Maxwell Burke's old nickname for B'Elanna Torres was "BLT" for bacon, lettuce, and tomato, a type of sandwich which happened to share her initials. (VOY: "Equinox") In 2265, the tombstone Gary Mitchell conjured for James T. Kirk erroneously listed Kirk's middle initial as "R" instead. (TOS: "Where No Man Has Gone Before" ) Carving one's initials into a tree was considered a sign of affection. While attending Starfleet Academy, Jean-Luc Picard carved the initials of A.F. into Boothby's favorite elm tree. Wesley Crusher mentioned that Boothby had told him this in 2368.(TNG: "The Game" )