Sewing and other manly activities

Well it doesn't seem like we have been too busy we are in what the military refers to as the hurry up and wait phase.  and so we sew.  Now I cant tell you that we accomplished a beautiful evening gown, but after three hours and some input from a very nice neighbor we got that thing working.  My sister has promised me a sewing machine when I get to PA! I plan to take her up on that offer, but I do have to say there is a certain burden that goes along with that.  The burden in to be productive.  I may need some lessons.  The journey has been amazing up to know. So who knows.  I could end up crafty in my golden years.  Giving away po tholders and oven mitts at thousand trails around the US.