To all those who either tried to get rid of you and failed, or gave up because your presentation of facts was superior to their "opinions" go and root your boots.
Speaking of roots, you came through GA as an Instructor at Camden, managed to get qualified as an Engineer, worked up to Qantas including the period from 707's to Jumbo's and still fight the good fight for the little bloke.
From all your mates from around the Globe, happy birthday mate.