> Sorry, but how can you peel with a downward motion toward you, unless
> you're holding the potato over your head?

Huh?

I take one of those V peelers - hold the carrot or whatever in my left
hand, in front of my mid section over the sink, and peel away with my
right hand. My right hand goes down and slightly towards my right
side - what a goofy question - are you bored or something?

N.