An Inconvenient Truth

I just watched An Inconvenient Truth. The documentary seemed very credible. Regardless of any dispute with its technicality (if you have any), I think what Al Gore brings is pretty decent. Essentially, the core principle for an everyday reminder is – do no waste or live wastefully. Resources are scarce. This is the #1 rule in Economics.

I like the format in which the documentary is presented:

First the convincing of
1) Is it worth it? Yes. The biggest stakeholders are your children and your children’s children, and so on.
2) Do you have what it takes? Yes. These are the things we already know… efficiency, green technology, alternative energy, etc.

Any NO answer to the above renders the whole behavior-changing journey useless. And the biggest style of all was – “Here are my proofs and evidence – I invite you to prove me wrong.”

Needless to say, Al Gore spends too much time on his Mac too. LOL.

Links to the argument and the counter-argument:
http://www.climatecrisis.net
http://www.globalclimatescam.com

Zul & Lily’s reception in Senawang

I was in Senawang for Zul & Lily’s reception. CB, Ashbi and Adik followed suit.

We were a bit late but there was still plenty of food left.

In the middle of it all, one of the catering head offered more drinks and food and so on. That’s fine, by itself. But the way he said it, “Ustaz, tambah lagi (care for seconds?)” made me thought how much of an Ustaz do I really look like. I didn’t wear ketayap, songkok or anything… was it due to Ashbi & Asri wearing songkoks? I guess I looked old enough to qualify as their dad…? Hm…

I purposely post the most candid of all pics. With Zul & Lily.

Congratulations you two!

Casino Royale

I still can’t get over hating this movie.

I hate it.

I hate it.

I hate it.

Resentful.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s one of the most successful Bond’s breakthrough and all, I highly appraise the storyline, cinematography, and so on.

But I just personally hate the guts. The guts in the movie.

The Traveler’s Spot

We took the earliest boat back to Cave. I did a little bit more investigation before traveling back to KL.

Dad picked me up. We had a quick bite, the little brothers were there too.

Exhausted.

Something that keeps appearing. You can already guess now what it is now. (picture taken on Wellness trip)

Sudden good trip

Standing by a little bit, awaiting materials. Suddenly I decided to visit Good to settle 2 outstanding issues. Good seemed very pristine and relaxed as always. The only difference is it has a drilling rig attached to it from the west side.

Hia and I settled some survey and security issue until about midnight.

The sleep was unbelievably sound.

Turn Turtle

Turtle, hey! The operators claimed that it’s rare to see turtles coming by so close these days. And the term “turn turtle” for capsizing is so appropriate! LOL.

I continued with the metering totalization testing. It’s almost scientifically conducted to certain precisions – assuming certain variables, manipulating some variables while measuring the resulting output.

Real depth versus news from afar

Started early like 3 o’clock. Traveled to helibase via Firefly. As soon as I was on-board and I went on immediately to dig around for answers and figures.

In my honest opinion, the intricacy of the inner-working with the operations offshore simply cannot be supplemented by paperworks, KPI, telephone calls from afar, or pounding on a keyboard.

You have to be with the team in the field to understand the issues.

Read with discretion: Some engineers may find the above unfair or offending – but it’s the actual observation and I invite you to prove me wrong. Please provide proof to me that a supplementary document in the office can single-handedly pin-point the issues, unite the team to common ground, and lock the gear to spin and get going again. It might temporarily but it wouldn’t work in a long term.

Good versus Cave

I was lining things up for tomorrow’s offshore trip. Called up for discussions on the strategies, backup plan, and so on.

I begin to realize that it’s not exactly the offshore trip that I dread. I sort of build the resistance to the discomfort and getting use to things after 4 years plus.

But it’s particularly Cave platform that I stay anxious about.

Olivals’ highlight on Esso and PETRONAS

I have been struck by Olivals’ pamphlet that inadvertently shows the stark contrast between two operating companies.

Without actual pamphlet label, I recognize that the left picture represents the heavyweight Esso Malaysia, and the right side PETRONAS, local champion that pretty much is a global player too now.

Notice 3 things:
1) Sleeves
2) Chin-strap for helmet
3) Bolt conditions at main joints

I do not need to say further. Unless you really can’t tell them apart that you prefer my deliberate elaboration.