You know, I have the odd day when I ponder my profession and despair of industry; rare but they happen (before first coffee, disappearing after second coffee). Then I read the stuff you guys pop up with, faith restored, - always makes me smile. Now, 1000 + is a good result; not great, but very good. It's great that enough folk can see beyond their rice bowl. The CVD issue goes to the very heart why a holistic reformation of the regulator is so desperately and urgently needed.
Do what you can, use your overseas contacts, the butcher, the baker or candlestick maker; anyone who cares about a fair go and honouring the umpires decision. Remember, the pilot associations are not just paying lip service to this issue; they carry a lot of clout, have influence and are quite happy to 'pick up sticks' in a good cause, in support their workmates.
Fear no more the heat o' the sun,
Nor the furious winter's rages;
Thou thy worldly task hast done,
Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages;
Golden lads and girls all must,
As chimney-sweepers, come to dust.
Fear no more the frown o' the great;
Thou art past the tyrant's stroke:
Care no more to clothe and eat;
To thee the reed is as the oak:
The sceptre, learning, physic, must
All follow this, and come to dust.
Fear no more the lightning-flash,
Nor the all-dreaded thunder-stone;
Fear not slander, censure rash;
Thou hast finished joy and moan;
All lovers young, all lovers must
Consign to thee, and come to dust.
No exorciser harm thee!
Nor no witchcraft charm thee!
Ghost unlaid forbear thee!
Nothing ill come near thee!
Quiet consummation have;
And renownéd be thy grave!”
Selah...
Shakespeare poem for Sunday reading -
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