake Gal because I wanted everyone to think that I am on that island and that I am a woman.

08-13-2004, 05:41 AM	#6
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	SIKSUKR...Interesting, I always wondered - especially you! And I also like your pic of "Taz." Just how do you put a picture under your name anyway, anyone??

08-13-2004, 06:43 AM	#9
Outlaw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Outlaw-I always wanted a pony when was I was little Jessie James rode a pony, all the bad guys on Bonanza rode ponies......

08-13-2004, 07:53 AM	#10
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Bonanza, I love Bonanza!! I drive my wife crazy watching re-runs over and over.

08-13-2004, 07:58 AM	#11
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Hey Outlaw, well what do you know? I have a picture now! Thanks!

08-13-2004, 02:58 PM	#15
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,217 Thanks: 299 Thanked 795 Times in 365 Posts	If you look to the left, it should be obvious....

08-14-2004, 01:43 PM	#16
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	When I was a toddler, I couldn't pronounce Winnipesaukee, so I would just ask if we were "going up the saukee". It stuck throughout the years, and now I live up here full time, so I am "Upthesaukee", even more so when I am on my 19ft Sunbird "Upthesaukee".

08-14-2004, 03:49 PM	#17
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	What's in a name I am Flboater but I still am a NH boater. I have 4 boats in NH and 1 in FL. The season is longer so I really do most of my boating in FL. By the way, Charlie did not get my boat since it passed about 20 miles north of my boat. Much of my boating area was hit. I think my November trip may be cancelled. Feel bad for all the boaters north of me as I recognized some of the pictured areas shown on the news. My avatar looks like Katie and Kennie my feline family. Last edited by KBoater; 08-14-2004 at 03:51 PM.