h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Right, so I'll be with you in Derby on that there 15th of November between, according to my train tickets, 1.20pm and 7.44pm.

I've been doing some thinking (dangerous, I know) and the following crossed my mind:

I seem to remember some mention of meeting at the station, is that still the plan?

And the main point of this post- how those of us who have never met will recognise each other- I, for example, have never met any of you.

So, I may as well give a brief description of myself so that you'd recognise me.

HEIGHT: 6'7"
BUILD: Long and thin (weight of 12stone to give you an idea..)
HAIR: Dark, possibly not combed.
BEARD: probably, unkempt.
GLASSES: Yes.

And I'll most likely be wandering vaguely around Derby station looking very confused and wearing a black coat.

"How to recognise different types of researchers from quite a long way away...."

Number 12.... The Egon....

The Felonious Monk:
Height: 6'2"
Weight: quite a lot
Hair: Dark, and short
Skin: Yellow-pinkish
Eyes: brown
Legs: 11....

I will also proably be wearing a dark coat, and I tend to dress in dark clothes. Look for a slightly younger and lighter version of Robbie Coltrane. I shall also be hanging around the station.

Ah- I forgot to mention that i have blue eyes and also a p[inkish skin pigmentation.

*makes a note of FM's appearance*

I'm also clean shaven, and don't wear glasses.

I suggest that we have a meeting point in the station. Any ideas?

Um, well I've never been to Derby station. If it has a departure board/enquiry desk type area near the entrance/exit, that could be a sensible place.

A KerrAvon is around 5' 7", posses long brown hair, blue eyes and usually wears one of number of daft hats. A brown leather coat or a brown sheepskin coat is often worn. It always looks like it wants to go to the pub, and frequently has a roll-up in one hand. It is usually accompanied by a Bruce, a 6' male with a grade two hair cut. It also looks like it wants to be in the pub. On this occasion the KerrAvon will also be in the company of a Blues Shark, an aproximately 6' 2" male with buzz-cut.

There is an entrance bit at Derby station- I suggest standing by the boards anouncing what lines are closed for repair this week.

DD is around 5'11" tall. Has dark hair which goes over his collar at the back but is rapidly retreating from his forhead. He will be recognised at the meet by his conspicuous absence.

Well, I'm 5'10" with dark brown longish hair and brown eyes. Most easily identified by rainbow scarf and stupid hat if it's cold enough.

Slight change of description for me: Due to a weekend of alcohol, I now have no beard and peroxide blonde hair.

And you'll be able to recognise me from the rather nifty photo top-left of this page- http://www.geocities.com/maltloaf_98/hair.html

Oh, Opti's no longer coming , she's gone down with 'flu .

As for potos, there's a pic of me and my hat at http://www.su.nott.ac.uk/~ramsoc/images/photos/unknowng/29.jpg

and without a hat at http://www.su.nott.ac.uk/~ramsoc/images/photos/unknowng/17.jpg

So that should cover all eventualities...

Well, if you're wearing the hat, you'll certainly be recognisable.

Just look for the tall, fat ugly b*****d who looks like Robby Coltrane.

Right, i'm off to the station. see you all later.

(remember- my description changed- you're now looking for a confused peroxide blonde bloke...)

Well, you found us

Aye, and had a very pleasant afternoon

Didn't have a very pleasant Sunday, though