Another Air Crash

Picture from 2 helicopters that collided in Phoenix,az .The 2 copters were news crews following a police chase near Indian School area.They were in the air with at least 2 other copters.Maybe the FAA will look into preventing these chase helicopters from congregating so much.As there have been many documented near misses of this type.
Of course since this is arizona and everyone comes here to retire maybe the local FAA won.t spend to much time here.Thats right even the senior FAA people move here when they have seniority. Maybe they should cycle in some young blood and stop placing all your eggs(old eggs) in 1 basket.
Of course this wont be a national thing because after all it was just a local new reporters and pilots.

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HELLO?

I just want to talk a little bit.I'm sitting here listening to the helicopters land and take off.I am near a hospital about 2one kilometer .6 miles.It is nice to here them as I used to work on them for 30 years but would not go back to that again.It is to much of a disappointment to watch unqualified people move into management positions only because they are yes men.Believe me Have seen lots of this in the industry.It seems that the pilots all work in a brotherhood to keep the mechanics out.Don't they appreciate our taking care of them.?
I mean do you know how easy it would be to just tweak something to make them:disappear:.The times they get caught lying about there on duty and off duty times not to mention the drinking problems that are always covered up.The FAA has no idea what really goes on.At least 90 percent is not reported.And other items that should be reported are not.
I've seen pilot deliberately overfly required inspection to make the revenue only to have management threaten the job of the mechanic if he didn't back date it.
And you See the results on the news.
Why did the Brazil flight go down?Because someone ordered the mechanic to dis arm the reverse thruster and allow it to be flown..It should be up to the maintenance to provide safety not their bean counters.
This has always been a major problem and will continue until there is a distinct difference in flying and maintenance.
Have a nice trip

BRASILIAN FLAG

Isn't this just a colorful flag? I think it is the prettiest one in the world.Each color represents something of Brasil.Think you canguess?Leave a response..By the way the stars are for each state.

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WHY IS IT?

Why is it that when you go to customer service it takes forever to get service?
Today I went to a local grocery store to buy a money order.As I waited I saw numerous staff walking by and none at the counter.I finally ask one employee if anyone was assigned there today and she pointed out an employee talking to another employee.Just giggling and talking.I approached her and asked if she could help me.She smiled and said yes.Well when I went back to her counter she continued talking.After another 10 minutes another customer joined me.I informed her I had already been there 10 minutes or so.She questioned if anyone was there and I pointed the lady out.Just then another customer arrived and she went to the person and asked for assistance.At this point I saw her turn to come back to work then grinned turned around and continued talking.
What the hell?After 15 minutes and a line of 8 people or so she waddled over and asked the last person in line if they needed help?I am in ghost mode.Not complaining or shifting around No i am a ghost.The others pointed out I was there first and when she acknowledged she responded that she decides who goes first.\At this point I was beside myself.Did she own the store.?I think not she was just being rude.
I left to find a manager and he was on his break so he said after his break he could talk to me.WHAT THE HELL.?
True I don.t need this and nobody should be this rude.
I WILL NEVER EVER EVER GO TO A FRY'S FOOD store again.KROGER OR SMITHS THEY ARA all the same chain.

BEAUTIFUL STUCTURES

This is another reason I love Brasil.The use of colors and the architecture .No HOA here either although they are some developments there already.The past is so much prettier than the present.In my opinion.If I could have a home like this here I would be content.

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FRESH FRUITS

If you love you fresh fruits then Brasil is the place.It is everywhere and here are just 2 examples the small one is caja very tasty and the large ones are cashew.Yes cashew the nut is that stem looking thing but that is really on the bottom full of an acid.It must be heated like a chestnut to let the acid steam away.And the rest is really a fruit.It is very addictive

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Brasil politics

Well Brazil announced plans to expand the money into aviation.But it looks like they already did that back in April of this year only to have it cut and the funds go to the military. Who by the way run the air traffic.Wow just like the USA the military gets it uses it for nothing but war games and then claims they cant do it because they don't have the money.Looks like these accidents are from the military complex of Brazil .Just like the USA Iraq problems.Maybe the USA could have done better if they new where the trillions of dollars that are missing went.
Maybe the lost money bought some sandwiches for the poor or some books for the undereducated. LETS BE SURE IT DID NT HELP PAY TAXES OR FIX ANY ROADS AND DID NOT BETTER THE LIVES OF AMERICANS.

A HOT MISERABLE DAY

Today started out being rather cool but got muggy as it progressed.I can feel the pain in my head and lower back as there is a change coming on. Doctors try to say its in your head but believe me it is not.When I talk to others they say they to can feel it in their bones.Why do doctors do that.They need to listen to the patient not belittle them.Well now at 8 pm the thunder storms roll in. Told you doc and I didn't see it on the TV.I don't watch TV
Never had a TV till I was married at 31.She HAD to have a TV.It is nothing but stupid shows that numb your mind.My wife always wants me to watch with her and I do but always have something to read close by because it is not for me.Go ahead and watch it just let me read or do something we will be fine

A tragedy

Having been in aviation for 30 years I am still devastated when there is a crash .And now there is one in Brazil.I have flown more than the average business person and still feel comfortable to fly.I just dislike that lose of lives and the finger pointing that follows.It seems the majority of accident are blamed on the pilots but then they are dead so that's easy.There are more areas to observe though.I have seen and complained of deferred items.Those items that can be non functional for a certain time frame.Why? Money .Revenue.Greed .Call it what you will but that is the bulk.I have seen managers call on pilots from their homes or dinner parties and demand the pilot take a flight after said pilot turn downed for weather.And many don't stand up to them because their job is on the line now.They may make it to were they need to go but get stuck there or diverted .And if that happens then they need to fill out paperwork on why they accepted said flight.
The flight that crashed in SAO PAOLO seems to have had a reverse thruster inoperable.Why ?Who knows but he took the flight to a known airfields with a short runway.So when he had to stop he basically only had 1 brake sand on water.Who s fault? the mechanic who deferred,the manager that demanded the manufacturer for allowing deferrals the government for allow runway to stay open?Who gains from these tragedies?No one.Who stands to lose when a foreseeable item lurks?Everyone and then some innocent bystanders.
In my opinion the pilot should have grounded the aircraft due to weather and the air traffic controllers should have diverted air craft to another location.Plus in this case the city should expand the airport by imminent domain.Now after there is this tragedy do the money holder say they will make further repair.A famous saying with people I worked with was:you can pay now or pay later: the latter is always greater by 10

Hey

Someone left a comment that I should try to get a job.Well I wish that would happen.But if you read the title you'll see that I'm disabled.With a brain dysfunction plus a spinal injury that prevents me from holding a real job.You see once the unemployment office finds you are unemployable you are not able to get unemployment assistance.And the the Social services will say you can work at McDonald's.That's what they said yes.So no disability benefits.And since I have a back injury no one would hire me anyway I'd be a liability plus the fact I cant stand longer than 20 minutes without a sit down being needed.No I'm not out of shape. i still weight the same when i worked.I worked in the aviation field and was required to be on call 24 hrs/7.I would work rain or shine .And I did this for 30 years.
I had not planned the accident but I'm still hanging in there.And as I said this blog helps me to relieve stress and that is what it does.So thanks for the advice and have a nice day

Well im back

Turns out she was a stranger in the house day. It really gets me to worrying about things.I can survive this and I will. But it would be nice to have a chat with someone that relates.Anyone care to comment? These women problems just seem to explode.I know how to treat it if i know when it will happen but i don't or cant keep track.I'm not good at that.
If only there was a little flag that would pop up or a light.Yeah a light then id know.Matter of fact maybe there should be an indicator button that we could see.But it didn't happen.
You know I think GOD was a woman.And did this to frustrate man.No wonder man goes to war.To vent

END OF MY WORLD

Today may be my last post.I cant take it any longer.My wife is mad at me and i have no money plus the bills pile up with no way to pay them off this blog has helped me personally but i need a person that relates and can provide me guidance .Thanks

Check you walk

I ran across this site that will tell you how convienent you home is to locations.It shows the places nearby that you can walk too.And if you are moving how close to walkable places.Check it out. Its free.
http://www.walkscore.com

I hate mondays

True today is Tuesday but i dislike Mondays too much.The truth be known the power went out for the third time this month.And i know the problem is the electric company wont replace antiquated systems.Although we pay higher and higher fees and including those that buy new homes.There is a fee imposed to upgrade the electric system all that goes in as profit and out as dividends.NO UPGRADES
The state should perform there job and ensure these upgrades happen.Now I'm waiting on the phone for 20 minutes just waiting for customer service.Are they in cahoots with the cell phone companies.I need to pay a bill and cant get through because they only have 1 person. i think not Something is amiss when you cant talk to anyone any more.Where is customer service when you have to wait so long and have to pay extra to pay and have to use your minutes to talk to some one
Someone once said time is money.They we rent making a statement THEY WERE STATING HOW TO CHARGE MORE FOR SERVICES.

COPA

Soccer is a game of endurance speed and stamina.Brazil again proves to the world that they and they alone are the best.Beating rival Argentena for the final of 3 to zero.Thats right a big fat goose egg to you .Havent won since 1993 aww poor babies

CHEAP FERRY

Yes this is a ferry system to get from one beach to the next in Brazil.It is scary but just stay calm and in your buggy.These people are experienced.The cost is cheap 5 dollars or so,and you cross the streams or river mouths quietly.I just enjoy the ride on these plus they are non polluting with a friendly chat with the man who poles the raft along.

VERY FUNNY

I just had to post this.How smart of the child to do this.

Gone fishing

While this fish is impressive I have personally caught some much larger.And I didn't use any bait.Its true all I use was a string with a knot on it.When I placed the string on the water it was less than 2 seconds that it was attacked.When i felt the tug of the line I Would pull fast with a jerking motion.The fish would appear on the deck and all I needed to do was stun it with a stick. Tasted real good too.
You see the supply boat that would come every 2 weeks had an accident on the way there and radioed he was headed back for repairs.Once that happened we were told it would be another 2 weeks before the other supply boat arrived.Since they didn't make non scheduled runs.So we subsisted on providing some of our meals for ourselves.Fish for me is the best.But some others demanded red meat.I just smiled and said: Please pass the fish.

Jungle life

A sloth climbing a tree.We once saved one of these although it was a baby from drowning in the swift river where we lived in house boats.It was barely alive by the time we got him.It stayed in our day tent where we worked from on the riverbank .And would be there in the morning when we left the boats.When a 3 week period had passed and he had started to eat some leaves we gave him for food one of the workers placed him at the base of a tree.All day he stayed there and night.Guess he didn't want to leave.The next day one other worker kept playing with him but i thought it more like taunting.When the sloth swiped his paw so fast no one saw it.The guys forearm turned red with fresh open wounds from the sharp nails.Told ya.Well later on after lunch we noticed he had moved up the tree about 1 foot.And by the end of our day he was 5 feet up.Boy are they slow.When they want to be.The next morning he was gone.Or so we thought.Around 5 pm there was a large crash behind our tent were he sloth fell out of the tree.After that we laughed and went inside.In the morning there he was 5 feet up the same tree.The following morning we never saw him or heard from him again.Wish i had a camera then but it was not allowed back then

Adoption

I and my wife are planning on adopting again.Yes did it twice now and i really would like to have family support.But every time it is the same thing.Dint adopt it is wrong You should leave them along.Well i cant just stand to see children abandoned.My first child was abandoned in the hospital and a nurse took him home since no one would care for him.Well she found out I would adopt him and called us.To make a long story short it took almost 2 years.And the major problem was the US consulate.I swear the guy in charge must have wanted money because every time i did what he wanted he would add another thing.When i asked why he said he forgot .He did that at least 6 times.Only only he transferred out,they do that every 3 years, and a new guy came in did it happen.He just stamped it.In the mean time while we were doing all the run around another child was left on my doorstep. he was 6 12 hours old.

So leave a comment if you want me to go on. thanks

Tickets to Brazil

I found some tickets to Manaus's for you surfer guys under 800 round trip total including taxes.And for the Rio people or SAO Paulo I found them as low as 700 round trip.

Longest surf ride

GOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL

Yes Brasil wins against ureguay in copa.It was to be that he best soccers players of the world defeated uraguay in penalty playoffs.GOAL.On to the next step. who will win ?My only choice is of coarse for BRASIL. Yes the best

Cheap airline flights

I just found a way to find cheap airline flights and get air miles racked up.It has been a financial drain on me but I am willing to assist you if you care to increase your air miles and have a cheap flight anywhere in the world.
First email me with your request date(the 30 day time frame will get you better rate) to from and how many.I will email you the airline flt number date(s) and price.This of course requires a small 20 dollar fee.You dint pay me if you dint want to but it would sure help as I am unemployed with a disability.Remember that you are getting the cheapest flight even cheaper than velocity and orbit, and you will also be able to accrue more miles .So you must be flexible in your time.This is not a I need it today type thing at this time.If in the future you wish to we may be able to do this.thanks

Ranting monday

A;right people I've had it with all the iphone stuff.If you look you will see that we are 15 years behind japan in there cell technology they have 3 g and soon four g and we barely have 2 g.WHY you asked? B because they want to pump every nickel out of your pocket that's why.
And what about the AT&T spying for the government ? Don't think that stopped do you. No now its even easier.Stick to the basic and save your money because soon you wont need a cell phone.
And why do i have to deduct minutes from my phone when someone calls me?Other countries don't do this and they also allow others to call you when your minutes are up.

Remember this is ranting Monday and Ive stat red a new theme.Every Monday i will vent my crazy anger here.Maybe then ill be calmer.
To the people who live near me i love this area full of Latinos and it is more family related but WHY ALL THE COPS?Every where here there are cops.At the grocery store the mall the sandwich shops.Did someone see a terrorist in the neighborhood?Maybe but Ive never seen one cop on the north side of town walking they supermarket parking lots.Is it because there white? Is it because you're not? Yes I'm white but my heart must not be because i love this Latino culture.Everyone is nice to me.Kids still play in the area and people talk to each other.
Someone needs to have some family values taught and i mean those white people from the north.Lighten up.Why did you come here?
When i told a college that i was moving out here he responded i wouldn't like it. i asked him ,since he lived here already why. His response to many Mexicans.Well since Ive been married to a Latino for 22 years it insulted me and i told him so.His response :oh that's different ,she looks white:
NOT you idiot maybe that's why your wife screwed your best friend who for some stupid reason is still your best friend.Are you stoopid?
YES.
There i feel much better.

POLITICS

Politicians,like diapers,should be changed often.and for the exact same reason.Change to something fresh.

Manaus opera house

This opera house was brought up the river from europe by the british and rebuilt there a beautiful opera house .you must see this when you visit there further facts
the opera house was finished in 1896 dec 31 with the first show on 7 jan 1897
At this time there are performances being performed.

Amazon river house boat

this is the type of boat i lived on for 4 months near porto urucu it has nice living arrangements kitchen is down stairs as are eating area we stayed on the land during the day

FROM the fourth

Nice in person hard to take at night when you cantt see

What a mad house

I need to be home with mt family SOON.The boys are up to no good.One of them gave his homework assignment to a friend because he didnt think he needed it.Now he lost some grade points because of it and for some reason he beleives its not his fault.It has been tough 107 degrees outside and need to finish vacumming the front room cause the carpet cleaner is coming tomorrow.At first they said 8am til noon now noon til 430 pm wish they would make up their mind.
Need to relax im strung tight just want it all to go away but it wont so i need to hang tough.will make it going home as soonas i rent this one.wish me luck thanks for reading

Moving

Today i am leaving the home I rented and moving to the one left to rent.Remember that I need to rent before I may go back to Brazil and be with my family.It is a nerve racking time and my anxiety is high.I need to be calm .One group of renters wants to come in early today and the other one wants to wait and leave Sunday without paying.Boy is in for a shock.Not only is he supposed to pay by the first (Sunday) but he will be late and have to pay a 10% fee.And he thinks his deposit will cover the last 6 weeks of his rent .Plus he thinks he is doing me a favor by moving out.He did not want to renew and still has a lease for 6 weeks.The courts wont be favorable to him.
I will be off line for 3 days until I get into that home.I have already transferred the Internet service to there but for some reason they cant disconnect and reconnect on the same days.
Remember I still need to come up with ticket money to Brazil too

Enough already

I tired of reading all the negative articles about the present government.Why won't someione do something about it?
Maybe because there is nothing wrong? Maybe because they are all involved one way or the other? Who knows the truth? The trith died along time age in 1963.We can't keep going on with this eye for eye mentality.Soon everyone will be blind.Most people are already and not our children are being raised blind.Not one time in 8 school years have my kids been taught history.Is this to hid the fact that bad things have happened? When eill the people start to come to their senses and DEMAND that the leadership step down? And not just the president but all those lifetime senators,congressmen administration?Isnt that how our forefathers designed it? Keep the professionals out keep the coruption out.Well maybe not totally but down.Why do we need a billion dollar bridge in alaska to a small village?Who's relative owns the bridge company,road crews.steel mill etc?
Stand up and vote everyone out it is time to bring the government back to the people/They work for you not them.FIRE THEM ALL

REDNECK JOKE

A professor at Texas A & M University was giving a lecture of the supernatural.

To get a feel for his audience, he asks, "How many people here believe in ghosts?"

About 90 students raise their hands.

"Well, that's a good start. Out of those of you who believe in ghosts, do any of you think you have seen a ghost?"

About 40 students raise their hands.

"That's really good. I'm really glad you take this seriously. Has anyone here ever talked to a ghost?"

About 15 students raise their hand.

"Has anyone here ever touched a ghost?"

3 students raise their hands.

"That's fantastic. Now let me ask you one question further...Have any of you ever made love to a ghost?"

Way in the back, Bubba raises his hand.

The professor takes off his glasses, and says "Son, all the years I've been giving this lecture, no one has ever claimed to have made love to a ghost.

You've got to come up here and tell us about your experience."

The big redneck student replied with a nod and a grin, and began to make his way up to the podium.

When he reached the front of the room, the professor asks, "So, Bubba, tell us what it's like to have sex with a ghost?"

Bubba replied, "Shiiiit! From way back thar I thought you said 'Goats'."

SCARLET MACAW

A beautiful parrot in my opinion.When I lived in Brazil in the 80's these could be purchased for 10 dollars.No wonder there is a black market on wildlife.I didn't buy one but was offered numerous times.They are a wonder of nature that should be left to be.I would see flocks of these while working in the jungle and just marveled at their beauty.They are no endangered as there habitat is slowly being removed.

Tough it out

This is how I feel today the little rabbit taking on the mean badger.Just need to keep going .And isnt he cute.Boy I am really crazy uh.

Real pink dolphins

A beautiful and rare site.These dolphins were once thought to be humans and still are thought that by some indigenous people. I saw one and was amazed at there beauty .You can only see these in the amazon region past Manaus.Many tour rides now where to go to catch a picture of them .

Just today s thought

Just don't want to wake up anymore.Don't want to pass on but just don't get that feeling to do. I need some support.My wife does a good job of this but she is elsewhere and I need to adapt.Been doing okay I will survive.Any thoughts on how to proceed?Any comments as to what to do? Remember I'm disabled and trying to do things that I shouldn't but although it takes me a long time .I seem to manage.

Life get you down:LAUGH"

SOLD

Well after 3 months I've finally rented the house only to be told by another tenant that he is breaking his lease and leaving.Good thing that 1 is furnished and ill be way more comfortable there til it rents. Should be fast as its near the university and furnished as i said .Plus theirs a 55 inch screen TV there.I just looking forward to the queen size bed and the convienence of walking to the grocery store.Its right around the corner.
Wish me luck better yet just leave a comment thanks

Natal and Jericoacoara

A wonderful buggy ride the lake is fresh water right next to the ocean.Visit and live.

Harlem Globetrotters

Now this is teamwork. for my kids watch and learn you too tom

The Globetrotters in Buenos Aires

think you are the best look again talent takes practice

extreme funny

Nothing to do but laugh today

Scuba Diving in Redinha RN - Brasil

For those that have to go under the water.This is the place to visit .Many other beaches to explore.COME ON DOWN

Buggy ride in Natal RN Brazil

You cant do this in the US come and have a real vacation and free life

Paraglide at Ponta Negra Natal/RN

If you like to para sail then this is the best place to do it . the views are marvelous

Brasil - Natal - Pipa

check it out this is why i love NATAL

John of god the miracle man from Brazil Full report

must see very real and have met many you claim is true

Mushroom: Beauty in the Jungle

Mushroom: Beauty in the Jungle

Beauty in the Jungle

This is an opera house that was brought op the Amazon piece by piece a long time ago.It is still a beautiful place to see today. It is located in Manaus a city 1000 miles up the Amazon river .From here is where the rivers white and black mix to start the Amazon river.But you can still travel west another 1200 miles or so with ease.

Peace

I will try to start posting things items that we should aall strive for.What I mean is nice things and happy events. Maybe if more events of this type can help change people negativity.First one check the link.This is what we all want .The regular person shining from within those dark moments.Good luck to him

Mushroom: TRUE

Mushroom: TRUE

my past

Yes i was born a redneck.Well not really but if I say where i was born everyone says REDNECK.But I was born to northerners and they spoke English so I really wasn't excepted by the real rednecks.Any way I still talk with a redneck voice when another talks to me and I fit right in.However it embarrasses my family except my youngest who says house with 3 syllables anyway.He went to a little redneck school and can;t get rid of it.I love southern food and it is just like northern Brazil food so nuf said.

jungle wildlife

A blue frog.A poisonous one at that.Just touching one can cause you to be ill or worse.These colourful frogs are everywhere in the jungle and still you want to grab it .I knew better but saw someone once pick one up and lick it.He was ill for a week.And no he did not get high.

TRUE

I don't have any photos for this .Wish I did as it was and is an exciting time from my life.In 1991 I was contracted to watch some aircraft in Brazil.As it was I had to go to the jungle part and the Brazilian bosses loved to leave me there.I guess they thought the stupid gringo would panic and need to get out.But I was in love not only was I away from all but it was a calming effect on me.But you could see other workers just waiting to go home.I was in the jungle once for 110 days straight.And the most I saw anyone there was 21 days.
However there may have been some that stayed longer but where i was that was not the case.
We lived on a boat in a tributary to the west of Manaus's about 880 kilometers maybe more.No roads at all then.You can find the place on Google maps.Look for URUCU or something like that.Imagine every day waking up and sitting in the jungle just watching the river flow by .What a sight.More on these adventures to follow

beauty

this is just a small sample of the beauty in achitecture that abounds here. from old to new you may wonder what is wrong in my country. Sometimes it is good to explore foreign lands for fresh ideas