--- In [email protected], Adrian Stott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> "roger_millin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
> >Adrian opined:
> >> No, it doesn't. It causes your crew a *little* extra work,
while
> >> saving a lot for the single-hander you are following. And
anyway,
> >you
> >> can recoup that work by leaving the gates open when *you*
depart from
> >> that lock. Irritation all gone!
> >How would you know what it is like on a long narrow flight such
as the
> >Tardebigge, you have a wide beam barge?
>
> In fact, I have a broad beam barge.
>
>>
> Sorry, QE not D. By closing the gates you are actually being
> *in*considerate to other boaters, as on average you are causing
them
> more work.
>
> Of course, you are obviously causing those coming towards you more
> problems by leaving the gates closed. Why are you biased in
favour of
> those behind you?
>
> I get asked to do a lot of things that I have the good sense not to
> do.
>
> Adrian
>
> Adrian Stott
> 07956-299966
Why are you biased in favour of
> those behind you?
posed Adrian
Becase perhaps there is more chance of those behind, catching you
up and duffing you one for rule breaking than, those passing in the
opposite direction rushing back, duffing you one for rule
obedience.
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com
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