ROFLMHO!   You people are just wonderful! I'm just sorry I got sidetracked today and haven't had the chance to check in till now!

Jeri I like the idea of the grooming mitts, and Bob that pumice stone idea sounds great. Thanks! I am going to check with the vet and at the pet shoppes to see what's available. I've never seen anything like what you're describing though.

Rapaire, Bill -- the sticky tape or roller sounds good too. I've got one of those cylindrical lint removers somewhere around here too -- thanks so much for the idea!

Nicole she does like to watch me dry my hair and brush it. I think you're right, and Jeri too, about her objecting to the hardness of the comb. I was told by a vet many years ago that cats like combs better than brushes -- that's why I bought a couple special cat combs. SHe hates them as much as she hated the pet brush I had. Maybe a hairbrush with soft rubber bristles and rounded ends, not like the round ones I use with the hairdryer.

She freaked out with the dust-buster too, GUEST Bob, so that won't work. I think every last one of her 2 zillion hairs KNOWS what's in store when I turn on a vacuum! And I decided to use the fish-oil thing only as a last resort. Don't want us BOTH smelling like pussy (sorry, couldn't resist ...)

Little Hawk, that umbrella thing is absolutely hilarious~! I like it MUCH better than a bald cat (via Neet) or a flamethrower! I won't tell her you said ANY of that though, for your own safety next time you visit ...

Chip, I only wish ...

leprechaun, I'd lick her fur in a flash, but my toad would get jealous! (Have YOU licked your toad today???) ;>)

Giok, with a little yoga anything is possible, even desirable ... just as long as it's Vagisil - free!

Raedwulf, even reading your post was so stimulating and therapeutic I just HAFTA repeat it ...

What your pussy wants is to be stroked. At considerable length. Up & down, round & round, just don't stop. Set aside a time each day to spend 20 mins or longer to do just this. It's very therapeutic, not only for your pussy, but for you!

Think I'll copy this out in big gold letters and hang it over my bed (only to remind me of how to groom the ole pussy       
   Roo, of course!) Thanks!!

LOL everyone -- I love y'all! But the Roo's been lookin pretty suspicious for the last half-hour or so ... she's getting a glower on even THINKING I'm thinking about these tactics ...

daylia