I can't believe it! Finally someone who appreciates the art of tennis. People don't know what they are missing. Imagine saying that tennis is boring, just hitting a ball back and forth. What about a bunch of giants jumping on one poor man carrying a ball and needing all of them to stop the man. Really?? You are lucky to have been playing so long. I too live along and have a cat, "Lola", a.k.a. Fatso. She weighs 18.2 lbs. You know, I think it would be better to email one another than posting here because I don't know how it will be taken. If this is okay with you. We seem to have a lot in common and it would be nice to have another friend who understands. I don't know if it would be a good idea to share my email here even though the beginning shows up or am I missing something?? Anyway, if you would like to do this just let me know. Have a good day! : )