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Subject: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 04/09/08 at 10:40 am

I have decided to change my name to Billzy.  You may continue to call me Bill, but I probably won't respond.  Billzy just works better for me.  So, when addressing me, please say "Sir Billzy" and I will answer.  Your complete cooperation in this urgent matter is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Reynolds1863 on 04/09/08 at 10:56 am

:o You've been knighted?  Groovy!!!  I feel privileged to call you Sir Billzy.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 04/09/08 at 11:00 am

Billzy is very ballzy for creating this thread!! :D ;D ;)

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Tia on 04/09/08 at 11:04 am

i would have gone with "bllitzy".

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/09/08 at 11:28 am

Bill is far easier to remember.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Bobby on 04/09/08 at 3:17 pm

Okey doke, Bill . . .

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Badfinger-fan on 04/10/08 at 2:44 am

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0S020o1xf1HMzMAv3OjzbkF/SIG=12bj5b77j/EXP=1207899829/**http%3A//www.cbsoftware-online.com/images/billzywhite.jpg

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/10/08 at 6:11 am

Another Billzy ?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/10/08 at 7:08 am

Why Billzy?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/10/08 at 7:33 am


Why Billzy?
Good question.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 04/10/08 at 8:43 am

Billzy just works.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/08 at 4:31 am


Billzy just works.
Why not Bill, it is easier to say?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/12/08 at 7:08 am


Why not Bill, it is easier to say?



Yeah,Of Course It is.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/08 at 8:17 am



Yeah,Of Course It is.
Even easier than Billy.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: whistledog on 04/12/08 at 8:26 am

Bill, Billy, William ...

"Little Willy, Willy won't go home.  But you can't push Willy round, Willy won't go"

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/12/08 at 5:15 pm


Bill, Billy, William ...

"Little Willy, Willy won't go home.  But you can't push Willy round, Willy won't go"
Recorded by The Sweet

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/12/08 at 6:47 pm


Bill, Billy, William ...

"Little Willy, Willy won't go home.  But you can't push Willy round, Willy won't go"


Try telling every body but ...oh no, Sir Bilzy- Bilzy , won't go !





I have decided to change my name to Billzy.  You may continue to call me Bill, but I probably won't respond.  Billzy just works better for me.  So, when addressing me, please say "Sir Billzy" and I will answer.  Your complete cooperation in this urgent matter is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.


So .... we should now refer to you as Sir Bilzy ?  ???


http://forum.pc-freakz.com/style_emoticons/default/unworthy.gif










http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9165/billwaitercopysq5.jpg
Here, Sir,  ...  'Bill !'



Don't know who the chick is (there goes your 'reputation')  :(  .... but as long as YOUR paying the bill, I'm sure she'll be HAPPY to call you 'Sir' !

:P



:D

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/12/08 at 7:18 pm

Billiam? ;D

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: whistledog on 04/12/08 at 8:57 pm

I'm just going to call him Bill.  Anything else is just uncivilized :D

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/13/08 at 12:49 am


I'm just going to call him Bill.  Anything else is just uncivilized :D


Quite right ! And if I ever meet /met 'Sir Cliff Richard' 'Sir Elton John' 'Sir Paul McCartney' .... if any of them expect ME to address them by that fancy title .... well, they can just kiss my sweet dancing baby's bot !    >:(




http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/2267/cheekybabyli7.gif

Kiss it ^ Cliff/ Elton/ Paul 'baby' ! 



Yeah !  :P  ;D







See, 'Mister' says 'Sir' to NOBODY !  >:(
















          http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8454/alhostagecopy3mk8.jpg
"Yes, Sir , no sir, 3 bags full sir' . Please, just DON'T shoot me ! "  :-[  :(




Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/13/08 at 8:39 am

Billzy, don't be a hero!

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/13/08 at 9:33 am


Billzy, don't be a hero!












and, furthermore ....














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Billy ... DON'T lose my number ....  :-*








'No jacket required ! '  8)    ......











BUT



















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        You can leave your hard on !  ^


:P

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/13/08 at 9:35 am








http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/1113/fullmontynu8.jpg
        You can leave your hard on !   ^


:P
Please note, that no one has a top hat.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 04/16/08 at 7:10 am


Try telling every body but ...oh no, Sir Bilzy- Bilzy , won't go !




So .... we should now refer to you as Sir Bilzy ?  ???


http://forum.pc-freakz.com/style_emoticons/default/unworthy.gif










http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9165/billwaitercopysq5.jpg
Here, Sir,  ...  'Bill !'



Don't know who the chick is (there goes your 'reputation')  :(  .... but as long as YOUR paying the bill, I'm sure she'll be HAPPY to call you 'Sir' !

:P



:D



HAHAHAH you are truly gifted

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 04/16/08 at 7:12 am






http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/1113/fullmontynu8.jpg
        You can leave your hard on !   ^


:P


OH MY GOD... that is too funny!!! I AM CRACKING UP!!!!!  Alan, you are just too much!

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/16/08 at 7:12 am


Please note, that no one has a top hat.


or a bottom hat either.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/16/08 at 11:35 am


or a bottom hat either.
If the hat fits... ?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 04/16/08 at 12:03 pm


Please note, that no one has a top hat.


LOL good one

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Step-chan on 04/16/08 at 5:11 pm

From this day forth, I am to be known as... Darkwing Duck!

(Well.... Not really)

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/16/08 at 5:50 pm


From this day forth, I am to be known as... Darkwing Duck!

(Well.... Not really)























http://www.kevinfreitas.net/personal/cassioposa.net/photos/inline/darkwing-duck.jpg
"Puchiko !"  "Quackety -quack ! Don't talk back !"

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Step-chan on 04/16/08 at 5:54 pm























http://www.kevinfreitas.net/personal/cassioposa.net/photos/inline/darkwing-duck.jpg
"Puchiko !"   "Quackety -quack ! Don't talk back !"


I made a parody to one of his sayings before, but it's too dirty to post here.(I'll do it on the otherboard later)

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/25/08 at 2:21 am

Is the name official now?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/25/08 at 6:37 am


Is the name official now?


You'd have to ask Bill.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/25/08 at 8:12 am


Is the name official now?




I have decided to change my name to Billzy.  You may continue to call me Bill, but I probably won't respond.  Billzy just works better for me.  So, when addressing me, please say "Sir Billzy" and I will answer.  Your complete cooperation in this urgent matter is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.


By all APPEARANCES ?  ::)

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Midas on 04/25/08 at 10:12 am

Crap, now what am I gonna call my billzies that I have to pay each month?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Mr Tumnus on 04/26/08 at 7:32 am

When one attends the ballet or dinner should we address you as Sir Billzy?

and on being presented with the 'tab' should the waiter refrain from asking if you require the Bill?
it will of course be a different matter if you were in the UK cos' the waiter would ask u if you want the William

ermmmmmmmmmmmmmm  :D

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/26/08 at 2:51 pm

or perhaps King Billy?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/26/08 at 4:13 pm

Top of the Bill?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/26/08 at 7:49 pm

Sir William.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/27/08 at 5:08 am


Sir William.
You can only be British to received an honourary knighthood and call yourself Sir.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/27/08 at 5:10 am


You can only be British to received an honourary knighthood and call yourself Sir.


Hang on ..... didn't Reagan get one of those ?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/27/08 at 5:13 am


Hang on ..... didn't Reagan get one of those ?
Being American (Like Alistair Cooke) or Irish (like Bob Geldof) there were knighted for whatever they had done, but for not being British the Sir is silent in front of them.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/27/08 at 5:52 am


You can only be British to received an honourary knighthood and call yourself Sir.


So what should we call him?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/27/08 at 7:05 am


Being American (Like Alistair Cooke) or Irish (like Bob Geldof) there were knighted for whatever they had done, but for not being British the Sir is silent in front of them.


Although when I've gone shopping .... particularly in the very respectful  US of A .... those wonderful people, who don't have knighthoods ... have said .... 'How can I help you SIR' ?  Given that I'm used to 'Mr' .... (at best) ..... this elevation to de facto 'knighthood' status  is quite appreciated .....  ;D

Now, if only they' d refer to me as 'Sir Mister' ?    ::)

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/27/08 at 9:12 am


Although when I've gone shopping .... particularly in the very respectful  US of A .... those wonderful people, who don't have knighthoods ... have said .... 'How can I help you SIR' ?  Given that I'm used to 'Mr' .... (at best) ..... this elevation to de facto 'knighthood' status  is quite appreciated .....   ;D

Now, if only they' d refer to me as 'Sir Mister' ?    ::)
I called my teacher at school sir?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/27/08 at 9:16 am


I called my teacher at school sir?



The mail he received .... was probably addressed to 'Mr ................ '  ?  ::)

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/27/08 at 9:20 am



The mail he received .... was probably addressed to 'Mr ................ '  ?   ::)
That would had been the case.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/27/08 at 9:21 am


That would had been the case.


I have yet to receive an envelope addressed to 'Mr. Mr'  !    >:(  :-[  :(

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/27/08 at 9:26 am


I have yet to receive an envelope addressed to 'Mr. Mr'  !    >:(   :-[   :(
Change your name by deed poll?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/27/08 at 9:33 am


Change your name by deed poll?



to ....

Mister Mr ! ?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/27/08 at 9:34 am



to ....

Mister Mr ! ?
That will confuse the tax office?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/27/08 at 9:35 am


That will confuse the tax office?


I'll get right on to it !

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/27/08 at 9:36 am


I'll get right on to it !
...but the tax office is not open today.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/27/08 at 9:39 am


...but the tax office is not open today.


They will be knocking on your lid .... on that FINAL day !

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/27/08 at 9:41 am


They will be knocking on your lid .... on that FINAL day !
Telling them that I have finally escaped!

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 04/27/08 at 9:43 am


Telling them that I have finally escaped!


Finally .... 'peace for the wicked' !  Able to 'rest in peace' ? !    8)

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/27/08 at 1:55 pm


Being American (Like Alistair Cooke) or Irish (like Bob Geldof) there were knighted for whatever they had done, but for not being British the Sir is silent in front of them.
Knight

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/27/08 at 4:54 pm

King Billy?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/28/08 at 4:21 am

Billy Ray..... ?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/28/08 at 6:00 am


Billy Ray..... ?


sounds too "country".

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/28/08 at 9:52 am


sounds too "country".
Even Billy Boy is country too!

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/28/08 at 3:16 pm


Even Billy Boy is country too!


or even Slick Willie.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 04/28/08 at 3:47 pm


or even Slick Willie.


ooh that sounds hot.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: whistledog on 04/28/08 at 6:08 pm

Poop Pants

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/29/08 at 3:39 am


or even Slick Willie.
...or Willie Slick?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/29/08 at 6:54 am


...or Willie Slick?


or Sick Willie.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/29/08 at 7:06 am


or Sick Willie.
That name is not so catchy?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/29/08 at 7:35 am


That name is not so catchy?


I know I was just having fun. ;)

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/30/08 at 6:14 am


I know I was just having fun. ;)
Any more names in the pipeline?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/30/08 at 6:36 am


Any more names in the pipeline?


Billiam?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 04/30/08 at 6:43 am


Billiam?
Put it to the vote?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 04/30/08 at 7:09 am


Billiam?


i love Billiam. I've had many friends call me that through the years.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 04/30/08 at 7:15 am


i love Billiam. I've had many friends call me that through the years.


Was it funny?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 04/30/08 at 7:48 am


Was it funny?


At first, I guess it was... but I got used to it and then it just became endearing.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/01/08 at 2:46 am

Has Billzy been finalised yet?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 05/01/08 at 3:46 pm


Has Billzy been finalised yet?


Has It?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/01/08 at 4:12 pm


Has It?
I waiting for the final outcome too.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 05/01/08 at 4:13 pm


I waiting for the final outcome too.


for Bill to come on-line?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/01/08 at 4:19 pm


for Bill to come on-line?
He may say something then.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 05/01/08 at 4:20 pm


He may say something then.


Is he on now?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/01/08 at 4:57 pm


Is he on now?

6 Guests, 12 Users (3 Buddies, 2 Hidden)
Users active in past 5 minutes:
Philip Eno, ladyhawk, Marty McFly, Dude111, loki 13, ChuckyG, Danoota&Me, MrCleveland, Brian, Henk


Unless he is hiding?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 05/01/08 at 5:03 pm


for Bill to come on-line?


Or to throw you one ?    ::)

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 05/02/08 at 7:55 am

it has been finalized long ago.  Sir Billzy is the name.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/02/08 at 7:56 am


it has been finalized long ago.  Sir Billzy is the name.
Thanks.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 05/02/08 at 8:43 am


it has been finalized long ago.  Sir Billzy is the name.


You MAY call me 'Sir Mithter' ... if I deign to 'allow' you. Else ... it's 'Sir Almighty, His Highness, ...  'Mithter Mithter'.


Got that ?  ???


:P

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/02/08 at 8:47 am


You MAY call me 'Sir Mithter' ... if I deign to 'allow' you. Else ... it's 'Sir Almighty, His Highness, ...  'Mithter Mithter'.


Got that ?   ???


:P
Sir 'Mithter Mithter'?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: ninny on 05/02/08 at 8:51 am


it has been finalized long ago.  Sir Billzy is the name.

OK Sir Billzy
You MAY call me 'Sir Mithter' ... if I deign to 'allow' you. Else ... it's 'Sir Almighty, His Highness, ...  'Mithter Mithter'.


Got that ?   ???


:P

And then there's Sir Mr. Mither


Well move over boys
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh64/cherryy22/687474703a2f2f6c632e66646f74732e636.jpg


Queen ninny at your service

;D ;D ;D
:)

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 05/02/08 at 9:09 am


OK Sir BillzyAnd then there's Sir Mr. Mither


Well move over boys
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh64/cherryy22/687474703a2f2f6c632e66646f74732e636.jpg


Queen ninny at your service

;D ;D ;D
:)




The thwick to wemember .... they are at YOUR thervice ... 'queen ninny' !    >:(

















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http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7228/kneelsuckers1dv7.gif
      'Queen ninny IS in town !'

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: ninny on 05/02/08 at 9:28 am




The thwick to wemember .... they are at YOUR thervice ... 'queen ninny' !    >:(

















http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/adagio_photos/smilies/bowing.gif?t=1206534161


http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7228/kneelsuckers1dv7.gif
       'Queen ninny IS in town !'

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s308/msshana06/Birthday%20and%20Thank%20you%20Tags/ThankYou3.jpg
You can all rise till further notice ;D
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Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 05/02/08 at 9:34 am


You MAY call me 'Sir Mithter' ... if I deign to 'allow' you. Else ... it's 'Sir Almighty, His Highness, ...  'Mithter Mithter'.


Got that ?   ???


:P


Ok, Sir Mithter.  Still got that lisp, huh?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Tia on 05/02/08 at 9:36 am

i'm thooper! thankth for athking!

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Tia on 05/02/08 at 9:37 am


it has been finalized long ago.  Sir Billzy is the name.
might wanna throw an "esq." on the end of that. 8)

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 05/02/08 at 9:47 am


Ok, Sir Mithter.  Still got that lisp, huh?


Your 'litpth' hath landed me into a lot of hot wather ! Wath perfethecly normal thill wed  YOURTH thwed !

Youth hath a loth to anther forth !

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 05/03/08 at 7:09 am


OK Sir BillzyAnd then there's Sir Mr. Mither


Well move over boys
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh64/cherryy22/687474703a2f2f6c632e66646f74732e636.jpg


Queen ninny at your service

;D ;D ;D
:)


All Hail The queen.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/08/08 at 7:40 am

The name has arrived, it offical now, and the name is Sir Billzy!

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Philip Eno on 05/27/08 at 12:15 pm

How does it feel that you have had your new name for a while now?

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 05/27/08 at 12:36 pm

itsh great! i mish my old name shometimesh though.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Green Lantern on 05/27/08 at 6:34 pm


itsh great! i mish my old name shometimesh though.


Yeth .... Howarth mutht find thath a mouthful to pronounth ! Difficult at the betht of timeth .... but ethpecially when you're keeping hith mouth full !

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 05/28/08 at 7:22 am


Yeth .... Howarth mutht find thath a mouthful to pronounth ! Difficult at the betht of timeth .... but ethpecially when you're keeping hith mouth full !


Don't be sillyth.

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: wsmith4 on 05/28/08 at 8:18 am


Yeth .... Howarth mutht find thath a mouthful to pronounth ! Difficult at the betht of timeth .... but ethpecially when you're keeping hith mouth full !


Yesh, a mouthful is right!

Subject: Re: From this day forth, I am to be known as

Written By: Howard on 02/15/19 at 8:00 am

GONE!  ;D

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