We are skint but this project doesn't fill me with confidence, this sticking plaster approach only creates a bigger problem and costs later on. I'd rather see it gapped and the correct solution found and funded if that’s what it takes.
Wonder how the idea came about?
BRIT - Hi Chuck, we have a problem with the old R1s, need to replace them a tad early.
USAF - Hey Limey, no problem you can have some of our RJs real cheap for refit!
RAF - Oh spiffing, thanks old man I'll call the contractors and ask if they can do it.
USAF - Have a nice day now!
More dialling:
RAF - Hello is that the honest, fine, upstanding contractor?
CONTRACTOR - Yes
RAF - Can you convert 3 old 135s to the latest RJ spec, new engines, etc?
CONTRACTOR - Yes (giggling in back ground)
RAF - Can we do it quickly on the cheap we are skint?
CONTRACTOR - Yes (laughing in background)
RAF - Are you sure you know what happened last time, and the time before that, and the time before that, etc?
CONTRACTOR - Mmmmmmm.......... YES! (hysterics, party music, corks popping and the sound of cash tills in the background)
RAF – Excellent I'll just get the cheque book, toodle pip.
CONTRACTOR – Yes.........yes........yes……………..oh he’s gone, right bonuses all round, who wants a new car, house, holiday, etc!
Yes it's Friday and my glass is half empty
