I’m not the only Bavarian whose prime motivation in life is FOOD. Which is just as well, because, for the past two weeks, I’ve been desperate to introduce my favourite village cats to my blog readers. And while cakes don’t mill around and are easy to snap at a favourable angle, fidgety felines pose a much greater challenge. So, I thought, let’s try and entice them with treats to get a few passable mug shots.
First up is Mausi. She belongs to my Mum’s neighbours. Although she’s 18 and getting a bit stiff, she still chases after people for a scratch and slinks through half-open doors on the scrounge for tasty tidbits. Here she is in my Mum’s kitchen:
‘Keen’ would be an understatement…
“You made me look ridiculous in that last photo, didn’t you?!?”
Toby, my friend Corinna’s cat. He’s less interested in the treat than he is suspicious of the camera… which is strange, seeing as he’s 17 and has probably encountered one before. But don’t be deceived by his apparent grumpiness – he’ll collapse at your feet in a sweet purry mess at the first opportunity.
Schnuff, Toby’s best friend and partner in crime. He’s not allowed in the house, so he sits as close to the back door as he can get, waiting for his goodies.
Yup, it’s going in.
Seppi, my friend Peggy’s cat. We’re taking him to the vets this morning, and he knows it. Seppi is 14 and blind, though you could never tell.
Oh so handsome – and very sweet natured 🙂
Terracotta kitty on a garage roof
They all look strange, and a little bit evil. Apart from Seppi who is clearly a tiger, not a domestic cat.
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They are all extremely sweet and affectionate, I assure you 🙂
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I need a sweet and affectionate pet. One of our donkeys bit me this afternoon. My own fault. My hand, holding a quarter of an apple, was pointing towards the grey donkey (currently named Shaggy or Mr Boombastic) when the brown donkey (now known as Luis Suarez) made a lunge for the apple and bit my palm instead. No real damage…and there were plenty of apples to go round.
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Aw, how unfortunate 😦 Did he draw blood?
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No he didn’t. I think his teeth are quite flat – but there’s huge power in those jaws if he chose to bite hard. We haven’t fallen out yet. I will just be more careful.
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Those donkeys are so cute 🙂
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Ha. I liked the addition of the terracota cat. And I loved the second photo of Mausie’s grumpy face.
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She looks so peeved, doesn’t she?! LOL!
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The first one looks especially evil. Even a Latvian woman would be afraid to try and wear him. 😉
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Luckily, Mausi’s not leopard print!
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What in the f&*k is a Seppi??!!? There is no way that thing is a cat. It looks huge. And like it belongs in the jungle.
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He is a big boy 😉 And a thoroughbred Oriental kitteh of some sort.
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It will haunt my dreams for the next 2 weeks.
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Aw, but he purrs and purrs and purrs. And he snuggles 🙂
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No. Just no.
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LOL, I knew Linda wasn’t a cat person… that makes two of you 😉
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Cats scare the crap out of me. I’ve learned to not panic in the presence of the cute ones. But these…these…jeezus. What are these??
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I should also add that he’s not actually all that enormous. I’ve got extremely small hands, you see. They make men look big… and, evidently, cats as well 😉
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you could have hands the size of a toddler and that freak of nature would still look too big. Actually, no. it’s too TALL, that’s the issue. It’s a tall cat. Perhaps part giraffe?
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How can you even tell??? Your imagination’s running away with you… at least it’ll be getting its exercise quota for this week, I can tell 😉
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Are you kidding me?? Look at that beast’s neck! It looks like the Loch Ness monster.
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He’s maximising his getting-a-scratch areas. It’s a very intelligent breed, you know!
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It’s plotting to kill you in your sleep, like most cats. You realize that, right? 🙂
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Some are far more ambitious… look at this one:
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Oh, I cannot stop laughing – not just these photos but your conversation with Nancy! I will make sure you NEVER photograph me. As for Seppi – I agree with Karolyn, definitely Tiger in there, but very handsome. 😀
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Oh good lord! Now I’m rethinking whether I should visit Bavaria. You know how I feel about catssss –
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Indeed I do… I fully expecting you to pass them over… but you seem to have a morbid fascination coupled with your aversion 😉
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a cat named Toby!!! I’ve heard of dogs named Toby but not a cat……..until today!! yay!!!!
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You two would get on, I just know it 🙂
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😉
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Cant believe you’re such a cat person.
They all look like they’re trying to kill me in my sleep.
Tho that’s been a recurring theme in my mind lately. Maybe it’s not them, it’s me.
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Getting ready for your little jaunt to the Baltics, I see…
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I’m not a big pussy fan. They all look the same to me – evil and a bit scary. I could take photos of cocks all day, though. The neighbours have a new one. Damn fine specimen with black feathers and bright red wobbly bits. Hope you’re enjoying your trip home!
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Oh please, post cocks at will 🙂
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty! I’d take Schnuff home and leave plenty of treats for the rest of them. As for the cat haters – just lucky you weren’t in ancient Egypt! THEY knew how to appreciate their grain-protectors!
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And Bastet would have given them a good roasting in the afterlife 😉
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I love the photos. What camera did you use =o?
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Thanks 🙂 Nothing fancy. Cheap digital. Olympus VR-325.
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Any special effect selected? The photos look very different to the ones I usually take xD
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There’s a ‘pet’ setting for locking onto fidgety objects, but still, I ended up with more blurry pictures than usable ones.
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Yeah I get the same with mine haha. I just love the faces of your cats 🙂
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Love the photos! All are adorable and majestic. I hope Seppi’s appointment went well.
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He was very brave, as always. Cries in the car, but then goes totally quiet on arrival – he seems convinced that if he doesn’t make a sound, they won’t spot him 😉
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They’re so cute 🙂 You know like some people are cat people or dog people. And I’m kind of an anomaly, ’cause I’d gladly keep a dog or a cat or both. Since I can’t have any at the moment (dang it!), I’m always the one to enjoy pets of other people. And all my friends know, if they need some one to take care of their cat or dog while they’re away, they can turn to me
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I like both, cats and dogs, although I prefer the former. It’s not practical for me to have a pet, as I travel quite a bit, so I also make the most of other people’s furry darlings 🙂
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Now that the cat haters have had their say, this cat lover thought all the pictures were delightful. They each look like little huggable cuties 🙂
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I knew you were on the RIGHT side 🙂 And they are the cuddliest, purriest kitties, all of them.
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If I could purr, I would.
Sad that people can’t purr. I would use it liberally.
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Just being able to trill my double “r”s would make me insanely happy…
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I can’t roll an R either. I’ve tried – repeatedly. Hmmm – maybe I should make it a new quest …
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Who’s that woman that had years of plastic surgery? Those cats look similar with their slightly odd eyes. All beautiful though and we’d cuddle them all day given a chance.
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I think I know who you mean, lol, but I don’t remember her name! I had no idea either of the funny faces they pull when they go for a tasty morsel. It’s been a … revelation 😉
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We used to get our family dog to look at the camera by holding a dog treat next to it. I guess all animals are the same underneath 😉
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I wonder about the sort of face I would pull… maybe one day, someone will hide a camera on my cake plate! 😉
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The worst thing with cats is that they travel poorly with you 😉 otherwise I’d adopt all of those! Love them!
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I had a cat once who was a great traveller… should have cloned him!
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These are like kitty paparazzi shots – love it! And unlike in men, I do enjoy a cat with a big nose like that in the second to last photo – looks so regal!
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You’ve made me think about my nose preferences… I shall ponder that all night…
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Glad I prompt such intense reflection 🙂
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They’re all just saying “GIVE ME MY TREAT!”
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Of course they are. As am I 🙂
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Lovely kitties! I want to give them all a bowl of tuna and pat their tummies right now.
They are all beautiful, but Seppi is unusually handsome. What a striking face. He’s not too far away from his wild feline ancestors. 🙂 I hope you give him extra treats after his vet visit.
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They are all terribly spoiled 😉
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Seppi is owning that bed. You can find somewhere else to sleep, human.
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Apparently, he’s nice and all snuggly to sleep with 😉
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