I am always appreciative of the layouts that people provide here and other forums. RG has prodded me by sending me a copy of the layout book some years back, but I just haven't worked up enough motivation, I'm afraid, to do any.
Sometimes, I get the impression that the folks who DO sit and work on layouts approach them like sudokus or crossword puzzles. They're propelled by the fascination of having everything connect in an orderly way. It's a puzzle and a challenge for them, so they do them for fun. I know back when RG worked for Big Blue, he would often post layouts for something he claimed to have drawn during boring meetings. I suppose for those of us who wish to pass the time, and feel like we're doing something useful, drawing layouts only requires paper and pen/pencil. Would that I could sit here at work waiting for a phone call or meeting and stuff/wire boards, but it isn't likely to happen. I guess layout drafting is as close to being useful as one can get.
Whatever the motivation, thanks again.
