I don't know how you guys down south have two turkey dinners a month apart. It takes me over a month just to finish the leftovers!:(
Happy Columbus Day though.
Here's a suggestion I haven't seen anywhere yet. In addition to using chalks for weathering purposes try a similar method with (artists) charcoal pencils. They can be scraped into a cup and applied using a brush, or use it like a pencil for fine work. The effect is more of a 'grimy', dull...