This time of year can be a bit of an emotional rollercoaster and I was feeling distinctly 'wobbly' the other morning when I took Toff to the vet for her MOT.
I was half expecting a reprimand for weight gain (the dog - not me!) but as it turned out she was deemed to be in excellent health with a 'wonderful' heart for her age. Ah now I know where she gets that from!
For a brief moment I was tempted to throw my arms round the vet in gratitude and give her a smacker on the cheek. On the basis that she had a needle in her hand (and looked about 15) , I decided against it - but it was a close thing.
This is a strange time of year - and for those who are apart from loved ones, or experiencing hard times, it can be a very sad period. Andre Agassi once described playing tennis as "the closest thing to solitary confinement" and Christmas can be like that for many people.
Of course Andre was referring to the times when things were going against him - something Amelie Mauresmo experienced so often in the French Open. In these circumstances, the tennis court can be a very lonely place.
In reality, life is not always as it appears to be and that certainly applies at Christmas.
Thank-you everyone who has sent me cards or gifts - each one is special and appreciated.
May 2010 bring you good fortune and happy times, on and off the court.
Colin
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