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@0000218 // planned starter.

// 07.14.74 //

——— { 무궁화 꽃 이 피었 습니다 !  무궁화 꽃 이 피었 습니다 ! }

            over and over the childish voice sings, the giant robot whirling around to catch those unlucky souls who did not keep stone still.  with each repetition, gunshots ring out, and those who flinch often find themselves with a bullet in their chest, as well.

            two men, perfect strangers, play the game decisively, even though they didn’t coordinate their movements whatsoever.  number 218, cunning as he is, hides behind another player so the motion sensor cannot detect him.  player 147, acting as the wall, moves at a steady jog so he can stop on a dime—and he’s so good at it that he does not seem to even breathe.

            { 무궁화 꽃 이 피었 습니다 !  무궁화 꽃 이 피었 습니다 ! }

            “you trip me up, you’ll live to regret it, do you understand?” player 147 threatens player 218 under his breath, slightly muffled by his mask.  though he speaks in korean, his american ( though, thankfully, not anglicized ) accent is noticeable.  seems his mask is not the only mystery.

[fishingkayaklover-blog]

Kayaking with the Kids

It is the most common complaint heard from nature loving parents today. And what is that complaint exactly? It is of course, "I cannot enjoy the outdoor activities I once loved because, as a mom/dad I have responsibilities to my children that keep me away from those activities." Now come on folks you can enjoy just about anything at just about anytime with the kids in tow. It just takes a little maneuvering and a good bit of ingenuity. Let's look at Doc's favorite outdoor activity, kayaking, to give you a great example of what can be done to get the kids involved in and loving what it is that you yourself have loved to do outdoors all these long years.

First let's look at your boat. If you have a sleek kayak with a very narrow opening you will want to do a quick and perhaps painful trade. What you want, if you have a toddler or baby on board, would be something with a wider, more squat looking appearance. If you are taking out an older child you will want something that is tandem so you can help guide the child in becoming an amazing kayaker, like yourself. If you have an even older child who needs no supervision, such as a tween or teen, then you may want to simply purchase them a good quality kayak that they can tag along behind you in.

Now that you have your boat selected it is time to head out to the lake or river & make sure yiou have the right types of motor battery like this recommended post as the case may be. For an infant or toddler you will want to place the child tightly and safely between your legs. Also be extra sure that the child has a government approved safety vest on that is rated correctly for their weight and height. Now you may begin kayaking as usual but with one exception, don't go any further out from the shoreline then what you could stand up in. That means that you should only kayak in familiar waters when your baby or toddler is on board. This will make any tip-overs less dangerous as you will be able to grab your child and your boat before any ill effects could occur. Most toddlers and infants find the rocking sensation of the water to be very calming so this is a great way to sooth your little one into dream land while you have a great time. Age of the child truly doesn't matter on this one as long as you follow all safety precautions. I began kayaking with my daughter a few weeks after she was born and she loved every moment of it. My son on the other hand hates anything to do with water so getting as close to water as a kayak puts him is out of the question. I will get to what to do with babies and toddlers like him at the end of this article.

For your older child, age 5-12, you will want to place them into a tandem kayak, just in front of you. This will provide you with the perfect vantage point to help them attain their goal of becoming a super kayaker like mom and dad. Some safety rules still apply here though. First, you will want to make sure your child is wearing a government approved safety vest that is rated correctly for their weight and height. Next, you will want to have floaties placed onto their paddle. These look just like armband floaties and can be purchased at your local kayak dealer. As a matter of fact, you could try using armband floaties on the paddles. The reason for the floaties? To keep the paddles from sinking into the lake or river should your child drop them. Nothing is worse then trying to run a tandem with one paddle and then get back to shore only to find you have to shell out a good $50 for a new paddle. Now that your paddles and your child are safe it is time to get out on the lake or river for a lot of excellent parental bonding that you cannot possibly buy at any gaming store. Just don't go too far from shore if your child is a poor swimmer.

For your tween or teen the safety vest rule still applies. If they moan and complain about this show them how dorky you look in your life vest. At the very least this will show them that the same rules apply to even the adults so this isn't just some cruel and unusual punishment exacted on them alone. Once you have coerced your child into wearing their life vest it is time to give them a crash course in kayaking. Show them how to get into the boat, maneuver the boat and gracefully exit the boat all while in shallow water. Once they are acting like pros bring them a little further out until they are confident enough to run circle eights around the center of the lake. That is when it would be time to let your little birdies fly the proverbial nest. This is also a great time to take them on a kayaking overnight at the Squam Lakes Association campground situated in Holderness New Hampshire. Just ask information for their number, call them to find out when they are holding their next trip and then book some quality time with the kids.

One last thing I would like to touch on before I end this article would be kids that hate water or cannot swim well. For them I would suggest swimming lessons and using a more stable boat, such as a paddle boat, until they are more comfortable with the water. Whatever you do, don't force a child to feel comfortable in the water. This could lead to the fear of the water becoming much worse then it is already. Let them get acquainted at their own pace. That way the fear can diminish slowly and naturally over time. Also keep in mind that a small amount of fear for the water is good for anyone, even you, as this will give you a greater respect for what water can do.