Easter Monday Mogs

Here are six more mogs wot I recently encountered upon the splendid streets of SW19. That is all.

Streetmog number: 310
Streetmog name: Devon
Actual name:
Location: Pavement
Preferred stroke: Full body tickle
Character: Demanding debonair
Other: Devon was smack-bang in the middle of the pavement and was not in the least bit fazed by my approach, crouch and tummy attack manoeuvre. He loved the attention and was extremely affectionate. I noticed that he was docked - a tail-less long haired beauty indeed - and I wondered what his story was. When I left, he continued to miaow for more attention and as I passed by on the other side of the street 10 minutes later, he was still making a racket. A charming and vociferous puss.

Streetmog number: 311
Streetmog name: Rogers
Actual name:
Location: Storage chest & pavement
Preferred stroke:
Character: Exhibitionist
Other: Rogers was watching me as I approached and he was keen to jump down from his nice garden storage chest to come and say hello. He was a bit of a tease as he proceeded to roll around on the pavement ahead of me before picking himself up and wandering away. I didn't even manage to get a tummy tickle in.

Streetmog number: 312
Streetmog name: Wally
Actual name:
Location: Wall top
Preferred stroke:
Character: Suspicious
Other: Wally was involved in some serious cat politics with a previously documented mog, Butternut, and was definitely not about to give up his superior position atop the brick wall. He was not impressed by my approach and ran off when I got close.

Streetmog number: 313
Streetmog name: Stretch
Actual name:
Location: Garage roof
Preferred stroke:
Character: Nosey
Other: Stretch was an inquisitive yet particularly cowardly thing. He was watching the above cat encounters from the safety of his garage roof and, as with Wally, ran off when I moved in close to say hello.

Streetmog number: 314
Streetmog name: Wilt
Actual name:
Location: Chair back
Preferred stroke:
Character: At peace
Other: I rarely take photos of inside cats due some cries of privacy intrusion, but when I do I'm careful not to show much of the house. This pretty tabby simply sat and stared at me and it would have been remiss not to have added him to the streetmogs hall of fame.

Streetmog number: 315
Streetmog name: 
Actual name: Maisy (2)
Location: Garden path
Preferred stroke: All of it
Character: Demanding affectionate
Other: Maisy (real name, thanks to collar I.D.) was an absolute gem of a mog. She ran up to me and showed her friendliness with a succession of purry head butts. This clearly wasn't enough for her, and as I crouched down she hopped onto my lap without a care in the world and settled down for some loving and thigh pummeling. I was enjoying a stress-free delivery on what was a warm and sunny day in Merton Park, and so was quite happy to take a break and enjoy the encounter..

Kitty Catch Up

Introducing, after a lengthy hiatus, eight new kitties to delight one and all. As announced back in Feb, postman cat was taking a sabbatical but he is pleased to announce the return (even if the posts might be rather sparse and sporadic) of Streetmogs! Apologies for the Game of Thrones names, but coming up with eight decent new ones proved too much and GoT is the talk of the week...

Streetmog number: 302
Streetmog name: Jon Snow
Actual name:
Location: Pavement
Preferred stroke: Full tummy & back rub
Character: Nonchalant
Other: Jon Snow approached with a swagger and an air of confident indifference. He then flopped himself down and encouraged fussing of the highest order. What a top fellow.

 

Streetmog number: 303
Streetmog name: Theon
Actual name:
Location: Door mat
Preferred stroke: Asleep - blissfully unaware but didn't seem to mind a stroke
Character: Narcolpetic
Other: Theon was a streetmogs first in more ways than one. He is the first mog to be spotted curled up on the front door mat (on what was a busy road) and the first to not awake from his slumber, despite my attentions.

 

Streetmog number: 304
Streetmog name: Sansa
Actual name:
Location: Window sill
Preferred stroke: Spine crunch
Character: Sprightly
Other: This beautiful creature belonged to a beautiful house and was crying to be let in. Judging by the footprints on the window sill, this is is her usual place to pace and plead for the indoors.

Streetmog number: 305
Streetmog name: Daenerys
Actual name: Luke
Location: Door step
Preferred stroke: Head rub
Character: Delightful
Other: Luke was a beautiful mog in appearance and character. He was soaking up the sunny conditions and enjoyed his petting to the point of following me down the path for more. I wish I could have stayed a while longer, pushtie, but a man's got to work.

Streetmog number: 306
Streetmog name: Stannis
Actual name:
Location: Path & door mat
Preferred stroke: Neck rub
Character: Impatient
Other: I initially thought that this handsome chief was coming to greet me out of pure affection, but I soon realised that it was the same old 'mistaken-for-owner' thing and that he thought that indoors time was imminent. Sorry, you handsome devil.

Streetmog number: 307
Streetmog name: Joffrey
Actual name:
Location: Driveway
Preferred stroke:
Character: Cowardly
Other: Joffrey was sat minding his business in the sun when I approached, and I thought he would be keen for some fussing but as I got closer he upped and went. Shame.

Streetmog number: 308
Streetmog name: Ygritte
Actual name:
Location: Fence top
Preferred stroke:
Character: Wary
Other: Ygritte seemed interested in me but, despite my best attempts at getting close, she decided not to hang around and headed for another back garden.

Streetmog number: 309
Streetmog name: Brienne
Actual name:
Location: Door mat
Preferred stroke: Head rub
Character: Laid back
Other: Another door mat cat! There must have been something in the air. This pretty thing wasn't asleep though, and we enjoyed some sun-patting and sun-petting before I went on my way.

Streetmog sabbatical

For those of you wondering where the latest post is, here it is...and not a streetmog in sight. The old postie work is causing unnecessary stress right now (I'll save my rant for another time and place) and it leaves me in no mood to stop for cats. Shocking, but true. It just shows what demotivation in the workplace can do to a person. Coupled with the fact that I have a very busy life away from Royal Mail, I simply don't have the time to catablog. I will no doubt keep meeting and sporadically taking photos of any new cats, and you can expect normal service to be resumed around Easter time.

Amiable amicable of Amity

Just one mog for now but what a smasher he is. I was postman plodding in SW20 today, which often provides the opportunity to discover new cats in new streets...

Streetmog number: 301
Streetmog name: Greystoke
Actual name:
Location: Pavement
Preferred stroke: Head scrunch
Character: Gigolo
Other: I've no idea what breed he could be, but Greystoke was a fabulous feline who cheered me up during what was turning out to be a frustrating, and wet, day. He wasted no time in trotting up for some cuddles and his beautiful miaow was totally endearing. He appeared to be waiting to be let in through his garden gate. Perhaps this fluffy fellow lacked the ability to jump? Anyway, it was my luck that he was roaming outside.

Clap along if you feel like....because I'm happy

Tonight We Dine On Dreamies!

Return of the cats (oh my God), you know that I'll be back, (here I am)...

It's been too long, streetmog fans! The distinct and prolonged lack of blog activity has been down to the foul, wet weather (mogs ain't too fond of foul, wet weather), coupled with life being too hectic both at work and away from it. And to boot, if and when I did actually spot a cat, all too often it was a fleeting glimpse of a fleeing one. Anyway, today the sun shone and our furry friends ventured out once more. It's grand to get back in the streetmog swing of things, and even grander to have hit the 300 mark. 300!!! Mogs of Merton, Prepare for Glory!

Streetmog number: 297
Streetmog name: Pocus
Actual name:
Location: Path
Preferred stroke:
Character: Sceptic
Other: This mysterious blackie crossed my path twice which I will take as good fortune. My only misfortune was that he didn't hang around to say hello. As you please, Pocus puss.

Streetmog number: 298
Streetmog name: Sheridan
Actual name:
Location: Pavement
Preferred stroke: Under chin tickle
Character: Assured
Other: Sheridan was a splendid specimen of a cat. I spotted him from afar, and noted how proud and assured he look, sat at the end of his drive. Once I arrived at his spot, he proved to be a confident and sociable bean, and we enjoyed a few minutes of sun-blessed fussing.

Streetmog number: 299 
Streetmog name: Leonidas
Actual name:
Location: Car roof
Preferred stroke: Chin rub
Character: Brash n bold
Other: I had met this beautiful striped fellow before (along with his live-in partner, below) but did not have a chance to whip the camera out. This time, however, time and weather were on my side and this mog was in the mood to please. He was extremely affectionate and seemed very happy to see me, although I soon realised that, as is often the case with these cheeky streetmogs, he merely wanted in.

Streetmog number: 300
Streetmog name: Queen Gorgo
Actual name:
Location: Driveway/under car/in porch
Preferred stroke:
Character: Timid toes
Other: Gorgo was totally gorgeous. In character she was the opposite to her sibling, acting all coy and nervy. At one point I thought I might have won her over but she remained aloof and, like Leonidas, was merely looking for a ticket indoors. What a wonderful pair of kitties and a fitting way to reach the three hundred mark.