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On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:15:30 +0100, Whiskers
<catwheezel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>On 2006-06-12, turtill@xxxxxxxxxxx <turtill@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:26:49 +0100, Whiskers
>> <catwheezel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>If the kissing-gate design in your picture stops wheel-chairs, then it's a
>>>bad design, or incorrectly installed - there was a problem of that sort on
>>>the marshes near where I live a few years ago when it was decided to make
>>>them 'accessible'; some of the gate designs were eventually replaced
>>>entirely but many just needed to be installed following the instructions,
>>>rather than letting the labourers make it up as they went along - one
>>>important access point was accessible only to those who could climb over
>>>the gate, at first, until one night it was mysteriously demolished ...
>>>that was one of the simpler types meant to do the same as your
>>>28e15e93f3_b.jpg, but do you know any wheelchairs that can get through an
>>>18" opening?
>>
>> The local authority decided to buy two woods that kids had used since
>> the war to mess around on motorcycles. The local authority then
>> decided to erect about 100 gates like the green painted one to keep
>> motor cycles out. The motorcycles can be taken through them easily but
>> I cannot get through in my wheelchair. The two tubular contraptions
>> are supposed to be wheelchair accessible and not motorcycle
>> accessible. Of course motorcycles get through them easily but it is
>> risky in my wheelchairs and my control joystick is too close to the
>> bliidy side. I am trying to work out how much money has been spent
>> pointlessly.
>> pete
>
>I suggest that you contact local TV and radio stations and newspapers, and
>try to get a journalist to take up the matter. The important thing is to
>get access practical for those who are meant to have it - the wasted money
>on ineffective measures is too late to worry about, although it is
>something a journalist or politician could use when looking for mud to
>sling. Is there a 'Friends of the local woods' outfit? Perhaps a local
>journalist could help get one started.
>
>Pictures of wheelchairs stuck in the 'accessible' gates would make good
>copy for a local TV news program - on a quiet day.
You are quite right - unfortunately Mr Turtill has pissed off all the
local media outlets with previous inane ramblings.
You will not be aware, but there will be a (currently) hidden agenda
behind this do-goodery. The real purpose behind his thinking will
soon become apparent.
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