Running trains going forward...

Farmer Ted has many friends in many professions: authors, jewelry designers, financial managers, window hangers, hairdressers - you name it. I also know engineers of all stripes, civil, electrical, and system. One system engineer I know was crowing about what he felt was a cute quote he gleaned from somewhere which he put in front of his customer to describe what he does:

"An (sic) System Engineer is someone who ferociously lays down tracks in front of a running train." - Anonymous

I can see why no one wants to take credit for saying it.

Being a farmer, I can't say I know from engineering, but to me this seems a disastrous way of planning for anything. Be it a stock portfolio, building design, or even a row of beets on the lower hectare.

Hmm. I think I have the common-man phrase for it: "Flying by the seat of your pants."

So rather than imitate my friend's rather dubious engineering style, I think I'll just find another way.

Going forward.

- Farmer Ted