Yosemite bowline knot. A stopper knot, while serving to keep the loose end tidy, will not only help to prevent failure of the primary knot, but also act as a secondary safety knot itself. It is sometimes said that if enough of a tail is left to tie a stopper knot, the stopper becomes unnecessary. The tail should be a minimum of 40–60 cm depending on the thickness of the rope. Yosemite bowline A Yosemite bowline is loop knot often perceived as having better security than a bowline. It has been pointed out that if the knot is not dressed correctly it
A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories she even care? A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories A Knot in the Grain and other Stories is a collection of short fantasy stories by author and Newbery Medalist, Robin McKinley. Published by HarperTrophy, this collection of stories came out in 1994 although several of the stories had been previously printed. This collection gives readers a taste of McKinley's style and allows brief glimpses in the worlds where magic lives and you never know what might be possible. Stories included: "The Healer" "The Stagman" "Touk's House" "Buttercup" "A Knot in the Grain" The Healer: Lily was born mute