Hold on hoss... that's certainly not true. How about the
person being so stoned that they install something backwards,
which starts a fire.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Just the opposite. When one has a job as a common laborer
being paid eight bucks an hour installing systems in yachts
one has no responsibly concerning public safety.

On the other hand when one is the Captain of a vessel
with passenger's lives at stake one should not balk at
proving one's competence.

Big difference there.

S.Simon




"Kelton Joyner" wrote in message
.. .
Odd that when Irwin Yacht required you to take a drug test before
providing a piece of paper (pay check) you refused, but when the USCG
requires a drug test for a piece of paper (wall ornament) you gladly
took the test. Seems your values are misplaced.
krj

Simple Simon wrote:
My Master's license renewal paperwork is on the way
to the Regional Exam Center in New Orleans.

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70 and
my pulse was 64 - this is without medication, BTW.
(I bet Jeff, Rick, otn and Shen44 are very envious.)
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month, eliminating the alcohol and caffeine
and eating right.

Of course I also passed the **** test.

Of course I documented sufficient hours aboard my
vessel.

Of course I filled out all the paperwork correctly.

And, of course, I will continue to be a Master in good
standing for the likes of Jeff to check out in the future.

Thank you all listening.

S.Simon

Subject: Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
From: "Scott Vernon"
Date: 11/12/2003 19:06 Pacific Standard Time
Message-id:

SHEN!!!!!!!! WAKE UP!!!!!!! Get UP on The Bridge!!!!! You just ran over 3
sailboats!!!!!!!


DAMN !!!! Cm's gonna give me hell fer scratchin his paint !!

Then the installer or the inspector would catch the
error long before it ever got to the customer.

S.Simon


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ...
Hold on hoss... that's certainly not true. How about the
person being so stoned that they install something backwards,
which starts a fire.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Just the opposite. When one has a job as a common laborer
being paid eight bucks an hour installing systems in yachts
one has no responsibly concerning public safety.

On the other hand when one is the Captain of a vessel
with passenger's lives at stake one should not balk at
proving one's competence.

Big difference there.

S.Simon




"Kelton Joyner" wrote in message
.. .
Odd that when Irwin Yacht required you to take a drug test before
providing a piece of paper (pay check) you refused, but when the USCG
requires a drug test for a piece of paper (wall ornament) you gladly
took the test. Seems your values are misplaced.
krj

Simple Simon wrote:
My Master's license renewal paperwork is on the way
to the Regional Exam Center in New Orleans.

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70 and
my pulse was 64 - this is without medication, BTW.
(I bet Jeff, Rick, otn and Shen44 are very envious.)
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month, eliminating the alcohol and caffeine
and eating right.

Of course I also passed the **** test.

Of course I documented sufficient hours aboard my
vessel.

Of course I filled out all the paperwork correctly.

And, of course, I will continue to be a Master in good
standing for the likes of Jeff to check out in the future.

Thank you all listening.

S.Simon

Wires crossed? That's why you are supposed to look out the window during
a check isn't it?

Cheers MC

Capetanios Oz wrote:

trim wheel was installed upside down despite checks, rechecks
and preflight it had been missed.

Maybe, maybe not... let's not forget the screwed up heart transplant
incident. It started with a small mistake and someone died for lack
of follow through.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Then the installer or the inspector would catch the
error long before it ever got to the customer.

S.Simon


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...
Hold on hoss... that's certainly not true. How about the
person being so stoned that they install something backwards,
which starts a fire.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Just the opposite. When one has a job as a common laborer
being paid eight bucks an hour installing systems in yachts
one has no responsibly concerning public safety.

On the other hand when one is the Captain of a vessel
with passenger's lives at stake one should not balk at
proving one's competence.

Big difference there.

S.Simon




"Kelton Joyner" wrote in message
.. .
Odd that when Irwin Yacht required you to take a drug test before
providing a piece of paper (pay check) you refused, but when the
USCG
requires a drug test for a piece of paper (wall ornament) you gladly
took the test. Seems your values are misplaced.
krj

Simple Simon wrote:
My Master's license renewal paperwork is on the way
to the Regional Exam Center in New Orleans.

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70 and
my pulse was 64 - this is without medication, BTW.
(I bet Jeff, Rick, otn and Shen44 are very envious.)
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month, eliminating the alcohol and caffeine
and eating right.

Of course I also passed the **** test.

Of course I documented sufficient hours aboard my
vessel.

Of course I filled out all the paperwork correctly.

And, of course, I will continue to be a Master in good
standing for the likes of Jeff to check out in the future.

Thank you all listening.

S.Simon

Was the doctor using illegal drugs?


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ...
Maybe, maybe not... let's not forget the screwed up heart transplant
incident. It started with a small mistake and someone died for lack
of follow through.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Then the installer or the inspector would catch the
error long before it ever got to the customer.

S.Simon


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...
Hold on hoss... that's certainly not true. How about the
person being so stoned that they install something backwards,
which starts a fire.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Just the opposite. When one has a job as a common laborer
being paid eight bucks an hour installing systems in yachts
one has no responsibly concerning public safety.

On the other hand when one is the Captain of a vessel
with passenger's lives at stake one should not balk at
proving one's competence.

Big difference there.

S.Simon




"Kelton Joyner" wrote in message
.. .
Odd that when Irwin Yacht required you to take a drug test before
providing a piece of paper (pay check) you refused, but when the
USCG
requires a drug test for a piece of paper (wall ornament) you gladly
took the test. Seems your values are misplaced.
krj

Simple Simon wrote:
My Master's license renewal paperwork is on the way
to the Regional Exam Center in New Orleans.

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70 and
my pulse was 64 - this is without medication, BTW.
(I bet Jeff, Rick, otn and Shen44 are very envious.)
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month, eliminating the alcohol and caffeine
and eating right.

Of course I also passed the **** test.

Of course I documented sufficient hours aboard my
vessel.

Of course I filled out all the paperwork correctly.

And, of course, I will continue to be a Master in good
standing for the likes of Jeff to check out in the future.

Thank you all listening.

S.Simon

Lets see, Neal's making his first attempt at renewal by mail, post 9-11....
will be interested to see how many times he has to return the application
.......and how long it takes.
Not a put-down, Neal, just interested for those who may use N.O. , and have a
small license, such as yours.

Shen

I did a little asking around and was advised to avoid
the REC in Miami. The word is that place is hopelessly
understaffed, way behind, disorganized and picky as hell.

Turns out New Orleans is one of the better run offices
with minimal backlog. Since my original license was
issued out of New Orleans I sent the paperwork there.

I'm willing to bet you it will go through with no sending
of papers back and forth. I've filled out everything
properly and completely. It will go right through.

The rumors are that the Coast Guard is close to turning
the entire process over to civilian outfits. The Coasties
want out of the licensing business. But, until there is
something definite the RECs will continue to process
the renewals. Word is they aren't all that strict with
renewal papers but they are giving hell to original
applicants.

Besides I still have a top secret security clearance at
the FBI. They trust me. . . I'm one of their least concerns
from a security standpoint.

S.Simon

"Shen44" wrote in message ...


Lets see, Neal's making his first attempt at renewal by mail, post 9-11....
will be interested to see how many times he has to return the application
......and how long it takes.
Not a put-down, Neal, just interested for those who may use N.O. , and have a
small license, such as yours.

Shen

Oh boy!

Simple Simon wrote:


Besides I still have a top secret security clearance at
the FBI. They trust me. . . I'm one of their least concerns
from a security standpoint.

Subject: Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
From: "Simple Simon"

Comments interspersed:

I did a little asking around and was advised to avoid
the REC in Miami. The word is that place is hopelessly
understaffed, way behind, disorganized and picky as hell.

That applies to any number of the offices


Turns out New Orleans is one of the better run offices
with minimal backlog. Since my original license was
issued out of New Orleans I sent the paperwork there.

This may or may not be a problem. Where your files are NOW, is where you need
to send your info, unless you request to have the files sent to a particular
office .... so....if all your files still remained in N.O., you have no problem
..... if you have had them moved ..... you have a problem.


I'm willing to bet you it will go through with no sending
of papers back and forth. I've filled out everything
properly and completely. It will go right through.

LOL haven't got much experience with gov'ment beauraucrats, I see.


The rumors are that the Coast Guard is close to turning
the entire process over to civilian outfits. The Coasties
want out of the licensing business. But, until there is
something definite the RECs will continue to process
the renewals.

Would be the best thing to happen to all professional mariners.
With all due respect to the job the USCG is trying to do with licensing, they
have no business, being in licensing, since they have no experience in the area
of the majority of the licenses they issue.
When you are examined, you are examined by someone who doesn't know the
subject, first hand, except in the basic areas and fundementals.
The USCG, needs to let licensing go back to what it once was ....professional
deck and engineering people, giving test that required a response that showed
REAL knowledge, to the examiner, not just the ability to pass a test..... same
applies to vessel inspections.


Word is they aren't all that strict with
renewal papers but they are giving hell to original
applicants.

Wrong


Besides I still have a top secret security clearance at
the FBI. They trust me. . . I'm one of their least concerns
from a security standpoint.

That, and $1.50, will get you a cuppa coffee ...... in some places.


Shen