Paddles

do i need a permit to paddle in a kayak on canals in england. if so how do i get one?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:31:49 +0000

British Waterways have a website about leisure pursuits on their waterways here: http://www.waterscape.com/features/go-canoeing-on-a-canal-or-river

No permit is required to kayak on public canals.

My toddler is Killing me….?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:31:45 +0000

I feel like she is killing me by sucking every bit of energy, patiance, beauty and FREEDOM out of me. I have two other children ages 15 and 13. They never did what this little "sweety thing" does to me. She’s is fearless! It doesn’t matter how many times I get mad ( i do use a wood paddle) or put her on her time out seat. Which, she goes and stay still for as long as she has to and it’s almost like she enjoys it. But, she still doesn’t learn or she just doesn’t want to learn or maybe she likes it when I get mad. I must say, do way I have been looking lately it must be hallerious….ha, ha….
I need an idea to help me getting her to leasing or away that I would be intimedared so she has some kind of fear and know that mommy means bussiness.
I am older now and for this reason only I am doing things little different than I did when my other two kids were at this age. I need to get my groove back! Please help! Thank you.
ps: my new husband does have history of ADHD on his family.

First of all, put the paddle away. Can’t you see that it isn’t working?

You have a high-energy child. I do also. (AND, my husband has ADHD.)

I’ve noticed that if I get upset, this just fuels her fire. The best thing is to LOWER your voice and calm down. Create a calm, quiet household. Turn the TV off. It’s over-stimulating.

Finally, you could check out "The Discipline Book" by Dr. Sears. Good tips there. And, get time to yourself. No, your daughter doesn’t like it when you get mad. It’s scary for a child to see a parent out of control. The goal here is to get her to learn self-control, right? You have to model that. You see yourself how hard it is to keep your temper, yes? Well, she’s 3! She is testing limits and hasn’t learned self-control at all yet. Show her by example what to do. Tell her, "Mommy’s feeling angry. I’m going to go in this room and punch my pillow for a while." Or, "Mommy is feeling frustrated, so I’m going to have some quiet time so I can feel happy again." Hopefully she’ll see that she can learn to control herself too.

It does get better. My child’s 5 now, and is high-energy and enthusiastic, but exercises much better self-control.

Building a homemade wooden paddle boat?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:31:40 +0000

Ok so i wanna make a Wooden boat and make it paddle-Wheeled, So i have some lumber and an old bike for the paddle wheel but how do i bond the lumber together so it wonk sink and it will float like Epoxies or anything? Thanks for your help. O and its gone to have 1 seat and four paddles on the wheel, and help is appreciated Thanks

Resorcinol or a marine epoxy are the best bets. I have included an answer from a boat builders site.
I would also do some research on boat building, bonding is not a good joining method for wood, screws would be the best bet with the glued edges.

Lastly, I would go with 6 or 8 paddles on the wheel, the best energy transfer is going to be when the paddle is perpendicular in the water, with 4 paddles, that is only once per 1/4 rotation.

Good luck on your project, sound like it should be fun.

PADDLING AT LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL IN LAWRENCEBURG TENNESSEE?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:31:37 +0000

Does the Lawrence County School Board or the schools in Lawrenceburg Tennessee have the right to paddle my 6 year old without my permission?

No,unless the laws have changed. Back when I was in school permission was not needed and a teacher could give a paddling at anytime for any reason,and believe me they did.

Information on American spanking paddles please?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:31:30 +0000

Some time ago I saw a documentary about a family who made and sold spanking paddles. Are the paddles available in the UK? Has anyone experience of using them, or being on the receiving end?

I was at a rest area near my home the other day and saw they had some of those novelty souvenir paddles–"Heat for the Seat", etc. One weird thing is they were also stamped "Arizona"–like why would someone want a spanking paddle as a memento of their trip to Arizona? But, I suppose with cranky kids and harried parents, there is a demand for these at rest stops–lol

I just use one of those toy wooden flyback paddles with the ball and elastic removed. It was originally a gift from the Easter Bunny, but appropriated by Mom, when a more pressing need developed:)

Can I take the paddle out of a breadmachine?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:31:27 +0000

At what stage, if any, can I remove the paddle from a bread machine to prevent the huge hole in the loaf? I thought just before the bake mode but I don’t want to make it flop as it is rising.
I have a panasonic SD200, Thanks

Before the final rise is the best time. If you wait until before the loaf bakes you could miss it. Time it the first time and it’ll be at the same point to remove the paddle after that for all loaves.
I have a Panasonic too. I stopped baking in the machine because I like a normal shaped loaf instead of that giant mushroom cap thing and didn’t like the hole either. Instead I just do the dough cycle and rise it and bake it in the oven which doesn’t take any longer.

i am looking for a canoe paddle what is better shorter and lighter or longer and heaver?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:31:22 +0000

i am going to be competing in 10 mile races

Lighter is better.

Now length is an issue.

Bent shaft?……..go shorter. Sit on a bench and turn the paddle upside down, your nose should be at the bend.

Straight shaft…….a little longer……..stand up, put the paddle on your toe, should be no higher than your Adam’s Apple, maybe even shorter if you kneel while racing.

Best of luck

How can I paddle with a kayak?! I suck waaayy too much (I’m 2-handed)?

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:33:34 +0000

My mates are seriously outreached me ten-fold…..I was wondering how could I paddle cuz i’m really annoyed not being able to dot it..considering that i’m athletic.

Athleticism won’t make a difference without good technique.

The power in a kayak stroke comes from the large muscles in your torso, not your arms. If you just pull the paddle with your arms, you’ll wear yourself out. As an exercise in technique, try moving your hands out to the ends of your paddle, as far as you can so your arms are locked in a straight position. Now try to paddle. Since you can’t pull with your arms in this position, you’ll have to rotate your torso to take a stroke. Of course people don’t paddle like this, but trying it will give you an idea of what muscles you should be using.

Also, take short strokes. Paddle blade usually goes in the water even with your toes and out near your hip. If the blade goes behind your hip, your arms will start pulling the paddle, and you’ll just waste energy. Make sure the paddle is submerged all the way before you take a stroke, or you won’t get full power. If you want to go faster, take quicker strokes, not longer strokes.

What should I have done in 6th grade?

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:33:31 +0000

When I was in 6th grade, I forgot my homework. The punishment for this was for my teacher to take you out in the hall to get five whacks with the paddle. Most kids came back crying.

I copied my friends homework and didn’t get caught. This was years ago. I’m in college now.

Was what I did right? I cheated, but I only did it to get out of being beaten with a piece of wood, which makes it okay right?

Should I have been spanked, or does the barbarity of corporal punishment justify dishonesty?

I would have done the same as you. Forget it.

Where can I get a free or inexpensive aluminum paddle boat?

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:33:28 +0000

I’ve bought and sold a couple over the years, and from what I’ve seen, the best place is garage sales and local classified adds