All thames depth problems solved in one go

[oldgit]

While furtively thumbing through my well thumbed copy of BLUE FLAG* under the bedclothes last night an article in the mag gave a very frosty reception to the suggestion that the Thames be allowed to return to its "natural" state.All the locks would be removed and the Thames would be allowed to become tidal again.
So whats the problem ?
* Journal of the DBA.

 

[No Regrets]

We would require far larger engines for a start...

 

[teddington_lock]

Who suggested that ?

 

[Andrew_Fanner]

While furtively thumbing through my well thumbed copy of BLUE FLAG* under the bedclothes last night an article in the mag gave a very frosty reception to the suggestion that the Thames be allowed to return to its "natural" state.All the locks would be removed and the Thames would be allowed to become tidal again.
So whats the problem ?
* Journal of the DBA.

Natural state for several hundred years ago! Most of those who advocate this are less keen on the idea that we should adopt similar medical standards and apply the somewhat more direct methods of judicial punishment

 

[oldgit]

Who suggested that ?

Dunno....just that it was mentioned in an editorial regarding the Water Framework Directive Thames Liaison Panel.

 

[ADLS]

Have you not tried sleeping tablets or a nice cup of Ovalteen to send you to sleep.

 

[Skysail]

The reintroduction of flash locks would make cruising up the river a lot more interesting?

 

[byron]

The reintroduction of flash locks would make cruising up the river a lot more interesting?

Yes! and possibly a Tribe living on top of Wittenham Clumps who can charge down to the river demanding payment of a tribute off any boats traversing that area.

 

[Ramage]

While furtively thumbing through my well thumbed copy of BLUE FLAG* under the bedclothes last night an article in the mag gave a very frosty reception to the suggestion that the Thames be allowed to return to its "natural" state.All the locks would be removed and the Thames would be allowed to become tidal again.
So whats the problem ?
* Journal of the DBA.

You would end up with large areas of stinking mud, and people would not be able to distinguish the Thames from the Mudway!

 

[No Regrets]

Well, you already have 'large areas of stinking mud' in the form of Reading. And to add to that, 'a Tribe living on top of Wittenham Clumps who can charge down to the river demanding payment of a tribute off any boats traversing that area' sounds a bit like our Environment Agency friends does it not?

The thought of riding 'No Regrets' down a Flash lock does hold a little appeal nevertheless!

 

[oldgit]

We will take that as a no then.