Jasper, It was a pleasure to read about you. It sounds as if you have a wonderful home and people who love you. My LilGirl dog stretches out the way you do and carries a ball too. Are you sure you are not part dog? (Laugh) As a senior kitty you seem quite flexible. I'm a senior myself and we must keep moving and stretching, eh? You're very handsome and I hope you have many years left with your loving family. Congrats on being COTD! Kay in NC