On 8/18/2015 4:13 AM, Don Y wrote:
On 8/17/2015 10:34 PM, Muggles wrote:

I have an electronic sewing machine. Wonderful machine. Used it a lot.
I like to think outside the box... Look at things differently. Do things
differently because I like 'possibilities' vs. the 'same'. One of my
favorite
things to do is to brain storm about the 'why not' or 'why can't it be
done' or
'figure it out' kind of stuff.

I prefer to ask "Why was it done *that* way, instead of some other
(possibly better) way?"

Another good question.

E.g., if you have a dishwasher, chances are, it's located near your
sink. And, if you look under the sink, you'll probably see hoses
coming to/from the dishwasher to "hookup" *under* the sink.

A colossal waste of space. And, this usually means the dishwasher
doesn't have the required air gap in the drain line!

The dishwasher, here, moves all the plumbing into the wall behind
the sink/dishwasher. Including the air gap. As a result, the
cabinet beneath the sink has no "extra pipes" to work around.

More space for storage, too.

You must have one of the most fun jobs out there. Imagine something,
and then find a way to design and build it!

Yes. I am blessed in that my job and hobby are one in the same.

There also seems to be more "value" to "making things" instead
of just "writing programs". Your sewing machine probably has
more value to you than any of the "programs" on your PC. It
*does* something.

It provided a long career, too.

I can assure you, it wasn't a "fun" experience! Had
the examiner opted to demand a *single* answer, I
don't know what the "right" answer would have
been. :

Awe... The examiner is missing the point. To see what someone else
tells you to see is what mindless drones can do, but to really SEE
is a gift.

I am lucky the examiner was flexible in this case. DMV
folks tend not to be known for their flexibility! There's
a reason the test is designed the way it is -- the applicant
is *supposed* to see ONE particular "number" in preference
to the others that are also hiding there.

Maybe the examiner couldn't see the other numbers?

*I* just couldn't figure out what the "right" number was
supposed to be! :

Time for Coupling...

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Maggie