Lyin Eatin People (LEP) is the name and the crest that I chose to represent the Pickett (and extended family) and the entire family tree website. An explanation of the meaning and applicability will follow. You can thank or blame myself and Ted for it.

Over the years that I have created and maintained the website and the entire collection of information and photos that were initially gathered by my mother. The family tree data file has grown to more than 300 of our family members. During this time I’ve been excited by the stories that I’ve heard about and witnessed. Throughout it all I found that telling stories and food are a common and repeating thread. [easy_media_download url=”http://lyineatinpeople.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/All-In_One_Family_View-LEP-Crest.pdf” text=”http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/images/button.jpg” force_dl=”1″]

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These two characteristics are hardly particular to our family experiences and are likely fundamental to all families, however, My brother Theodore (Ted) and I found that we laugh so hardily about so many stories that we know that people who hear us undoubtedly think that we are making the stories up, they can’t believe that we are so colorful or that we have so many issues, and that we can laugh about them, that we can laugh about ourselves and that we love.

Lyin Eatin People (LEP) is the name and the crest that I chose to represent the Pickett (and extended family) and the entire family tree website. An explanation of the meaning and applicability will follow. You can thank or blame myself and Ted for it.

Over the years that I have created and maintained the website and the entire collection of information and photos that were initially gathered by my mother. The family tree data file has grown to more than 300 of our family members. During this time I’ve been excited by the stories that I’ve heard about and witnessed. Throughout it all I found that telling stories and food are a common and repeating thread.*** These two characteristics are hardly particular to our family experiences and are likely fundamental to all families, however, My brother Theodore (Ted) and I found that we laugh so hardily about so many stories that we know that people who hear us undoubtedly think that we are making the stories up, they can’t believe that we are so colorful or that we have so many issues, and that we can laugh about them, that we can laugh about ourselves and that we love.

Because of all of this, telling stories and eating became “lying” and “eating” which in turn became “lyin'” and “eatin'”, which evolved into “Lyin’ Eatin’ People”. With a play on the words… the concept of a lion with a body part in its jowls cemented the term and the icon and hence the shield of a lion eating people.

Many ask the origin of the name and I explain the concept. Most think it’s clever, some I have found consider it offensive. To those who I am aware of who are offended, the offering of the rational and development of the icon did little to sway them. Instead of accepting the honest humor and the stated intent, certain family members have expressed discuss and refuse to involve themselves or their family clan in it. I respect that.

Attempting to be all inclusive I asked certain family members who were not accepting of the name to offer ideas for a permanent replacement for LEP. Years have passed without even a word on the subject. getting information from the areas of family who don’t participate is haphazard. I continue to speak to and gather information from relatives that are close, I drag myself through FaceBook and glean what I can in the way of information and photos.

The request for input for a permanent change for the family tree website and shield is still open. I am receptive to all conversations on the subject. So please, if you are happy with or unhappy with LEP and you have something to offer, I want to here from you. Until then the site and the people included in the family tree will continue to reside at www.lyineatinpeople.org and we will continue to be Lyin’ Eatin People!

– Lamont