"Doug Winterburn" wrote in message

Yup - this guy was my alarm clock. Just about daylight every morning,
he'd gently (for an 18 lb cat) walk up on my chest and give me three or
four head butts to get the day started. I miss him.

My 13 lb kitty used to sleep on the bookshelf beside my bed because I thrash
around a lot when I sleep, but things have started to change. Lately I've
been waking up and she'd be sitting on my chest purring. I still haven't
gotten used to waking up and seeing this big cat face staring at me two
inches away from my nose.