Some weeks back, someone posted a question about quilters and their hobbies, which turned out to be clearly weighted in the direction of "quiet hobbies"--reading, gardening, needlework. Maybe cats fit in there somewhere as well. It does tend to make a picture, doesn't it? Having said that, one of the best quilters I know is an avid downhill skier and keeps three big dogs. Kind of nice that we come in all shapes, sizes and areas of interest.