i like canning and whittling.
[{"role": "system", "content": "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. 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 and have better leverage, allowing more precise control and pressure. Occasionally the terms \"whittling\" and \"carving\" are used interchangeably, but they are different arts. Carving employs the use of chisels, gouges, with or without a mallet, while whittling involves only the use of a knife. Carving frequently involves powered equipment such as lathes. In industrialized areas of the world, whittling is mainly a hobby and not an occupational activity as it was before powered wood working equipment enabled modern production. \"Splash whittling\" is a historical, decorative technique in Norway using an ax to create a herringbone pattern. Always protect your thumb with a leather thimble and your holding hand with a carving glove.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I think being able to whittle is cool. Do you, or know anyone that can?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Not exactly, although when I was young I used to like to mess around with wood, by carving and shaving it."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I'm sure that was fun. Did you develop any kind of skill by doing it?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Not really, I just liked to play around casually with a pocket knife"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes, well, i never gave it a go. But, I was amazed and some of the things people can carve by doing it."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I agree, I think there is some amazingly decorative whittling out there!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes, there is a YouTube guy that will blow your mind with what he can create! Absolutely amazing."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I will have to check it out, was he doing it professionally, or mainly as a hobby?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I'"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I wonder if he ever got any injuries, knives aren't always safe. Some whittles use a leather thimble to protect their thumbs."}]