re: Howdy from the not-so-handy

Fellas, I appreciate the feedback - only reason I've taken so long to reply is that I can't figure out how to reply to you individually, like on some other social media!  Lester Freamon from The Wire was more than a bit of an inspiration for getting me started in woodworking specifically, so starting w/smalls & carving like MikeB, LBD, and the Loft suggested is right up my alley. On the other hand...I do kinda like this dude's style. Here's hoping.