@Heartlander Yes and no. While camping, we noticed the forest service cutting out branches of a huge rhododendron bush. I selected a piece of wood that I thought might become a nice walking stick. As I carved it, I discovered dry rot. The carving then became a question of removing the parts of the wood that were "ill" and utilizing what was left in a beautiful way.

@4meAndyou Amazing how the dying parts enhanced its beauty and uniqueness, yet still made for a dependable walking stick :)

@Heartlander I never finished it. It is supposed to be shod and embellished.