I have a good friend who always talks about she and I ending up in Happy Acres (a fictional institution for the mentally ill who can no longer cope). So maybe our next land should be Happy Acres. I have come up with some other names, but none have the sweet ring of Wit's End. I really loved that name. Bill Wilson, who founded Alcoholics Anonymous, called his office Wit's End. I stole the name from ol' Bill.
So, Clever Readers, here is your big chance to name our next shrewd land deal. But please. No Sliding Acres or Volcano Ridge. Here are some thoughts I had:
In Stead Of
It's About Time
Last Laugh
Long Wait
Y Worry
Retread Acres
Plan B
Dirt and a Roof
And here are the Exciting Prizes!
I will send the person who submits the winning name a gift from Dominica. Or, if you are on the island, I will buy you lunch.
livingdominica: so, what have you got to lose? Enter our contest today and win exciting prizes or a Creole lunch. This contest is not available to employees of livingdominica or their subsidiaries. (That means you, Wiz.) All decisions are final, and clever names not chosen still become the property of livingdominica. I mean, who knows how many names we will need before we finally get this right....
How can you possibly name it before you even know if it's a boy or a girl? How about
ReplyDelete"Less End Learned"
How about "Deja Vu" ?
ReplyDeleteKen (dot) Peek (at) GMX (dot) net
Here's another one:
ReplyDelete"Rainbow's End"
Ken (dot) Peek (at) GMX (dot) net
what about " Go Placidly..." or even " Peace at Last..."
ReplyDeleteWhat clever names!
ReplyDeleteSomeone else suggested Erewhon, which I had to read about on Wikipedia.
We just saw a piece of land with a view of the back side of Wit's End. Hmmm. Must in a name in that somewhere.
Thank you for the fun suggestions! This blog does have such clever readers.
Another great name came in by email: Bellee Acres.
ReplyDeleteI love the traditional dance here, the Bele. Might change this to Bele Acres if we use it.
Wizards Rest
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Kolibri Way
ReplyDeleteFrom Wikipedia - Kolibri , the word Hummingbird in numerous languages, originating from a now extinct indigenous language of the French Caribbean colonies.
Wow. I really like that one, too!
ReplyDeleteSomeone else just emailed me suggesting Funny Farm. Had to laugh!
How about Dunslidin?
ReplyDeleteWhy not call it "Innisfree".
ReplyDeleteMy name suggestion for your new solid acres are Happy End
ReplyDeleteTrials Trail
ReplyDeletePatience End
Home Free
Jeu D'Esprit
Wizards Way/Rest/Hut
Past/Beyond Wits End
All the best with finding property. I read and enjoy your blog regularly. Thanks
I thought of a name for the new place. "Whispering Pines", more of a retirement home name or on the fun side "Mayniac Manor".
ReplyDeleteSuch GREAT suggestions. As soon as ink is dry on a land purchase the winner will be announced.
ReplyDeleteAll decisions are final and the management reserves the right to blame the winner for any further mishaps that might happen, including ingrown toenails and insects.
another great name through email:
ReplyDeleteOf you new land could be "Journey's End" and hopefully for you it will be. Now it could be a time of resettling and living your dream to the fullest. Regardless of the name you choose, I wish you many blessings of Joy, Peace, Laughter and Love in your new abode to be.
Much Love,
Wizard's Rest, Larry? Just ask him, there is no rest for the Wiz, he is married to me!
ReplyDeleteBless you, Larry
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Wiz. Relax, take a rest. :-)
ReplyDelete-Larry
Another suggestion from email:
ReplyDelete>So, Clever Readers, here is your big chance to name our next shrewd
>land deal. But please. No Sliding Acres or Volcano Ridge.
Here's a funny name: The Big Bamboo.
Moved from another post's comments:
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Bag Of Hopes
ReplyDeleteDown To Earth
C'est La Ter - From the motto on Dominica's coat of arms 'Apres Blonde C'est la Ter'
Funny ones -
Inn The Bag
New Bag-inings
Dirt Bag Residence
Blueright, you have some amazing suggestions! You may get a prize for effort even if one of your names doesn't turn out to be "the one"!
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