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The thread drift comment was to stave off possible comments by previous posters, and I certainly did not say you were unconditionally happy.
As for the luck of Qatar I would say it is slowly running out; writing off U/Cs, ripping engine pods etc. - so many close calls the odds are against continued well being.
There are already green shoots appearing, even in Europe; I give it 18 months and then the tide will turn. I'll make you a personal bet that there will be trouble at the mill by then.
I bet you that G & T you were talking about - I'm enjoying one now in anticipation. (any excuse you know)