...Jake Livingston Mrs. Niel English composition 101 MW 1-12:30 9-10-11 Underneath the Rapids “Jake, come and eat before your brothers eat everything!” It was another gorgeous morning in the West Virginian Mountains. My parents decided that we all needed to bond a little more as a family, so they planned for us all to go on a family vacation. This wasn’t such a terrible idea seeing as how my brothers seemed to hate me, as all older brothers hate their snitch little brothers. They decided that a white water rafting trip seemed like a fun idea for the boys. My sister had to stay home because she was pregnant with her first child. So off we went in the summer of 2005, to good ole’ West Virginia. I was 12 at the time, while my older brothers, Nate and Nick, were 19 and 17. Nate was a two time convicted felon who loved to drink at the time. His life wasn’t exactly going down the right path and my parents wanted to try and connect with him more. Nick on the other hand was a pretty nice kid who was well liked in the community, he had his secrets though. Nick loved to sneak out and go to girl’s houses late at night, I was fortunate enough to share a room with him. Every time he would sneak out when I was still awake, I would tell my parents. I don’t know why I did this to my own older brother; I guess I just liked the attention. He would know it was me and beat me up for betraying him, which would inevitably end up in even more trouble for him. So as you can guess he didn’t like...
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...Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The next day we would experience feelings of exhilarating excitement, with a sense of suspense and anticipation as we rafted down the Nantahala River. I recall in vivid detail the scenery around us as we Adventures on the Rapids Adventures on the Rapids "This could be your last meal," my mother jokingly said before we left that day. The day was bright, and the sun gleaming. ... embarked on our perilous journey down the Nantahala. We arrived at the drop-off point in the early afternoon the next day. The sweet smell of fresh pine trees was floating in the air and a soft midsummer breeze was brushing against our faces. After receiving directions and safety precautions from our rafting instructor, we geared up, boarded our raft, and set out for our voyage down the treacherous Nantahala. Sharing the experience with me were my mother, aunt, uncle, and Adventures On The Rapids Adventures on the Rapids "This could be your last meal," my mother jokingly said before we left that day. The day was bright, and the sun gleaming. The group ... cousin ;along with out rafting guide. We were all ready for a fun and safe ride down the Nantahala. As we started to slowly drift down the river, seemingly inch by inch, I began to have feelings of disappointment. I had been planning on a more hazardous and fast-paced ride. The water was crystal clear and almost as flat as a sheet of glass. There was only a very mild current and being as impatient as I was, it appeared Adventures...
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...Salmon River Weekend Reflection On the weekend of April 22nd through the 23rd, the University of Idaho Recreation 224 class led by Bruce Saxman took a trip to the Lower Salmon River for a spring whitewater rafting trip. With a group of fourteen people, we brought two separate rafts for individuals to get different experiences piloting each style of boat. The first raft, which was slightly smaller, was a frameless paddle boat that could hold a few less people but was also more maneuverable. The second boat was a stern-framed raft that was a few feet longer and had quite a bit more capacity for both people and gear. Since the group was not camping on the river, the amount of space that was left was largely unused on account of all the gear being left in the vehicles. Participants had widely varying expectations of this trip and many were apprehensive about the river, weather, and other factors, but they pulled together and actually created an exceptional recreational experience. There was one student in particular, named Grant Curtis, who seemed to really enjoy himself during the entire trip. The outcome he excelled at the most was absolutely the river running portion. Though he had some experience with maneuvering through swift water, he had never experienced anything like the Salmon River. The water was running exceptionally high at an accelerated pace which made most of the rapids far less daunting. That being said, from the road, it seemed as if both boats would have an...
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...Water. It seems like such a simple word. Add freezing and training to that and you get my training for my summer job. This past summer I worked at North Woods Rafting as a white water raft guide. Before I could officially call myself a guide I had to go through training, but this wasn’t the ordinary show up watch a video and then attend a CPR class type of training. Well, we did watch a video and take a CPR certification class, but there was much more to it. On the first day of training I arrived at 7 am on a cold May morning. Now for most people May is a month where the weather is usually nice and warm, but I live in northern New Hampshire. Here that May day was barely 36 degrees and the water temperature wasn’t any different. We were shown a video and sized to receive our guide gear. After struggling into a wetsuit and layering on as much fleece as possible we were read; albeit slight reluctant to begin training. The first bit of training was rafts themselves. We were taught how to open and close valve and the terminology that goes with the rafts. We were shown how to blow up the boats and how to tell when they were done. A few facts were thrown into the mix also. For example did you know that most river rafts alone weigh around 200 pounds? Also if you leave a fully inflated raft in the sun the heat would cause the chambers to expand and eventually explode! Next we loaded up the trailer and headed to the Pontook Dam on the Androscoggin River. The senior...
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...Water. It seems like such a simple word. Add freezing and training to that and you get my training for my summer job. This past summer I worked at North Woods Rafting as a white water raft guide. Before I could officially call myself a guide I had to go through training, but this wasn’t the ordinary show up watch a video and then attend a CPR class type of training. Well, we did watch a video and take a CPR certification class, but there was much more to it. On the first day of training I arrived at 7 am on a cold May morning. Now for most people May is a month where the weather is usually nice and warm, but I live in northern New Hampshire. Here that May day was barely 36 degrees and the water temperature wasn’t any different. We were shown a video and sized to receive our guide gear. After struggling into a wetsuit and layering on as much fleece as possible we were read; albeit slight reluctant to begin training. The first bit of training was rafts themselves. We were taught how to open and close valve and the terminology that goes with the rafts. We were shown how to blow up the boats and how to tell when they were done. A few facts were thrown into the mix also. For example did you know that most river rafts alone weigh around 200 pounds? Also if you leave a fully inflated raft in the sun the heat would cause the chambers to expand and eventually explode! Next we loaded up the trailer and headed to the Pontook Dam on the Androscoggin River. The senior...
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...arms to your head, making it very difficult to breath and swim. As well as floating you in the river correctly the jacket is used to pull you back into the boat; if it’s not tightened correctly we will get our pfd back but not necessarily you I’m about to go over some safety information with you guys on the way up to our put-in. This is all worst-case scenario but I need to go over it to insure you are prepared for your trip. In the event that you find yourself in the river today the main thing I want you to remember is DON’T PANIC. Just keep a cool head and we will get you back into the boat. Today we want to emphasize self-rescue. Most of the time when you fall out of the raft you will find yourself right next to it. What we want you to do is grab the rope that goes along the outside tube of the raft called the chicken line. As a guide I will be steering the boat so you guys are going to help each other out. I want only the closest person to the swimmer to help them by standing up in the boat and kneeling on the outside tube, then while they are facing you give them a quick dunk for buoyancy and pull them in on top of you using your body weight. This...
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...SUI SKI CLUB 303 Founders Hall Carbondale IL 62901 Phone: (908) 553-6329 Web: www.suiski.com May 7th, 2011 Mr. Brian Krauss President, SIU Ski club 303 Founders Hall Carbondale IL 62901 Dear Mr. Krauss: In preparation for our meeting on May 8, I have taken it upon myself to research river rafting to prepare our staff for their trip next month. River rafting, also known as whitewater rafting, is a recreational activity using an inflatable raft to navigate rivers or other bodies of water. The difficulty of the course is measured by the roughness of the water. A scale ranging from 1 to 6 is used with 1 representing calm waters and 6 representing rough waters. Rafting is a great activity for anyone and everyone. “It not only offers adrenaline-pumping action for the adventurous lot but also ample scope for nature lovers and solitude seekers to soak in the beauties of nature while floating along lazily”.[1] However, we must all keep in mind that river rafting can be a dangerous sport. Adequate planning and following the safety tips below can greatly reduce the risk of injury. • Avoid river rafting alone. Whether you are an experienced river rafter or not, it is important to always have someone with you. • Avoid alcoholic beverages before rafting. However, it is important that one drinks liquids such as water before, during, and after the rafting experience. • Avoid rafting in the dark. By starting early in the morning and ending before...
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...Exculpatory Clause Assignment Duluth Outdoor Adventures, LLC Adventure #1: Whitewater rafting In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Duluth Outdoor Adventures, LLC. whitewater rafting adventures, I, myself, have read and agree to the following: 1. I understand and acknowledge that to participate in any activity related to whitewater rafting I must be in good health and in proper physical condition. If there are any, possibly harmful, adventures that I no longer want to take part of I will notify the instructor assigned to my group immediately so that I, myself, can disembarrass from this activity and will no longer take part in this activity. 2.I understand and acknowledge that there are dangerous risks taken with whitewater rafting. I understand that a part of the thrill can cause dangerous, possibly fatal injuries to my person. These injuries include but are not limited to drowning, concussions, broken bones, heart failure, whiplash, cuts, scrapes, contusions, and possible death. I understand and accept full responsibility for all of the possible physical injuries and/or death that might occur to my person during my participation in this activity, whitewater rafting. I UNDERSTAND THAT IN PARTICIPATING WITH WHITEWATER RAFTING, I AGREE THAT I WILL NOT SUE AND HOLD DULUTH OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LLC. LIABLE FOR ANY HARM CAUSED TO MY PERSON. IF ANY HARM COMES TO MY PERSON WHILE USING ANY OF THE WHITEWATER RAFTING FACILITIES, EVEN IF I DECLARE THAT THE INJURY...
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.../170However, when buying a boat whether it is a pontoon or ski boat, it is not an easy choice. There are many things to think to keep in mind. Every boat has different amenities; pontoon boats can even have a barbeque grill. A key thing to look at is how many people will be going on the boat when at the lake. Also, keep in mind how long of a boat might be, they can range from 15 to 35 feet long. In addition, will the boat be used for fishing, skiing, or wakeboarding? Engine size might not be as important to some, but the bigger the engine the faster the boat. On the lake there is no speed limit to how fast a boat can go. One big factor to consider when buying a boat is if has the amenities that will be needed such as a good radio, ice chest, cup holders, and the amount of seats to accommodate everyone. In Oklahoma, Tahoe ski boats are the number one selling ski boat in the state. Tahoe ski boats are also very reasonable in price. Evan though pontoon boats are not the number one selling boat in Oklahoma, the brand Sun Tracker remains the most famous of all pontoon boats in the United States. Sun tracker pontoon boats are the most commonly used pontoon boat in all the United States lakes. Certainly a huge factor to consider is the price of the boat; ski boats cost aroud$15,000 to $45,000 although, on the other hand, pontoon boats average around $12,000 to $25,000 new. These are many things that can make it easier for choosing which style of boat when purchasing. In conclusion...
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...Fun in the Sun Being a mother is hard especially when you are planning a trip to Florida. You have to know where to stay to make your baby happy, what to do to make your baby happy, and how to keep your baby happy while in Florida, but at the same time you need to make sure you have fun yourself. As a mother, I have succeeded a successful trip to Florida with a baby and you can too if you listen closely to what I have to say. First, you must choose the correct hotel to fit you and your baby’s needs. Pre-booking is a great suggestion especially if you are going during spring break. When going to Florida with a baby you must book a hotel with a kitchen included. You have to have somewhere to clean bottles, cups, and also somewhere to cook if needed. You should also choose a hotel with a swimming pool. It’s fun to take your baby in the ocean, but salt could get in his or her eyes. When I put my daughter in the ocean she rubbed her eyes therefore she got salt in them and cried for a while. She was also scared of the waves coming in. The last thing to consider is having a room with an ocean view. It’s nice to sit on the porch and look at the ocean at night. Next, you must choose to go to Gulf World. This activity is fun for all ages including adults and babies. My daughter loves animals of all kinds so this was great for her. The first exciting event we attended was the sea lion show. She kept her eyes on the sea lion the whole time and so did we. There was an instructor...
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...a growing population. They need to grow more food, so they can live, have more schools, storehouses, and temples. Now this is kind of disturbing, but they also need more captives, to sacrifice, to feed their hungry gods.” “Alright, thank you. You can leave now.” “But, I have one more thing. Instead of a actual gardens that you put the soil in, they use “floating” gardens. The floating gardens are actually rafts. The rafts are anchored (atatched) to the bottom of the lake, where they live, or to a small tree in the marsh (land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide). They put large amounts of vegetation and reeds (slender-leaved plant thats part of the grass family) on top of the raft to help with the soil and drainage. And then on top of that, they put dirt, and planted seeds in the dirt. They were mainly used to plant chilli peppers, corn, tomatoes, beans, and last but not least squash. Now you are probably thinking, “but if the raft is floating in water, don’t they get over watered,” and you’re right. So to slove this they bluid stone and mud walls around each raft. And that has sloved a lot of there problems, but as they are becoming much bigger, they are digging dikes to hold back some of the water. So now I am done. Any more questions, about anything, Mr. Cortes” “Nope. Thanks.”...
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...Raft Card 1: | ROLE (student) | AUDIENCE | FORMAT | TOPIC | Row 1 | Host of a Documentary on a children’s educational show on the science network | Television audience interested in science | Television documentary show | A trip through the solar system | Objective: Students will learn what role the sun and the planets have in our solar system Student Role: Television Host Audience: Television audience interested in science Format: Television show Topic: A trip through the solar system Directions: 1. Explore websites listed; a. http://www.space.com/16080-solar-system-planets.html b. http://www.windows2universe.org/our_solar_system/solar_system.html c. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/ 2. Complete the template about the solar system provided 3. Create a multimedia presentation using www.prezi.com and the information on the template 4. Make sure presentation is creative and engaging 5. Present to the class using the smartboard in the class Resources: * www.prezi.com * http://www.space.com/16080-solar-system-planets.html * http://www.windows2universe.org/our_solar_system/solar_system.html * https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/ Assessment: Write a five to seven minute segment about the role of the planets and the sun in our solar system for a documentary on the kid’s science network. You will present your final product to the class and points will be awarded for the following. 100 Total points: ...
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...more present in the art. The new paradigm occurs in The Raft of the Medusa (Le Radeau de la Méduse) by Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault, an oil painting created in 1818 and 1819. Although the formal differences between Romantic and Modern artworks, Yellow Harbor (Gelben Hafen) by Paul Klee, a watercolor and transferred printing ink on paper mounted on cardboard produced in 192, also evokes strong social and political criticism. As one of the pioneer artists of the Romanticism, Théodore Géricault witnessed growing social injustice and mental disorder in the...
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...TUI University Module 2 – SLP ART101 – Art History Jean-Louis Andre Theodore Gericault (1791-1824) was a very prominent French artist, painter, and lithographer. He was considered a pioneer of the Romantic movement even though he lived such a short time. He was born in Rouen, France. He studied for a time under Pierre-Narcisse Guerin but soon left to study at the Louvre. He was influenced by his life – his military career, his time at the Louvre, his time at Versailles and the horse stables, a trip to Italy, etc. (1) He was known as a chaotic and tempestuous person but an almost obsessive artist. Gericault would do intensive research on his art – studying, interviewing people, recreating events, etc. He would check out body parts from the local morgue and keep them in his apartment to study them at various decaying stages and sketch them. (2) He also painted a series of portraits of the insane from patients of Dr. Etienne-Jean Georget, a pioneer in psychiatric medicine. (1) Romanticism focused on the soul. It went beyond logic and went to emotion. It focused on the fantastic and wild. It was about the artist feeling and expressing in a way that the observers could also relate. Brush strokes were quick as opposed to the methodical preciseness of Neo-classical works. The Romantic period was influenced by the Age of Enlightenment and the Revolutions. “Orthodoxies were gone, old certainties were undermined, philosophy questioned the logical order of the universe;...
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...I have always looked up to my sister Christine. When I was younger, she was the one I observed and learned from. She did crazy stunts that I would never dare to do. As we grew older together, we became closer. Aunt Ida, our mother, had never told us what her life was like. Of course the question of who our father was came up numerous times, but she always avoided the question. It was hard to believe that we had the same parents because we looked so much alike. Christine and I were inseparable, that is until Dayton came along. I started doing everything with Dayton, and leaving out Christine a little more at a time. I could tell she was jealous, seeing me pick Dayton over her, but I did nothing about it. He wasn’t from around here, he was new and interesting, but I liked him. He didn’t know our language or our background, but I didn’t mind. Sometimes I would catch him looking at Christine in a funny way. I wasn’t sure what he was seeing or looking for. I didn’t know if there was anything between them, and I really didn’t want to. Aunt Ida was always proud of me being a good student, but it was the other way around with Christine. Teachers never wanted to put up with her. Christine and I would talk our language with Aunt Ida, but otherwise we would proudly speak English with each other. Christine had big dreams for me, but the rodeo was my favorite thing. All over eastern Montana I was known. Aunt Ida and Christine never came to watch, only wished me good...
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