In Barcelona Paul introduced me to Ziggy. But Ziggy was actually sitting next to me in the plane from London to Barcelona.... At the time i had no idea i was sitting next to Ziggy...There should be a way for members to recognise each other.Any suggestion?

Wear a small badge with "Wilmott forum" printed on it with a small picture of our post symbols and Nickname underneathORIf there are too many badges at the conference, wear a silly hat with a pink feather in it.Thanks,Mexx.

I'd like to say I was the exact image of my post symbol, but that would be very far from the truth....

In Barcelona Paul introduced me to Ziggy. But Ziggy was actually sitting next to me in the plane from London to Barcelona.... At the time i had no idea i was sitting next to Ziggy...There should be a way for members to recognise each other.Any suggestion? >>Quant's tattoo is the only way to recognize each other. See a quote from the 'Paul Wilmott on Accounting' below.>>I'd definitely prefer to have a Forum discussing Quant's tattoos than an accounting Forum!P(Mine's two dice showing snake eyes, with 'Fokker Off' underneath.) >>

DiceMan >> There should be a way for members to recognise each other.Two of the fundamental problems of nature:1 How to recognise someone you want to meet.2 How to avoid being recognised by someone you don't want to meet.For #1 I don't see what's wrong with the good old secret handshake, code word ("bah humbug!" or similar) or carnation in your buttonhole. (An alternative, which my wife is often on the receiving end of, is to spew out your whole life history to anyone you sit next to, until they are able to take on the role of replicating portfolio). For #2 I normally take off my specs, this gives an excuse (pathetic but sometimes necessary) and a reasonable change of appearance (you should see my specs!).

well, the masons are pretty popular north of the border, at least among rangers fans. apparently they use secret handshakes (to do with the placement of your thumb), rolled up trouser legs and remarks such as "how old is your granny?" i.e. the "age" corresponds to the number of the lodge they're a member of. it is (apparently) a good idea to drop hints you are a mason if you are arrested, the police force is (allegedly) full of them.

I'd like to say I was the exact image of my post symbol, but that would be <i>very</i> far from the truth.... >>I am the exact image of my post symbol.

I was happy to see that everyone recognized me ! ... and that's why I'll never do that laser-surgery

<< I'd like to say I was the exact image of my post symbol, but that would be <i>very</i> far from the truth.... >>"I am the exact image of my post symbol." i am shorter, fatter, and more mean, greedy and profane than eric cartman, but all in 3D instead of 2.