Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   The orange buoys Date:   5/30/2017 11:18:04 AM

In our slough, 2-3 houses have little ones swimming in and around their docks, and I think it makes sense to alert boaters that is the case. People swimming in the water, especially kids, are hard to see.    But, I don't think people should leave them out, all the time.  I believe this is some misguided attempt to keep boaters from getting too close to their property - and yes, boaters sometimes do, get that close to the dock - fishermen, in particular, but also pleasure boats riding in our slough.  We personally dont have the orange balls, but if it comes down to saving kids or being annoyed about orange buoys, I think there is an obvious choice.