swimming pools

[Bionic Tarquin]

Can any of you more 'legal' types explain what :-
Water restrictions apply
In order to preserve the water reserves and apply the water restrictions currently in force, the use of temporary swimming pools will be forbidden during the week of the ’24 Heures du Mans’ on all of the sites and camping areas dedicated to the event. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
means.
I know some of us might be slightly dense but where do you feel that the line might be drawn.
We frugal tax chappies have a GT go faster paddling pool (none of the sly comments please!) which could IN NO WAY  be described as a SWIMMING pool!

Do you think it's worth a try??? , if only for the feet!

At least the beer will be cold......or have they got another 'cunning' plan?

Cheers All.....mine's a pint!
Bionic

[Lawnmower Man]

I'm not at all leagal.  :-) 

I would take the view.    It will only cost €1000 to find out if your pool/water container violates the Law.

I think this is an official site.  But the pdf is in French and I don't read french.

http://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/article.php3?id_article=4217

I think Le mans is Dept 72 which does not appear to be on the List.

t.

[Snoring Rhino]

I just emailed KPY, asking him to check it out,  but he maybe helping out Gran Fromage, so not on line.

[Bionic Tarquin]

Thanks LM,
My French ain't that much cop neither, at least as far as that site is concerned!
'spose we'll just have to reach for the fly spray a bit more often (or do I mean refreshment )...It's that time of day again!
G(&)T's all round is it?
We'll show'em, anyway......
Bionic

[vqdave]

you could beat those dastardly frenchies by erecting a gazebo over your pool then those pesky bears in the air could not see it. And if you wanna beat those ground dwelling pool spotters get yerself a gazebo with walls and feed the hosepipe under the flap to fill it up.

i thank you

[Andy Zarse]

I think we need a bit of lateral thinking applied to this problem.

Ok, so the flying water police are using helicopters to spot offenders from the air. I suggest somebody fills up their pool under the cover of a small marquee, where it can't be seen by either the ACO or the police. An indoor swimming pool if you like.

Now I know somebody's got a marquee measuring 9mx9m, and he'll be on MB later today if he gets his alternator fixed...

Hello Dave..... 

[termietermite]

We have had one of the dryest winters on record.  French farmers are struggling with their crops as a result. Some of you may not have much time for the natives of this country but if you respect hose-pipe bans at home then please do the same for us.  I know it's a bore but there is a real reason for this.

[nickliv]

<Temporary> pools.

Who fancies going into Mr Bricolage for the materials to construct a permanent one

[Werner]

We have had one of the dryest winters on record.  French farmers are struggling with their crops as a result. Some of you may not have much time for the natives of this country but if you respect hose-pipe bans at home then please do the same for us.  I know it's a bore but there is a real reason for this.

Fully understood. There are worse things in life than not having a pool in Le Mans.

Cheers

Werner

[hgb]

There are worse things in life than not having a pool in Le Mans...

... like no beer. 

[SmithA]

There are worse things in life than not having a pool in Le Mans...

... like no beer.

Now that is just not worth contemplating 

[Robbo SPS]

We are taking the paddling pool from last year, which ios smal;l;er than a bath and once filled, isnt changed.

I can see the problem and we dont pay for the water in france..

Although i keep saying. Middle Eastern countries dont have these issues, its just water companied being shisters instead of putting in new technology. Its out there.

Small 3x3m gazebo added now as shade / cover....

[Snoring Rhino]

Spot on Phil, think we just need to find other ways of keeping cool, also bringing an old metal framed Gazebo, quite sturdy so if it does rain hard will provide addtional shelter.

[Bionic Tarquin]

So,.......all plans have to be altered....
How much inner beer would equate to the cooling effect of a 'pool??
Any suggestions?
 
By the way I have just returned from 'extricating' son from Uni for the summer (circa 400miles). Weather..... T storms so standard of other drivers XXXXXXbad!
Just managed to survive the experience.
Will have another few miles to do before the ferry so NO chance of a cooling beer now,    but just anticipating Le Mans first!!!

Anticipating seeing you all there!...and lifting a few.
Bionic.

[Dave H]

There are worse things in life than not having a pool in Le Mans...

... like no beer.

Now that is just not worth contemplating 

No kidding!

Just imagine how shite this would be sober!