Easily Done. If you're using Mozilla Firebird then right click on this page and select "Bookmark This Page..." (If you're not using Mozilla Firebird, then why aren't you?) Hit the arrow next to "Create in" and select the Quick Searches folder. Hit OK.

Now hit CTRL-b to bring up the bookmarks sidebar. Expand the Quick Searches folder and find Everything2 Quick Search. Right click on it and select "Properties." Replace the URL in the Location: with this. (feel free to copy and paste)

http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node=%s

Now in the Keyword: box put

ev

Hit OK.

Now, go to the address bar at the top and type in

ev Bob

You're in business.