Golden Balls

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 19 Jul 2005, 21:22

Anyone know what those seven orange balls floating on the sea opposite the baths are for

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 19 Jul 2005, 21:24

This year's Â£10,000 work of art?

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 19 Jul 2005, 21:25

I assumed they were the markers for the triathlon, but I'm just guessing.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 19 Jul 2005, 23:45

Epykat wrote:This year's Â£10,000 work of art?

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 20 Jul 2005, 09:29

I thought they were markers for the keen swimmers - do not go beyond this point or something.

Mimpty · Post by **Mimpty** » 20 Jul 2005, 13:18

I've been wondering what they are too - it was suggested that it might be to stop jet-ski thingies coming too far in-shore.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 20 Jul 2005, 14:12

If only Bob were around he would know or at least he would know a man who does

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 20 Jul 2005, 15:49

Mimpty wrote:I've been wondering what they are too - it was suggested that it might be to stop jet-ski thingies coming too far in-shore.

It's not working then! But would be a great idea.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 21 Jul 2005, 14:08

I think Mimpty might be right - from today's EN

JET SKIS

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 21 Jul 2005, 14:26

Another Punch area improvement scheme?

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 21 Jul 2005, 18:59

The speeding Jet-skiers got a mention on Reportying Scotland tonight as did the new mobile police unit which has been placed on the prom for the holiday period apparently

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 22 Jul 2005, 11:30

Had a family walk along prom last night, past a bunch of folks playing ball games. Eldest asked me what those oprange things were for. I said I didn't know. Eldest said, "I think they're buoys or something." Other half then joined belatedly in the conversation and said, "There are GIRLS as well, you know!", at which point eldest looked terribly confused. I thought it best to point out he didn't mean the people playing ball but the orange things floating in the water. At which point other half looked extremely embarrassed.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 22 Jul 2005, 13:38

Bellybabe wrote:Had a family walk along prom last night, past a bunch of folks playing ball games. Eldest asked me what those oprange things were for. I said I didn't know. Eldest said, "I think they're buoys or something." Other half then joined belatedly in the conversation and said, "There are GIRLS as well, you know!", at which point eldest looked terribly confused. I thought it best to point out he didn't mean the people playing ball but the orange things floating in the water. At which point other half looked extremely embarrassed.

Our friends across the Atlantic say...booey...sounds crap but at least it differentiates between the 2 words

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 29 Apr 2006, 19:22

They're back!!!

PortyConvert · Post by **PortyConvert** » 30 Apr 2006, 05:30

Poppy wrote:They're back!!!

I haven't looked out of the window yet... do you have any exact coordinates??

gilo · Post by **gilo** » 30 Apr 2006, 09:25

Poppy wrote:Anyone know what those seven orange balls floating on the sea opposite the baths are for

I asked the people who were putting them out and the buoys are to mark a swimming area!!!!! i.e. jet ski's aren't allowed inside it. Now we can swim in safety.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 30 Apr 2006, 09:29

Gilo wrote: Now we can swim in safety.

Unfortunately last year not all jet skiers paid heed to the buoys Gilo. The CC has suggested that the buoys be extended this year as far as the pumping station to stop loading at that point.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 30 Apr 2006, 17:03

Marya wrote:
Gilo wrote: Now we can swim in safety.
Unfortunately last year not all jet skiers paid heed to the buoys Gilo. The CC has suggested that the buoys be extended this year as far as the pumping station to stop loading at that point.

And that they be electrified

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 30 Apr 2006, 17:17

PortyConvert wrote:
Poppy wrote:They're back!!!
I haven't looked out of the window yet... do you have any exact coordinates??

There are 12 this year and seem - from the angle I've looked at them from - to go from John Street to ?Bath Street?

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 17 Apr 2007, 15:32

Has someone been out in the last 24 hours or less and sorted them out? Last night they were out of line and some practically on the beach at low tide at this end (Baths), but now they are waaaaaay out to sea in more or less a straight line?

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 17 Apr 2007, 15:41

Just looked out and I think you're rigt, They seem to be in a srtaighter line AND futher out.
Didn't notice any boats but there must have been.
Mind you I was out all morning and sitting here the rest of the time

Post by **wangi** » 17 Apr 2007, 16:16

I noticed that yesterday evening too.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 17 Apr 2007, 16:36

Come to think of it I may have seen some kayakers heading towards them yesterday evening..........

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 17 Apr 2007, 16:36

Ah so they must have been moved at the weekend or yesterday.
Think I'd have noticed

Well yesterday afternoon I was stuck behind the Benidorm Boys( or girls )van, then cracking a whip over youngest son to get an essay done for going back to school today, needless to say he forgot to take it in, or take his phone, or his schoolbag, or his keys.....

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 17 Apr 2007, 16:39

SoupDragon wrote:Ah so they must have been moved at the weekend or yesterday.:

Yesterday at 8 pm they were definitely not in line!

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