Another New Californian...

CentralCAroadgeek · March 22, 2012, 11:36:36 PM

Well, I'm CentralCAroadgeek, and as you can see, I'm from central California, Salinas to be exact. The rather interesting part about me is that I'm only twelve, yet I'm interested in roads like an older person is. Anyways, I have a lot to share, as well as pictures to post from my trips with my family. My dream job is to work for CalTrans as a civil engineer.

Wish me luck,
~ Daryl

Scott5114 · March 23, 2012, 12:55:15 AM

Welcome!

kurumi · March 23, 2012, 01:15:51 AM

Welcome to the forums. The 101/183 interchange in your city has an uncommon design. It's also surprising how covertly CA 68 is signed on 101.

CentralCAroadgeek · March 23, 2012, 10:07:39 AM

Yeah, 101 at N. Main here IS weird... The only thing I noticed about 68 on 101 is a shield right before John St. Thanks for noticing!

Ian · March 24, 2012, 02:13:37 PM

Welcome from Philadelphia! I know the feeling of being a younger scout here (I'm only 16).

CentralCAroadgeek · March 24, 2012, 03:10:41 PM

Thanks! And also thank you for noticing my age.

Takumi · March 24, 2012, 03:25:55 PM

Welcome from Virginia.

The High Plains Traveler · March 24, 2012, 10:06:46 PM

Quote from: CentralCAroadgeek on March 24, 2012, 03:10:41 PM
Thanks! And also thank you for noticing my age.

Son, you're gonna be here a loooooong time.

CentralCAroadgeek · March 25, 2012, 12:54:52 AM

Thanks man! I guess it's nice to see a young one around here, right?

Alps · March 25, 2012, 09:41:53 AM

Age aside, you have some of the most intelligent posts in this forum. Always a welcome breath of fresh air from some of the older, clueless, and (unfortunately) prolifically posting enthusiasts.

CentralCAroadgeek · March 25, 2012, 11:28:05 AM

Thanks Steve! As you can see, I'm one of the smartest kids at my school. So I guess it's because of that. Thanks!

Alps · March 25, 2012, 06:55:37 PM

Quote from: CentralCAroadgeek on March 25, 2012, 11:28:05 AM
Thanks Steve! As you can see, I'm one of the smartest kids at my school. So I guess it's because of that. Thanks!

Because you can write in Clearview? Doesn't make you smart in my book

Wait till real school starts in 9th grade...

CentralCAroadgeek · March 25, 2012, 11:21:00 PM

Thanks! I guess so then...

KEK Inc. · March 26, 2012, 03:19:02 AM

Haha, I've been interested in roads since I was 4. Currently studying civil engineering in college. Hopefully I can land a job in WSDOT or Cal-Trans. I grew up in Northern California, and I'm plenty familiar with Salinas.

Anyways, hope you enjoy it here!

CentralCAroadgeek · April 01, 2012, 12:04:30 AM

Thanks! How's studying civil engineering? Is it interesting?

KEK Inc. · April 04, 2012, 06:46:14 PM

Lots of calculus and physics so far.

andy3175 · April 10, 2012, 11:39:06 PM

Salinas is also home to a rare overhead sign with all-text "Business Route 101" on Main Street. It's located west of the 101-183 interchange.

Regards,
Andy

CentralCAroadgeek · April 22, 2012, 01:12:07 PM

Quote from: andy3175 on April 10, 2012, 11:39:06 PM
Salinas is also home to a rare overhead sign with all-text "Business Route 101" on Main Street. It's located west of the 101-183 interchange.

Regards,
Andy

Does it happen to be this?

myosh_tino · April 23, 2012, 05:01:55 PM

Quote from: KEK Inc. on April 04, 2012, 06:46:14 PM
Lots of calculus and physics so far.

I would have loved to study civil engineering but "lots of calculus and physics" would had been a severe impediment. Instead, I studied and got my degree in computer science.

formulanone · April 23, 2012, 07:36:15 PM

Quote from: myosh_tino on April 23, 2012, 05:01:55 PM
Quote from: KEK Inc. on April 04, 2012, 06:46:14 PM
Lots of calculus and physics so far.
I would have loved to study civil engineering but "lots of calculus and physics" would had been a severe impediment.

That's what happened in the battle between Yours Truly and Mechanical Engineering; Differential Equations by a knock out, and TKO in the rematch too. I do enjoy my line of work, anyhow. Enjoyed most of the physics, though...but not passing that was an impediment to further understanding more of what I wanted to study. I still wanted a career in the automotive industry, one way or another.

Anyhow, enjoy your time at AARoads...we can all emphasize that you should do what you like to do for work! And you fortunately have a few years left to be serious about your decision.

KEK Inc. · April 24, 2012, 03:46:52 PM

I had more trouble with Calculus III (Multivariable Vector Calculus/Partial Derivatives/Double Integrals/Taylor Series) than Differential Equations. The hardest math class I've taken was an Applied Mathematics course, which is pretty much Matrix Linear Algebra (i.e., eigenvalues, binomial theorem, etc. not y=ax+b

) on MATLAB. Most of the challenge was the programming.

twinsfan87 · April 24, 2012, 04:27:05 PM

Yeah, Calc 3 was definitely harder for me too. Most of it probably had to do with the professors teaching them though... On the bright side, if you can survive Calc 3 and Differential Equations, you can probably survive the rest of the prerequisites for an engineering degree.

jrouse · May 29, 2012, 03:52:55 PM

A belated welcome to the group from a Caltrans employee. Working for Caltrans was my dream for many years,and it was a thrill to be able to get on with the organization. There are a lot of great people here. State DOT employees may take their share of knocks from the public but we do an important job, and quite frankly I love what I do. Study hard and stay committed to your dream, and you can make it.

OCGuy81 · May 29, 2012, 06:07:13 PM

Welcome from another Californian! OC here, which I'm sure you figured out from my alias. Best of luck studying engineering. And once complete, I've got a list of projects for you to get started on!

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