I think being able to whittle is cool. Do you, or know anyone that can?
Whittling
Whittling may refer either to the art of carving shapes out of raw wood using a knife or a time-occupying, non-artistic (contrast wood carving for artistic process) process of repeatedly shaving slivers from a piece of wood.
Background of whittling.
Casual whittling is typically performed with a light, small-bladed knife, usually a pocket knife. Specialized whittling knives, with fixed single blades, are preferred for sculpting artistic work. They have thick handles which are easier to grip for long periods
think that paint grows on trees? Have you priced a can of pain recently? Do you know the hourly rate for a journeyman painter nowadays? For goodness sake woman, be realistic! Have you seen my office lately? If any more paint or plaster peels off, I will be able to walk out without opening the door. If I can't get a paint job, what makes you think you can? I suppose you will be wanting wall-to-wall carpeting next. Where do you think this is