Thanks for the wishes of good luck guys, but our doubles match is over and we lost 6-3, 6 -3. I played really well so I'm happy. In fact, after one particularly good shot I actually got applause from a few of the people watching the match.
The team we played however was way better than us, and I told my partner that there is no shame in losing to these guys. Thay are at a completely different level. It was fun though.
My wife asked me if I wanted to buy a ball machine. Hmmm, asking me if I want to buy a new toy . . . , let me think . . .
(with the money I've saved not buying alcohol I could probably rationalize this)