Well we are continuing on our European adventure.
I
can't help but think that if we vote for brexit. I wonder how long it
will be before the French - give us the usual 'Non' and a shrug. When we
go back cap-in-hand to see if we can rejoin.
Well this was our 'overnight mooring' just a few days ago.
I
can't help but think that CaRT could teach the French a great deal
about organising, maintaining and running an inland waterway
infrastructure.
The state of the lock at Graz Neuville on the River
Mayenne is a typical example.
The lack of maintenance must be a serious concern on the French inland waterways.
The lock cottage is another typical example of buildings that could be sold off to make a profit.
The locks also have a Keb available. It must cost a fortune in replacement Keb's and be a thieves paradise.
The
rubbish disposal points are overly provided with recycling bins. To
segregate plastic, glass, cans - which could easily be disposed of into the river
or canal. Why segregate from the general household rubbish, when one monthly emptied
Biffa bin would suffice.
The waterpoint are also provided with hose pipes. It must be a thieves paradise and cost a fortune in replacement pipes.
The
removal of overhanging trees and bushes from the canal and riverside
must be costing a fortune. The French must be missing out on the joys of
fallen trees blocking the canals as well as the lack of seasonal
maintenance stoppages.
The locks as you can see are maintained at too high a level and could save a fortune if they are allowed to embrace the CaRT fix on fail mantra.
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