For Gulls, Not Bouys

Striped Top & Sweater: Jcrew Factory; Jeans: Hudson; Boots: Hunter; Sunnies: Kohls

I match the Bouys.

So here's a random education in things New England:

The little things that hang off the side of boats, mark lobster pots, or act as channel markers... they're called "BOUYS." Webster says that is pronounced: "Boo-EE." 

However, most people in New England pronounce that word "BOY."   

You cannot imagine the confusion that caused the first time D and I were out on the water together.

Me: Looking out at the water - "Watch out for the Bouy"

D: What Boy?

Me: The Bouy, honey, in the middle of the channel.

D: What? I don't see anything? Where do you see a Boy? I don't see him.

Me: Right THERE! Right in front of you. What do you mean "him?"

D: Ohhhh... you mean the BOO-EE

Me: Yeah. That's what I said.  THE BOUY.

D: Honey, I thought you were talking about a kid, in the water.

Me: Well its not my fault you don't know how to pronounce Bouy.  :)

And now you understand the title of this blog post - For Gulls, Not Bouys! :)
Ahh, I feel so very close to my roots right now.  My Nana would be proud!