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Above one's avatar I have noticed something that I never entered and certainly wouldn't say, that being none in my house, unless possibly you're referring to food or money. Given its sports application in the US I find it particularly tired. Looked around don't see how to remove it. Admittedly, finally, I don't really care, other than that ain't me. I would have thought ones identification is strictly their own province, did I enter that one late drunken evening? Doubtful, don't really get drunk.

Tis me, Sir Robert Peel.  Custom titles appear mysteriously - I'm told that the pixies make them at night but, good grief, I'm an elderly man and don't believe that tosh.  Sometimes they are apt and sometimes they are not.  Sometimes funny, obtuse, ironic, playful but never cruel or unkind.

I never understand them, anyway. ::)

I will bring your misgivings to the attention of the chief pixie and see what happens.

Bob

It's quite an honour to have a custom title. Some people have been waiting years for one.

Poor old JJ.

Yes give JJ a custom title.. go on....

It refers to this I believe:

Aye, caught in the act, I'll retire to the barn and accept my brand.

bovvered?!  ;D ::) I like being in the pending tray, neither in nor out!  ;)

Just noticed I've acquired one!  I'm highly honoured.  My thanks to the pixies, whoever they may be.

I love my custom title.  Thanks pixies

Just found this thread.  Thank you to whoever is responsible.  :)

blimey katie's mum, have you finally given birth after all this time!!!!

I posted a picture before Christmas to mark the 20th anniversary of the occasion. :D  It may have been one of the reasons for my custom title (to get back on topic) since the baby in question had a lovely smile. :)  I'm trying to move away from the mummy theme but not quite succeeding. ::)  The baby painted my avatar for her GCSE Art exam - something to do with tradition, landscapes and aboriginal art.  It now hangs on our dining room wall.  At 4 feet by 4 feet it has quite a presence!  ;D

Can you ask for one? Or does that secure that you never get one?

Be careful what you wish for..........

No, I'm not asking for one, I was just wondering

JJ, I'm not even pending :(

Wow! And I've had two already!  :D  I DO feel honoured!

It's not really an honour  ;D

 :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

You can have mine if Colin agrees  ;D

I want a new one!

Old Dredger.....

I'd like a new one too please...  ;D 8)

Imelda horrible plastic shoes?......

ROFLMAO!!!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

I'd quite like to be Born with an Old Head

Haha.. none of us EVER chooses our own though Ollie.. it's a thing bestowed on us by his YABBNESS...

oh sorry didn't know that

I've never had one  :'(

Is it because I is boring? or wear evil plastic shoes? or because I drive a dreaded 4x4?  or because I'm short, Welsh, blonde, a Man U supporter? All of them?

Maybe mine should be "paranoid"  :-\   ;)

Bridgwit.. you've got one now!!

S'ok Ollie.. none of us knew til we were told.

Nick and I are the only people who can edit custom titles and we like to be 3vil.
If you ask for one it's unlikely that you will get one. If you're asking for one you will.  ;D

It's not an honour and you can't ask for it to be changed or removed.  

Damn  :( :( :( I wish some had told me before....

Umm, take another look Ollie ;)

WOOHOO!  ;D ;D  Thanks YaBB. Much obliged.  :)

Hope Mrs Keith won't mind  :-[ Anyway he's covered them up now...

Sorry, but you can have a sneak look at Cropredy. She won't mind  ;)

OOHHH!! Thank you very much!!!! ;D ;D ;D

Not you, Ollie! Leave my shoulders alone.

No no no no no!!! I was saying thank you to YaBBMaster!! Sorry, I forgot to quote because I was so overcome with exitement!!  ;)

And an excellent one it is too! (And I wouldn't mind a sneaky peek at Cropredy too  ;D )

Thank you to who ever made me the champion! :)

Olly - YOU made you the Champion!  :)

the thing is...mine's out of date now...not that I'm complaining like....



Edit: Ok. Past tense. That better?

yes ta.  It was the biggest load of b@~#ocks I have ever handed in, but I only need a pass and hopefully it will scrape that!!!

El x

I still haven't got a clue what my refers to.

Matt

Oooh! just noticed mine...and I feel quiet honoured,virtual tiara firmly on head.
                                                                                        Thanks,Kathryn

'course some of us have a jolly tune .....  ^-^ ^-^

I've just noticed I have assumed a custom title! When did that happen? And more importantly, WTF?  :o

Should I be flattered or insulted?  ;D

Sorry to double post. The penny has just dropped. It is a quote isn't it!  :-[

GubGub: You have to be careful what you say around these parts :P

Or what other people say, as well. On another forum I am the "Resident Greek" because somebody misread my tag of "Resident Geek" and commented upon it :S.

Hoisted by my own petard. Thanks very much Colin (or Nick) you ******* :P

Ooh I just noticed I now have one - thanks to whoever!     :-[  :-*  :)

Hooray!  I've got one at last!!  Thank you.  

When I get one, I want a good one.
Not a random one!




Edit: That should be If not When ...

Be careful what you wish for.... ;)

You don't get any choice in the matter at all.... :o :D

That's what I'm worried about :-\

Cool, I got one!!!!!

wheres Dredd in my time of need?

Apparently on a sojourn with Samantha  :o

Mine is rather random and I haven't got a clue what it alludes to to be honest but atleast I have one and it's mine all mine.

Edit: It's perfectly logical, but if I explained it where's the fun? Colin

Do you read a lot? How do they get decided anyway?

.....all of a sudden one will appear from out of nowhere..it might be something you've said, but it is always very appropriate ;D

Little tiny people (like the borrowers but smaller) hiding in the website, analysing your every word until they come up with something suitable. :D

Well i like to think so anyway...

For those wjo don't have one that could be particularly depressing.

It's almost like saying that they've not come up with anything quirky or indeed suitable.

Although some suggest that they might have said something or have a style that was particularly unsuitable!

Oh look I've got one! ;D

Thanks pixies ;)

I do but I've never declared it on this forum. maybe it's not just on this forum that you're being watched!!!!

Didn't you call yourself book once?

I think you were writing or going to write a book, and there was a thread somewhere.

Nothing to do with books  ;D

As for custom titles in general, just be careful what you wish for.

And sometimes you think you have found a great one, but get it wrong (that will teach me to quote Gore Vidal).

Oh the mystery goes on. Mark, yes I think there was a thread on books and I'm still trying to write it.

Also, I've called myself alot of things as has my wife but I don't think I've ever been called book. I guess the mystery will stay with the little custum title pixies.

The answer is back there in the thread.

i like mine but i'll not mention it incase it changes!

Oooohhh, I've got a custom title  ::)! How cool.  8)
I'm honoured and flattered.
I bow and scrape my foot.  ;D
Besides: I like it a lot and I think it fits.

Two in a row that like their titles  :-\
Nick, we're losing our touch.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I like mine too :) It is a universal truth of great something or other

I've got know eyed deer where mine has got too ::)

That dog on the telly was good though :o

I don't understand. Someone will have to explain it all to me.  ;)

Mine's very confusing. It came from the very dim and distant past. :o

I know the source of my title, but I'm not so sure I like it - it sounds as if I'm covered with fungus ...  8)

mine has changed, but it's less confusing than the old one was, i think..........

It does make me sound like a bit of a tart though.....but that's fine!



Edit: Hmm. Access or Excess? Tempting... Tempting

Oooh, I'm all customised - how groovy! Rather appropriate  ::)

Accurate as far as my friends are concerned...otherwise  ;D

I'm frightened of Keith  :o   :-[

I love mine too.

Thanks to those mischievous little people.

Jules

My thanks to the pixies - though for accuracy it needs "tries" inserted. My dad can!

I have just noticed mine ::)

Blimey, when did I become a Spice Girl?  :o ;D ::)

Well you did call Cocker on national radio asking for some spice girls did you not?

;) ;)

I am such a s**t friend lol

I hadn't noticed that.  ;D

Now you'll spend the next hour trying to work out where it came from.   ;)

... and I STILL don't recognise those knickers  :o

What are you talking about, woman?

Oooh!  I've got one now!  Thank you pixies!

Now I have to work out when I ever said anything about that? ???

If your memory fails, try the Search button up there  ;D

Hey, I've got one now as well!  :D Do I have to make an acceptance speech or something? I feel like I belong now.

Pam FC!  Is that a record ? :)

Eh?

You've not been here a month and you've already been YaBBened (or Nickened).

It's cos she likes herby biccies!!

Aaah I see, it's enthusiasm and exaggerated excitement at the thought of herby bics in a field with a pint and a crackin line up.  I'll calm down soon - promise.

Presumably you're Crackers, then?  :P

Ta did I leave them on the table?  ;D

I am not worthy.

My new one has just been pointed out to me!

woop woop!!
when did that happen?

thank you, moderator pixies  ;D ;D ;D

I've just noticed my new title. When did that change?

LOL! I like that a lot. Sorry Mike. :-X

Ooh, I'm jealous of you with your lovely new Custom Titles.  I'm bored with mine... I obviously never say anything interesting or witty, do I?  :'(

You're still the resident Greek though ;D ;D

Indeed. It's true, nonetheless. I've already had more emergency callouts in 4 months than a guy who's worked here 3 years...

I've just noticed that I have a custom title!
Does that mean I've arrived?

I can see why, but the image is slightly spoiled by the fact that what you can't see is the Tshirt I'm wearing in my photo says:
"Same Sh*t Different Day!

Keith

I've just noticed I've got a new on!!

I like it  ;D

My pyjama bottoms DID fall down yesterday, but in all fairness the elastic has gone in them and I was running downstairs carrying something with both hands so I couldn't hoist them back up. Great sight for the neighbours  ::)

That has happened to me before as well ;D

I was wondering if we could have our old one back , not so sure about the icing? :-\ a bit sweet.

C x

What were your neighbours doing at the bottom of your stairs?   :o

 ;D

Jules

Looking at me without my PJ bottoms, of course......  ;)

(We have a window next to the stairs)

I've just noticed our new title, love it! very apt ::)

C xx

My custom title hasn't changed since I was given it in the olden days of 2004, it's meaning and reason are lost within the mists of time and even I have forgotten what the original ingredients were. Ah me... :( :'(

Yes, looks like some of us are stuck with our tired old custom titles, eh?!  :(  Still, at least we were granted them in the first place!  :)




Edit: I want doesn't get  ;)

2004? You newbie, you.  ;D

...I thought it best to let you smooth the way for me..... :D

Jude I remember the origin of yours.... you used to make a special drink in the Arms.. it was called an eecummings...

 (I think!)

I've had two custom titles so far.. aren't I lucky  ;) ;D

(What was my first one??)

I think it should be fairy godmother of all of us :-*

C x

Three. Asda Travelator, Not recognising your own knickers and current one. I think.

Aha the Asda travelator one.. thanks Andy

The current one refers to me not recognising my own knickers and saying it out loud  ;D ;D :o

Ooh, I know... I know!  But I can dream, can't I?   :)

I love mine (thank you)   ;D ::) ;D

We all love yours Anji.. it's cos YOU ARE A ONE!!

 ;D 8) :-* {:-)

I like Viv's new CT, let me know if you get an answer Viv ;D

My custom title only appiles to one specific period of time.

Does that mean I'm trapped in a virual world where time stands still? :-\

yup, until you say something else of note.

Mine apparently stays the same as a precaution in case the wasps return to Crops ;D

...you're a valuable and much valued resource Malcolm   ;D

Anyone here ever typed something in a thread and prayed the powers that be wouldn't notice it because you realise that it would look deeply embarassing as a custom title?

I've mopped my brow with relief on more than one occasion!

Jules



Edit: we're not that cruel...

Like that?  ;D

It would be a good idea, but then I would just be stuck in another virtual world where time stands still. What a Paradox eh? There should be a play...

No armed response team then?

I knew it!!!! just as I typed it I thought ""Some bright spark will change things again" I will make sure I never talk about hemorrhoids  :'(

C x

That's a great one!

hopefully I shall get to meet him at Cropredy , then I shall know!

You don't want to go there, Viv.  ;)

do you mean I don't want to go to Cropredy??
 :o :o
I can't wait! ;D ;Dlol!

Well, thank you.
I will try to come up to that expectation. A pair of wellies might help though  ;D

Careful GF, you'll scare the poor dear away! (I am not that bad, honest  :o)

Careful GF, you'll scare the poor dear away! (I am not that bad, honest  :o)
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It's ok.I don't scare easily ;)

you gits !! ( just noticed my new one )

and yet another !! colin ! bastard !

Tee hee

That looks like a good custom title to me...

Brilliant title Sam.  WHo wants Semi Skimmed lol

 ::)

Lol.. just noticed my new one..

thank you, I feel most honoured to get one so soon   ;D

hehehe...I've gone from 'pending' to 'safely sewn on'  ;D ;D ;D Although I really did want 'my pink elephant has flown' but Hey, I know the rules!  ;)

Cor blimey that took a few years JJ!!

 yes it has Jen, but like all 'pending' trays they get left and left.....  ;)

Wooohoo I have one!!! :) Thank you!   :-*

That's not a bad title in itself  ;D

...  LOL!!! ;D :D

I've just spotted my new custom title  :)

Thank you!!! I like this one  ;D

Ooh! It has changed! I didn't see that one coming but it is somehow apt!  ;D

 ;D

I got a bit tipsy last night so mine is no longer accurate :S

Oops, first put this in the wrong thread ::)  but............  is there any chance that I could have less of the bragas grandes, if you  pretty please :-* :-*

Umm, but what does it actually mean, Sue?  ???

Big knickers

Blimeyheck, does Puggs know this?    ;D ;D :o

Oh! I could see it was big something or other..... should have guessed.  ::)

Since my other half, Chris, joined Talkawhile, I keep getting "but you love lists" hurled at me whenever I forget to buy something important when I go to the supermarket!   Grrrrrr!

 :-[ sorry shirl, not ignoring you!!  Went away to UK and only now back and catching up!!!  Might still be apt, the amount of eating and drinking I did on my hols!!! ;D  So I will always be known as susie-big-knicks on here then!!!!  Here at home I'm more of the susie-no-shoes, by the ppl who are worried about calling me madsue to my face ;D

whoops, now you've done it  ;)

Could have been worse! An amalgamation of the two? And no - I didn't mean "Susie big shoes"

 ;D

oops  :-[  pmsl at you mark!!!! ;D ;D

After seeing Shelly's comment earlier, I wondered how long it would be before her title changed :P

Oh heck, what did I say? What have "they" done?

......Cheers guys!

Hi Guys,

Thanks for title......it will sit well alongside sardonic ironing and sarcastic dusting.

S&J

Brilliant!

Excellent work, Custom Title elves!  ;D

 ;D

Glad I finally found this thread - I've been driving myself nuts trying to figure out where it came from....

Ah. You never know when the buggers will strike. Incoherence be my watchword.

Oh, thanks for that chaps!   ;D

I've finally got one! I know I've made it now

 ;D ;D

I'd just like to point out that my muscle is fully recovered now so perhaps it is time to move on?

I spotted mine had changed. The blouse arrived you know. Now I'm waiting for a 50's tea dress.

I've got lots of pairs now, you know  ;) :-X

I've been on another travelator...  oh that was a previous CT wasn't it!!  ;D

I have been suffering mental anguish for years.

No one forced you to support Vale

Wish I hadnt bought a season ticket though. If you think your manager was bad try Gammon.

and proud of it!! lol

thanks!

You've got to restore it now!

maybe just tidy it up to a decent level?

To me the word "restore" is the same as the word "wash".

In that case it's gonna get a damn good restoration inside and out ;)

Lordy, t'would appear I have a new one.

Jules

And an utterly splendid one at that Jules  ;D

I like that one a lot!

Nice one Nick, thanks for pointing it out   :)

(spookily it is my real job  ;) )

Apparently not.



Edit: If you ask, you don't get. You'll get it if you're asking for it though  ;)

Something that I said?  ;D

Hmm....I seem to have a new one .....

I've just noticed that I have a new one too. I like it a lot!  {:-) :D

Ahaha.  That's grand, Shirl.

Jules

My beloved rover 216 is dead :(

That's very old for a doggie Abby...

and that, madam is a very good joke :D :D :D

Jim that's the nicest thing you have EVER said to me  :-*

It's the nicest thing he's ever said to anyone...excepting Lord Robert (Bobby-Bob) Bobkins, 14th Earl of Bobchester, Duke of Boblington, Titular Bishop of Bobaweyo and King Of All The Cats of course.   :D

Jules

Yes Jimbo is a very nice man today...  ;)

i am merely Lord Robert (Bobby-Bob) Bobkins, 14th Earl of Bobchester, Duke of Boblington, Titular Bishop of Bobaweyo and King Of All The Cats mouthy piece :D(we call him Bob when he's out of earshot)
he said to say hi

Oh no! How very disappointing. What happened??

Ooh I say, you have changed my wotsit, and I really liked my old wotsit. Still, never mind, I shall be entirely reasonable about the change you have made.  :)

oops - just noticed i have a new one - thank you, i like!

not sure about mine  ;)

Were you refusing to go home or something?

I got a new one! Thanks  ;D

Now, to sort a photo of me with sideburns.... Heh heh  {:-)

Oh! Me too! How long have I had that? Like it though :-) ;D

I have just noticed mine has changed. I don't know when that happened.

I also have no idea where the new one came from or what it means!  :-\

Scroll down and read your post on this thread:-

http://www.talkawhile.co.uk/yabbse/index.php?topic=41753.0

Jules

Wow! Archeology!

Nothing is too well buried for the custom title wizards.

Jules

Being very stupid, I am probably the only person here who didn't know this but...

It was only when a attending a production of Shakespeare's Troilus & Cressida a couple of weeks ago that I discovered that "beef witted" is an actual thing as one of the characters accuses another of being precisely that.

Having no specific beef wit is therefore something of a relief!  :)