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Thanks a lot for the rep and for your kind words, Mouse! Much appreciated. It is indeed really great to have access to a chalkboard, as I find chalk drawing very rewarding. It's suitable for lettering, calligraphy, drawing, note taking, brain storming and, of course, map making... =) The nice thing is that it's fairly easy to get a chalkboard wall with minimal investment nowadays, and if you're feeling inclined to it, it's a cool DIY project. All you need is a small can of blackboard paint, a roller and a couple of hours (and then a lot of patience and self restraint to let it fully dry without touching it =). If you want more details about how I done mine, let me know. I'd be glad to help.
