Q: You can continue peeling until your reach the end of your piece of thread.  Alternatively, if you have peeled enough to expose the length of thread you need, you can cut it free from the rest of the strands. Press this end of your invisible thread to the other piece of tape on your work table.  Fold the tape roll over the end of the invisible thread and press it firmly between your thumb and forefinger to make sure it sticks to the thread. You can now stick the tape to a playing card or whatever you would like to float. Cut triangles opposite each other on the sides of a piece of poster board or cardboard.  The points of the triangles should be facing inward toward the center of the board, with the base of the triangle being he side of the board.  Stretch your invisible thread between these two triangles.  Pass the ends over the tip of the triangles and wrap them around to the back of the board.  Press the tape ends onto the back to secure it to the board. Use a white board.  This will make it easier to see the thread against the board.
A: Finish off your invisible thread. Attach tape to the end of your invisible thread. Store your thread for future use.

Q: From a seated or standing position, roll your shoulder blades back and down towards your spine. Bring your arms behind you, grabbing your right elbow with your left hand and your left elbow with your right hand to bind the position. Lift your chest and press your shoulder blades down and together for 3 to 5 deep breaths.  Switch and do the opposite side, by grabbing your left elbow first with your right hand, and then your right elbow with your left hand. Hold for 3 to 5 deep breaths. Do 2 - 4 repetitions on each side. If grabbing your elbow is too difficult or causes pain, you can grab your wrists or forearms. Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Extend your arms out straight from your sides to form a "T" shape on the floor. Relax and breathe deeply for 10 minutes. You can place a rolled towel or foam roller under your back with the length running down your spine to increase the stretch. Make sure the towel or roller is long enough to support both your head and your hips. Lie face-down on the floor, then raise up so that your bodyweight is supported by your toes and your elbows with your forearms flat on the floor. Keep your elbows in line with your shoulders. Hold the position for 5 to 10 seconds, breathing deeply. Then release.  To start, do 8 to 10 repetitions of this exercise. Gradually increase the amount of time you hold the plank. Strengthening your core will improve your overall posture and put less stress on your rhomboids. Start on your back with your knees bent so your feet are flat on the floor about shoulder-width apart. Keep your arms flat on the floor at your sides, palms down. Slowly raise your hips gradually until there is a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. Activate your core, and slowly lower yourself back down to start.  Do 8 to 10 repetitions of this exercise. Make sure you continue to breathe and don't hold your breath. Adjust this exercise to meet your fitness level. If you experience pain or discomfort, keep your bridge closer to the ground. You can slowly work up to a full bridge with a straight line through your hips as it feels comfortable for you. Don't rush it. You can also treat it like a plank, and try to hold the bridge position for 5 to 10 seconds before releasing. As you continue to practice, gradually increase the time you hold the position.
A: Counteract hunched shoulders with back bound hand stretches. Open your chest with a supine "T" stretch. Do planks to strengthen your core. Try bridges to strengthen your lower back and core.

Q: Your reader will probably lose interest if you bog them down with a long list of physical characteristics and superficial details. Stick to a handful of features that you think are most important for conveying what the girl looks like.  For example, “She was a young girl, no more than 15, with a narrow face and dark, fierce eyes. She was all straight lines and hard angles except for her cloud of downy brown hair.” Don't linger over the minute details of her hairstyle, clothing, and physical dimensions unless they are directly relevant to what is happening in the moment you are describing. Just sketch out the basics. When selecting descriptive words, look for ways to create a strong impact without having to layer on too many vague adjectives. Pick words that automatically bring up a clear and well-defined image in the reader's mind.  For example, instead of saying “She had really pale blue eyes,” try something like “Her eyes were the color of sea foam.” Instead of saying “Her hair was long and light brown,” try “Her hair cascaded down her back like a honey-colored waterfall.” When trying to give your readers a sense of what the girl is like as a person, use concrete examples to illustrate her major characteristics. Simply telling your readers what she is like instead of showing them will make her feel flat and unconvincing. For example, instead of saying “Lily thought everything was funny,” try something like: “Lily had dissolved into helpless giggles again. It didn't take much to set her off. She once laughed through an entire algebra lecture after the professor sneezed while explaining how to find the slope of a line.” Your descriptions don't always have to be literal. Bring the girl to life in the reader's mind by using simile, metaphor, and descriptors that create a powerful feeling or impression without necessarily offering specific details. For example, “Her voice was like warm molasses poured over fluffy brown sugar.” Instead of interrupting the narrative to describe the girl's appearance or mannerisms, try to work descriptive information into the flow of the story. For example, you might mention something about her appearance while describing an action she is performing. Instead of saying, “She had long, black hair that she wore in a ponytail,” try something like: “'Let's go,' she said, quickly pulling her black hair into a ponytail that swept her shoulder blades as she walked.”
A: Avoid giving too many details about her appearance. Choose words that evoke a specific image. Show her personality and mannerisms rather than telling about them. Use figurative language to keep your description interesting. Try to work descriptions in naturally.

Q: The cleat knot, or cleat hitch, is the most commonly used knots to secure dock lines. Start by sliding the loop on the rope through the cleat, under the top of the cleat. Then, wrap the loop over the arms on the cleat and tug gently on the loose rope to tighten it. Use simple cleat knots to secure all the dock lines for a quick, easy way to tie up the boat. A complex cleat knot is another option if you want to really secure the dock lines, though it will take more time than a simple cleat knot. Start by looping the line once around the bottom of the cleat. Then, slide the line over the top of the cleat and wrap it around the opposite side of the cleat. Raise it over the top of the cleat and loop it under the first arm to form a figure 8 shape. Make a small, underhand loop and place it over the first arm. Tug the end of the rope to secure the knot. You should have a nice, tight figure 8 shape on the cleats when you form a complex cleat knot. Use a complex cleat knot for all the dock lines, if you decide to use it. A clove knot, or clove hitch, should only be used if you are attaching dock lines to a piling, rather than to a dock. Start by wrapping the loose end of the line around the post or hook on the piling. Then, cross the line over itself once and loop the loose end around the post again. Put the loose end under the wrap you just made and tug the loose end of the line to tighten the knot. Make sure you use the clove knot for all 3-4 dock lines so the boat is tied securely to the piling.
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Use a simple cleat knot to attach the dock lines. Try a complex cleat knot for a secure tie. Use a clove knot if you are docking at a piling.