Well, it seems that the_gneech put a claw tip as to why ...

[lionkingcmsl]

people are surprised at what I do.

Here is a verbatim transcript, on AIM, between him and I on that subject:
LowenKindRR
Question: Why do you think people are so surprised when they learn I'm in such a techincal field?

Gneech
No idea. Maybe it's just you seem such a "blue collar Joe" that they're not expecting you to be a gadgeteer.

LowenKindRR
That might be it. I seem like the "kid next door" and my knowledge knocks them for a loop.

Gneech
Ayup.

LowenKindRR
Interesting. I guess I never really tried to flaunt my tech knowledge, unless it was required. I keep my geekiness in check. :=3

LowenKindRR
Funny thing is that it just comes naturally to me. :=/


So, I guess that explains it. I just don't seem the sort to be in that type of technical work.

In other news, there was another trespasser fatality on the NEC today, just outside of Linden, NJ. :={

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[strredwolf.livejournal.com]

Another was Friday on the MARC Brunswick line, off the NEC. A MARC train hit the trespasser. http://mta.maryland.gov/advisories/safety-first-around-railroad-tracks