Weas, I have to say you are a hair ball ninja. Yuck! I've managed to sidestep them but just yuck. Olive is out walking around to spite you.
BigS, I think Mec's suggestion is a good one. Clean cuts are the best. Don't beat yourself up. I couldn't do it. I'd be super ungracious even if I had said yes.
Conquest, have fun at the book signing. That sounds fun.
I'm about to get my lazy rear end into the house to put away my treasures from Target. Toilet paper and a box of Gain laundry detergent. I've heard it from reliable sources that it's good stuff.