Paws up anyone who I have met in my three weeks stay so far...? To all the others, hi, my name is Edmund, and I am the newest addition to the Fulham Palace family. ...No, seriously! (Why do all you humans smile when I say that?!). I have been sent here to conduct some pest control research (and eat some snacks too) as I roam around the Fulham Palace garden. I say 'roam around' but really, they won't let me get out much after my little wander early this morning. Oh you haven't heard?
...Well, I was feeling pretty curious this morning around 4am, and as I found an opening in the vinery door I went to explore this new Palace of mine. But my was it cold at 4am!! No sooner had I left the vinery than I wanted to get back inside quick sharp... and I was HUNGRY!! Noone was around, and it was ever so dark... so I made my way to this big white building (which looks a bit like a "vinery", as they call it, actually) and found myself a little sheltered spot to hide in. I'm glad Faye and Liam eventually found me as I was absolutely starving by late morning. Thankfully they spoilt me with lots of food which helped me get rid of the memory of my daunting experience. ... But just as I was getting relaxed again I got word of a plan to rub butter on my paws?! I hope I misheard the volunteer gardeners' plan to calm my nerves, why do they think that I would like to lick my greasy paws?
I'm a happy cat on most days, but please do not get on my tail. I love being brushed more than I love treats and my favourite human is Faye, (who I know doesn't want to rub butter on my paws - ugh). I will be coming out of the bothy once I have settled in and will be open to some petting/stroking but please do not overwhelm me as I will also need to work on how best to conduct my research, should I trap the mice or attack them immediately? Any suggestions, ideas and tips are hugely welcome! Paws out, till next time. - Edmund