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Terry Pratchett super fans over here please!

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DEATHsaidBOO · 13/04/2016 07:37

Morning!
I want to give a nod to Terry Pratchett when I re-name my new home (house currently has an awful name - think Daret - named after the owners, Darren and Janet.)
Is there a way of doing that without giving my house a ridiculous name?
So no to: Dunwitchin; Rincewind's Retreat; the Unseen University; Carrot's cottage; Detritus' Den etc Grin

Any thoughts?

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iklboo · 13/04/2016 14:18

Casanunder is the dwarf lothario / great lover. Wonderful play on Casanova by Sir Terry Grin

dinkystinky · 13/04/2016 14:32

I like The Shades - is something TP fans would get

Also possible is The Watch House or Wintersmith Lodge?

MidnightVelvetthe5th · 13/04/2016 14:43

Eek blatant placemarking as I need to go to school now.

Not sure if they have already been suggested as I don't have time to RTFT but:

The Shades
The Sunshine Sanctuary
The Watch House
Ankh House (sounds a bit Egyptian maybe)
Number Twelve Shaft
L Space
The Counterweight

Will be back with more later!!

And I double dare you to have The Glom Of Nit carved over your front portal :) Grin

MidnightVelvetthe5th · 13/04/2016 15:00

I know its not later but just quickly:

The Cunning Artificers
Plaza of Broken Moons
Lobbin Clout
The Long Man

dinkystinky · 13/04/2016 15:52

More from me too...

Castle of Bones (from the Hogfather)
The Luggage
Roundworld
The Shepherd's Crown (if remotely rural - and v fitting tribute as the name of his last book)

crunchyfrog · 13/04/2016 17:25

Turnwise or Widdershins Cottage.

iklboo · 13/04/2016 17:34

Longbottom Lodge
Kelda's Barrow
Wormsborough (Nobby's middle name)

KanyeWesticle · 13/04/2016 17:43

Wintersmith house sounds good.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 13/04/2016 17:49

I'd go with The Watch House.

SausageSmuggler · 13/04/2016 18:10

Ridcully's Retreat?
Great A'Tuin (sp)?
Tower of Art?
Pseudopilis Yard?

DEATHsaidBOO · 13/04/2016 18:56

Thanks everyone!
Dh likes Lilac Cottage but inconveniently pointed out our house is not a cottage.
Then he suggested Dunmanifestin' - eejit Smile

He had to go straight out but wants to see this thread later.
I like The Watch House. Although does it sounds a bit creepy out of context?
Like we're doing the watching?!

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CMOTDibbler · 13/04/2016 19:00

Lilac Villa? Lilac House? The Lilacs?

Zogthebiggestdragon · 13/04/2016 19:33

Not considering the Twaddle House then? Grin

Surely there's something Ramkin related? Ramkin Estates? What are your favourite books, might narrow it down a bit. Lancre View? (Might be confusing if you don't have a view)...

PerspicaciaTick · 13/04/2016 19:38

The Guild House.

PerspicaciaTick · 13/04/2016 19:39

(sorry - delusions of grandeur for a moment).

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PerspicaciaTick · 13/04/2016 19:40

not doing well today - XXXX is a suggestion not hunkisses

PerspicaciaTick · 13/04/2016 19:42

Turtle Rise
A'Tuin House

ApocalypseNowt · 13/04/2016 19:48

Can you give us a bit more info on what the house is like?

Terrace? How may floors? Does it overlook anything? Any distinguishing features?

This thread has made me want to name my house. I gave my previous two houses secret names.

MidnightVelvetthe5th · 13/04/2016 19:58

How about:

Mrs Palm's House :)
Fools' Guild (no offence)
Quirm College
Morporkia
Dolly Sisters
Wizards Quarter
Cori Celesti
Soul Cake Duck House

Going out of Ankh Morpork there is:

Bad Ass
Slice
Bes Pelargic
The Dungeon Dimensions

magratsflyawayhair · 13/04/2016 20:01

I'd just call it Widdershins or Turnwise

DEATHsaidBOO · 13/04/2016 20:09

LOL!
Requested info:

The Watch books are definitely my favourite. Like the witches too (especially Lords and Ladies - but not a huge Tiffany fan please don't hurt me) and also anything to do with the Unseen University ones.

House is detached, brick built, rural.

I love all these suggestions but any slightly more subtle ones? Grin

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Quietattheback · 13/04/2016 20:16

Cripple Mr Onion cottage ignores the plea for subtlety.

Coffeethrowtrampbitch · 13/04/2016 20:27

Crundells after Sam and Sybil Vimes' country estate?

The Dancers after the standing stones in Lancre?

I love all these suggestions, I hope I happen to go by your house one day, and see a sign for the name which makes me smile!

PerspicaciaTick · 13/04/2016 20:31

I don't think PTerry did subtle puns when it came to naming locations Grin
They are all pretty unsubtle

Hiddlins (secrets)
Imp y Celyn
Cori Celesti

Zogthebiggestdragon · 13/04/2016 20:32

I quite like Cori Celesti!

Ok, watch books: Pseudopolis yard? Maybe not. I'd love Treacle Mine Road but that might not fit with your 'subtle' request. ...The Whore Pits?

Shambling Gate
The Shades
Sator Square
The backs
Dolly Sisters (I would love to know what neighbours made of that)
Misbegot Bridge?

I don't think any of these will work for you but it was fun looking. ..

Scone Valley?

This has given me a completely legitimate reason to cracking out my Compleat Ankh -Morpork, many thanks!