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On Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:03:28 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote: "Jessica B" wrote in message .. . On Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:53:17 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard" wrote: snip Wilbur = Greg = Capt. Neal. That's common knowledge. I am no "spoofer". Just have a couple different NSP accounts in case one or the other goes on the blink. Wilbur Hubbard Oh... ok. So, you're a Captain? That's cool. So, should I call you Neal or Wil... sort of like Wil, but it's your name. I even have a USCG Masters license. But, I let it expire last year because the Big Brother bureaucrats decided it was no good without their dumb "TWIC" card. (Transportation Workers ID card). They wanted me to jump through their hoops and get finger printed and photographed again and stand in line at one of their centers for half a day and pay them a hundred bucks more while they processed forms etc. that were nothing but a duplicate of the forms they had me fill out when getting the captain's license. What a joke! Make licensed captains bear the brunt of their terrorist delusions while they ignore open borders. They can shove their big brother crap against law-abiding citizens (while they ignore the real terrorists) right up where the sun don't shine. Whoa... you're a captain? That's so cool! That says a lot about you... you have to pass all sorts of background checks if it's anything like getting even a local government job like mine. I don't get what's going on with the government... all this money coming in, and the whole infrastructure seems to be falling apart. I don't mind a few rules, but come on. Especially when it comes to paperwork. You've already been through the checks, you've already passed your exam (or whatever), so give the individual a break already. So, you can call me whatever you like. Whatever floats your boat, Jessica. If I post using Wilbur Hubbard then Wil is just fine. Captain is good to remind my many detractors of my status. Sweetheart would be good, too. LOL! I like Captain.. as you say if it's nothing more than to annoy some people. heh |
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"Jessica B" wrote in message
... snip Whoa... you're a captain? That's so cool! That says a lot about you... you have to pass all sorts of background checks if it's anything like getting even a local government job like mine. Thanks, I have an excellent security background having had a Top Secret clearance for security work as a military policeman in the U.S. Army This is why I am highly insulted being subjected to a government bureaucrat, dog and pony, jump-through-the-hoops show. This is why I just said, NO! I've never been arrested for anything. Never even had a speeding ticket. I can even produce a valid birth certificate. Few, if any of the people who would have me jump through hoops can claim the same. And, this in the name of anti-terrorism, which is as much as accusing ME of being a terrorist threat, while the government ignores actual terrorists and cries and agitates for releasing them from Guantanamo Bay. Ludicrous! Yes, and don't listen to Bruce, stuck at the Bangkok dock. He's just envious of my greater qualifications. I qualified for and was duly issued a USCG, Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 25 gross tons upon near coastal waters; also operator of uninspected passenger vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101 (42) upon near coastal waters not to exceed 100 miles offshore, which is way more than Brucie-Poo ever accomplished. Don't be fooled by those envious people like Joe who claim that near coastal is less than open ocean for everybody knows near coastal is where the hazardous sailing takes place. Open ocean is a joke and the realm of autopilots. I don't get what's going on with the government... all this money coming in, and the whole infrastructure seems to be falling apart. I don't mind a few rules, but come on. Especially when it comes to paperwork. You've already been through the checks, you've already passed your exam (or whatever), so give the individual a break already. Job security for govt. pencil pushers! (no offense, not meaning you because you actually get out of the office and do productive work). I like Captain.. as you say if it's nothing more than to annoy some people. heh A most wise and excellent choice, my dear. Wilbur Hubbard |
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On Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:28:18 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote: "Jessica B" wrote in message .. . snip Whoa... you're a captain? That's so cool! That says a lot about you... you have to pass all sorts of background checks if it's anything like getting even a local government job like mine. Thanks, I have an excellent security background having had a Top Secret clearance for security work as a military policeman in the U.S. Army This is why I am highly insulted being subjected to a government bureaucrat, dog and pony, jump-through-the-hoops show. This is why I just said, NO! I've never been arrested for anything. Never even had a speeding ticket. I can even produce a valid birth certificate. Few, if any of the people who would have me jump through hoops can claim the same. And, this in the name of anti-terrorism, which is as much as accusing ME of being a terrorist threat, while the government ignores actual terrorists and cries and agitates for releasing them from Guantanamo Bay. Ludicrous! Yes, and don't listen to Bruce, stuck at the Bangkok dock. He's just envious of my greater qualifications. I qualified for and was duly issued a USCG, Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 25 gross tons upon near coastal waters; also operator of uninspected passenger vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101 (42) upon near coastal waters not to exceed 100 miles offshore, which is way more than Brucie-Poo ever accomplished. Don't be fooled by those envious people like Joe who claim that near coastal is less than open ocean for everybody knows near coastal is where the hazardous sailing takes place. Open ocean is a joke and the realm of autopilots. That's where the rocks are... So, if you stay away from the rocks, then you have one less thing to worry about I guess. Every story my friend tells of mishap is in and around the marina or surrounding area. I don't get what's going on with the government... all this money coming in, and the whole infrastructure seems to be falling apart. I don't mind a few rules, but come on. Especially when it comes to paperwork. You've already been through the checks, you've already passed your exam (or whatever), so give the individual a break already. Job security for govt. pencil pushers! (no offense, not meaning you because you actually get out of the office and do productive work). Thanks! I have to write up stuff, but it's from actionable items... red-flags, resolutions, follow-up recommendations. I'm sick of all the money that seems to be frittered away on endlessly studying the mating habits of magpies or whatever. I like Captain.. as you say if it's nothing more than to annoy some people. heh A most wise and excellent choice, my dear. Wilbur Hubbard |
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"Jessica B" wrote in message
... On Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:28:18 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard" wrote: "Jessica B" wrote in message . .. snip Whoa... you're a captain? That's so cool! That says a lot about you... you have to pass all sorts of background checks if it's anything like getting even a local government job like mine. Thanks, I have an excellent security background having had a Top Secret clearance for security work as a military policeman in the U.S. Army This is why I am highly insulted being subjected to a government bureaucrat, dog and pony, jump-through-the-hoops show. This is why I just said, NO! I've never been arrested for anything. Never even had a speeding ticket. I can even produce a valid birth certificate. Few, if any of the people who would have me jump through hoops can claim the same. And, this in the name of anti-terrorism, which is as much as accusing ME of being a terrorist threat, while the government ignores actual terrorists and cries and agitates for releasing them from Guantanamo Bay. Ludicrous! Yes, and don't listen to Bruce, stuck at the Bangkok dock. He's just envious of my greater qualifications. I qualified for and was duly issued a USCG, Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 25 gross tons upon near coastal waters; also operator of uninspected passenger vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101 (42) upon near coastal waters not to exceed 100 miles offshore, which is way more than Brucie-Poo ever accomplished. Don't be fooled by those envious people like Joe who claim that near coastal is less than open ocean for everybody knows near coastal is where the hazardous sailing takes place. Open ocean is a joke and the realm of autopilots. That's where the rocks are... So, if you stay away from the rocks, then you have one less thing to worry about I guess. Every story my friend tells of mishap is in and around the marina or surrounding area. Yes, they say it's usually not the water that puts a boat in jeopardy but rather the hard stuff around the edges. LOL! Any old fool can pilot a boat in the open ocean. Heck, there's nothing out there to hit. Many big ships put the damned things of autopilot and nobody is even keeping a lookout when on the open ocean and this is the so-called shipping lanes where there IS some little traffic, at least. Goes to show you have to try pretty hard to have a collision out there. So, when some pretend sailor makes light of a near coastal license it just demonstrates a lack of understanding of where the real challenges are and where it takes real knowledge to cope. I don't get what's going on with the government... all this money coming in, and the whole infrastructure seems to be falling apart. I don't mind a few rules, but come on. Especially when it comes to paperwork. You've already been through the checks, you've already passed your exam (or whatever), so give the individual a break already. Job security for govt. pencil pushers! (no offense, not meaning you because you actually get out of the office and do productive work). Thanks! I have to write up stuff, but it's from actionable items... red-flags, resolutions, follow-up recommendations. I'm sick of all the money that seems to be frittered away on endlessly studying the mating habits of magpies or whatever. Has anybody ever offered you a bribe to look the other way on something? Wilbur Hubbard |
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On Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:44:37 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote: "Jessica B" wrote in message .. . On Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:28:18 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard" wrote: "Jessica B" wrote in message ... snip Whoa... you're a captain? That's so cool! That says a lot about you... you have to pass all sorts of background checks if it's anything like getting even a local government job like mine. Thanks, I have an excellent security background having had a Top Secret clearance for security work as a military policeman in the U.S. Army This is why I am highly insulted being subjected to a government bureaucrat, dog and pony, jump-through-the-hoops show. This is why I just said, NO! I've never been arrested for anything. Never even had a speeding ticket. I can even produce a valid birth certificate. Few, if any of the people who would have me jump through hoops can claim the same. And, this in the name of anti-terrorism, which is as much as accusing ME of being a terrorist threat, while the government ignores actual terrorists and cries and agitates for releasing them from Guantanamo Bay. Ludicrous! Yes, and don't listen to Bruce, stuck at the Bangkok dock. He's just envious of my greater qualifications. I qualified for and was duly issued a USCG, Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 25 gross tons upon near coastal waters; also operator of uninspected passenger vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101 (42) upon near coastal waters not to exceed 100 miles offshore, which is way more than Brucie-Poo ever accomplished. Don't be fooled by those envious people like Joe who claim that near coastal is less than open ocean for everybody knows near coastal is where the hazardous sailing takes place. Open ocean is a joke and the realm of autopilots. That's where the rocks are... So, if you stay away from the rocks, then you have one less thing to worry about I guess. Every story my friend tells of mishap is in and around the marina or surrounding area. Yes, they say it's usually not the water that puts a boat in jeopardy but rather the hard stuff around the edges. LOL! Any old fool can pilot a boat in the open ocean. Heck, there's nothing out there to hit. Many big ships put the damned things of autopilot and nobody is even keeping a lookout when on the open ocean and this is the so-called shipping lanes where there IS some little traffic, at least. Goes to show you have to try pretty hard to have a collision out there. So, when some pretend sailor makes light of a near coastal license it just demonstrates a lack of understanding of where the real challenges are and where it takes real knowledge to cope. I don't get what's going on with the government... all this money coming in, and the whole infrastructure seems to be falling apart. I don't mind a few rules, but come on. Especially when it comes to paperwork. You've already been through the checks, you've already passed your exam (or whatever), so give the individual a break already. Job security for govt. pencil pushers! (no offense, not meaning you because you actually get out of the office and do productive work). Thanks! I have to write up stuff, but it's from actionable items... red-flags, resolutions, follow-up recommendations. I'm sick of all the money that seems to be frittered away on endlessly studying the mating habits of magpies or whatever. Has anybody ever offered you a bribe to look the other way on something? I've been offered a bribe just once. He was actually a nice guy, and I said I really couldn't accept it because it would put my job and his life in jeopardy. The situation was that some moron installed a furnace so poorly in his house that the burners weren't getting enough air (it's almost always a ducting issue), which meant they were sucking air from the house and the gas wasn't being burned efficiently... a good way to get asphyxiated. In addition to red-flagging it, I had to turn off the gas to it. So, he was trying to get me to leave it on. No go on that, but I showed him how to turn the gas to it back on sort of in a sly way. I said, "Hey, here's what I have to do. This shuts off the gas. (I shut it off.) It's just a hand valve that's 90 to the pipe when it's off. You'll notice that when I turn it on (I turn it on) by putting it in line with the pipe, the pilot lights automatically after a few seconds after the thermostat kicks in. I don't recommend you turn it on. It's dangerous. I strongly recommend you leave a window open unless you want to wake up dead." I mentioned a couple of reputable companies, then, I left. :-) I did get asked out a few times, but only accepted one time. He was nice, but it just didn't work out. |
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"Jessica B" wrote in message
... On Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:44:37 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard" wrote: snip Has anybody ever offered you a bribe to look the other way on something? I've been offered a bribe just once. He was actually a nice guy, and I said I really couldn't accept it because it would put my job and his life in jeopardy. The situation was that some moron installed a furnace so poorly in his house that the burners weren't getting enough air (it's almost always a ducting issue), which meant they were sucking air from the house and the gas wasn't being burned efficiently... a good way to get asphyxiated. In addition to red-flagging it, I had to turn off the gas to it. So, he was trying to get me to leave it on. No go on that, but I showed him how to turn the gas to it back on sort of in a sly way. I said, "Hey, here's what I have to do. This shuts off the gas. (I shut it off.) It's just a hand valve that's 90 to the pipe when it's off. You'll notice that when I turn it on (I turn it on) by putting it in line with the pipe, the pilot lights automatically after a few seconds after the thermostat kicks in. I don't recommend you turn it on. It's dangerous. I strongly recommend you leave a window open unless you want to wake up dead." I mentioned a couple of reputable companies, then, I left. :-) I sure hope he didn't wake up dead. LOL! I did get asked out a few times, but only accepted one time. He was nice, but it just didn't work out. :-( Poor thang! But, I'm sure you get LOTS of chances. Wilbur Hubbard |
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![]() Wilbur Hubbard Oh... ok. So, you're a Captain? That's cool. So, should I call you Neal or Wil... sort of like Wil, but it's your name. I even have a USCG Masters license. But, I let it expire last year because the Big Brother bureaucrats decided it was no good without their dumb "TWIC" card. (Transportation Workers ID card). They wanted me to jump through their hoops and get finger printed and photographed again and stand in line at one of their centers for half a day and pay them a hundred bucks more while they processed forms etc. that were nothing but a duplicate of the forms they had me fill out when getting the captain's license. *What a joke! What wilbur is saying is that he has a 25 GRT Master most likely INLAND. This means that ALL of his credible Sea Service was on vessels 15 GRT. One day over 15 GRT would get Willbur a 50 GRT Master. Its a rather easy test. The problme that WIlbur is ranting about to provide a smoke screen for his lack of credible tonnage is now the USCG and TSA (TWIC) require a significant background check. If you have a DUI or "other" events that may place you in a security risk catigory and scuttle your Captiains license. Heck, there are even new and increased HEALTH requirments that list drugs such as high blood preasure and others which will deny a renewal. Oh, there are also body mass index (BMI) requirmenst. In other words., those fat ass coonasses down south may get denied a renewal cause their so fat. Whoa... you're a captain? That's so cool! That says a lot about you... See above. you have to pass all sorts of background checks if it's anything like getting even a local government job like mine. And I support increased requirments completely. It time to keep the drug users and fat asses off the water. I don't get what's going on with the government... all this money coming in, and the whole infrastructure seems to be falling apart. I don't mind a few rules, but come on. Especially when it comes to paperwork. You've already been through the checks, you've already passed your exam (or whatever), so give the individual a break already. Its real simple. I get my 200 GRT Master NC/1600 Mate Near Coast and all is well. a few years later im so obease I cant get up a ladder, my blood preasure is so high Id blow, im an alcoholic etc... in other words Im not fit for duty. I say make the rules MORE strict! so why are you republicans so anti rules yet when it comes to taking my privacy away you guys ralley in the streets ? Bob |
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On Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:55:46 -0800 (PST), Bob
wrote: Wilbur Hubbard Oh... ok. So, you're a Captain? That's cool. So, should I call you Neal or Wil... sort of like Wil, but it's your name. I even have a USCG Masters license. But, I let it expire last year because the Big Brother bureaucrats decided it was no good without their dumb "TWIC" card. (Transportation Workers ID card). They wanted me to jump through their hoops and get finger printed and photographed again and stand in line at one of their centers for half a day and pay them a hundred bucks more while they processed forms etc. that were nothing but a duplicate of the forms they had me fill out when getting the captain's license. *What a joke! What wilbur is saying is that he has a 25 GRT Master most likely INLAND. This means that ALL of his credible Sea Service was on vessels 15 GRT. One day over 15 GRT would get Willbur a 50 GRT Master. Its a rather easy test. The problme that WIlbur is ranting about to provide a smoke screen for his lack of credible tonnage is now the USCG and TSA (TWIC) require a significant background check. If you have a DUI or "other" events that may place you in a security risk catigory and scuttle your Captiains license. Heck, there are even new and increased HEALTH requirments that list drugs such as high blood preasure and others which will deny a renewal. Oh, there are also body mass index (BMI) requirmenst. In other words., those fat ass coonasses down south may get denied a renewal cause their so fat. Whoa... you're a captain? That's so cool! That says a lot about you... See above. So I take it that you have such a license? It might be easy for you... the test... but not for most people I bet! you have to pass all sorts of background checks if it's anything like getting even a local government job like mine. And I support increased requirments completely. It time to keep the drug users and fat asses off the water. Somehow I don't get the impression that Capt. Wil is either a drug user or a fat ass. I don't get what's going on with the government... all this money coming in, and the whole infrastructure seems to be falling apart. I don't mind a few rules, but come on. Especially when it comes to paperwork. You've already been through the checks, you've already passed your exam (or whatever), so give the individual a break already. Its real simple. I get my 200 GRT Master NC/1600 Mate Near Coast and all is well. a few years later im so obease I cant get up a ladder, my blood preasure is so high Id blow, im an alcoholic etc... in other words Im not fit for duty. I say make the rules MORE strict! so why are you republicans so anti rules yet when it comes to taking my privacy away you guys ralley in the streets ? Hey, I'm not anti-rules. I just want rules that make sense! If you're in charge of a boat with people, I think having to take a drug test or whatever is probably reasonable. But, is it reasonable to have to go through yet another background check? I have to be bonded for my job, so if I want a door-to-door solicitor permit, should I have to go through all that background nonsense again? (Not that I want to do that, that's a requirement here.) Why do they charge $100 for that card ..TIWC? Seems like it's kind of over the top. What does it get you? What's wrong with a passport? Just seems like lots of stupid rules (I know, because I'm responsible for enforcing rules) for little purpose (the ones I enforce are mostly common-sense). |
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On Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:30:04 -0800, Jessica B
wrote: Why do they charge $100 for that card ..TIWC? Seems like it's kind of over the top. What does it get you? It gets you a fancy ID card that has all of your biometric data, including fingerprints, encoded on to an internal chip. All people involved in public transportation are now required to have one. |
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On Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:05:11 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote: On Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:30:04 -0800, Jessica B wrote: Why do they charge $100 for that card ..TIWC? Seems like it's kind of over the top. What does it get you? It gets you a fancy ID card that has all of your biometric data, including fingerprints, encoded on to an internal chip. All people involved in public transportation are now required to have one. Sounds like it gets the government a whole lot more than they need for people who take a few people sailing. I guess I could see it for a tanker or a ferry or something. I really wouldn't want all that info on a chip. |
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