Today we had to pass 7 non-automatic Locks. All serviced manually by turning wheels (by hand) for door opening/closing left and then right, filling the Lock (we are still up) and again to open the doors. This system exists from the 19th century and still in operation. The Guy who operates the Lock lives in a House next, mostly in the middle of nowhere. He respects assistance and likes to be awarded. So today I turned wheels and gave "bottles" of Bols Jenever. I believe 7 Lock Stewards living between Dun sur Meuse and Verdun will have a happy night.
3 comments:
Following the Theme of the Week it is good to know that Jenever is the Dutch Schnaps. When drinking it together with a Beer they call it a "Kopstoot". Drinking it this way you can achieve the same "result" by drinking less Beer. Maybe a good medicin for Rod.Free advice from Barbus
My mom was a big fan of Bols creme de Menthe. Never had Jenever....
I will bring some bottles with me when in Munich
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