National Conference

[A.Member]

I understand what you were saying.  However, it's a comment that is often thrown out as some quippy response meant to marginalize the issue and evoke an emotional response.  However, it really mischaracterizes and, to me, shows a lack of depth in understanding risk discussions.

I understand what you're saying.  However, those who say that "You can never get to zero incidents." is almost always an excuse for "I don't want to try."

And that's why I called it a Straw Man because that's not my position at all.

[James Shaw]

We're well off topic here so I'm not going to respond tit for tat but if you're somehow suggesting what is taking place by National is done so at the hands of those with some vastly superior and unique level of skill set, you couldn't be more mistaken.  As I stated previously, what has taken place is Bush league at best.   
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No I am not suggesting that. However: what I am saying is that the process has to start somewhere and that place should be from the top leadership down.

We should take a more proactive approach and that is what I believe, they are trying to do.

[JeffDG]

I understand what you were saying.  However, it's a comment that is often thrown out as some quippy response meant to marginalize the issue and evoke an emotional response.  However, it really mischaracterizes and, to me, shows a lack of depth in understanding risk discussions.

I understand what you're saying.  However, those who say that "You can never get to zero incidents." is almost always an excuse for "I don't want to try."

And that's why I called it a Straw Man because that's not my position at all.

So is claiming that I have a "lack of depth in understanding risk discussions", but that didn't seem to bother you to claim that.

[A.Member]

I understand what you were saying.  However, it's a comment that is often thrown out as some quippy response meant to marginalize the issue and evoke an emotional response.  However, it really mischaracterizes and, to me, shows a lack of depth in understanding risk discussions.

I understand what you're saying.  However, those who say that "You can never get to zero incidents." is almost always an excuse for "I don't want to try."

And that's why I called it a Straw Man because that's not my position at all.

So is claiming that I have a "lack of depth in understanding risk discussions", but that didn't seem to bother you to claim that.

Fair enough.  So, now we're even.

[The CyBorg is destroyed]

Wow that was a cool museum as I remember it.  They close all the good stuff there, I know the Star Trek Experience is gone.

That was absolutely awesome.  I got to see Borg 4D as well, very cool, but not as neat as STTE the first time through.

Ohhhh myyyy.  Okay everyone, raise your hand if you are a Star Trek nerd

I have been ever since childhood.

I have met Marina Sirtis (Counsellor Troi, gorgeous and very nice), Michael Dorn (Worf, and an excellent candidate for CAP) and Jonathan Frakes (potty mouth with kids in the audience).  Actually, I didn't meet Frakes as he didn't mingle or sign autographs like the other two.

[LSThiker]

She was attractive until Ezri Dax. Then when Yoshi (Linda Parks) came into the picture, neither compared. IMHO

[ProdigalJim]

Is there any kind of CAPTalk meet up happening?

[Eclipse]

Is there any kind of CAPTalk meet up happening?

Heh - take them all out in one swath...

[capmaj]

Any chance we can swing this back on topic? A lot of us couldn't make it out there and would like to get some info as to what's taking place.

[JeffDG]

Any chance we can swing this back on topic? A lot of us couldn't make it out there and would like to get some info as to what's taking place.

The Operations pre-conference is today.

[Eclipse]

Any chance we can swing this back on topic? A lot of us couldn't make it out there and would like to get some info as to what's taking place.

It doesn't start until Thursday, not much to say until then.  The other activities are tangential at best.

[LSThiker]

Any chance we can swing this back on topic? A lot of us couldn't make it out there and would like to get some info as to what's taking place.

Sure when it starts, people will post relevant and on-topic conversations.  At that time, this thread will somewhat return to topic.

[Garibaldi]

So, will this be the national conference where they decide to give us ABUs?

[Eclipse]

So, will this be the national conference where they decide to give us ABUs?

Yes, that has been confirmed.

[lordmonar]

So....back to the National Board.

Met some CAP talkers.   

Had the second session of Air Crew Survival.

Mary Feik is here now.  Met Chief Todd.  There seems to be 5 of us CAP NCOs here now.

Opening reception is tomorrow.   

I'm working the front desk coordinating the cadets working the conference.   Drop buy and say hi!

Shout outs to Tim Medeiros, Prodigal Jim, a2Capt!

[a2capt]

The Big V .. has the 2005 39-1 on the table .. Kinda ironic.

[MSG Mac]

I might have been standing next to you when you discovered the discrepancy.

[Fubar]

There seems to be 5 of us CAP NCOs here now.

Isn't it dangerous having all of you in one place? 

[NIN]

So, will this be the national conference where they decide to give us ABUs?

"I would like the digitals."

[AlphaSigOU]

So....back to the National Board.

Met some CAP talkers.   

Had the second session of Air Crew Survival.

Mary Feik is here now.  Met Chief Todd.  There seems to be 5 of us CAP NCOs here now.

Opening reception is tomorrow.   

I'm working the front desk coordinating the cadets working the conference.   Drop buy and say hi!

Shout outs to Tim Medeiros, Prodigal Jim, a2Capt!

And don't forget AlphaSigOU!