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Now we are talking...
Wally wrote:
> The root of the problem has been threefold: trash boats that show up in
> a harbour covered in crap, looking like junkheaps; boaters who anchor
> out in front of someone's megamillions mansion and overstay; boaters who
> anchor out and don't respect the landowner's rights, perhaps by
> trespassing when they land.
> It's one thing to anchor out while underway and be gone in a day or two.
> It's another thing to anchor semi-permanently in front of someone's
> house and live your life in front of their living room window. There has
> to be some balance.
> No matter how this all comes out, someone won't be happy about it.
> However, if we define, carefully and with forethought, what the worst of
> the problems are and how to resolve them, then the worst of our problems
> will be solved along with them.
> Might I suggest a committee of membes who will look over the many
> suggestions and propose solutions, wording, etc. which Melbourne (and
> other cities) can use and have them present this solution to Melbourne?
> We have some good minds here, let's use them.
>
> Wally
> s/v Gypsy Wind
>
> Wally
> s/v Gypsy Wind
>
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