Sunday 10 July 2011

Shining Prince Sunday!




It's me again! GEN-CHAN!!!!! It's great to have an official name! But are you wondering about the title for this post? And about what my name actually means? Let me explain. GENJI was the main character in what is thought to be the first novel ever, "The Tale of Genji" which was written a thousand years ago by Murasaki Shikibu, a lady at the court of Emperor Ichijo in Japan. Genji was so handsome and intelligent that he was called The Shining Prince ("Hikaru Genji"). I know I have a lot to live up to, but I really like my name! Oh, and by the way, my pedigree full name is "Genji des Rêves d'Aton."

I will show you photos of my parents and siblings another day. Let me just tell you that my Mama is called "Bastet" and I have one brother and one sister. My brother is a fawn abyssinian and my sister is blue, just like me.

So, about my colour.... The blue is a dilute colour within the Abyssinian breed. #1 says the closest comparisons she can think of are either to the colour of a Weimaraner or that of a silver fox. One description of the coat says that in the four layers of ticking typical of an Abyssinian cat, the Blue has two layers of strong blue-grey and two of different shades of cream. The cream in fact can verge on the very pale pink. As for my pawpads, you will have to wait until I stay still long enough for #1 to take a proper close-up. She says they are very, very special!!!

In the meantime, I think the best thing is to do a show and tell, so here are some photos of me:


Next to me in this next one is my favourite feather toy, which I brought with me from my birth home.


In this one, you can see the cream-colour on my underside:


I love to sit against #1's feet!



When #1 is in the room with me, I spend my time playing and cuddling, but when she leaves, I get lonely and hide. She tells me I will soon meet my big brother (I didn't even know I had one). I am a little nervous, so please cross your paws for me!


36 comments:

  1. You are such a handsome little prince Gen-Chan! Your brother will be a great friend and you will have lots of adventures together. Just wait and see.

    Your friends,
    Niamh & Ambrose

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  2. Well well well, it's nice to meet you little Gen-Chan aka Genji! Love your name. Suits you so well. I love your coat colouring. It's so unique. I can't wait to see your special pawpads! They must be just as unique as your coat colour. You are a handsome little one!

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  3. Genji, you are SO beautiful! Seeing your chest and tummy color ...... we are speechless. We are so glad you are cuddling up to #1, and hope that you have a good introduction to Bibi-Chan, and that he is fun for you to romp with. Tama-Chan and Sei-Chan will mother you, for sure. And Tommy is such a kitten snuggler, that you will surely learn all about that very fast.

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  4. Gen-Chan, you are going to positively adored HouBibi

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  5. Exquisite! Absolutely exquisite!
    Good morning Gen-Chan! What a perfect name! You are a handsome prince, love. Your coloration is really breathtaking. And those ears, those amazing ears!
    You wear them like a crown! Best of all, you radiate sweetness.
    It's scary to be a baby kitty all alone. But you won't be alone for long, dear. A wonderful family awaits.
    Our special love to you.

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  6. Welcome Gen-Chan!! You are truly a shining prince. Your ears are magnificent and I can hardly wait to see the pawpads. You may feel a little lonely now, but wait til you meet all the other Chans and Tommy who will play and cuddle with you. You are a very lucky kitteh indeed. Congrats to all, Im sure #1 is already besotted as are we all.

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  7. Wow-gorgeous new Baby-Chan! I just started to read 'The Tale of the Genji'. What a fascinating book-just knowing that it is the first novel etc., makes it interesting. Can't wait to see how Tommy welcomes his baby brother, I am sure it will be so sweet!

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  8. Hello, Gen-Chan!! What a handsome guy you are!!

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  9. So, which BIG brother will it be?

    The one in the house or the one that lives nearby ;-) ?

    Woo really are a handsome shining prince of a chat!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra
    PeeEssWoo: Hi Tommy! I khan't wait fur the meeting!

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  10. What a gorgeous boy you are Gen-Chan!!! I had never even heard of a dilute Abyssinian before, your colouring is exquisite. I'm certain the introductions to the rest of the family will go well, just relax and enjoy your siblings :-)

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  11. Hello handsome Gen-Chan! You are a gorgeous boy! And those ears, I love those ears! Don't worry too much about meeting your big brofur, he is a furry nice cat. And just wait until you meet Tommy! You haf come to live in a truly wonderful place, sweet boy.

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  12. ::swoon::

    Gen-Chan, your coloring is incredibly handsome. We're all in awe, and we can't wait to see your tootsies! Don't be too frightened, it's all new now but soon you will be part of the best gang in the world! We hope Bibi takes you under his wing, hee hee.

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  13. Hello handsome, Gen-chan! Welcome. Crossing mympaws for an easy intro your brothers!

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  14. Wait a minute... did I read that right? Your mother is a GODDESS?! You are a very special kitty indeed! I too can't wait to get a good look at your paw pads. I am sure they are as magical as the rest of you!

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  15. Adorable Gen-chan, i'm sure the Beebs will teach you efurrything he knows! Purrs, little guy.

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  16. Hi Gen-Chan,

    Aren't you a lovely boy! You don't know it now but you've joined a most special and loving family. In no time at all you'll be romping with Bibi and cuddling with Sei, Tama and Tommy. Looking forward to seeing those toesies!

    Lizzie & 3 kitties

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  17. Genji, your coloring is gorgeous! I cannot wait to see your fancy paw pads, too!

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  18. So exciting to meet another Chan! I can't wait to read your adventures when meeting the rest of the crew!

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  19. What a handsome prince you are, Gen-Chan! We love that your name has such an interesting history to it. And we know when you meet your big brother, you and he are going to have lots and lots of fun.

    We LOVE your colors, AND your eyes.

    Welcome to blogville.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  20. We are all thrilled that we are right here from the very beginning of getting to know you. You don't know how lucky you are with your new mommy and siblings. You've picked the perfect spot to live and love. We all wish you joy and happiness.

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  21. Oh, 源氏!! It's a great name for you! You are so handsome and I'm sure you will attract many ladycats (like Genji in the novel)!!

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  22. oh you stunning handsome darling. how good it is to learn about you. and your color is soft as a dream..lovely as a poem.

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  23. Hi Gen-Chan! We love your colour and your name! We are so going to enjoy following your adventures in your new home!

    You are very lucky to have become part of such a great home!

    best wishes
    Clive and Murray

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  24. Welcome Gen Chan!!!!!!!! What a handsome kitten you are too !!!!! We think you will love your new home as all the others are simply marvelous and you will fit right in there :) We look forward to watching you grow too :) heehee
    Purrs Tillie and Georgia

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  25. You are adorable Gen-Chan!
    Benny & Lily

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  26. Gen-Chan is the perfect name for you! You are certainly regal and handsome! Thank you for explaining your unusual color. Can't wait to see your special paw pads! You will love your new home & family.

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  27. Hi there Gen-Chan...you little cutie pie! I'm sure you will love everyone in your family...and will be part of the snuggle pile soon!

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  28. Gen-Chan, a great name and a wonderful story behind your name, too! did we mention that we think you are exceptionally cute and love your coloring? Can't wait til we see those pawpads - how about on 'toesday'? take care

    Mindy, Moe, BonBon, Cookie & Mike

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  29. You would adore your brother Houbibi, Gen_Chan. He has many fun things to teach you :)

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  30. Gen-Chan, you are the cutest little prince ever!! I know you will have many happy days in your new home, so Miles and I are crossing our paws that this week is a fun one for you.
    I am sure your new siblings will love you!


    bonks!

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  31. Gen-Chan we think your name suits you well.You certainly are a shining prince of a kitten! Your colouring is very yummy.
    We know that your brother will love you and be thrilled to have you as a playmate so be brave :)
    the critters in The Cottage

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  32. Gen-Chan, Shining Prince of France. We think your name suits you - Äiti is already in love with your fur colours and we are wanting to check your toes very soon! My sincere apologies for the late comment but we have been having problems with our interwebs and I have only just been able to see your pictures. We hope that your brother and sisters are being respectful and sniffing politely at the door, and passing positive smells on through #1.

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  33. Welcome, Gen-chan. I see you brought an impressive pair of fruit-bat ears!

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  34. you are just waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy cute!!

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  35. Oh, you are just gorgeous. We love your coat.

    You has lots of big brothers, and we just know you are going to love them all.

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  36. Gen-Chan, you are such a handsome cat. We love your color and can't wait to see your special paw pads.

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