Toddled off to the BRB* last night; good turn out and a close fought battle at darts kept the ales flowing until quite late - Kiwi’s again, tough to beat at anything. Darts and general topics aside, the best tales of the evening came from New England and Mr. Morgan’s BBQ get together. Couple of points of interest – in the general way:-
Seems Morgan is an adept in the art of public speaking; erudite, persuasive and creditable. Seems he means to carry on the good work with some determination and support from many quarters. Congratulations, Bravo’s and; most importantly support were freely bestowed from some appreciative ‘wise owls’. Well done Mr Morgan, well done indeed.
Another important event was the call made to legislate the Forsyth report and make it stick; this from a ‘trustee of the Nationals’. Well, it’s a long march from the calling for, to the signing of. Let’s hope this can happen, clearly Skidmore thinks the ASRR was Forsyth’s opinion, ‘one view’ as he called it and clearly not one he agrees with. However, there are others who think the ASRR was a bloody fine starting place for reform. We must wish the Nats well in this endeavour and support the call in whatever small way we can manage.
What else; Oh yes. Top marks for Barnaby Joyce (again). Good style and grace demonstrated by personally making a call to not only apologise for not attending, but explaining why not. That he, himself did this is laudable; but the he took the trouble to call Morgan – personally, a second time, to assure him that the industry woes would be aired at ‘top draw’ level and soon (Fletcher for one, which is all you’d need really). My kind of politician, one who has earned the respect and best wishes of the BRB. No small thing that and not easily done, I can assure you. Bravo Barnaby.
One other snippet which needs corroboration, but if true corrects some hasty assumptions. Whispers abound that Wingnut and Murky ain’t mates and that the inclusion of Wingnut was not a choice the MM department were given. Like it or lump it. This rumour gives the recent Phelan offering some cred and promoted the notion that Fletcher has his own ideas of how certain departments should be run. No positive proof – as yet; but we’re working on it.
That was about it for the BRB indaba; the ‘lad’ and I walked home- as per – “much to think on” says he; “Yes, indeed” says I.
MTF.
Seems Morgan is an adept in the art of public speaking; erudite, persuasive and creditable. Seems he means to carry on the good work with some determination and support from many quarters. Congratulations, Bravo’s and; most importantly support were freely bestowed from some appreciative ‘wise owls’. Well done Mr Morgan, well done indeed.
Another important event was the call made to legislate the Forsyth report and make it stick; this from a ‘trustee of the Nationals’. Well, it’s a long march from the calling for, to the signing of. Let’s hope this can happen, clearly Skidmore thinks the ASRR was Forsyth’s opinion, ‘one view’ as he called it and clearly not one he agrees with. However, there are others who think the ASRR was a bloody fine starting place for reform. We must wish the Nats well in this endeavour and support the call in whatever small way we can manage.
What else; Oh yes. Top marks for Barnaby Joyce (again). Good style and grace demonstrated by personally making a call to not only apologise for not attending, but explaining why not. That he, himself did this is laudable; but the he took the trouble to call Morgan – personally, a second time, to assure him that the industry woes would be aired at ‘top draw’ level and soon (Fletcher for one, which is all you’d need really). My kind of politician, one who has earned the respect and best wishes of the BRB. No small thing that and not easily done, I can assure you. Bravo Barnaby.
One other snippet which needs corroboration, but if true corrects some hasty assumptions. Whispers abound that Wingnut and Murky ain’t mates and that the inclusion of Wingnut was not a choice the MM department were given. Like it or lump it. This rumour gives the recent Phelan offering some cred and promoted the notion that Fletcher has his own ideas of how certain departments should be run. No positive proof – as yet; but we’re working on it.
That was about it for the BRB indaba; the ‘lad’ and I walked home- as per – “much to think on” says he; “Yes, indeed” says I.
MTF.