On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:26:55 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
> wrote:

>
>> 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?

No, the question was actually serious, and your explanation helps, but
your snottiness was unnecessary. I have never used one of those
peelers.