General Discussion
Here's a suggestion assuming the weather permits on the 4th. Have a group of 'flag wavers' on the sea wall to make 'group cheery waves' to train travellers passing through. It may be quite an interesting social experiment to see how much positive reaction you get, as well as making those who have looked forward to using the line feel welcome back as well - you never know they also make a choice ...
In the 'dog v cat rights', I believe a run over dog must be reported whereas a run over cat is not reportable. Not mentioning this as hinting at a solution in anyway, but shows the dog at least wins out at the 'pearly gates' scenario. With around 8million cats and 8million dogs as pets in the UK, the bottom line (no pun intended) is that they will impact in many different undesirable ways.
http://www.cornishguardian.co.uk/Sea-turned-red-specialist-crews-cause-deliberate/story-20843044-detail/story.html Handy 'drone flying' video of the work done.
Ref. Footbridge - a Grade II listed fibre reinforced polymer!! This has definitely been designed to last and to remain looking as good as new for a very long time. http://www.pipexpx.com/news/pipex-px-frp-dawlish-footbridge/85/
Interested to know the specific issue that was trying to be solved? However, don't get me started on cats. Yes they can be cute at times, but the reality is they are a complete ecological nightmare. If makes me weep to think of the millions, yes millions of birds they kill every year. Unlike other predator/prey situations they don't just take the sick, lame and lazy. They are the 'Genghis ...
@Margaret - Pity the opportunity of a lengthy track possession wasn't taken advantage of to re-paint it. Still, not a priority I suppose and not a great time of the year for painting. The problem is that now it has rust all over it, it will be quite a major procedure to rectify, e.g. could involve a lot of nasty blast cleaning to get the surfaces properly prepared. With the correct and ...
Although an act of mankind, was possibly a pre-emptive action to prevent far worse - Ref USA landslide in the news this weekend, caused by heavy rain, not the sea. Credit to the 'orange army' having to fight on 'two fronts'.
You are quite right, there many places that are far, far worse. e.g. Paris, as was infamously featured in an episode of SITCity when Carrie steps in some doggy-doos, in her Manolo Blahniks! Doesn't stop Paris being a tourist destination.
p.s. 01924 354000 or tim.brightwell@ppg.com
@Margaret Swift - maybe a simple case of 'battle ship grey' simply ticking the boxes of availability, price and having 'marine durability'. if you would like some hard facts and answers on options may may like to try phoning tim brightwell of ppg protective marine coatings. he is a paint specification manager who would be able to tell you what colours are actually available as a top coat for ...
