The Friday Salute: A user appreciation thread (THIS WEEK: StirredNotShaken aka SNS)

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  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    Well it looks like a tie, 5-5 between WillyGalore and @chrisisall. Could a second independent member kindly do a count as well? I'm rather exhausted and may have made a mistake.
    I count 5 for Willy and 5 for @chrisisall, but only because chris swapped his vote from Dragonpol to Willy, tying it up. Just behind them is @Dragonpol with two votes.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,968
    Well it looks like a tie, 5-5 between WillyGalore and @chrisisall. Could a second independent member kindly do a count as well? I'm rather exhausted and may have made a mistake.
    I count 5 for Willy and 5 for @chrisisall, but only because chris swapped his vote from Dragonpol to Willy, tying it up. Just behind them is @Dragonpol with two votes.

    That's where I messed up, so it is a 5-5 tie. Apologies.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,789
    I count 5 for Willy and 5 for @chrisisall, but only because chris swapped his vote from Dragonpol to Willy, tying it up.
    I'll vote for Dragonpol again after Willy is on the mend & seeing that we all care about him.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    chrisisall wrote:
    I count 5 for Willy and 5 for @chrisisall, but only because chris swapped his vote from Dragonpol to Willy, tying it up.
    I'll vote for Dragonpol again after Willy is on the mend & seeing that we all care about him.

    I understand completely.
  • One of the two winners has conceded. Shall we commence with honoring @WillyGalore?
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    Posts: 13,355
    You can put my vote down for @WillyGalore too. So, let's get it on. Baby.

    First of all, @WillyGalore better be feeling better by Christmas and be out of hospital. I have my fingers crossed.

    For someone to return to the forums like he did is great to see and gives me hope that other members may one day do the same. One of the two Kings of the 'use a Bond line' thread and for some reason, let me win the Caption thread. What more is there to say? Likely a lot, but he is an example how easily you can fit back in somewhere when so much has changed without missing beat.

    I salute you!

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    A picture I got when Googling the term 'willy galore'. Don't do it!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,968
    @WillyGalore, you've been one great member to get to know around these forums and I also appreciate the fact that you returned, fought through any hardship you may have received, and managed to find your spot back here with us. It's great to have you along, and I really enjoy all of your contributions to the forum. Thanks for joining us once more, and I wish you a safe and quick recovery. Enjoy the holidays, friend!
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,789
    @WillyGalore you rock. Get well soon, & get your arse back here in Bondian style! B-)
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    edited December 2013 Posts: 12,480
    I think you missed my vote for chrisisall earlier.

    But I am very happy to salute Willy now, especially with his recent hospital stay.
    OK, this is funny: I just searched on google for "willy galore" - I couldn't resist. ;)
    And all I got was this notice from Google:

    We did not find results for willy galore because SafeSearch is active and your query contains some restricted word(s). Try the suggestions below or type a new query above.To search for willy galore, change your SafeSearch preferences.

    Ha!! It's not my computer, so I am not changing my preferences. But that is funny.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    I swallowed a bullet and he spit it out, and he's got a new fragrance hitting shelves this holiday season simply titled "Mr. Sex"; buy now for 35% off the selling price for that lucky guy or gal in your life. According to the internet's population of both fixated hormone raging teenagers and horny matured cougars, he's "the bee's knees," "too hot to handle," and "totes adorbs," terms varying in their levels of sophistication, but flattering nonetheless. If you think Santa Claus is impressive, you should take a look at what he's got in his "big bag of toys," and he's always happy to add another woman's name to his special naughty list after rolling in the sheets with them day and night. If sexual performance was measured on a purely cinematic scale, he would be packing a "Citizen Kane" or "Godfather" in his pants, which makes perfect sense because his name for it during foreplay is Rosebud and he may even make you an offer you can't refuse with it. He's even been taken to court on various occasions after poking girls' eyes out, causing his genitalia to become featured on the FBI's most wanted list and no fly lists for dozens of airlines all across the globe.

    Much like a Tootsie Roll Pop, women have been spending decades wondering how many licks it takes to get to the center of him, but don't count on them giving up any time soon. He's the universe's answer to cheese covered pizza, massage chairs and hot fudge sundaes and has become such a raw force of nature that he is name-dropped daily during your news station's afternoon weather reports. He's the guy your mother (yes, your mom!) has been going out to see whenever she claims to be picking up eggs and milk at the store, and your father (yes, your dad!) should consider it an honor that his beloved is cheating with such a prime stud. Even after all my accomplishments in life, my parents have still always told me "You're great and all, but you can't touch him," pointing to his photograph on the fridge that now covers up my A+ research paper they had been bragging to their friends about before he showed up. He's @WillyGalore, and love him or hate him (yeah right), he's here to stay, daddy-o.

    Though his time here on MI6 has been brief, @Willy has made an impact after rising again from the ashes and returning to talk Bond after a decade long absence from the forums, instantly becoming another part of the family that has been formed here. Though I don't know as much about him as other members here, his wit, intelligence and general talents for making this place a hoot are easily transmitted and even easier to notice. MI6 wouldn't be the place it is without presences like him, which is why I'm happy whenever I see him active on the forums, and I hope he sticks with us for the long haul. I look forward to getting to know him better in these coming days, months, years, decades, or whatever measurement of time fate has in store, and I am more than happy to salute him during this, his special week. Here's to you, Willy, and get well soon!

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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited December 2013 Posts: 18,270
    I'll gladly salute @WillyGalore. His talent for comic cap cons is legendary, as is his status as Trollfinder General (that's a new title I confer upon him as is my personal prerogative; I hope he gladly accepts it!). He's also a great contributor to our discussions here, and I'm glad to say that he has more than made his mark here since he rejoined the forums in July. That's no mean feat in such a short space of time. Here's hoping you get out of hospital soon, @WillyGalore and that you can get back to an even keel again. This is your week - enjoy it. :)
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    @WillyGalore, your solid and funny contributions to this forum makes you a great member, therefore I salute you!
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    edited December 2013 Posts: 12,480
    Everybody in my neck of the woods is cheering you on for a speedy recovery, Willy! Happy to salute you, oh master of wit. good humor, and just an all around very nice guy and great member here at MI6.
    Here's to our @WillyGalore, from Japan with Love:
    They are all saying, "Here's to Willy! Kanpai!"

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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 18,270
    What a lovely touch, @4EverBonded.
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    WillyGalore I have quickly learned has a sense of humour pretty much the same as mine! Which quite possibly is worrying for the both of us?!!! Keep up the good work my friend! :)) :-bd
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    Posts: 12,480
    Domo, @Dragonpol. :)
    I don't know when Willy will be reading these (we all hope he gets home soon!), but I think he will be cheered by all of our comments. I just wanted to zen(d) a little Japanese cheer his way, too.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,789
    I just wanted to zen(d) a little Japanese cheer his way, too.

    :))

    He'll love that, I'm certain.
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    Oh my word. I really don't know what to say. Feeling a tad overwhelmed and emotional right now given my fortunes of the past week. Don't mind saying I have more than a tear in my eye. I will thank each and everyone of you in due course, once I've fully recovered.

    Having said that, as it may take several days to get back to full strength, it means I'm probably going to have to guide my partner through cooking Christmas lunch, so I may possibly wind back up in hospital come Boxing Day.

    In the words of Kamal Khan: "HE'LL KILL US ALL!" ;-)
  • MrcogginsMrcoggins Following in the footsteps of Quentin Quigley.
    Posts: 3,144
    Welcome home Willy mind out for that gravy !
  • edited December 2013 Posts: 12,837
    He's only been here about half a year and he's gotten all this praise. Anyone who manages to win everybody's admiration this quickly must be a great member.

    @WillyGalore Is very funny, he's made some great posts, just an all round top bloke really. Another member that we're lucky to have and I'm more than happy to salute him this week.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    edited December 2013 Posts: 45,489
    Glad you are ok.Merry Xmas, Willy, and everyone else as well.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
    Posts: 16,351
    Willy's the man! He is very funny and always brings positive energy to this forum. enjoy this week. Glad to hear your feeling better. :) I salute you!
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,173
    The forum needs a big Willy.

    So I joined in '05. But enough about me: I'm here to salute the legend himself, @WillyGalore!

    When Willy joined, not even so long ago, I was naturally suspicious. With a name like WillyGalore, I feared that Ron Jeremy had signed up - again! So I contacted my friends with the FBI, Interpol and Pussy Riot. But they all confirmed that WillyGalore was 100 % waterproof.

    Soon enough, Willy became the voice of reason, expressing his opinions with respect to others who deserve it and disrespect to trolls, the way we like it. ;-) When I started the "use a line from a Bond film" thread, Willy instantly became the prince of comedy on this forum. This man knows how to put the right words in the right place.

    I doubt there ever has been a member on this forum whom I have grown so fond of so quickly. @WillyGalore, you rock!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,968
    DarthDimi wrote:
    The forum needs a big Willy.

    So I joined in '05. But enough about me: I'm here to salute the legend himself, @WillyGalore!

    That is rich. :))
  • In just a few months here, you've already rocketed to the heights of our most beloved members, @WillyGalore, with your neverending wit and wisdom. You expertly balance a love for the series and a razor-sharp wit, deployed equally in fun and games like the caption contests and "Use a line from a Bond film when..." and against trolls. It's great to hear that you're out of the hospital (I'm American, so sue me), and a very merry Christmas to you (again, American)! May your next few months on the forum be as productive as your last!
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    So far I have only this to say:

    "Flattery will get you nowhere. But don't stop trying" ;-)
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    Posts: 12,480
    DarthDimi wrote:
    The forum needs a big Willy.

    So I joined in '05. But enough about me: I'm here to salute the legend himself, @WillyGalore!

    When Willy joined, not even so long ago, I was naturally suspicious. With a name like WillyGalore, I feared that Ron Jeremy had signed up - again! So I contacted my friends with the FBI, Interpol and Pussy Riot. But they all confirmed that WillyGalore was 100 % waterproof.

    Soon enough, Willy became the voice of reason, expressing his opinions with respect to others who deserve it and disrespect to trolls, the way we like it. ;-) When I started the "use a line from a Bond film" thread, Willy instantly became the prince of comedy on this forum. This man knows how to put the right words in the right place.

    I doubt there ever has been a member on this forum whom I have grown so fond of so quickly. @WillyGalore, you rock!

    ... that this new member would be an unusually unpleasant troll. I, too, was ever so slightly suspicious at first because of, you know, that name. However, I soon discovered that our Willy has good humor galore, puns galore, film quotes galore, genuine warmth galore, niceness galore, and it's not just about his, you know, that name. So today again, I am sending you salutes galore, dear Willy. Cheers! You made it through cooking Xmas dinner (and I bet it was scrumptious!) - and the day after (which is often more difficult).
    A New Year is around the corner, and we shall all be looking forward to reading more from you, the one and only @WillyGalore. :)>-
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    Thanks everyone. I shall give my appreciations to your comments on New Years Day :-)
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    edited December 2013 Posts: 45,489

    ... that this new member would be an unusually unpleasant troll.



    Haha, "unusually unpleasant!" even. Getting all these salutes, I guess you have proved that thesis wrong a long time ago. Good to have you back in shape.
  • edited December 2013 Posts: 6,396
    My turn to give my appreciations to your appreciations of me:

    @Samuel001 I Googled myself once. It was an exhilarating experience ;-) On a serious note though, I can’t imagine what you and your family have gone through of late. I can only give you my admiration for how strong your spirit has been and I wish you all the best through 2014.

    @Creasy47 You’ve become a good friend in my short time on this forum. I’m always interested to read what you have to say. Plus as a fellow smoker, you’re clearly one of the good guys! (I still think you’re slightly mad to have got this appreciation of me rolling though) :))

    @4EverBonded I was very touched by the get well messages you sent me whilst I was in hospital. It was extremely thoughtful and made me smile. You are yet another valuable member of this community who is so well liked and respected by us all. Thank you so much.

    @0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 The spooky thing is Brady that if you met me in person, you would see just how close to the mark you are ;-) What more is there to be said of you? Your post count alone is testament to the contribution you have made to this forum. It’s staggering how dedicated you are to Bond.

    @Dragonpol Ah Draggers. You must be the least cynical person on here and I am completely envious of you in that regard.You are so welcoming whenever a new member signs up. I on the other hand, am fairly sceptical of most new members without perhaps giving them a fair crack of the whip. Despite your certain indiscrepncies of a few months back, I’m glad you’ve decided to stick with this community.

    @0013 Thank you very much. I must admit I haven’t had much opportunity to get to know you but hopefully we’ll converse more through 2014.

    @RogueAgent Yes I can only reciprocate what you’ve said about our similar sense of humour. Like me, you seem to relish the caption competitions and “Use a line from Bond” thread. Long may you continue. (I hope Norwich stay up this season for your sanity’s sake) ;-)

    @Mrcoggins Ah me old mucker coggins. Thank you for the messages of support you sent whilst I was recovering from hospital. Cheers Drive! :-)

    @thelivingroyale A die hard Daltonite, your contribution to this forum also speaks for itself. I’m feeling like Daniel Craig in Casino Royale - I seem to be saying thank you every five minutes! ;-)

    @Thunderfinger Again, thank you for your kind words. Very much appreciated.

    @Murdock Yet another of our member who has suffered more than his fair share of grief in these last few months, I’d like to wish you all the best for 2014 and hope life continues on the up. I can’t begin to imagine what it must be like. I want to thank you for your kind words also.

    @DarthDimi You are responsible for my favourite threads on this site (and don’t tell anyone but I think you’re the bestest mod). I think it’s fair to say I probably pissed you right off in the first 48 hours of me joining this site. I did that typical bloke think of refusing to read the instructions for new members and therefore wasn’t adhering to the guidelines. And guess what? I still haven’t read them! ;-) Looking back, some of my earlier posts were strange to say the least. It’s no wonder I was suspected of being a troll. Mind you, maybe I am and I’m playing the long con! :D

    @Soundofthesinners Again, thank you so much for your kind words (I should have just copied and pasted that and saved the finger cramp). ;-)

    @Chrisisall Thank you Sir. I’d love to think I rock, but I so don’t! You were very gracious in changing your vote. And on that note, a new round of voting should commence now and I’m going to be the first to put your name forward.

    Oh and finally, to those of you who didn’t pass on your appreciations to me, I bare you no ill will whatsoever....


    Having said that when the revolution comes, I will be forced to destroy you all. B-)

    And on that bombshell, have a Happy New Year everybody. Best wishes for 2014. <:-P
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