Following on from yesterday, Darrell did go down to the river and under the bridge to investigate what was occurring with what has become affectionately known as Darrell’s barrage balloons ……..
……… but, to be honest, we are not really any further enlightened or any the wiser.
The river appears to be a little higher due to the rain we’ve been having and to Darrell’s uneducated eye it wouldn’t take many more inches for the river to flow into the field.
So, after some debate, none heated, we think the barrage balloons may be some sort of flood prevention thing, as there is very something similar further down the river by the weir.
Darrell said he will continue to keep his eye on things and if he sees anyone in a hi-viz vest looking important, he will rush down and make some further inquiries……
…… because our dearest wish is for the river would be for a bridge, a very simple rope bridge would suffice. We can almost touch Iris’s school from where we are, but the only way to get round to it is a about a thirty minute walk ……. a bridge, that would be just heaven! Darrell said he might even try to get a question asked in Parliament …. if he can find out who the Minister with Portfolio for Bridges is, what on earth is he like?
I think Darrell’s idea of writing to the Minister responsible for Bridges is an excellent one. He could suggest it as a safety feature in case the river bursts it’s banks.
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Oh well, look on the bright side - all that walking is saving on a Gym subscription! JantheFan x
ReplyDeleteA bridge or a boat? Or a swim?
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