Wednesday 12 December 2012

Furry felines confront frigidity

It was the coldest day of the winter so far and this over-worked and over-loaded postman was not expecting to see many mogs on the icey cat-walks, although I was out in Colliers Wood for a change so there was always a chance of meeting some newbies.

View from warm van

Despite the sub-zero temperatures, I did indeed meet and capture three more fine specimins. It was a long, tough day and I have to say that discovering these cats really did lift my spirits; I hope that reading about them brings a little fur-ball of joy to your day too.

Streetmogs name: Tux
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Car park
Preferred stroke: Upper back rub
Character: Frisky
Other: Tux was a really sociable chap and sauntered over to our van as I was preparing the mail. He wanted nothing more than some attention, including some decent fussing. Five minutes later I found him camped on the doorstep of number 24 so I had to assume that this was home. He wanted in, but I couldn't oblige. Sorry, Mr. Tux.

 
 




Streetmogs name: Michael Jackson
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Fence/under garage roof
Preferred stroke: n/a
Character: Perfomer
Other: Firstly, the name. This mog walked like Michael (he almost moon-walked across the fence); then he miaowed in tones not dissimilar to the King of Pop; and of course, there's the black and white thing going on (song and complexion). Anyway, MJ was initially nowhere to be seen but I knew there was a mog around somewhere:

 
When I spotted him, he was initially spooked and attempted to run off, but found himself semi-trapped on top of the fence, and then took refuge under the garage roof. Once he realised that I was a harmless mog-loving soul, he became quite friendly and was receptive to a good petting.  I love how his cheek markings are almost the mirror image of Tux's, above!
 

 
 
Streetmogs name: Paintball
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Safety (far from postman)
Preferred stroke:
Character: Wary wanderer
Other: Paintball (she is a wonderful mix of colours) was spotted sitting on the electric meter and I sensed she (I've been told (off) that mogs of this colour are 99% likely to be female) was not going to let me get close so I grabbed the shot while I could. I approached to see if I could try out my best cat whispering techniques but could only get so close before she turned tail.



 
 

8 comments:

  1. I just wanted to say, I stumbled on your blog a few days ago and it's given me - literal - hours of joy - when I should have been working, but what's a little prevarication when there are cats to enjoy. You are a lovely human being. Thank you for such a delicious blog.

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    1. Thanks for your lovely message! I'm so glad this little blog is bringing some smiles (and procrastination!)...

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  2. Your blog is amazing! I have a kitty down my road that loves petting similar to the brown persian ones on here! Must be a genetic thing! I hope to wonder into you one time and say hi!
    From a Wombledon Student! :)

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    1. Thanks! Might see you around Wombleton someday soon :D

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  3. Hello fellow mog lover,

    I heard you on Xfm this morning on my walk to work .. I couldn't wait to get in and look your blog up! I LOVE IT .. Nothing makes my morning walk better than spotting cats and I look out for my favourite 3 every morning and if they are there I know I am going to have a great day! My partner is a postman and when he was on days he used to take photos of any nice cats too ha ha .. Shame he is on nights now!

    Carry on

    Sarah

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    1. Nice to read your message and don't worry, I'm not planning to stop anyday soon...!

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