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Posh Title for Barney

meritaten
meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
edited 22 December 2013 at 9:32PM in Pets & pet care
Those of you who read my thread 'Grandcat having an extended sleepover' will know what this is all about.

To explain for the rest of you - My cat Barney used to belong to my son, who then gave him to me. When son first got him the breeder refused to hand over his 'pedigree papers'. (He was sold as an 'ex-breeding' cat.)
So, I think Barney, being of a long and illustrious Persian Royal line is in dire need of a Posh Name.:)
In other words I thought it would be fun to get his fans to dream up a fancy new name for Barney!
So, his fans have Posted a nice new shiny 'Posh' name for Barney!
I have been working on a 'Naming Certificate' to present to Barney on Christmas day.
so the poll is open for six days.

Everyone is welcome to vote for their choice of new name!

if you want any hints then Barney is; a Red/white, Peke Faced Persian. He was bred in America. He is approx. 5 years old.
His temperament is Gentle, Placid, Laid back to the point of comatose on occasion, Intelligent, very Affectionate. He is Fond of Food, Dislikes being groomed unless heavily bribed with Dreamies. He likes kids in Small doses and the constant company of adults. He has immaculate manners and when finally cured of Poo-ing in the bath will be purrfection itself!
He doesn't 'meiow' - he communicates with yowls, squeeks and purrs.
His favourite games are 'Ping Pong and Ping PongUppaStairs'.
he also finds vibrating toy spiders of interest but isn't sure what to do when they stop vibrating! Fish on a line is a good game too though he seems to find it exhausting!

He is also an excellent catcher of flying insects - he can move like greased lightning when he has a mind to! very, very, flexible but not great at the high jump (Due to short thick legs, huge paws and a chunky body).

Like all good elections voting is in secret! I haven't posted who has suggested which name and wont reveal which one you voted for on the poll itself!

I will announce the winning name after the poll closes! and reveal the posters name then.

Which is your preferred option for a new name for Barney? 40 votes

Shahzadeh Barney-Al Ping Pong
2% 1 vote
Mr Dreamypies Scrummyumptious Barnibus-Barnes
2% 1 vote
Sire Barney, Lord of the Manor, Overseer of the Dreamies, King of the Ping Pong balls
20% 8 votes
The Honourable Barnesworth Pekington-Persianton 3rd, Marquis of Pingapongaland
25% 10 votes
Barnibus Von Dreamikins
7% 3 votes
Sir Barnibus Fluffybum - Lord of the Bath
40% 16 votes
Baron BarneyRubbleDubbleTrubble the 1st
2% 1 vote

Comments

  • bluebeary
    bluebeary Posts: 7,904 Forumite
    knowing someone of a similar name you should incorporate barnibus with noble

    we used to call someone our family know as barnes the noble
  • meritaten
    meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
    oh, I have had many thoughts on Barnes new name - but so many people have subscribed to the thread, and so many people 'view', I thought I would let the 'Barney Fan Club' decide.
  • Oh there are too many good ones. I shall have to take a little time to deliberate, but obviously not too long
  • meritaten
    meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
    thank you good people - the most excellent subjects of Barnes - Ruler of the Grandcat thread! lol
    I know which one I prefer - but, you loyal fans of Barney deserve a say! and I will abide by your decision.
  • duchy
    duchy Posts: 19,511 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Xmas Saver!
    Oooo my suggestion made the poll :)
    I Would Rather Climb A Mountain Than Crawl Into A Hole

    MSE Florida wedding .....no problem
  • meritaten
    meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
    of course it did duchy - ALL suggestions made the poll - tho, tbh I DID have to edit one or two of the more lengthy ones!
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