Woodcarving is a favorite of mine! Also gardening and, especially, maintaing several water gardens. However, we are cutting back on the latter. After several years we are weary of fighting with the raccoons and giant herons! They kill the fish and tip over the water lily pots etc. We have tried hot wires, netting etc - mostly to no avail. The lilies are gorgeous and we will keep a few and, also, my miniature water lily collection.