"Bias a Beer old son"
Quoth P7 as he ambled into the stable; took a heart beat, but I got it; so, in the transitive sense I took an angled path to the keg; turned aside the tap, slanted the glass at an angle and filled a pint; then I sloped it across the bar top , thus skewing the angle to one which made lifting it easy; heavily biased toward that is TOM. "Thanks" he growls - "smart ass; I'm parched, been RASP 'd till I GASP'd and its hard thirsty work is that. Well, of course we continued in that vein - for a short while - using 'buzz-words' and 'quotes' from the current 'attributive' lexicon until it got to be 'too much' the jokes rude and ribs aching - funny as, but you can't keep it up for long, not with a straight face anyway..TOM has been digging for data within the SSP, GASP and RASP. MFT follow on this. .
"Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as he ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life."
It is remarkable though, just how fast a phrase or a 'buzz-word' can quickly come into 'common use' even 'non words' such as the Blow-hard Popinjay likes to use; words like 'Learnings'; it is not a word; but it trips from the toque in an easy fashion and makes the speaker seem as a wise guru, to the uneducated media. Trivial I know, but the use of it 'irritates' , the bull-shit associated with the usage however infuriates. But, when the blow-hard Popinjay blusters his way - again- into the media circle - talking PR Bollocks, well, let's just say the BRB response has gone beyond making it a joke or used for a once hilarious imitation. Aye, well beyond a joke now.
"You don't see faith healers in hospitals; and never see psychics winning the lottery every week - "
This continuous ATSB PR is becoming serious enough to warrant proper examination; lots of professional questions begging answers and remedy and solution. But what I really want to know demands three questions be answered. One; how many folk on a cool early morning, could wade out into Lake Burley Griffen, lay hands on a Kangaroo taking a righteous morning bath; keep hold of it and plonk it back on dry land, and walk away in one piece? Try it, find a 'Roo, grab hold of it and try to carry it away from where it was standing? (but let me know before you try it, I want a video). Two. How coincidental was it that there was a camera handy to immortalise our 'Hero' - after the alleged 'rescue' looking 'heroic'? Three. How come the event made the national papers? This BS typifies the rule of Popinjay the first. Seriously; do you see posed shots of those who rescue folk from fire and flood? Bollocks; puerile, embarrassing bollocks. I only mention this because it sets the tone for some serious questions about the sorry state of our 'Safety' systems. Those which garner lip service and pay big wages; and of our State Safety Program (SSP) which is now little more than a very expensive piece of 'shelf ware' only used as and when required to clean a ministerial rump, or wipe the dribble off some Spin doctor's smirking face.
"You may talk o' gin and beer
When you're quartered safe out 'ere,
An' you're sent to penny-fights an' Aldershot it;
But when it comes to slaughter
You will do your work on water,
An' you'll lick the bloomin' boots of 'im that's got it.'
Kipling's verse IMO relates to 'the bubble' and those cocooned within it; gin, beer and no bullets flying about the place - hell you can even have your illicit drugs, bought from a criminal tested as 'safe' before use; at public expense - can't get much safer than that. But, when it comes to burning bodies; smashed up aircraft and a real potential for a serious mid air event; it is time to send in the cannon fodder. Police, fire fighters, ambulance, all do a tremendous job, unsung mostly, left with managing their own 'trauma' and precious little in the way of thanks. Next into the 'slaughter' come the 'investigators' - trained, qualified, 'brave' in a quiet, unspoken sort of way; they do what must be done and try to 'sort it out' and prepare their reports. So far the system is functioning, on water, as perfectly as it can. Bravo, well done and thanks.
...the greatest heroes are those who do their duty in the daily grind of domestic affairs whilst the world whirls as a maddening dreidel
It is, without doubt, the next part which is of great concern and this rests squarely with the 'gin and beer' crowd. Here we enter the realms converting stark reality into 'no blame' particularly for the minister who technically and legally has sod all to do with it - by law. "Just sign here Ma'am' and we'll take care of the rest." - 'The rest' lands squarely on the desk of our sacrificial cow; we call's it 'Betsy'. We used to have one called 'Murky' he was a good'un. Master of the game, respected and feared for his ability to stay as the only 'Bull' in the paddock - and earned his laurels. But, we have doubts about 'Betsy'; on her old farm, they used to lay down petals before her as she moved through the yards - cosseted and spoilt and always the 'trend' setter. Alas, when Betsy arrived at the new place, dressed in the casual agricultural style and expecting a level of adoration similar to that which had been taken for granted; was in for a rude shock. But, no matter. The SSP sits on a low shelf, out of sight and dusty, a 'clerical matter' beneath the dignity, let alone responsibility of one so self important. ATSB provide the spin, CASA provide the top cover and the wheels turn (spin) just as they are supposed to. So where is the problem the fool is rattling on about? Good question that one.
“The question that sometimes drive's me hazy, am I or the other's crazy?”
I will attempt to put this simply - it ain't; (not by a long chalk) but we must begin somewhere. Tangible 'improvements' brought about through the SSP being 'used' correctly. That is say - a tangible reduction in repeat events; or, positive action taken before a 'known' situation devolves into a body count. In short, the safety agencies performing design function - as scripted and intended. For example; the events in Broome WA; or, the Croc o' Shite embarrassment; the glaring lack of 'operational oversight' at the Gold Coast; the repeated deaths of VFR into IMC; the Ross Air debacle: there is long list of 'events' - seriously long. There is a very, very, very short list of 'proactive' - partnership, without pecuniary cost between accident, event, incident and 'potential' events that have been actively tackled by our 'safety agencies'. There's lots of top cover and rhetoric out the Ying - Yang. But; take a close look at the events in Broome; CASA knew what was going on; they could have stepped in and ruled a line under the illegal operations; there were lessons for others within that exercise. Take the Gold Coast events; blind Freddy could see the potential for a close encounter (or even two)- so where is the CASA proactive advice, analysis and recommendations ? Same with ATSB - what is the point of any of their 'reports' over the last few years? I (and many others) cannot find one offering from ATSB or CASA which produced a positive reduction in any of the 'fatal' - oft repeated 'events'. Loads of top cover and spin and bull-twaddle and Spence platitudes; but not a scrap of positive reduction; sage advice or even a hint that a 'problem' area, with statistical support has been addressed in any meaningful manner. The safety loop is a hang mans noose after a no chance of win prosecution.
“Bond didn't defend the practice. He simply maintained that the more effort and ingenuity you put into gambling, the more you took out.
For far too long has this nonsense of ticking boxes and covering arse been allowed to continue; from Avmad to ATC; from ATSB to CASA; expert at the 'no - blame' for them game; but little in the way of real life, real time 'safety' progress. This despite the progress and cooperation enjoyed by 'the real world'. Aviation in Australia is moribund; world wide it is growing and achieving; we must ask the eternal question; Why is it so? Then demand answers; the agencies are far too ensconced, far too comfortable within their cocoon and far too dug in to merit their inflated salaries. Right then, back in my box I go. But don't say you cannot read the writing on the wall.
"The moving finger writes; and, having writ, moves on: nor all thy piety nor wit shall lure it back to cancel half a line, nor all thy tears wash out a word of it. Nor will I: ever write a word that fades in light, this I must be certain; else lay desolate at bight."
Aye; indeed long ramble; perhaps our friends in Singapore or the US of A or maybe even ICAO itself could cast a long close look, one without the rose tinted specs and 'hospitality', at what, exactly is happening to 'safety culture' and administrative oversight of this nations aviation sectors. God's know we could do with the help.:: End-it.
"But I am faint, my gashes cry for help."
That is defiantly it- my computer has recovered from it's very own little episode and seems to working just fine once again. DT has cooked a favourite; animals fed (walk later) and my 'scarf' joints in the cathedral roof look great. I was amazed though that the fellahin' on - site' wanted to use steel plates and etc. which would have (IMO) ruined the 'look' . Anyway (FWIW) here is a 'how-to' make an elegant, strong, joint between to lumps of large timber. Great fun.
Selah.....
Quoth P7 as he ambled into the stable; took a heart beat, but I got it; so, in the transitive sense I took an angled path to the keg; turned aside the tap, slanted the glass at an angle and filled a pint; then I sloped it across the bar top , thus skewing the angle to one which made lifting it easy; heavily biased toward that is TOM. "Thanks" he growls - "smart ass; I'm parched, been RASP 'd till I GASP'd and its hard thirsty work is that. Well, of course we continued in that vein - for a short while - using 'buzz-words' and 'quotes' from the current 'attributive' lexicon until it got to be 'too much' the jokes rude and ribs aching - funny as, but you can't keep it up for long, not with a straight face anyway..TOM has been digging for data within the SSP, GASP and RASP. MFT follow on this. .
"Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as he ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life."
It is remarkable though, just how fast a phrase or a 'buzz-word' can quickly come into 'common use' even 'non words' such as the Blow-hard Popinjay likes to use; words like 'Learnings'; it is not a word; but it trips from the toque in an easy fashion and makes the speaker seem as a wise guru, to the uneducated media. Trivial I know, but the use of it 'irritates' , the bull-shit associated with the usage however infuriates. But, when the blow-hard Popinjay blusters his way - again- into the media circle - talking PR Bollocks, well, let's just say the BRB response has gone beyond making it a joke or used for a once hilarious imitation. Aye, well beyond a joke now.
"You don't see faith healers in hospitals; and never see psychics winning the lottery every week - "
This continuous ATSB PR is becoming serious enough to warrant proper examination; lots of professional questions begging answers and remedy and solution. But what I really want to know demands three questions be answered. One; how many folk on a cool early morning, could wade out into Lake Burley Griffen, lay hands on a Kangaroo taking a righteous morning bath; keep hold of it and plonk it back on dry land, and walk away in one piece? Try it, find a 'Roo, grab hold of it and try to carry it away from where it was standing? (but let me know before you try it, I want a video). Two. How coincidental was it that there was a camera handy to immortalise our 'Hero' - after the alleged 'rescue' looking 'heroic'? Three. How come the event made the national papers? This BS typifies the rule of Popinjay the first. Seriously; do you see posed shots of those who rescue folk from fire and flood? Bollocks; puerile, embarrassing bollocks. I only mention this because it sets the tone for some serious questions about the sorry state of our 'Safety' systems. Those which garner lip service and pay big wages; and of our State Safety Program (SSP) which is now little more than a very expensive piece of 'shelf ware' only used as and when required to clean a ministerial rump, or wipe the dribble off some Spin doctor's smirking face.
"You may talk o' gin and beer
When you're quartered safe out 'ere,
An' you're sent to penny-fights an' Aldershot it;
But when it comes to slaughter
You will do your work on water,
An' you'll lick the bloomin' boots of 'im that's got it.'
Kipling's verse IMO relates to 'the bubble' and those cocooned within it; gin, beer and no bullets flying about the place - hell you can even have your illicit drugs, bought from a criminal tested as 'safe' before use; at public expense - can't get much safer than that. But, when it comes to burning bodies; smashed up aircraft and a real potential for a serious mid air event; it is time to send in the cannon fodder. Police, fire fighters, ambulance, all do a tremendous job, unsung mostly, left with managing their own 'trauma' and precious little in the way of thanks. Next into the 'slaughter' come the 'investigators' - trained, qualified, 'brave' in a quiet, unspoken sort of way; they do what must be done and try to 'sort it out' and prepare their reports. So far the system is functioning, on water, as perfectly as it can. Bravo, well done and thanks.
...the greatest heroes are those who do their duty in the daily grind of domestic affairs whilst the world whirls as a maddening dreidel
It is, without doubt, the next part which is of great concern and this rests squarely with the 'gin and beer' crowd. Here we enter the realms converting stark reality into 'no blame' particularly for the minister who technically and legally has sod all to do with it - by law. "Just sign here Ma'am' and we'll take care of the rest." - 'The rest' lands squarely on the desk of our sacrificial cow; we call's it 'Betsy'. We used to have one called 'Murky' he was a good'un. Master of the game, respected and feared for his ability to stay as the only 'Bull' in the paddock - and earned his laurels. But, we have doubts about 'Betsy'; on her old farm, they used to lay down petals before her as she moved through the yards - cosseted and spoilt and always the 'trend' setter. Alas, when Betsy arrived at the new place, dressed in the casual agricultural style and expecting a level of adoration similar to that which had been taken for granted; was in for a rude shock. But, no matter. The SSP sits on a low shelf, out of sight and dusty, a 'clerical matter' beneath the dignity, let alone responsibility of one so self important. ATSB provide the spin, CASA provide the top cover and the wheels turn (spin) just as they are supposed to. So where is the problem the fool is rattling on about? Good question that one.
“The question that sometimes drive's me hazy, am I or the other's crazy?”
I will attempt to put this simply - it ain't; (not by a long chalk) but we must begin somewhere. Tangible 'improvements' brought about through the SSP being 'used' correctly. That is say - a tangible reduction in repeat events; or, positive action taken before a 'known' situation devolves into a body count. In short, the safety agencies performing design function - as scripted and intended. For example; the events in Broome WA; or, the Croc o' Shite embarrassment; the glaring lack of 'operational oversight' at the Gold Coast; the repeated deaths of VFR into IMC; the Ross Air debacle: there is long list of 'events' - seriously long. There is a very, very, very short list of 'proactive' - partnership, without pecuniary cost between accident, event, incident and 'potential' events that have been actively tackled by our 'safety agencies'. There's lots of top cover and rhetoric out the Ying - Yang. But; take a close look at the events in Broome; CASA knew what was going on; they could have stepped in and ruled a line under the illegal operations; there were lessons for others within that exercise. Take the Gold Coast events; blind Freddy could see the potential for a close encounter (or even two)- so where is the CASA proactive advice, analysis and recommendations ? Same with ATSB - what is the point of any of their 'reports' over the last few years? I (and many others) cannot find one offering from ATSB or CASA which produced a positive reduction in any of the 'fatal' - oft repeated 'events'. Loads of top cover and spin and bull-twaddle and Spence platitudes; but not a scrap of positive reduction; sage advice or even a hint that a 'problem' area, with statistical support has been addressed in any meaningful manner. The safety loop is a hang mans noose after a no chance of win prosecution.
“Bond didn't defend the practice. He simply maintained that the more effort and ingenuity you put into gambling, the more you took out.
For far too long has this nonsense of ticking boxes and covering arse been allowed to continue; from Avmad to ATC; from ATSB to CASA; expert at the 'no - blame' for them game; but little in the way of real life, real time 'safety' progress. This despite the progress and cooperation enjoyed by 'the real world'. Aviation in Australia is moribund; world wide it is growing and achieving; we must ask the eternal question; Why is it so? Then demand answers; the agencies are far too ensconced, far too comfortable within their cocoon and far too dug in to merit their inflated salaries. Right then, back in my box I go. But don't say you cannot read the writing on the wall.
"The moving finger writes; and, having writ, moves on: nor all thy piety nor wit shall lure it back to cancel half a line, nor all thy tears wash out a word of it. Nor will I: ever write a word that fades in light, this I must be certain; else lay desolate at bight."
Aye; indeed long ramble; perhaps our friends in Singapore or the US of A or maybe even ICAO itself could cast a long close look, one without the rose tinted specs and 'hospitality', at what, exactly is happening to 'safety culture' and administrative oversight of this nations aviation sectors. God's know we could do with the help.:: End-it.
"But I am faint, my gashes cry for help."
That is defiantly it- my computer has recovered from it's very own little episode and seems to working just fine once again. DT has cooked a favourite; animals fed (walk later) and my 'scarf' joints in the cathedral roof look great. I was amazed though that the fellahin' on - site' wanted to use steel plates and etc. which would have (IMO) ruined the 'look' . Anyway (FWIW) here is a 'how-to' make an elegant, strong, joint between to lumps of large timber. Great fun.
Selah.....