Having you as a CE, I "breaking tradition" was almost an every day practice, but then I wouldn't have it any other way.
As for the Sir/Mr stuff, what I don't understand, is why you think it's necessary now. You never did it when you were supposed to?!
You still haven't addressed the issue of the first time you ventured forth to call me Shoofly. I'll never forget the totally frightened look on your face waiting to see what the response was going to be. That was one of only 2 times I ever saw you scared.
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