Possible Royal Flush?
"Royal Flush. This is the highest poker hand. It consists of ace, king, queen, jack, ten, all in the same suit."
For my sins; I had the recordings of the last Senate Estimates playing on the screen; after the 'clock' marathon, I had many blades to clean, sharpen and set fair, so it fills the void. Listening, with hands busy and mind in neutral is (as I discovered) an interesting, novel way to 'learn'; like folk who can study with the radio on. McKenzie was on a mission, the 'change' in the voice delivery made a marvelous 'tell'. I'd look up and watch the disinterested, disdainful faces of those she was dealing with; and, sure enough the Tap dancing about the item had begun. It put me in mind of the great Chess completions; or, maybe closer to the mark – a high stakes 'poker game'. Watched one in Macao once,– interesting and educational – but I digress.
Now, McKenzie has, in reality, the best hand sitting at that particular table. Played properly; a Royal Flush is a high probability; but, can she and the coalition sort out the discards; hold the winners and pray for an Ace? There are four in a deck; and, no one has the Ace. That much needed card is actually in the deck, begging to be melded with a winning hand.
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Saving money and budgets is a big ticket item; cutting 'waste' and enabling business to prosper another of the same ilk. Aviation suffers greatly through the 'effects' of the current system; operationally, fiscally and internationally; in Spades. There are incredible 'burdens' foisted, almost at will. Many are not required; having neither practical nor intrinsic benefit to anyone, except for the ever growing cohort of silo dwellers in Canberra. This must change, and it is as easy as falling off a log to effect that change. In broad terms, a return to Australia's promise to abide by the ICAO standards and comply with them. All it would take is a Minister properly supported and informed, with the will and the tools to get this done. Two years of this would see such a change in the financial returns, (government and industry) to the services and the 'safety' (operational & legal) of Australia's air service providers. There is a fork in the road approaching at some speed. The words and wisdom on offer to assist are freely and willingly available; the people who can assist are willing and, importantly able to deliver sane, sensible solutions. Take AMROBA for example; their 'boss' has forgotten more than any high roller in CASA knows about the benefits of ICAO compliance; RAAA have an agenda – but, once again, on the side of reform and sensible management. There are others.
‘Well. I’ll tell you what,’ said Mr. Barkis. ‘P’raps you might be writin’ to her?’ ‘I shall certainly write to her,’ I rejoined. ‘Ah!’ he said, slowly turning his eyes towards me. ‘Well! If you was writin’ to her, p’raps you’d recollect to say that Barkis was willin’; would you?’ ‘That Barkis is willing,’ I repeated, innocently. ‘Is that all the message?’ ‘Ye-es,’ he said, considering. ‘Ye-es. Barkis is willin’.’
Aye, I've run on a bit; but, Hell's Bells aviation in Australia cannot possibly struggle on the way it is going. McKenzie could have the Ace, King and Queen in her hand next week. Imagine comprehensive clear cut rules, international acceptance, a slimmer CASA and operators relieved of the unnatural burdens imposed by a shoddy, make work, take time dictatorship running a mindless Roulette wheel to govern a diminishing industry; at great cost and incredible waste - against the global trend.
“In the story, Canute demonstrates to his flattering courtiers that he has no control over the elements (the incoming tide), explaining that secular power is vain compared to the supreme power of God.”
Best I crack on – 'the Lads' are playing darts tonight; no excuses will suffice. The workshop looks almost immaculate; edged tools all sharp, set, oiled and ready to work for another 100 years; some my oldest tools still in operation date back further than that; I use them often. (Mostly to threaten 'machine tool salesmen). “Can your noisy, dust making 'jointing machine' do this: as it does the Bear in this song - like the Jitterbug – "it just evades them".
Selah.
"Royal Flush. This is the highest poker hand. It consists of ace, king, queen, jack, ten, all in the same suit."
For my sins; I had the recordings of the last Senate Estimates playing on the screen; after the 'clock' marathon, I had many blades to clean, sharpen and set fair, so it fills the void. Listening, with hands busy and mind in neutral is (as I discovered) an interesting, novel way to 'learn'; like folk who can study with the radio on. McKenzie was on a mission, the 'change' in the voice delivery made a marvelous 'tell'. I'd look up and watch the disinterested, disdainful faces of those she was dealing with; and, sure enough the Tap dancing about the item had begun. It put me in mind of the great Chess completions; or, maybe closer to the mark – a high stakes 'poker game'. Watched one in Macao once,– interesting and educational – but I digress.
Now, McKenzie has, in reality, the best hand sitting at that particular table. Played properly; a Royal Flush is a high probability; but, can she and the coalition sort out the discards; hold the winners and pray for an Ace? There are four in a deck; and, no one has the Ace. That much needed card is actually in the deck, begging to be melded with a winning hand.
Saving money and budgets is a big ticket item; cutting 'waste' and enabling business to prosper another of the same ilk. Aviation suffers greatly through the 'effects' of the current system; operationally, fiscally and internationally; in Spades. There are incredible 'burdens' foisted, almost at will. Many are not required; having neither practical nor intrinsic benefit to anyone, except for the ever growing cohort of silo dwellers in Canberra. This must change, and it is as easy as falling off a log to effect that change. In broad terms, a return to Australia's promise to abide by the ICAO standards and comply with them. All it would take is a Minister properly supported and informed, with the will and the tools to get this done. Two years of this would see such a change in the financial returns, (government and industry) to the services and the 'safety' (operational & legal) of Australia's air service providers. There is a fork in the road approaching at some speed. The words and wisdom on offer to assist are freely and willingly available; the people who can assist are willing and, importantly able to deliver sane, sensible solutions. Take AMROBA for example; their 'boss' has forgotten more than any high roller in CASA knows about the benefits of ICAO compliance; RAAA have an agenda – but, once again, on the side of reform and sensible management. There are others.
‘Well. I’ll tell you what,’ said Mr. Barkis. ‘P’raps you might be writin’ to her?’ ‘I shall certainly write to her,’ I rejoined. ‘Ah!’ he said, slowly turning his eyes towards me. ‘Well! If you was writin’ to her, p’raps you’d recollect to say that Barkis was willin’; would you?’ ‘That Barkis is willing,’ I repeated, innocently. ‘Is that all the message?’ ‘Ye-es,’ he said, considering. ‘Ye-es. Barkis is willin’.’
Aye, I've run on a bit; but, Hell's Bells aviation in Australia cannot possibly struggle on the way it is going. McKenzie could have the Ace, King and Queen in her hand next week. Imagine comprehensive clear cut rules, international acceptance, a slimmer CASA and operators relieved of the unnatural burdens imposed by a shoddy, make work, take time dictatorship running a mindless Roulette wheel to govern a diminishing industry; at great cost and incredible waste - against the global trend.
“In the story, Canute demonstrates to his flattering courtiers that he has no control over the elements (the incoming tide), explaining that secular power is vain compared to the supreme power of God.”
Best I crack on – 'the Lads' are playing darts tonight; no excuses will suffice. The workshop looks almost immaculate; edged tools all sharp, set, oiled and ready to work for another 100 years; some my oldest tools still in operation date back further than that; I use them often. (Mostly to threaten 'machine tool salesmen). “Can your noisy, dust making 'jointing machine' do this: as it does the Bear in this song - like the Jitterbug – "it just evades them".
Selah.