Charge!... don't charge.

The new Water Board turned up at 8 am this morning to install water meters, and where did they decide to start? Right outside my front door. They were quickly followed by the Local Ladies with Attitude with their protest signs. It was all very civilised and reasonable with the ladies being supplied with copious amounts of tea and cake by the residents. The workers are relaxing in their van and also getting a share of the goodies. I think they're playing cards at the moment. The driver told the Redhead that they didn't expect to do much work today.
There is a lively political discussion ongoing among the local population with points being made on both sides. Great fun altogether.
Now, if someone stirred things up a little the guards might turn up and then we'd be on the six o'clock news.
Now there's an idea.
Afterthought link.