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There are ramps Satira, up and down either side of the wall in both directions. You can see the railings in the first photo. The problem is not just with wheelchair bound citizens but also the less ambulatory walkers who now have to negotiate the road, with the assistance of careworkers, before they tackle the Hump (and, of late, local skateboarders whose appreciation of other people amounts to, “how dare these old farts get in my way when I’m having fun dude?” The seaward area is a bulge in the seawall which used to contain benches where they, and others, could sit and rest whilst taking in the view (It’s a noted beauty spot). The local councils response is that they can stand at the top of the Hump for a better view (skateboarders notwithstanding) although they did add that they are currently in consultation as to the preferred design of benches which will be added ‘in the future’! I sometimes think that a degree of thought and consideration would benefit our so-called leaders in addition to ‘civic pride’!
In a lot of ways we’re lucky to live on a sheltered, shallow west-facing bay Terre! As you say Ireland does provide us with a lot of shelter in addition to channelling the Gulf Stream which helps keep temperatures a little bit milder together with the mountains of the Lake District to the north.
I think the main danger spot in this part of the world is Liverpool Bay which can be prone to some absolutely horrendous storms. It’s not unusual to see ships standing offshore waiting out the weather rather than attempt entering the Mersey Channel. Mind you, Blackpool can have its moments and it’s not all that long ago that a cargo vessel ended up on the beach and had to be demolished on site!
Thanks quietrob. Interestingly if we want news in the UK the best source is the US. You’d be amazed how much I’ve gleaned from my sources over there because of back door censorship (usually from the much-discredited BBC! The English equivalent of CNN!). Sad to say, the UK is infested by the same left-wing Liberal attitudes which cause such problems in the US. Happily there are signs of a change in attitude from the public. Witness the results of the recent general election which has left many politicians of all parties reeling and close to panic. Napoleon once describe Britain as ‘a little nation of shopkeepers’. Yes we are, but don’t forget that those ‘shopkeepers’ are descendants of the Celts, Gauls, Scotti, Saxons, Vikings, Romans and Normans. All warlike races with a very strong presence in our national character. We are quite happy to tolerate, integrate and negotiate to reach an accommodation. Until we reach a stage where we realize that the more lunatic elements of our enemies have no intention of peaceful settlement. At which point we tend to reduce them to little more than a bloody smear on the landscape!
In a lot of ways we’re lucky to live on a sheltered, shallow west-facing bay Terre! As you say Ireland does provide us with a lot of shelter in addition to channelling the Gulf Stream which helps keep temperatures a little bit milder together with the mountains of the Lake District to the north.
I think the main danger spot in this part of the world is Liverpool Bay which can be prone to some absolutely horrendous storms. It’s not unusual to see ships standing offshore waiting out the weather rather than attempt entering the Mersey Channel. Mind you, Blackpool can have its moments and it’s not all that long ago that a cargo vessel ended up on the beach and had to be demolished on site!
Thanks quietrob. Interestingly if we want news in the UK the best source is the US. You’d be amazed how much I’ve gleaned from my sources over there because of back door censorship (usually from the much-discredited BBC! The English equivalent of CNN!). Sad to say, the UK is infested by the same left-wing Liberal attitudes which cause such problems in the US. Happily there are signs of a change in attitude from the public. Witness the results of the recent general election which has left many politicians of all parties reeling and close to panic. Napoleon once describe Britain as ‘a little nation of shopkeepers’. Yes we are, but don’t forget that those ‘shopkeepers’ are descendants of the Celts, Gauls, Scotti, Saxons, Vikings, Romans and Normans. All warlike races with a very strong presence in our national character. We are quite happy to tolerate, integrate and negotiate to reach an accommodation. Until we reach a stage where we realize that the more lunatic elements of our enemies have no intention of peaceful settlement. At which point we tend to reduce them to little more than a bloody smear on the landscape!
You can't keep a good Celt down! My own mix is 50/50 Saxon (father)/Celt (mother). 
You have been missed!! Come back when things are better, Lorraine!