Of Pixies - at the bottom of the garden?
Warning - a ramble follows ; your 'click' or indulgence - as pleases.
Many writers, both great and small have tried to explain Pixies; of course the problem is no one has seen the blessed things (much as I would like it to be so). 'Fantasy' and the 'fantastic' have long been a favourite of mankind, magic, smoke, mirrors, Lady's of lakes and etc. The eternal problem is - of course, empirical evidence - or proof beyond 'reasonable doubt'. My problem began at the grand old age of seven (ish). Matron was a Kipling fan; and we 'first years' were equally 'enamoured' - Just So stories, Jungle Book etc, the list runs on. Now then, personally, I always enjoyed Kipling's writings (yeah I know, a problem of being educated) until I discovered Conan Doyle. By nine years of age, Sherlock became my tarnished hero. Now I do digress. The reason I discarded Kipling was a simple enough question; and after all these many years of diligent inquiry from scholars and students, the answer to the one, simple question has never been answered. To wit - "Who was Pook?" As in - Puck of Pook's Hill - Puck we know; the children involved in Puck's magic, we know; but Puck worked his charms on Pook's hill and who he/she was remains, to this day, a never identified person in an unsolved mystery.
“After all, I believe that legends and myths are largely made of 'truth', and indeed present aspects of it that can only be received in this mode; and long ago certain truths and modes of this kind were discovered and must always reappear.”
So. children what does this have to do with matters aeronautical? Sweet sod all is correct; except: there exists a cleverly scripted 'faerie story' surrounding the 'myth' of 'safety'. A mystery, a puzzle a conundrum even. Short version - WTD is going on behind the veil? T'is but a reasonable question M'Lud; in light of the available 'facts'. Let us begin (finally, with apology).
The Indian, offended, replied: ‘My brother, it seems your friends have not done you justice in your education; they have not well instructed you in the rules of common civility. You saw that we, who understand and practise those rules, believed all your stories; why do you refuse to believe ours?”
Is it the regular practice of the CASA board to go out of it's way to meet with a body like the Essendon Fields Airport crew? Even stranger, whilst denying Buckley any chance of a 'sit-down' to then meet with the likes of ABAA (no submission to inquiry) or AFTIA with little in the way of 'solution, bar genteelly requesting money? No conflict of interest there - not like the disgraced, ministerial backed SOAR (wif pichoores and eferifink). Passing strange I'd call the whole pantomime. But, then again, we could be barking up the wrong tree. The Joyce SoE demanded 'open' minutes of bored meetings - but, perhaps they have always done this. Travelled at public expense, stayed in hotels at public expense and always had 'deep and meaningful' meetings like those touted. But, arguably, anyone who believes that Biskin is not a carefully selected puppet can buy a bridge to never-never land from me; tomorrow. Cash and no questions asked.
“Our love had begun in folly, and ended in madness!”
Then we must turn our attention to the bewildered, bemused, now besmirched Spence. Clearly clueless; and, must now be considered the 'cat's paw' of - who? Clearly out of her depth - just to sit still and allow Monohan to expose his shear ignorance at a Senate session, without interrupting the fatuous ramble depicting neither operational or technical expertise. WTD? It raises questions, which really must be answered. Speculation abounds. Is Spence the PM&C/ Ministerial/ glove puppet being directed - slightly behind the main game? There is no way known that Spence could be the DAS of an outfit like CASA - not standing alone. One reason is the complete lack of technical knowledge, this combined with any sort of notion that 'she' has a top class crew of experts to assist makes a mockery of industry expertise and professional assistance. Sitting duck, glove puppet; or cat's paw? Makes no differ. Tick a box; but please, don't tick the 'qualified' for role box. - Non sequitur, null, void and frankly - pointless.
“…some bits of Dickens-books with which latter I am long familiar and long enamored for the restful falseness of their sentiment and the pungent appetizing charm of their villains.”
Item next, Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation. This committee is worth watching; and reading. Albeit slowly, but with accuracy the worms in Aleck's woodwork are being examined. There is not too much fanfare or grandstanding with this committee's report and recommendations; all their responses and requests bear the hallmark of real, considered 'jurisprudence'. Unsung and quietly, intelligently working away, they are forcing CASA legislation (some of it) back to within the bounds of 'the rule of law'. A things which has been sorely missed since CASA were allowed free reign under bipartisan hand washing. Joyce is the minister. Well, he is; and, which ever way it's glossed over, now is the man ultimately responsible; no matter how much top (or bottom) cover is provided.
“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.”
Item last. Is it time to save the tax payer a small fortune? We could, without missing one single 'safety' advisory' rely entirely on the American NTSB for 'safety' advice. The latest pathetic (laughable) effort produced by our ATSB, related to a not so 'near' miss between a light aircraft and a passenger carrying heavy has become the subject of international ridicule. For starters it is pointless; secondly it fails, utterly, to provide any solution and lastly it obfuscates the real problems aircrew face in the area; it is a risible report which took two and a quarter years to provide no solution, no resolution or even a plausible explanation of 'how' and why the incident ever occurred; as in the radical reasons. ASA are in all manner of financial strife; operational strife and management strife, Time to start a sensible airspace reform program. based or the gold standard - before one day the crew in two aircraft make the mathematical improbability of a mid air collision a reality - what's that? Oh, it's already happened; that gives us another 40 years of breathing space to pay for 'One Sky'. Bollocks Minister; plain and simple, the alleged kick backs would have paid for a significant upgrade, perhaps spared four pilots for a few more years.
Pheew! - well! I did warn you - incoming ramble.
Why ain't life more like the movies eh? Quips P7. Standard response - why ain't life like the movies? We both stand looking at a 60 odd metres of rain soaked, kiln dried (expensive) timber, delivered without benefit of a tarpaulin (shouted at the driver - a bit). Not a serious matter, it will dry and I can make the designed table - if a little later than requested. The sky has cleared a little; and, as I reckon we are in the dark of the moon; (due 7:51 AM) I may persuade the dogs to partake in a Pixie/ Faerie hunt in the dripping orchard - away now, seek. Of course, being sane, reasonable creatures they will dismiss my request for 'seek' - they ain't as easily fooled or distracted by the obtuse whims of human wishful thinking. No matter - non of it: 'c'ept it as a fine evening.
Selah.-.
Warning - a ramble follows ; your 'click' or indulgence - as pleases.
Many writers, both great and small have tried to explain Pixies; of course the problem is no one has seen the blessed things (much as I would like it to be so). 'Fantasy' and the 'fantastic' have long been a favourite of mankind, magic, smoke, mirrors, Lady's of lakes and etc. The eternal problem is - of course, empirical evidence - or proof beyond 'reasonable doubt'. My problem began at the grand old age of seven (ish). Matron was a Kipling fan; and we 'first years' were equally 'enamoured' - Just So stories, Jungle Book etc, the list runs on. Now then, personally, I always enjoyed Kipling's writings (yeah I know, a problem of being educated) until I discovered Conan Doyle. By nine years of age, Sherlock became my tarnished hero. Now I do digress. The reason I discarded Kipling was a simple enough question; and after all these many years of diligent inquiry from scholars and students, the answer to the one, simple question has never been answered. To wit - "Who was Pook?" As in - Puck of Pook's Hill - Puck we know; the children involved in Puck's magic, we know; but Puck worked his charms on Pook's hill and who he/she was remains, to this day, a never identified person in an unsolved mystery.
“After all, I believe that legends and myths are largely made of 'truth', and indeed present aspects of it that can only be received in this mode; and long ago certain truths and modes of this kind were discovered and must always reappear.”
So. children what does this have to do with matters aeronautical? Sweet sod all is correct; except: there exists a cleverly scripted 'faerie story' surrounding the 'myth' of 'safety'. A mystery, a puzzle a conundrum even. Short version - WTD is going on behind the veil? T'is but a reasonable question M'Lud; in light of the available 'facts'. Let us begin (finally, with apology).
The Indian, offended, replied: ‘My brother, it seems your friends have not done you justice in your education; they have not well instructed you in the rules of common civility. You saw that we, who understand and practise those rules, believed all your stories; why do you refuse to believe ours?”
Is it the regular practice of the CASA board to go out of it's way to meet with a body like the Essendon Fields Airport crew? Even stranger, whilst denying Buckley any chance of a 'sit-down' to then meet with the likes of ABAA (no submission to inquiry) or AFTIA with little in the way of 'solution, bar genteelly requesting money? No conflict of interest there - not like the disgraced, ministerial backed SOAR (wif pichoores and eferifink). Passing strange I'd call the whole pantomime. But, then again, we could be barking up the wrong tree. The Joyce SoE demanded 'open' minutes of bored meetings - but, perhaps they have always done this. Travelled at public expense, stayed in hotels at public expense and always had 'deep and meaningful' meetings like those touted. But, arguably, anyone who believes that Biskin is not a carefully selected puppet can buy a bridge to never-never land from me; tomorrow. Cash and no questions asked.
“Our love had begun in folly, and ended in madness!”
Then we must turn our attention to the bewildered, bemused, now besmirched Spence. Clearly clueless; and, must now be considered the 'cat's paw' of - who? Clearly out of her depth - just to sit still and allow Monohan to expose his shear ignorance at a Senate session, without interrupting the fatuous ramble depicting neither operational or technical expertise. WTD? It raises questions, which really must be answered. Speculation abounds. Is Spence the PM&C/ Ministerial/ glove puppet being directed - slightly behind the main game? There is no way known that Spence could be the DAS of an outfit like CASA - not standing alone. One reason is the complete lack of technical knowledge, this combined with any sort of notion that 'she' has a top class crew of experts to assist makes a mockery of industry expertise and professional assistance. Sitting duck, glove puppet; or cat's paw? Makes no differ. Tick a box; but please, don't tick the 'qualified' for role box. - Non sequitur, null, void and frankly - pointless.
“…some bits of Dickens-books with which latter I am long familiar and long enamored for the restful falseness of their sentiment and the pungent appetizing charm of their villains.”
Item next, Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation. This committee is worth watching; and reading. Albeit slowly, but with accuracy the worms in Aleck's woodwork are being examined. There is not too much fanfare or grandstanding with this committee's report and recommendations; all their responses and requests bear the hallmark of real, considered 'jurisprudence'. Unsung and quietly, intelligently working away, they are forcing CASA legislation (some of it) back to within the bounds of 'the rule of law'. A things which has been sorely missed since CASA were allowed free reign under bipartisan hand washing. Joyce is the minister. Well, he is; and, which ever way it's glossed over, now is the man ultimately responsible; no matter how much top (or bottom) cover is provided.
“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.”
Item last. Is it time to save the tax payer a small fortune? We could, without missing one single 'safety' advisory' rely entirely on the American NTSB for 'safety' advice. The latest pathetic (laughable) effort produced by our ATSB, related to a not so 'near' miss between a light aircraft and a passenger carrying heavy has become the subject of international ridicule. For starters it is pointless; secondly it fails, utterly, to provide any solution and lastly it obfuscates the real problems aircrew face in the area; it is a risible report which took two and a quarter years to provide no solution, no resolution or even a plausible explanation of 'how' and why the incident ever occurred; as in the radical reasons. ASA are in all manner of financial strife; operational strife and management strife, Time to start a sensible airspace reform program. based or the gold standard - before one day the crew in two aircraft make the mathematical improbability of a mid air collision a reality - what's that? Oh, it's already happened; that gives us another 40 years of breathing space to pay for 'One Sky'. Bollocks Minister; plain and simple, the alleged kick backs would have paid for a significant upgrade, perhaps spared four pilots for a few more years.
Pheew! - well! I did warn you - incoming ramble.
Why ain't life more like the movies eh? Quips P7. Standard response - why ain't life like the movies? We both stand looking at a 60 odd metres of rain soaked, kiln dried (expensive) timber, delivered without benefit of a tarpaulin (shouted at the driver - a bit). Not a serious matter, it will dry and I can make the designed table - if a little later than requested. The sky has cleared a little; and, as I reckon we are in the dark of the moon; (due 7:51 AM) I may persuade the dogs to partake in a Pixie/ Faerie hunt in the dripping orchard - away now, seek. Of course, being sane, reasonable creatures they will dismiss my request for 'seek' - they ain't as easily fooled or distracted by the obtuse whims of human wishful thinking. No matter - non of it: 'c'ept it as a fine evening.
Selah.-.