Ah in fairness
I'm a born and bred southerner but I've used 'Aye' for years. Although that's probably over exposure to fantasy books and sword & sorcery films.
( Fenris temporary Lazarus, Thu 7 Jul 2005, 9:46, archived)

You do amuse me you conan luvver:p

( Mykeyboy A massive, salty filing cabinet, Thu 7 Jul 2005, 9:48, archived)