Yes, and I think Esther has a technical job of some sort at Kodak 
(really just a guess). Anyhow, I'd suspect we IT types get hooked on 
the possibilities of non-powered woodworking, all trying to figure a 
way to get out of IT. :)

I just know I took to it like a duck; and it certainly is productive 
and relaxing.

Pam

Steve Jones wrote:

> --- vladimir spehar  wrote:
> 
>>One question to all. Do all US-galoots work as IT guys or in a
>>educational 
>>institution?  What's up with that?
>>
> 
> Certainly lots of IT guys (and gals, right Pam?). 
> 
> I've been in IT for 29 years, 12 of them teaching community
> college and university computer science. Speaking for myself,
> after twiddling bits by remote control all day, it's nice to
> pick up a piece of iron and butcher a piece of wood. Or just
> fondle, admire, clean, or restore a real tool. 
> 
> The recent plow (plough, Jeff) discussion notwithstanding, the
> bugs are usually easier to find too. Also, IT types often think
> like (or are) engineers and so have an instinctive apprciation
> for tools that work well or at least represent interesting
> designs.
> 
> Just my $.02
> 
> Steve - Kokomo galoot

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