Tood's Town III

Nicknames are common and I think are almost universal in a small town like Cairo. Virtually everyone of the 250 or so males living in Cairo was known far better by a nickname than their given or family name. Not all of the names were novel or unusual but each of the people were. Also, some of the nicknames were obvious references to some physical or mental attribute.

Some of the nicknames I remember are Alf, Bus, Blink, Twackers, Rink, Moxey Congoleum, Pinky, Dewey, Wansfelt, Slink, Horny, Boon, Brownie, Big Un, Snaggletooth, Nub, Corncob Harry, Whitey, Big M, Buck, Breezy, High, Goose, Tulip, Puss, Dual, Hopalong, Peanut, Bunga, Corn Rasor, his son Oat, and his nephew Safety, Tiny, Juice and of course Tood.

Slink was careful about his appearance and was a trapper. Slink is a combination of slick and mink.

Puss sold Watkins' salves.

Wansfelt - Wonder of the Wasteland was a reference to the land surrounding his home.

Bung's sister could not pronounce brother so he was her "bunga".

Corn, Oat and Safety shared the last name Rasor.

Buck's last name was Lamb.

The origin of the name Tood is unknown. Tood's given name was Nolan.

Future blogs will include some additional information about the actions and lives of the above Cairo residents.

Until next time.

Dillard Farnsworth