Proliferation of Puss in Park of Merton

It is with great pleasure that I am able to pen a pussy-loaded post today. I was recently back on one of my favourite stomps in the ruralesque area of Merton Park with its long tree-lined roads and lovely houses. It has never failed to disappoint with its provision of mogs and this time was no exception as I discovered five more fresh faced felines. The abundance of kitties was due to the wondrous, sunny autumnal weather which, as always, pleases the senses and soothes the soul.

Streetmog number: 267
Streetmog name: Ventana Blanca
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Window sill
Preferred stroke:
Character: Enigma
Other: It's not often I take a mog-in-window shot due to some e-whispers of discontent that I caught wind of a while back, but I couldn't resist this white wonder. He sat perfectly still, feigning disinterest as I took the photo but I knew that he was secretly intrigued to know my business.

Streetmog number: 268
Streetmog name: Fletch
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Under crappy Toyota
Preferred stroke:
Character: Wary
Other: Fletch was a real cutie but was also a nervy tick and slid under the hatchback before I could get my petting in and he wasn't about to come out. Shame.

Streetmog number: 269
Streetmog name: Barnaby
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Foot of tree (for stretch 'n' scratch)
Preferred stroke: Head tickle
Character: Contented
Other: This handsome tabby was quite happy to let me approach, despite the noise of the leaves being crunched underfoot. He was simply enjoying the day, which itself got better when he found himself on the end of some loving fussing. His purr was a joy to hear.

Streetmog number: 270
Streetmog name: Tuppence
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Driveways & pathways
Preferred stroke:
Character: Elusive tease
Other: Tuppence was a cheeky little rascal, accompanying me for about five houses worth of work before vanishing down a side path. He appeared at each doorway, fooling me into thinking that it was his home, before continuing along to the next residence.

Streetmog number: 271
Streetmog name: Tinkerbell
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Door step
Preferred stroke: Chin tickle
Character: Baby
Other: Oh Tinkerbell, bless you and your innocent fluff. When I met this exquisite kitty I was into a fifth hour of pavement plodding, having taken on more work for more moolah, so it was a lovely filip to meet her. I would have spent a bit more time in her presence but I was truly knackered and keen to wrap the day up.

And finally...

I also ran into a beautiful cat I'd seen from afar (and unimaginatively called Jason) a while back and had hoped to see again at closer quarters:

One Hallowed Puss

Not much to report from the streetmogs front line other than one solitary critter. As far as this blog goes, posts might not be as prolific as they once were, but rest assured there are no plans to pack it in just yet.

Streetmog number: 266
Streetmog name: Louis Black
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Retirement home
Preferred stroke:
Character: Suspicious
Other: Louis Black had been spotted before but he'd always been too elusive. He appears to live in an old person's retirement home and spends his days wandering the hallways and communal gardens, although I saw him roaming the local streets a few moments after this. He was a vocal sort and seemed to want some attention, but whenever I got close he scuttled off.

Two cats, uninspired when it comes to naming posts

The mog total continues to creep up with the addition of two new faces. I'm still confident we'll get to three hundred by Christmas...

Streetmog number: 264
Streetmog name: Lucozade
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Under car
Preferred stroke: Back stroke
Character: Hyper
Other: Lucozade was such a bubbly chap; he would not stay still for the camera and as a result I didn't manage to get a good photo of his face, which is a shame as he had a gorgeous nose splodge. He was sheltering under the car when I spotted him but was quite happy to come out and say hi.

Streetmog number: 265
Streetmog name: Kuban Krasnodar
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Garden path
Preferred stroke: Brief chin tickle
Character: Friendly
Other: This beautiful tabby-tortie appeared from nowhere and put on a wondrous display of miaowing, leg-weaving and general pestering. She was a sociable and affectionate thing and it was a shame that I couldn't stay a bit longer, but the bags and the van were heavily laden and so I had to move on.

I also spotted a recent acquaintance, the fabulous Dizzee Rascal who this time was asleep on top of a window garden (or at least it used to be, before he flattened it). I felt bad for waking him up, but he enjoyed the attention. Bless him.

And finally, another missing mog from SW19. I'm happy to do my bit when there's a lost cat out there, either by posting here or tweeting, checking my records or simply keeping an eye out when I'm on the plod. I've not seen this one, but she was lost in the Wimbledon Park area.

Un gatito dorito

Just the one mog for now. I've seen a few new faces around but it's not always easy to stop and get the camera (phone) out. I still think we'll get to three hundred cats by Christmas, so watch this space...

Streetmog number: 263
Streetmog name: Dorito
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Pavement
Preferred stroke:
Character: Street savvy
Other: This fluffy ginger was a really cool cat, strutting his stuff along the pavement without a care in the world. I was happy to catch his wonderful lamp post stretch 'n' scratch on camera.

As is becoming more common, now that I've been plodding these same streets for a while, I ran into a couple of old acquaintances, Goatie and Peppermint. The last time I saw them back in the spring they were happily playing outside and I didn't realise that they lived together, but today it was clear that they do...

Two for the weekend

Streetmog number: 261
Streetmog name: Lady Toffington
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Path & pavement
Preferred stroke: Behind ear scrunch
Character: Adventurous
Other: I met Lady Toffington's owner and discovered that she had once been a farm cat and was often running away but had now finally settled into her home. She has a handsome ginger son who was also around but he was too quick for the camera.

Streetmog number: 262
Streetmog name: Wandle
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Bush
Preferred stroke:
Character: Inquisitive
Other: Wandle (so named due to the close proximity of said river) was a coy little thing who was interested in my presence but reluctant to get any closer. He was on the other side of some railings so I couldn't have got to him anyway, which was as shame as he was totally gorgeous.

And finally, I met a couple of old friends hiding in the grass under the autumnal sun and as the photo of Top Cat was clearer than the original one, it was worth posting:

Cinco de Moggo

The prolonged warm and sunny climes here in the south of England are encouraging the cats to stay out and about on the local streets, and I am delighted to present five more of them for your pussy perusing pleasure.

Streetmog number: 256
Streetmog name: Millie
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Doorstep
Preferred stroke: Chin tickle
Character: Amiable tortie
Other: As with most torties, Millie was a sweet thing. She was overtly friendly as she was keen to be let in to her beautiful house in this very affluent area of Merton Park. We enjoyed some fussing although she never stayed still for long.

Streetmog number: 257
Streetmog name: Requiem
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Pavement & middle of street
Preferred stroke:
Character: Independent
Other: Requiem made several appearances up and down his street but he never let me get close enough to say a proper hello. This was as shame as this chap was pure gorgeous, but it was fun to see him appearing again and again at different points on paths and pavements.

Streetmog number: 258
Streetmog name: Presley
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Away from postman
Preferred stroke:
Character: Uppity
Other: Presley (upturned lip) played a grand game of cat 'n' postie. I did my best to win him over but this cheeky chappy was just not having it and soon scarpered off down the street to find something more interesting to do.

Streetmog number: 259
Streetmog name: Rupert
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Garden foliage
Preferred stroke:
Character: Confused
Other: Cute little Rupert did not quite know how to deal with this friendly postman. I am sure that he would have loved some cuddles but unfortunately he was just not brave enough to hold his ground when I rounded the bush to greet him.

Streetmog number: 260
Streetmog name: Tango
Actual name:
Favourite Location: Fold up chair
Preferred stroke: Head rub
Character: Chillaxed
Other: Oh my, what a gorgeous chunk of soppy ginger hunk. Tango was delighting in the warm weather and was a picture of cat contentment as he sat on his camping chair. He looked ready to be fussed over but jumped off when I approached and waddled away. Oh Tango, don't go!

You get any closer, I'm outta here

I note again that most mogs denied me the pleasure of some fussing - I hope I'm not losing my cat whispering touch!

And finally...

Another old friend, Stealth, crossed my path and this time I managed to get a better photo of him: