Good morning all.  I should be combing out the dogs but just had to log onto here first.  I said last night (well really early this morning, that I brush them before I take them to the groomers so she won&#39;t trim them).  I guess you are wondering why I would pay to have them groomed when they don&#39;t get haircuts.  Maltese in a long coat, have hair to the floor and beyond.  She gives them a bath, blow dry, brush out, clips their nails, pulls the hair out of their ear, shaves their &quot;privates&quot; and puts in their topknots.  Sadie is getting spayed tomorrow and can&#39;t be bathed for 2 weeks afterwards so want to get her all fixed up before surgery.   Looks like a beautiful day here - sunny and in the 80&#39;s.   Well, guess I had better get moving.  Hope you all have a productive day.  By the way Maria,  I wonder too where he is.  I usually wake up to his cheerful posts.  Hope all is well with him....