Re: Ability, Talent and Skills

Paul,

   I was a draughtsman on the board long before I was allowed to be an engineer. Even though I had my qualifications I had to learn why things were designed and layed out the way they were.

   The draughtsman is as essential to the engineer as a nurse to a doctor, solicitor to a barrister and a beat cop to a detective. They all function as a team with different skills. Each respects each other. Each leads when it is appropriate.

   I am amazed and appalled that you find that draughting skills have been lost to this point. It certainly isnt my experience downunder. Perhaps its time for you shift to another hemisphere where your skills would be appreciated.

   Geoff

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Received on Thu Jan 12 15:17:00 2006