Posted by 36 coupe on June 18, 2009 at 04:50:39 from (216.220.251.52):
In Reply to: OT Mechanics posted by John B. on June 12, 2009 at 20:52:11:
I know many excellent mechanics and craftsmen who had limited education.My 200 year old house was built by men who couldnt read or write.The job was directed by a boss carpenter who used a story pole to make all measurments.Public schools were rare.Trades were learned by the apprentice method.My dad had limited schooling and was an excellent mechanic and carpenter.One of my best friends had trouble reading but turned out to be a top notch mechanic,carpenter and heavy equipment operator.Skills are inherited from our ancestors.My grandaughter has a strong interest in poultry.At nine she has hens sitting on eggs.Her sister and brother have zero interest.My daughters children have very high marks in school and both have strong musical ability.My daughter teaches school.I worked in electronics and mechanics for many years.A lot of my working life has been in farming.My father in law was a mechanic and his son is a mechanical engineer.My wife is a medical secretary and if far smarter than me.I hated school and a amazed that my daughter teaches school.
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