[another Linda]

First: Hubby and I usually walk the execs. For the most part we have no trouble keeping up, although a couple in a cart may get to the next hole before we do -- and then wait for the 4-some ahead to finish. Several times lately we've heard grumbles from people we've been paired with when they realize they are playing with walkers. Always sets a bad vibe to start. What is the general feeling about walkers on the execs?

Second: Has anyone found a gentle way of encouraging someone to get ready to hit their ball? We played with a guy who would pull his cart up to his ball and then sit in his cart. When it came time for him to hit, he would slowly get out, carefully choose his club, etc etc, before he was finally ready. I wanted to say something but couldn't think of anything that sounded right.