Birching punishment

Go out, and find a birch tree. Cut down some branches (make sure the park ranger doesn't see you) these should be about as thick as your little finger at the thickest end, and around 3 to 4 feet in length. You will prolly need around 6 of these branches. Run them through your fingers and remove the leaves. Take a strong piece of twine and tie the thickest parts together to make a handle around 6 - 8 inches long (or whatever feels comfortable to hold. Fill a bath with water and soak the birch for a few hours. Use with caution - it stings a *lot*. Done gently it feels really nice, but it doesn't take a lot of effort on the part of the weilder to cause a lot of pain. When you're done, stand it in a bucket of water, and it'll keep for weeks - soak for a few hours when you want to use it next. The fresher they are, the better the sensation. Oh yes - and the older they are, the more they shed - so if you're playing before bedtime, don't play on the bed, otherwise you'll just have to vacuum before you can get to sleep.