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04-25-2017, 01:41 PM
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Secret ER sign
Pulled from another forum:
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Originally Posted by misshathaway
We should have a t-shirt or a secret sign.
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All kidding aside, I've sometimes wondered whether this would be worthwhile. After all, there are a LOT of registered members, although not that many are regular posters here.
In days gone by, Mensa, the high IQ society, had a simple low profile recognition symbol, a little yellow map pin stuck in the lapel. I don't know if it was really effective, but it was at least distinctive and unobtrusive.
IRL, I've only met one other ER member, but we had an enjoyable dinner together and I've often thought it would be fun to meet others. Out here in flyover country that's not too likely but you never know. Perhaps something I could wear when traveling? Apart from a safety pin attaching half a used dryer sheet to my clothing?
Worthwhile idea?
Suggestions for a signal mechanism?
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04-25-2017, 01:44 PM
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Yes, a worthwhile idea I think.
How about a small LBYM pin?
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04-25-2017, 01:45 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by braumeister
Suggestions for a signal mechanism?
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You mean something in addition to the secret handshake?
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04-25-2017, 01:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REWahoo
You mean something in addition to the secret handshake?
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Shhhh ..  It's not for everyone.
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04-25-2017, 01:54 PM
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Obviously, the secret handshake would just be used to confirm you were authorized to wear the secret sign.
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04-25-2017, 01:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by braumeister
Obviously, the secret handshake would just be used to confirm you were authorized to wear the secret sign.
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Works for me.
When I'm out running errands and I see someone smiling for no reason, I think they could be early retirees.
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04-25-2017, 02:02 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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And if they have a big, goofy grin, I think they are RECENT early retirees... 
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04-25-2017, 02:13 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Yeah, what variations of secret handshake will indicate the various degrees of ERdom?
Or is it the size of the grin?
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04-25-2017, 02:15 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ls99
Or is it the size of the grin?
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Definitely. Size matters.
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04-25-2017, 02:19 PM
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I'm game if we can think of something.
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04-25-2017, 02:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DrRoy
I'm game if we can think of something.
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In the meantime, if you see a guy with white socks, plaid shorts and a Hawaiian shirt, it is me.
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04-25-2017, 02:52 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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How about a silly walk?
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04-25-2017, 03:02 PM
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Yes! Maybe a subtle lapel pin like this:
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04-25-2017, 03:03 PM
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04-25-2017, 03:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by braumeister
Obviously, the secret handshake would just be used to confirm you were authorized to wear the secret sign.
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Two-factor authentication.......because you can never be too sure!
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04-25-2017, 03:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelover
In the meantime, if you see a guy with white socks, plaid shorts and a Hawaiian shirt, it is me.
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No wonder you're moving.
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04-25-2017, 03:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadbh
Two-factor authentication.......because you can never be too sure!
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In some cases you can. The one who says "I'm buying" is an impostor.
The one who says "Are you buying?" is genuine.
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04-25-2017, 03:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelover
In the meantime, if you see a guy with white socks, plaid shorts and a Hawaiian shirt, it is me.
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I wear Hawaiian socks, white shorts, and a plaid shirt, just so no one confuses us.
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04-25-2017, 03:46 PM
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I don't know about secret handshakes since I don't shake hands much. Used to but not anymore as retired. It's more "hi" or if old friends a hug.
But I would occasionally wear a t-shirt with the green flower-image from here discretly placed where others have the smal crocodile or tractor or whatever is the in brand these days.
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04-25-2017, 03:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Christine
But I would occasionally wear a t-shirt with the green flower-image from here discretly placed where others have the smal crocodile or tractor or whatever is the in brand these days.
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Nailed it!
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