SuaitiDeaga pronounced (Sue-ah-tee_Dae-ga).

I was given this at name by a South African Zulu tribes man named Bonginkosi who was selling hand made djembes. I bought a couple from him and we started talking about his culture and hom land. I asked him what his name ment(his name means "Be Happy"). I asked how you recieved a ceremonial name like this and he said you must be given it during special ceremony with music and dancing. After kicking it with them pretty much all night I proceeded to show my intrest in having my own authentic Zulu tribal name. He brought me back to his camp with his pals and we had our own little shindig with me dancing around and beating my djembes along with them chanting and dancing. Right in the middle of it all Bonginkosi grabs me by the arms, throws my hands up and yells SUAITIDEAGA!!!! SUAITIDEAGA!!!! SUAITIDEAGA!!!! He tells me it means "Beautiful Magical Noise" I'm not much of a percussionist so I think thats where the "Noise" part comes into play . And thats the story of SuaitiDeaga.

well the rest of should probably just stop. were never gonna beat that story.

Very Thanks for that. I have tried several attempts and don't believe I every got close to (Sue-ah-tee_Dae-ga).

Awesome story!! Can't wait to hear more about this experience in person at M&G or elsewhere!

Love all these!! Especially the pics of Treehugger and Blue!! Very nice!!!!

I got the name CShell from a Rainbow Gathering in South Carolina when I made a pit stop there (friend got in trouble at a NC GD show so we had to stick around for awhile and we discovered a Rainbow Gathering). This was back in 1991 I believe.

When we showed up, somebody asked my name. I told them Shelly and he said that there I would be know as CShell since I was just as pretty as one. Was a very special moment and taken in by very kind souls when I really needed it.

Thought the name would work here, but I started with TheSwanky1. After being here a bit, Doug changed it for me since I kept using CShell as my tag and he asked why. I told him I thought it was more fitting. He's so kind.

Of course, my friends still rag me endlessly about being CShell...

Yeah it was def. one for the record book them ZULU boys don't play around.

I used to be a big Grace Potter fan, and my 1st venture into being involved with a forum was the GPN street team. they USED to have owls on stage (Nocturnal)..that was pre fake red roses that made Grace look like she had a giant red bush between her legs. anyway, I've always loved owls and decided to be owllover on the GPN streen team, and it stuck. Now I have owls all over the damn place and I"m glad as hell I never got an owl tattoo. I think a MULE would be much better!

needless to say my feelings have changed about Grace. I thought the video of her with ABB doing Southern man was an embarassment. STOP the head shaking, the theatrics that are so over the top, the chicken dance, the screaming, the LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME outfits...just sing the s#%t out of GOOD songs that have nothing to do with pop and you may get your #1 fan back. until then....

SUSAN TEDESCHI IS THE SHIZNIT!

I know right... makes my story look stupid!!

Shes a damn Goddess!!! Love me some Susan!!!!!!!