Straight Up Kayaks

Perception vs. Old Town Kayaks? Perception Acadia or Old Town Loon? What's the better kayak and why? Any other suggestions for a recreational kayak around 13' for use in lakes?

Looking for a spray skirt for my Old Town Otter Kayak? I am looking for a spray skirt for my Old Town Otter Kayak, I have looked at many on eBay. But most just say S,M,L, or XL but don't say what the dimensions are. I am looking at a Harmony Elite II, but unsure what size I need in this spray skirt.

where can I find a hatch kit for an Old Town 138 kayak?? ? I recently bought used Old Town Loon 138 Kayak and want to add a dry hatch to it - though I could just order a kit but cant seem to find one anywhere online for the Old Town kayaks? does anyone know where I can order one from?

How do these two kayaks compare? Prijon Odyssea Double vs. Red Tandem Old Town Loon.? Just wondering what the difference is?

Kayaks.................? I am about to purchase an Old Town Otter Kayak and I am more used to kayaks with compartments so that my kayak wont "sink". The Old Town Otter kayak has two styrofoam blocks at each end with no compartments and I was wondering if it will sink. FYI, this "IS" research. Thank you wildraft, I understand they dont sink. I am speaking of when they are full of water and submerged if they sink. I have never delt with a kayak with no sealed compartments.

Can I repaint my old town dirigo kayak? I just bought a new one but it was pink and I want to see if I can repaint it. Can somebody tell me if I can and how I can.

Old Town Escapade kayak?? we just bought two old town / dimension escapade kayaks. I was wondering is it good for rivers we would probably use it on the wisconsin river at the biggest and surronding area rivers. What is good about that kayak??? And what is bad?????

Upgrading to a Pelican Pursuit 100 or Old Town Otter Kayak? I've been kayaking with a Sevylor Tahiti Classic but finally got sick of having an inflatable and decided to get into hardshell kayaks. I've been looking at the Old Town Otter or the Pelican Pursuit 100 for about a few months now. Since i'm a college student with a small budget is one of these a good kayak to start out with? They're priced around 240-270 bucks. WHICH ONE SHOULD I GET??? Any suggestions or ideas? Reviews about this kayak? thanks~!

Is taking my Old Town Tandem Kayak out into the ocean a bad idea? Here is my yak. http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/kayaks/tandem/twin_otter.html

where can I get a port hatch cover for an Old Town Kayak model Nantucket.?

Capacity of the Old Town Otter Kayak, is it really 225lbs? I am going to buy my father and me kayaks and I was looking at the otter because it would be the perfect one for our family. But since my father has gained a little weight and stuff, I am a little worried that the otter won't work out so good for him. It says that it's capacity is 225lbs and I was wonder if that is just a safety limit and that you can really get 275lbs in and be fine? We had rented kayaks last year and I thought for sure that they were otters so when I saw the capacity online I was a little confusedd then about the weight limit. Thank you *Amanda

Is the perception 9.5 Swifty Kayak or Old Town Rush Kayak a better buy? I've never owned a kayak and am looking to get into kayaking. I'm not looking to spend over $500. I plan to use the kayak on a large lake, pretty calm rivers, and little inlets similar to a bayou. I am 6'3, 175 pounds, and from what I've read it looks like the perception 9.5 swifty and old town rush are my 2 best bets. Any advice would be much appreciated. And if you have advice on a paddle that would be great, too Thank you!

When is the ANNUAL Old Town Canoe (Old Town, ME) Scratch and Ding Sale? Every Spring, the Old Town Canoe company of Old Town, ME has a sale of their blemished canoes and kayaks. They don't make a big fuss about this event, but the locals seem to know when it happens. There are bargains galore to be had, if you can get there! I got this reply from the folks there, regarding the 2007 sale: The spring sale was held on April 13 -15th. We also sell seconds at the Factory Outlet Store in Old Town, ME. For more information on the store please call them at 207-817-8697 or at 800-343-1555 and request to speak to the store. Thank you Jessica L. LaBree Customer Service Representative Johnson Outdoors Inc. 35 Middle St. Old Town, ME 04468 Phone: 800-343-1555

Kayaks on a teeny car with a sunroof...will it work? I have a Honda Civic with a sunroof. I'm going camping this weekend and would love to take my 2 little Old-Town Otter kayaks, but I have no idea how. There's no rack on my car, do you think it's possible? Lol, I don't think it's the greatest idea, but my boyfriend seems pretty convinced it will work.

is the Pelican Getaway Sporting 10' kayak very good? how's the tracking? does it flip too easily? Would it be good for beginners? What types of water do you take it one? do you like this compared to other kayaks in this price range, such as the old town rush kayak? thanks

What kind of kayak should I buy? Me and a buddy have a shot to buy 2 Old Town Rush Kayaks in practically new condition with the roof racks, wall mounts, life jackets and paddles for $700... Unfortunately, I don't know much about pricing these things and don't want to pay too much for used stuff, even if it is gently used... I looked at bass pro.com... The old town kayak they are offering that cheap is not the same as the one I'm looking to buy...

Are you a tandem kayak owner? If so what are your thoughts on a tandem verses solo kayaks... I have mild neck issues so my husband and I are looking to purchase a tandem (Old Town loon?) kayak thinking it might be a better option to get out onto the water over purchasing solo kayaks. We have never owned a tandem so we were hoping to get some qualified answers. Those with no personal experience need not respond...Thank you. Thank you .... good info.

Hey, we have a kayak car carrier question...? My daughter and i bought one kayak (Old Town Voyager) and we are thinking about getting another kayak but, we are not sure they can both fit on top of our car (Pontiac Vibe). Chances are, we'd get another kayak that's an Old Town Voyager or one very similar (one for beginers). What we need to know is where can we get kayak car holder for two kayaks to fit on the top of our little Pontiac Vibe. DOES ANYBODY KNOW? WE NEED HELP! (please)

Anyone catch muskies on light or medium tackle.? Trying something a bit different this year, I am going to try to hook a muskie or two while fishing from my Old Town Otter Kayak. The problem is I wont be able to carry the heavy gear normally used to catch'em. I was wondering if anyone has ever had luck using light/medium tackle ?? If so what type of lures/bait were you using??

Did I get a good deal on these kayaks? Today I purchased an Old Town Loon 100, an Old Town Loon 111 and the complete Yakima roof rack system to carry both for $500. I need to purchase the proper towers for the rack which will run me about $150 with the clips. I think I came out with a good deal, but I don't know much about kayaks. Please give me your professional opinion. By the way, if anyone needs a set of 4 Yakima 1A Raingutter towers, let me know. I know you know your stuff, so thanks in advance!!

What is a good kayak to purchase? I'm looking to buy my first kayak. I know for sure I like the Old Town Loon 138 so something along that line would be great. I was wondering, for a smaller person does the width and/or length make a difference? I was also looking at the Calypso Women's Kayak Light Touring. Both can be found at LLBean. These or any other kakay around $500-$750 would be great. Thanks =)

how to make an outboard motor? i've been wondering if anyone knows about how to make an outboard motor out of a weedwacker/trimmer 1. what kind of weed trimmers are the best, have highest rpms, cc's 2. how to assemble it 3. what about the shaft? 4. what size boat props are the best 5. will it blow up or heat up even though it's air cooled? 6. what will i need to make it? 7. how fast could it move a 160 pound person in a 9 foot 6 inch old town otter kayak about? thanks!

whats the best 2 person kayak for beginners? I am looking at buying a 2 person kayak. I have tried to research them and do some reviews.. I am looking for one under 800 dollars... and one of the sit on tops or the open kind... (not the type our inclosed) does anyone know what would be the best one to buy... I will be taking it down a few rivers and lakes... I have been looking at the Pelican Pursuit 140T DLX Sit-in Kayak or the Old Town Twin Otter Kayak... are those any good?? or should I look at something else? any ideas?

Best begginers kayak? I'm thinking of buying a kayak. I want the kind that you don't use a spray skirt I think it's called? What brands are the best? Are pelican kayaks good?What about Old Town? I'm 5'6 and 105-110lb. It will be used on calm water. I would like a sit on top.

I want to buy a kayak, help? I'm 5'5, female, about 130 pounds but will lose weight to about 120. I've never been in a kayak before and want a stable, easy-to-paddle one for beginners. I have my choices down to the old town otter, and the old town rush. which of those is better? and can you recommend any other good ones? thanks

Just got a new Kayak for fishing! Happy Happy Happy!? Although, currently I own a 16 FT Lund and an old Ranger, The Boss (my Wife) , let me get yet another fishing vehichle! I got an Old Town "Guide" 2 Kayak for stream fishing! The streams are kinda "washed out & high" right now, but, soon I will be hitting some cool "new" waters I couldn't get to because there were NO ramps. Anyway, just figured you guys would understand. (lol)

Which one? Dirigo tandem..? hello. I would like to purchase a two person kayak. L.L.Bean is selling this dirgo tandem for $999.00. Old town is the company that actually makes the kayak. This would be for recreational use around my lake and in some rivers. even maybe some fishing. Is there any other kayaks that are btter than the Dirgo tandem? For a better price better fatures? I need help and soon thank you!

Me fitting into my first kayak.? Hi, Ive been looking at some kayaks online and have found quite a bit. I decided I want a hardshell, sit in one. The Old Town brand has caught my attention with there Old Town Rush, Otter, and Otter XT. Now I'm 200lbs so I get by on the weight capacity but I am also 6'4 so I think there might be a problem. Would these kayaks fit me? if not what are some other good starter kayaks? Thanks..

Whitewater kayaking question? I live a few miles from a river called Fish Creek (in NY) and it is known for some of the best/most challenging whitewater in the state. The upper part has several class 3+, a few class 4 rapids, one class 5 and one class 6. Its intense. There is a dam however that kind of slows the river down because the highest level rapid after the dam is a class 3+. This is where we would start. I have never WHITEWATER KAYAKED before. I have been Whitewater rafting a couple times and I go kayaking/canoeing all the time just nothing higher than class 2 (technically making it whitewater). I am very physically fit and I love challenges, its why I get up in the morning. I own an Old Town Otter (bottom of the line closed-cockpit) and it doesnt even have foot braces. WILL I BE ABLE TO HANDLE CLASS 2-3+ RAPIDS WITH THIS CRAFT? I am not worried about myself, I just dont want to try something with equipment that isnt suitable. I know they make special whitewater kayaks that cost thousands, with one of those I wouldnt hesitate to try any level rapid. Will my otter make it? Why, why not? Any other suggestions/advice greatly appreciated! Thanks! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Im not taking any advice from a Dutchmen....

Visiting San Diego for a few days...? Hi there! My boyfriend and i are visiting San Diego for a few days. Does anybody have any suggestions for a good hotel? We're hoping to surf everyday and also do the kayaking at the La Jolla sea caves, do the old town trolley tour, etc... Does anybody have a suggestion for a good hotel (hopefully no more than $100 a night) in a decent location for our planned activities? Also, if anybody has a suggestion for something we should see/do, that will also be much appreciated.

Which small kayak to purchase? Old Town Vapor or Old Town Otter 180 Lbs. and 5.5 feet tall. Just want to paddle around calmer waters.

Question about Kayaking gear? I am looking to get into getting a kayak and am starting from the ground up. Im looking at an Old Town Jolt 110 at dicks. Having used Old towns cannoes, i trust that company, am i right on this assumption. Also i am not shure what type of paddle i want to get. I wont be doing any hardcore rapids, just lake like conditions to mild rapids. also what type of life vest would be most appropriete. Im not looking to spend a bunch of cash on the paddle or vest. Of course i want a good vest, but not a reel fancy one, just one that will let me float. I think those are all my questions, ill add more if i think of them... Thanks! it blurped out Dickssportinggoods

new kayak registration sticker placement? i just bought a old town cayuga 146 and im not sure where im supposed to put the registration sticker

How is this itinerary for 10 days in SoCal? how does this itinerary look for 10 days in SoCal? my gf and I are 30 and want to see as much as we can while we are there. we are considering skipping Disneyland. We are going LA just for Magic Mountain and not sure what we should do for the other days. most of these ideas came from this place Y.A. and just need help with any rearranging. feel free to cut and paste what I have. you can delete what is there and replace it with something cooler or let me know if too much is packed into one day. also if something should be done on a weekday vs. a weekend feel free to switch things around. Wednesday - check in Santa Monica Holiday Inn Thursday - Magic Mountain Friday - day trip to Santa Barbara Saturday - Getty Center, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach Sunday - Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park Monday - Farmer's Market and Hollywood & Highland Tuesday - Univ Studios and City Walk ---check out of Santa Barbara and staying somewhere in San Diego--- Wednesday - Old Town Thursday - San Diego Zoo Friday - Balboa Park Saturday - Coronado, LaJolla, and kayak the LaJolla caves Sunday - check out of some cheap San Diego hotel, drive back to LAX and fly home yep, first answerer is correct, I meant checking out of santa monica, not checking out of santa barbara :) oh and forgot to add we have been to sea world already

how is this itinerary for 10 days in SoCal? how does this itinerary look for 10 days in SoCal? my gf and I are 30 and want to see as much as we can while we are there. we are considering skipping Disneyland. We are going LA just for Magic Mountain and not sure what we should do for the other days. most of these ideas came from this place Y.A. and just need help with any rearranging. feel free to cut and paste what I have. you can delete what is there and replace it with something cooler or let me know if too much is packed into one day. also if something should be done on a weekday vs. a weekend feel free to switch things around. Wednesday - check in Santa Monica Holiday Inn Thursday - Magic Mountain Friday - day trip to Santa Barbara Saturday - Getty Center, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach Sunday - Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park Monday - Farmer's Market and Hollywood & Highland Tuesday - Univ Studios and City Walk ---check out of Santa Barbara and staying somewhere in San Diego--- Wednesday - Old Town Thursday - San Diego Zoo Friday - Balboa Park Saturday - Coronado, LaJolla, and kayak the LaJolla caves Sunday - check out of some cheap San Diego hotel, drive back to LAX and fly home

what else to do in San Diego? My gf and I will be in San Diego and wondering what else to do there. I think we have one more free day and not sure what to do with it. We have been to Disneyland and Seaworld before and spending the week prior to this in LA. Below I wrote out our plan of events, if something doesn’t sound right it is my poor planning so let me know what should change. Here is what the plan is so far: Day 1: Zoo Day 2: kayak La jolla caves, rent bikes and ride to La Jolla Cove and also Mission Beach. (Mission Beach: 5 mile ride) Day 3: Balboa park Day 4: Tour Old Town, drive over to Coronado ferry and park (parking issue in this part of SD?). Take ferry to rent bikes on Coronado Beach (not sure where else to go on Coronado Island). Day 5 ?

I have a description of a trip that I took that I was wondering if someone could re-write in authentic French? Here is the story that I wanted to have re-written in conversational French, as it would be described by a French resident with their forms of speaking and idioms and phrases used, versus a word for word translation which is what I think I already have from a program used. Last summer, I took a trip out to Kaua’i, HI, where my parents live to visit them and see remaining old friends from when I used to live there a few years earlier. I was interested in being more active this time out there and didn’t want to be inside the house as often as I had been before in the past. So, I left my laptop here in Virginia, packed more realistically for what I wanted to do, such as mountain biking, kayaking, a re-venture of surfing, any hiking that might be possible to get others to come along for, and hopefully a day of paintball. The biking is what I did on the days when nothing else could be planned to do. The first time was an invite from a friend from my old church who asked me if I’d want to hit some trails with him the next town over. So I agreed, happy at the idea to have a challenging trip out with someone else, and saw new spots of my former island that I’d never seen before, which was really cool because I like seeing new places, especially of what I thought I already knew. I went out biking another day on my own and revisited the same tracks and had a great workout while soaking in what ended up being too much sun. At the end of that ride, I walked the bike through the sand of a popular beach that was on the way back and washed the sweat off me and swam around briefly in the surf. I had had ideas of getting in one of my parents’ kayaks and going on a solo tour around part of the coast, but that never happened and mostly for the reason that I’m not at the same par to paddle the sensitive-to-rolling kayaks that they’ve always owned in open ocean as I once was, as I was raised doing with them on rivers back when we all lived in Virginia. I also never got to do any paintballing, but I had done that the last trip when I was there for my birthday and still had good memories from that to suffice until my next visit. What I did get invited out to join, that was already being planned, which I had had no prior knowledge of until friends of parents informed them of and asked if I’d want to join in, was a 4 day camping trip at this secluded beach and ground that one has to hike 12 miles in to get to, with everything they plan on bringing to eat, drink and sleep with hiked in. I had always heard wonderful things about the beauty of the valley they were planning on staying at, called Kalalau, and had wanted to go and so agreed. It was a very difficult hike and I was one of the slowest of the group, who most mostly comprised of youth younger than me who could navigate the steep and narrow trails (if some of what we were walking on could even be called that) with ease and enthusiasm. I had a great time out and had some important times by myself while I was out there, reflecting on the beauty of the nature and the mountains just behind us, with the dark clouds of another mountain sprinkle at the ready to activate perpetually hovering halfway down them, and the vast ocean to our front which was always there ready to greet your thoughts and stand as company in agreement to your conclusion of the moment. It was a good time out overall for me, but not because of happy circumstances that I had while out there, but because it further reaffirmed to me that where I’m at now is my element and where to continue on from, and that as beautiful as the island is, it is not my home and I am not its kind of person, of whose priorities and views are a part of their identity and mine, which would clash, would not make any sort of a peaceable living there possible- which is the importance of finding where you fit. ----- And my acquired verbatim translation that I fear is not entirely how it would be expressed from one France resident to another.. ----- L'été dernier, j'ai pris un tour au Kaua'i, HI, où mes parents vivent à leur rendre visite et voir encore de vieux amis de quand j'avais l'habitude d'y vivre quelques années plus tôt. Je me suis intéressé à être plus actifs de ce temps là-bas et je ne voulais pas être à l'intérieur de la maison aussi souvent que je l'étais avant dans le passé. Alors, j'ai laissé mon portable ici, en Virginie, emballées de façon plus réaliste de ce que je voulais faire, comme le VTT, le kayak, une ré-venture de surf, de randonnée pédestre qui tout pourrait être possible d'amener les autres à venir le long de, et, espérons - une journée de paintball. Le cyclisme est ce que j'ai fait les jours où rien ne pouvait être planifié de faire. La première fois, c'était une invitation d'un ami de mon ancienne église qui m'a demandé si j'avais veulent frapper quelques pistes avec lui la ville d'à côté. Alors j'ai accepté, heureux à l'idée d'avoir un voyage difficile avec quelqu'un d'au

I feel so depressed.How do you think of my kayak coach and my parents? I am a 23-year-old gay man. I study an undergarduate course in Australia. Now I am taking a study break until Feb 2009.I am at Hong Kong, my home town now.Yesterday I took a kayak exam in the sea.During exam,no one allowed to wear glasses.When it's my turn,I asked my classmate if he can take care of my glasses for a while.He said no problem.After exam,my classmate says he had dropped my glasses into the sea.I said I requested for a compensation.My classmate said he wouldn't comensate for the glasses.The coach said,"If I drop your glasses into the sea, I wouldn't compensate for yours as well. So is your classmate.Since your classmate doesn't lose your glasses on purpose, he's not responsible for that." The coach said,"If I lose all the 8 classmates belongings, does it mean I need to make compensation to all of you?If yes,I don't need to work as a coach!" Then I said it's unreasonable. I quarrel with the coach and the classmate until the class ended. I keep on demanding the compensation. Back home, I talked about what happened with my family. Today, it's my another kayak exam. I went to there as usual. As I reach the watersports centre,I found my dad unexpectedly.He said he had secretly followed me to the watersports centre.As soon as he saw to coach,he came up to her and chatted.I said" Dad,I am the victim, not you. Can you please let me bargain with the coach and classmate? I am 23 already."My dad refused and shouted at me" Go away,son.Get out of my sight until I finished talking with your classmate and coach.It's not your business".He roared and everyone was looking at me and dad.My coach said" Keep away from me and your dad.We need a private chat." I said," Why can't I listen about the bargain of compensation?I am the victim of the accident ?"Then asked me to shut up together.After 30 mins, my dad came up to me and said"We've made an agreement to compensate half of the eye-glasses price ($HK 400) to you.We've signed all the documents." Back home, my mom critisized me for not cooperating and obeying with my dad.She said " Let dad do what he wants.He is your dad even though you are 23 already. You are so stupid that you make your dad angry." How do you think of my dad and my coach? Bullying? How do you think of my Chinese parents? Also the female kayak coach? Am I normal to feel sad because of that?

Bad Jokes?, or do you like? 1.Two vultures board an airplane, each carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at them and says, "I'm sorry, gentlemen, only one carrion allowed per passenger." 2. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became known as the lesser of two weevils. 3. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, but when they lit a fire in the craft, it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it, too. 4. A three-legged dog walks into a saloon in the Old West. He slides up to the bar and announces: "I'm looking for the man who shot my paw." 5. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? He wanted to transcend dental medication. 6. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour,the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why?" they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said, "I can't stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer." 7. A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Ahmal." The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal." 8. These friars were behind on their belfry payments, so they opened up a small florist shop to raise funds. Since everyone liked to buy flowers from the men of God, a rival florist across town thought the competition was unfair. He asked the good fathers to close down, but they would not. He went back and begged the friars to close. They ignored him. So, the rival florist hired Hugh MacTaggart, the roughest and most vicious thug in town to "persuade" them to close. Hugh beat up the friars and trashed their store, saying he'd be back if they didn't close up shop. Terrified, they did so, thereby proving that Hugh, and only Hugh, can prevent florist friars. 9. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him.... what? A super callused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis. 10. And finally, there was a man who sent ten different puns to friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.

Could someone correct my translation in British-English? My native language is Croatian.Thanks a lot!? From the outdoor activities especially interesting was the visit of Heon - a nice town, by the way the capital of the Province of Heon. There, through a quiz prepared by BIOK and CERT office, the participants were given a paper with questions to find the most remarkable sights in the town. It was interesting to roam the boulevards and the narrow streets of the old part of the city, looking for the Heon’s most interesting points. We also will not forget the hiking to the Norquero Cave. Spending around 4 hours to reach it, walking and climbing and enjoying a forest fruits. One day we went to do a kayak on a lake, which was very wonderful, especially for those who did it for a first time. Outdoors activities provided us with one more useful experience by examining the river Imanas. That activity was carried out with members of BIOK, most of them teachers in natural sciences at the Heon University. The river, full with trouts and clear like tear was great refreshment. We simply stuck in it swimming and playing a ball.

is my life crappy or am i just overreacting? i understand if you dont wanna read all this cause its so long. but i need help. so i grew up in a perfect family. i lived in a peaceful place in canada. i had a wonderful older brother who i looked up to. i had a beautiful older sister who loved me & i had 2 parents who loved each other. we were perfect. we had money, cars, a beautiful home, a beautiful town, luck, life, etc.. we had everything. my sister went to work in germany when she was 22 in 2006. she called me every night but i refused to talk to her cause it made me cry talking to her since i missed her so much. i avoided her pretty much. it would be more of a surprise when i saw her come home. but in February 2006, she drowned in a kayak training accident. she was missing for a month and while my parents were over in germany looking for her i stayed with my parents, giving everyone hope and positivity. bad things didnt happen to our family and tiffany (my sister) was soo good of a person to die at such a young age. but she did and life began to fall apart for us. my brother started getting in fights at his high school, got into ufc classes, starting drinking, had many management classes and my parents are always blaming him for so many things. my parents have both been diagnosed with depression and my mom hasnt gone to work for 4 years. my dad is a carpenter so its hard for him to get money in the winter times but he tries. as for me, im alone. all my best friends have left me. im not beautiful. my family is not even getting by. & now, instead of being known as the perfect family, we're known as the family who lost everything. i find its harder to be the one watching people fall apart then to actually be the one whos doing it. i hate my mom. sits on her ass all day & i understand shes sad but she still has kids to raise and my father is the only one trying. i miss my old life. i miss my brother and most of all.. i miss my best friend. i miss the parents i use to have. and there has been times that ive been so alone that i just want to end my life cause it seems so pointless. i loved my sister so much and now that i think about it.. she was the only thing that made our family perfect. i used to be a really big catholic but now that tiff's gone.. i dont believe. i dont believe because.. what kind of horrible thing would take such a wonderful girl from this earth and turn a beautiful family into hell? but the weird thing is.. i still pray. I dont believe in god anymore.. but i believe in HER. i dont want to talk to my parents about this and i hate talking to people that dont understand. but i need help or im afraid im going to do something stupid. i need help.. if theres a website i can go to to talk to cancellers.. that would be great but i dont like talking over phone and in person cause im really emotional. even if whoever is reading this right now and you think that you yourself can help me.. i have nothing to lose.

ok folks last one so here are my top 10 groaners question is do you agree? 1. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, but when they lit a fire in the craft it sank - proving once and for all that you can't have your kayak and heat it, too. 2. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became known as the lesser of two weevils. 3. A three-legged dog walks into a saloon in the Old West. He sidles up to the bar and announces "I'm looking for the man who shot my paw." 4. This guy goes into a restaurant for a Christmas breakfast while in his home town for the holidays. After looking over the menu he says, "I'll just have the eggs Benedict." His order comes a while later and it's served on a big, shiny hubcap. He asks the waiter, "What's with the hubcap?" The waiter sings, "Oh, there's no plate like chrome for the hollandaise!" 5. When she told me I was average, she was just being mean. 6. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused his dentist's Novocain during root canal work? He wanted to transcend dental medication. 7. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why?," they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said, "I can't stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer." 8. A doctor made it his regular habit to stop off at a bar for a hazelnut daiquiri on his way home. The bartender knew of his habit, and would always have the drink waiting at precisely 5:03 p.m. One afternoon, as the end of the work day approached, the bartender was dismayed to find that he was out of hazelnut extract. Thinking quickly,he threw together a daiquiri made with hickory nuts and set it on the bar. The doctor came in at his regular time, took one sip of the drink and exclaimed, "This isn't a hazelnut daiquiri!" "No, I'm sorry," replied the bartender, "it's a hickory daiquiri, Doc." 9. A hungry lion was roaming through the jungle looking for something to eat. He came across two men. One was sitting under a tree reading a book; the other was typing away on his typewriter. The lion quickly pounced on the man reading the book and devoured him. Even the king of the jungle knows that readers digest, and writers cramp. 10. There was a man who entered a local paper's pun contest. He sent in ten different puns, in the hope that at least one of the puns would win. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.

I need some advice on life issues? I am 20 years old and I have no clue what I want to do for the rest of my life. I have goals but they are not the type that make me money in fact they do just the opposite. I have served in the US Army Infantry where I was shot and discharged by evil SGTs. I was given an award letter from my congressman over it but that is it I even had to give up my benefits. I have attend college and while I pulled a 4.0 with ease it just isn't something I enjoy at all I hate wasting time and I need to see a return on my efforts in real time not delayed. I am 6'2 150 lbs and in great shape. I love to write novels and I have written 4 so far but I do not publish them for they are not worthy of it. I love to be active more than anything. I love the outdoors and animals and going on camping trips and kayak trips are the best. I once made a 9 foot tall circular hut out of trees I cut down and stuck in the ground in this trench I made then filled it with cement so that one foot of the wood was firmly in the ground. I have built many things out of wood including a gun cabinet with drop shelves that can raise or lower 4 feet by moving the pegs and metal lip. I have been jobless for 4 months now and finding work in my small town and I do mean small town is hard. On top of that most jobs around here pay only 7.15 an hour. I want to travel and see the world, I have traveled the US by train which was fun except the three days without showering you have to deal with. I can't re-enlist even though I am medically fit to serve, the Army has closed my window for Re-Enlistment until I change my code. I could easily do this by submitting the Pentagon's report on the investigation that occurred on my behalf at Ft. Benning GA. But that could take at least 2 months to a year to fix so again I will lay idle for up to a year. I have moved once already after the Army to San Fran where I was approached to be a model for abercrombie and fitch. I did that for a while but bills were too much and I wasn't making enough to be comfortable. What on earth am I to do? Lately I just lay in my bed and don't want to get up and when I get to my computer I usually have nothing I want to do so I go back and lay down, its sad. I only eat 500 calories a day now cause I have no money and I am trying to make whats left in my cupboard last. Which sadly is now down to 12 packages of Ramen Noodles. I had a can opener and it broke and now I am without that and so my food supply has dropped to half. So I will leave asking what on earth am I to do?

Can anyone please help me? I am 20 years old and I have no clue what I want to do for the rest of my life. I have goals but they are not the type that make me money in fact they do just the opposite. I have served in the US Army Infantry where I was shot and discharged by evil SGTs. I was given an award letter from my congressman over it but that is it I even had to give up my benefits. I have attend college and while I pulled a 4.0 with ease it just isn't something I enjoy at all I hate wasting time and I need to see a return on my efforts in real time not delayed. I am 6'2 150 lbs and in great shape. I love to write novels and I have written 4 so far but I do not publish them for they are not worthy of it. I love to be active more than anything. I love the outdoors and animals and going on camping trips and kayak trips are the best. I once made a 9 foot tall circular hut out of trees I cut down and stuck in the ground in this trench I made then filled it with cement so that one foot of the wood was firmly in the ground. I have built many things out of wood including a gun cabinet with drop shelves that can raise or lower 4 feet by moving the pegs and metal lip. I have been jobless for 4 months now and finding work in my small town and I do mean small town is hard. On top of that most jobs around here pay only 7.15 an hour. I want to travel and see the world, I have traveled the US by train which was fun except the three days without showering you have to deal with. I can't re-enlist even though I am medically fit to serve, the Army has closed my window for Re-Enlistment until I change my code. I could easily do this by submitting the Pentagon's report on the investigation that occurred on my behalf at Ft. Benning GA. But that could take at least 2 months to a year to fix so again I will lay idle for up to a year. I have moved once already after the Army to San Fran where I was approached to be a model for abercrombie and fitch. I did that for a while but bills were too much and I wasn't making enough to be comfortable. What on earth am I to do? Lately I just lay in my bed and don't want to get up and when I get to my computer I usually have nothing I want to do so I go back and lay down, its sad. I only eat 500 calories a day now cause I have no money and I am trying to make whats left in my cupboard last. Which sadly is now down to 12 packages of Ramen Noodles. I had a can opener and it broke and now I am without that and so my food supply has dropped to half. So I will leave asking what on earth am I to do?

Todays only list of GROANERS? Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, but when they lit a fire in the craft it sank -- proving once and for all that you can't have your kayak and heat it, too. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became known as the lesser of two weevils. A mushroom walks into a bar, sits down and orders a drink. The bartender says "We don't serve mushrooms here." The says, "Why not? I'm a fun guy!" A three-legged dog walks into a saloon in the Old West. He sidles up to the bar and announces: "I'm looking for the man who shot my paw." This guy goes into a restaurant for a Christmas breakfast while in his home town for the holidays. After looking over the menu he says, "I'll just have the eggs benedict." His order comes a while later and it's served on a big, shiny hubcap. He asks the waiter, "What's with the hubcap?" The waiter sings, "Theres no plate like chrome for the hollandaise!" When she told me I was average, she was just being mean. A neutron goes into a bar and asks the bartender, "How much for a beer?" The bartender replies, "For you, no charge." Two atoms are walking down the street and they run into each other. One says to the other, "Are you all right?" "No, I lost an electron!" "Are you sure?" "Yeah, I'm positive!" Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused his dentist's novocaine during root canal work? He wanted to transcend dental medication. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why?," they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said, "I can't stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer." A doctor made it his regular habit to stop off at a bar for a hazelnut daiquiri on his way home. The bartender knew of his habit, and would always have the drink waiting at precisely 5:03 p.m. One afternoon, as the end of the work day approached, the bartender was dismayed to find that he was out of hazelnut extract. Thinking quickly, he threw together a daiquiri made with hickory nuts and set it on the bar. The doctor came in at his regular time, took one sip of the drink and exclaimed, This isn't a hazelnut daiquiri!" "No, I'm sorry," replied the bartender, "it's a hickory daiquiri, doc." A hungry lion was roaming through the jungle looking for something to eat. He came across two men. One was sitting under a tree and reading a book; the other was typing away on his typewriter. The lion quickly pounced on the man reading the book and devoured him. Even the king of the jungle knows that readers digest and writers cramp. There was a man who entered a local paper's pun contest. He sent in ten different puns,in the hope that at least one of the puns would win. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did. A guy goes to a psychiatrist. "Doc, I keep having these alternating recurring dreams. First I'm a teepee; then I'm a wigwam; then I'm a teepee; then I'm a wigwam. It's driving me crazy. What's wrong with me?" The doctor replies: "It's very simple. You're two tents." A woman has twins, and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Amal." The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his mom. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Amal. Her husband responds, "But they are twins--if you've seen Juan, you've seen Amal."

another bunch of groaners babes just for you hope the rest of you enjoy too? 1. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, but when they lit a fire in the craft it sank - proving once and for all that you can't have your kayak and heat it, too. 2. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became known as the lesser of two weevils. 3. A three-legged dog walks into a saloon in the Old West. He sidles up to the bar and announces "I'm looking for the man who shot my paw." 4. This guy goes into a restaurant for a Christmas breakfast while in his home town for the holidays. After looking over the menu he says, "I'll just have the eggs Benedict." His order comes a while later and it's served on a big, shiny hubcap. He asks the waiter, "What's with the hubcap?" The waiter sings, "Oh, there's no plate like chrome for the hollandaise!" 5. When she told me I was average, she was just being mean. 6. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused his dentist's Novocain during root canal work? He wanted to transcend dental medication. 7. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why?," they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said, "I can't stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer." 8. A doctor made it his regular habit to stop off at a bar for a hazelnut daiquiri on his way home. The bartender knew of his habit, and would always have the drink waiting at precisely 5:03 p.m. One afternoon, as the end of the work day approached, the bartender was dismayed to find that he was out of hazelnut extract. Thinking quickly,he threw together a daiquiri made with hickory nuts and set it on the bar. The doctor came in at his regular time, took one sip of the drink and exclaimed, "This isn't a hazelnut daiquiri!" "No, I'm sorry," replied the bartender, "it's a hickory daiquiri, Doc." 9. A hungry lion was roaming through the jungle looking for something to eat. He came across two men. One was sitting under a tree reading a book; the other was typing away on his typewriter. The lion quickly pounced on the man reading the book and devoured him. Even the king of the jungle knows that readers digest, and writers cramp. 10. There was a man who entered a local paper's pun contest. He sent in ten different puns, in the hope that at least one of the puns would win. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did. 11. A woman has twins, and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Amal." The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his mom. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Amal. Her husband responds, "But they are twins - if you've seen Juan, you've seen Amal."

are these as bad as i think they are or are they funny? 1. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, but when they lit a fire in the craft it sank - proving once and for all that you can't have your kayak and heat it, too. 2. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became known as the lesser of two weevils. 3. A three-legged dog walks into a saloon in the Old West. He sidles up to the bar and announces "I'm looking for the man who shot my paw." 4. This guy goes into a restaurant for a Christmas breakfast while in his home town for the holidays. After looking over the menu he says, "I'll just have the eggs Benedict." His order comes a while later and it's served on a big, shiny hubcap. He asks the waiter, "What's with the hubcap?" The waiter sings, "Oh, there's no plate like chrome for the hollandaise!" 5. When she told me I was average, she was just being mean. 6. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused his dentist's Novocain during root canal work? He wanted to transcend dental medication. 7. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why?," they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said, "I can't stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer." 8. A doctor made it his regular habit to stop off at a bar for a hazelnut daiquiri on his way home. The bartender knew of his habit, and would always have the drink waiting at precisely 5:03 p.m. One afternoon, as the end of the work day approached, the bartender was dismayed to find that he was out of hazelnut extract. Thinking quickly,he threw together a daiquiri made with hickory nuts and set it on the bar. The doctor came in at his regular time, took one sip of the drink and exclaimed, "This isn't a hazelnut daiquiri!" "No, I'm sorry," replied the bartender, "it's a hickory daiquiri, Doc." 9. A hungry lion was roaming through the jungle looking for something to eat. He came across two men. One was sitting under a tree reading a book; the other was typing away on his typewriter. The lion quickly pounced on the man reading the book and devoured him. Even the king of the jungle knows that readers digest, and writers cramp. 10. There was a man who entered a local paper's pun contest. He sent in ten different puns, in the hope that at least one of the puns would win. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did. 11. A woman has twins, and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Amal." The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his mom. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Amal. Her husband responds, "But they are twins - if you've seen Juan, you've seen Amal."

Stressing life. What is next for me.... ?? ://? I'm only 12 years old, almost 13 on July 16th. But my life is so stressful. I make everything harder then it really is. Periods are one of the stressful things in my life.. A while ago on Aprill 22nd, worst day of my life, I think my period really did start. That has scarred me until today. I had the chance to goto a waterpark which I was waiting for for about 1-2 years with a friend. But I didn't go, too scared of periods. So that day when everybody was having fun, I was inside working on a math project. At my neighbor's sons graduation party, it was like a pool party, and I LOVE my neighbor's pool. But I didn't go in. Because I was too scared of my period starting.. Since April 22nd, I've been wearing pads, 3-4-5 set of underware. I started wearing my gymnastics shorts and swimming suit under my clothes incase my period might start, nobody would know, and it wouldn't shock me. But the thing is, no blood happend, well noticable through all this time. But now to this day, I fear, it's coming up, I already waisted a section of my childhood worrying. Stressing, fearing. I worry about this everyday. And one of my friends is going to invite me to her birthday party in about 13 days, kayaking. In the water. I bet i'd just miss it in fear of my period.. On the 16th of July, my birthday party is coming. Pool Party. I don't know what i'd do.. I'm just stressing. Why is it so hard to be me!?!!?!? I also stress on my bday party because I am going to invite 9 of my friends, so 10 including me I am going to invite, and hopefully all have a sleepover and fun. But I'm nervous most of my friends would be out of town or on vacation. I only know kinda that 6 of my friends can make it to this date. I worry about this, too, what if my birthday all goes wrong!??! What if my period starts because I stress so much!?!?! I just feel useless, and I just want to go back in time and change everything, my eating habits, excersize plans, my life. So I would not have a period.. I remember and I still do, I wish on eyelashes, times, wishes, stars, that "I wish I would never start my first peroid until I am 17 years old.". 17 is my lucky number, FROM THAT. I just feel depressed it's getting in the way of my gymnastics dreams, swimming, waterparks, fun, summer, beaches, vacations.. WHY CAN'T MY LIFE BE EASY!????????????????????????? my heart hurts when I do this. my heart hurts when I do this. never kissed a guy other than my dad so no. I never had a boyfriend. never kissed a guy other than my dad so no. I never had a boyfriend.

could my life be anymore horrible... ? (girls onlyy)? I'm only 12 years old, almost 13 on July 16th. But my life is so stressful. I make everything harder then it really is. Periods are one of the stressful things in my life.. A while ago on Aprill 22nd, worst day of my life, I think my period really did start. That has scarred me until today. I had the chance to goto a waterpark which I was waiting for for about 1-2 years with a friend. But I didn't go, too scared of periods. So that day when everybody was having fun, I was inside working on a math project. At my neighbor's sons graduation party, it was like a pool party, and I LOVE my neighbor's pool. But I didn't go in. Because I was too scared of my period starting.. Since April 22nd, I've been wearing pads, 3-4-5 set of underware. I started wearing my gymnastics shorts and swimming suit under my clothes incase my period might start, nobody would know, and it wouldn't shock me. But the thing is, no blood happend, well noticable through all this time. But now to this day, I fear, it's coming up, I already waisted a section of my childhood worrying. Stressing, fearing. I worry about this everyday. And one of my friends is going to invite me to her birthday party in about 13 days, kayaking. In the water. I bet i'd just miss it in fear of my period.. On the 16th of July, my birthday party is coming. Pool Party. I don't know what i'd do.. I'm just stressing. Why is it so hard to be me!?!!?!? I also stress on my bday party because I am going to invite 9 of my friends, so 10 including me I am going to invite, and hopefully all have a sleepover and fun. But I'm nervous most of my friends would be out of town or on vacation. I only know kinda that 6 of my friends can make it to this date. I worry about this, too, what if my birthday all goes wrong!??! What if my period starts because I stress so much!?!?! I just feel useless, and I just want to go back in time and change everything, my eating habits, excersize plans, my life. So I would not have a period.. I remember and I still do, I wish on eyelashes, times, wishes, stars, that "I wish I would never start my first peroid until I am 17 years old.". 17 is my lucky number, FROM THAT. I just feel depressed it's getting in the way of my gymnastics dreams, swimming, waterparks, fun, summer, beaches, vacations.. & Please don't say that I have it "easy", because I have everything easy expect my mental brain. So please, don't say YOU HAVE IT EASY, because I bet you didn't have such a horrible life at my age.. :((

Not getting answers in Family, so lets try M&D!? I DON'T WANT TO GIVE MY SISTER THE WRONG ADVICE! My sister is 20 years old and her boyfriend of 2 years is 21. They both are Army ROTC cadets and students. She's a junior this year and he is a senior. They have good/excellent grades. And our parents hate the boyfriend! They feel he's not ambitious enough (even though he's the 3rd top cadet in the battalion) and that he hurts her grades (which isn't true because her grades are good). Mostly the parents don't like him because he isn't the battalion commander's favorite top-notch cadet. But I've met the guy (I'm 23, married, one daughter, and my parents hated my boyfriend-now husband) and I like him. He not only has rotc but is also a reservist with the national guard. He's a river-rafting and kayaking guide in the summers. He built his own computer. He lives at home during the summer but pays his own phone bills and owns his own vehicle. He has a lot going for him! So for the past year they told my parents they weren't dating to make everything calm down, but dated secretly. Well, they snooped into her text messages and found out and all hell has broken loose! They're demanding the guy apologize to them for dating their daughter. And they just keep yelling at her about how mad they are about it. Unfortunately my parents don't know how to hate something but still have respect for their children's choices. My sister is on the edge of packing her stuff and moving out! And a part of me thinks that's the best thing for her to do right now until they get ahold of themselves. Thats what I did when I went through a similar thing. I never kept my relationship secret, but when they made it clear they didn't accept my choice, then I moved away. Her boyfriend only lives 1.5 hours away so she can stay with him, or she can come the 4 hours down to live with me. But its not going to be easy since her campus is in the same town as home. What should she do? What should I say to her? Additional Details obviously my sister is of an age where she should be able to date whomever she wants to. However, when our parents say they're just giving good advice and sharing their wisdom, what they mean is "if you don't do what we want you to do we're gonna be mad and angry and make life hell till you give in. Because parents are always right no matter how old you are" Townes: My sister would not be mooching. Rotc is a scholarship which means that neither her parents (nor her boyfriend's) are paying a penny towards their education. It also pays them a stipend or income. No, building a computer isn't a sign of ambition, but it shows some intelligence, most people have no idea whats even in a computer, let alone how to build one! And yes, many people, would consider pursuing a career as an officer in the military as well as already having a separate contract with the national guard to show ambition in life. Not everyone has to be a doctor or lawyer to be successful. He has straight A's in his courses, as does my sister, so if there were any effect on their grades it certainly isn't making them be low grades! She's not saving thousands of dollars at home.

washington state? I just went to Washington state at a suburb outside of Seattle and it was the most beautiful place I have ever been too and I have been to man nice places like Hawaii, Maui and Mexico. I stayed at my Aunt's house and the air was fresh, they had tons of tall green trees and we could do tons of outdoors activities. U can go to places that are really private like walking there labs hiking in the trails, there's mountains, mountain biking, kayaking, shooting guns, and swimming in the many lakes there. It's awesome and u can go into town where there are many nice shops and restaurantes. I REALLY WANT TO MOVE THERE! I live in stupid Illinois a suburb outside of Chicago and the only outdoors thing to do is go to lake michigan which gets old. Any way's what do u guys think of washington and what is ur favorite U.S.?

Any crazy ideas for a summer to do list? Me and my friends (15 year old girls) are making a summer to do list and we are trying to get 100 things on it. we have about 50 so far and we really want crazy out of the box fun ideas. any would help! here is our list so far: LIST OF SUMMER THINGS TO DO 1.Pull an all nighter 2.Midnight bowling 3.Midnight mini golfing 4.Have a bonfire party 5.Go to Catalina 6.Have a picnic 7.Go to Arizona 8.Lemonade stand and bake sale 9.Slip-n-slide! 10.Tie-dye t-shirts with kool-aid 11.Camping in my backyard 12.Go shopping 13.Work out 14.Ultimate water balloon war 15.Go to the fair 16.6 flags! 17.Ice blocking 18.Have a bake-a-thon 19.Go to legoland 20.ZOO! 21.Paint balling 22.Sight see in Hollywood 23.Go-karting 24.Drive-in movies 25. Throw a party! 26.Go to thrift store, buy clothes and walk around town 27.Play hide and seek in the mall 28.City wide scavenger hunt 29.Get a black and white disposable camera 30.Dye hair 31.Have a picnic out on the ocean 32.Kayaking 33.Go laser tagging 34.Food fight party 35.Jello wrestling 36.Ice Skating 37.Beach # competition 38.Teepee someon’s house 39.Make a music video 40.Watch the notebook and a walk to remember 41. Walk through a drive through 42.start a chain reaction @ a drive through 43.Makeovers 44.Junk food potluck sleepover! 45.Picture scavenger hunt! 46.Paint fight 47.Mall tag 48.Sleep outside 49.Learn how to skateboard 50. Kidnap eachother 51.Play flashlight tag 52.Play cellphone tag 53.Make some money---job! 54.Make a splatter painting

I feel so depressed.How do you think of my kayak coach and my parents? I am a 23-year-old gay man. I study an undergarduate course in Australia. Now I am taking a study break until Feb 2009.I am at Hong Kong, my home town now.Yesterday I took a kayak exam in the sea.During exam,no one allowed to wear glasses.When it's my turn,I asked my classmate if he can take care of my glasses for a while.He said no problem.After exam,my classmate says he had dropped my glasses into the sea.I said I requested for a compensation.My classmate said he wouldn't comensate for the glasses.The coach said,"If I drop your glasses into the sea, I wouldn't compensate for yours as well. So is your classmate.Since your classmate doesn't lose your glasses on purpose, he's not responsible for that." The coach said,"If I lose all the 8 classmates belongings, does it mean I need to make compensation to all of you?If yes,I don't need to work as a coach!" Then I said it's unreasonable. I quarrel with the coach and the classmate until the class ended. I keep on demanding the compensation. Back home, I talked about what happened with my family. Today, it's my another kayak exam. I went to there as usual. As I reach the watersports centre,I found my dad unexpectedly.He said he had secretly followed me to the watersports centre.As soon as he saw to coach,he came up to her and chatted.I said" Dad,I am the victim, not you. Can you please let me bargain with the coach and classmate ON MY OWN? I am 23 already."My dad refused and shouted at me" Go away,son.Get out of my sight until I finished talking with your classmate and coach.If you don't, I will beat you up in public!".He roared and beat me and everyone was looking at me and dad.My coach said" Keep away from me and your dad.We need a private chat." I said," Why can't I listen about the bargain of compensation?I am the victim of the accident ?"Then asked me to shut up together.After 30 mins, my dad came up to me and said"We've made an agreement to compensate half of the eye-glasses price ($HK 400) to you.We've signed all the documents." Back home, my mom critisized me for not cooperating and obeying with my dad.She said " Let dad do what he wants.He is your dad even though you are 23 already. You are so stupid that you make your dad angry." 1) How do you think of my Chinese dad, Chinese mum and my coach? Bullying? 2) Do you think it's ironic that I am the victim of the incident but I was not allowed to take part in the negotiation on the 2nd day ?

Why can't people relate to me? I am not the typical immage of a testerone driven male that most people see. I do not like to watch football on TV and scream at it for a good 3 hour. I do not like to gamble but I do take thought out risks in investments. I do not brag about banging every girl in town. I do have a relationship with an attractive woman. I do not talk very much but I do alot of solitary thinking. I do alot of outdoor activities such as paddling, fishing, kayaking, hiking, camping that none of my friends like. As I get older, I look at my friends and see that they do not do much except watch football and talk about it. I see that there is nothing I have in common with the childhood friends that I've had since high school. I do not think there are many guys out there like me.

I want to go on vacation 7-9 days in US solo girl? Hello everybody, I am single girl 25 years old. In July or August I want to go on vacation 7-9 days in US...I live near NYC and I work sometimes 12-14 hours on day and I really really need good quite relax vacation where I can to try something new like kayaking,golf or to hiking,biking...or to be in NP,or near beach...not big cities or towns or clubs,nightlife or drinking I am not in that ... I looking where is peace,quite where I can to relax ,exploring,and to read and sleep ...but on first to relax and to I say after I am back and I am have nice vacation and to charge my batteries because after summer season I have a lot of work and I need break now. My budget is max 700-800$ for all,I don't look some luxury..I am for every good idea ...if is some river,lodge,mountain or near beach...here I am... Thank you... Only in USA,not somewhere else ,please.

Could someone correct my translation in British-English? My native language is Croatian.Thanks a lot!? From the outdoor activities especially interesting was the visit of Heon - a nice town, by the way the capital of the Province of Heon. There, through a quiz prepared by BIOK and CERT office, the participants were given a paper with questions to find the most remarkable sights in the town. It was interesting to roam the boulevards and the narrow streets of the old part of the city, looking for the Heon’s most interesting points. We also will not forget the hiking to the Norquero Cave. Spending around 4 hours to reach it, walking and climbing and enjoying a forest fruits. One day we went to do a kayak on a lake, which was very wonderful, especially for those who did it for a first time. Outdoors activities provided us with one more useful experience by examining the river Imanas. That activity was carried out with members of BIOK, most of them teachers in natural sciences at the Heon University. The river, full with trouts and clear like tear was great refreshment. We simply stuck in it swimming and playing a ball.