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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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MidnightVelvetthe5th · 13/04/2016 20:37

I don't like Tiffany either, I like the witches, then wizards, then Watch Smile

Ok ill try subtle:

Temple of Offler (complete with crocodile statue)
Ook
Frog Pills Factory
SmileGrinSmile

The Other World of the Elves
Esmeraldas Retreat
The Oggs
Magrats Cottage/Goodie Whemper Cottage
Uberwald

My personal fave is The Oggs :)

PerspicaciaTick · 13/04/2016 20:40

If The Oggs is too unsubtle you could try "Tir Nani Ogg" - the name of Nanny's house.

MidnightVelvetthe5th · 13/04/2016 20:48

Pratchettly Rivendell

iklboo · 13/04/2016 21:02

The Iron Foundry (Carrot is Ironfoundersson)
Angua
Gaspode's Abode
The Downspout

DEATHsaidBOO · 13/04/2016 21:16

Thanks for the list of locations Perspicacia.
Now I really want to call it 'Sunshine Sanctuary for Sick Dragons'

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NorksAreMessy · 13/04/2016 21:28

This thread makes me happy.

Another vote for Crundells
Or
Djelibaybi (that would be fun to spell every time you fill out a form)
Or
The Pink Pussycat Club
Or
Roundworld....because it is

MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig · 13/04/2016 21:49

Love Lilac House.

Pratchett House
Lancre House
Pseudopolis House
Ramkin House

Let me consult my maps, hang on...

Terry Pratchett super fans over here please!
MrsTerryPratchett · 13/04/2016 21:55

I like Crundells, Widdershins and/or Turnwise, Lilac something and Crivens! (You would need the !).

Actually Crivens! sounds quite posh (if you didn't know).

DEATHsaidBOO · 13/04/2016 21:55
Grin
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spankhurst · 13/04/2016 21:56

Weatherwax House
Chez Magrat
Nobby's Nook

Zogthebiggestdragon · 13/04/2016 21:59

I have envy of MsAdoraBelleDearheartVonLipwig's map collection. That is all. But I will raise you my Compleat Ankh - Morpork.

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MrsTerryPratchett · 13/04/2016 22:02

I will raise you my unread (and I think it will always be) copy of The Shepherd's Crown. It is by my bed and I can't bear to open it because it would be the last time.

Sorry to be such a downer.

Hufflepuffin · 13/04/2016 22:04

Scoon House
Keel House
The Pork Futures Warehouse

PerspicaciaTick · 13/04/2016 22:09

MrsTP Sad - I only read my copy of TSC at Easter. I am very glad I did, although there were several visits from the Onion Fairy while I read.
I'm going his memorial tomorrow. Rather scared that it will all become a bit too much.

MrsTerryPratchett · 13/04/2016 22:09

Dijabringabeeralong Grin

MrsTerryPratchett · 13/04/2016 22:10

Perspicacia DH says to save it until I really need it. He says I will eventually read it. I'm not sure.

PerspicaciaTick · 13/04/2016 22:12

Your DH sounds like a very wise man. And there is no rush...

MrsTerryPratchett · 13/04/2016 22:14

He is. Despite never having read a TP book. It's wonder I married him.

PerspicaciaTick · 13/04/2016 22:17
Grin
Zogthebiggestdragon · 13/04/2016 22:21

I didn't want to read TSC either. It sat on the bedside table for months till I cracked.

IlPorcupinoNilSodomyEst · 13/04/2016 22:30

Uberwald! I now want to rename my house ...

PreemptiveSalvageEngineer · 13/04/2016 22:37

DP and I love "Dontgonearthe ...".

How about "NotfarouteOnAh ..." heavily mortgaged country estate of the Winklings.

RueDeWakening · 13/04/2016 22:38

Octarine (the 8th colour)
Johnson Gardens (you might need to rename the road rather than your house to use this one)
Scumble
Agatea
Mrs Widgery's Lodgings
Lobbin Clout
Sticken Place (sorry, a pune, or play on words...)
Harga's House of Ribs

Any good? :o

RueDeWakening · 13/04/2016 22:40

I've not opened my copy of TSC either - but I bought it on Kindle too, and have read that version. It was worth it.

SleepyForest · 13/04/2016 22:47

Knob End?