taking up a hobby

I'm going to really retire in a year.  I've had two semi-retirements in the last few years; now I'm ready for the real thing. I've been thinking about taking up a hobby to keep me off the streets and out of trouble.  I participated in a two hour painting class recently which convinced me that I'm a pretty mediocre painter, so I don't think my kids would appreciate paintings as gifts at every holiday.  I've also considered sharpening my crocheting skills.  I can crochet but oh sooo slowly.  I suppose I could produce about one afghan a year - again I could give them as gifts - but if I hand on the afghans my mother-in-law made for me (which are truly lovely) I think they would be more appreciated.  So, what to do?  I need an inoffensive hobby which doesn't burden any one with less than wonderful gifts and also doesn't create a stockpile of more stuff in my house.  Hmm.. maybe I'll just keep on blogging.