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Yes, would you like to buy a book?

I for one would be in favour of more book shops being run by cats.

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Rejean Pellerin, howbeg, elizfitch, alcluith, and 105 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Rejean Pellerin (62 months ago | reply)

I like your photo! Could you post this photo in my group of books please? Your photo will be seen by many of my 2500+ members.
www.flickr.com/groups/72759907@N00/
Thank you in advance!
howbeg (62 months ago | reply)

This is a magic wee shop, everything is a total burach and you get some interesting characters coming in.
alcluith (62 months ago | reply)

Lovely! :-) I've never managed to see any cats when I've been in that shop. Must look harder...
0olong (62 months ago | reply)

al - Heh! I've only been in two or three times or so, but I think the cat's always been there. :)
how - it is a quite magical little place, it's true. :)
patchworkgandalf (62 months ago | reply)

how have I missed this shop, all shops should be run by cats
Abendlicht (62 months ago | reply)

aaaaaaaaaaaaawwww
trinlayk (62 months ago | reply)

Sooo Mr. Cat, what would you reccomend?
edbrambley (62 months ago | reply)

Ha ha! Well spotted, and nicely composed.
So Pumpkin (61 months ago | reply)

Marvellous pic :D I love it!
micheeky (61 months ago | reply)

lol nice
0olong (61 months ago | reply)

Cheers everyone! Gandalf - to be fair, the shop is remarkably well-hidden; I'd never have found it if it hadn't been next door to Tchai-Ovna (which I'd never have found, either, if a friend of mine hadn't taken me there).
Trinlayk - the cat would recommend picking up any old book and sitting down somewhere with ready lap access... :)
L U B A [deleted] (60 months ago | reply)

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Cats and books, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
0olong (60 months ago | reply)

Sure! Although... I know Flickr is big, but does it really need *two* groups dedicated to cats and books?
L U B A [deleted] (60 months ago | reply)

Ahh I hadn't noticed there was another one.. Oh well. Great picture, anyhow!
GatoProspero (60 months ago | reply)

Wonderful!
And here I find out that my friend runs a group for cats and books "books. cats. life is sweet." and never told me about it!!! :-D
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amythyst_lake (59 months ago | reply)

Classic!
libertine101 (59 months ago | reply)

here, here! :)
What a cutey :)
melcir.meri (57 months ago | reply)

He's contemplating the charity box ~ considering his donation?!! ~ This fun image deserves an award!! -- Please accept the "FIRST - THE EARTH!" Photo-ART EXHIB/+comp. [AWARD+FAV 2]" group's
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for helping raise awareness of The State of the Planet, plus our Heritage & Future! You're invited to exhibit this exceptional image in our Group. - Mel [Group Admin]
eagle stirreth (56 months ago | reply)

Yes,this is Boris the shop cat.....I work in the shop six days per week...The reason that you may not see him in the shop is that he is not really our cat !!!!! ....His real house is one of the mews cottages that are to the left of the shop.....He seems quite happy having more than one owner......We have recently found out that he goes also to one of the new flats on Otago Street where there are ladies who feed him...He has followed me home on several occasions but my own cat was having none of it and chased him for his life !!!!!
alcluith (56 months ago | reply)

I think I ran into him in "Retro" on Otago St. last week . He was very friendly :-)
0olong (56 months ago | reply)

Thanks for the background info, eagle! I appreciate that, it's good to know. Lovely shop you work in there! :)
Alc - I'm not surprised! He seems like a friendly sort.
eagle stirreth (56 months ago | reply)

There is a cat who is like a bigger version of him ,(Boris),that hangs around "Retro" in Otago Street......This cat is known as Callum.....He will lie very unconcerned at the closemouth oblivious to the noise of Great Western Road....He is friendly and is used to people.....
mags_Tag (53 months ago | reply)

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 9-5, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
fantastic shot. please add it to our pool of workplace photos
Leithwalker (53 months ago | reply)

Great photo of a real bookshop. Looks like a good place for a browse.
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called AESTHETICALLY PERFECT (only squares), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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KagedFish (53 months ago | reply)

Aesthetically Perfect
...your AMAZING pic
presents an aesthetically perfect
ARTWORK,
and deserves an AWARD!!! .
KF 红相机 (50 months ago | reply)

BORIS! oh how i miss that cat :) going back up this weekend, will drop in and say hello :)
eagle: there used to be a huge ginger tom as well- boris' dad?
eagle stirreth (50 months ago | reply)

The ginger tom was called "Trevor".....He disappeared one night.....From piecing various clues together I suspect that he was run over....We never actually found out what happened to him....But Trevor enjoyed his years with us.....You see,he was living in a house ion the South Side of Glasgow with a lady who would take in strays and unwanted cats....He did not get on with the othere cats,so he found a home with us...Little "Baby Boris" would wander in as a tiny little kitten,eager to meet another cat,steal some food,and get on Trevor's nerves.....But Boris has a great personality of his own....
KF 红相机 (50 months ago | reply)

oh no! i wish you haven't told me now :( poor trev :( he looked so happy in front of the wee heater on the floor.
yeah i remember boris when he was a wee kitten :) used to climb the tree outside tchai ovna and play with the bells and ribbons! used to delight us all :)
rfduck (49 months ago | reply)

Very nice bookstore!
Nordkind! (49 months ago | reply)

Cute one! :o)
Missive Maven (49 months ago | reply)

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Literary cats, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
0olong (49 months ago | reply)

Heh, I've added it, but I have to say it's hilarious that it's now in three different 'cats and books' themed groups. :)
Missive Maven (49 months ago | reply)

I swear I searched for a "cat book" group, but didn't come up with anything! (Okay, I knew about the libraries and bookstores one, but I had something a little more broad in mind for this one.) Maybe it doesn't have the same keywords I think of. Also, I wanted one to include letters as well, since I've seen so many great photos of cats on letters also. Thanks for adding, anyway!
Gassami/Marie / Away, family issues / (49 months ago | reply)

This is just too good a capture. Magnificent shot of this gorgeous kitty.
(Seen in LITERARY CATS (pool)
choch0tte (48 months ago | reply)

I know that cat!
He just adds to an already wonderful place.
Can't wait to be back in dear Glasgow.
juliacsmith (47 months ago | reply)

Thanks for sharing! This photo appeared on our home page recently
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0olong (47 months ago | reply)

Hey, thanks for that Julia! :)
And thank you, choch0tte and Gassami-marie.
bellefox rendezvous (43 months ago | reply)

lovely!
moggierocket (42 months ago | reply)

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The cat who turned on and off, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Me too.
bunchadogs & susan (42 months ago | reply)

I agree. the perfect place for a cat is in a library or book store.
such rich colors and lines, and the store cat.
wonderful!
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a.khongpak (40 months ago | reply)

Nice pic..
sammydavisdog (39 months ago | reply)

thanks for the use of your beautiful shot
stripey.suze (37 months ago | reply)

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Square Scotland, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
FruGal2009 (32 months ago | reply)

Great photo,
I have used a photo on one of my blog posts, I just wanted to say that I have provided you with attribution.
So keep up the good work.
Thanks
FruGal
pyramidtextsonline (28 months ago | reply)

Sooo cute. I'm going to encourage my cat to apply for more book shop jobs.
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bookwyrmsrus (8 months ago | reply)

I love your photo of this cute cat lording over the books in your shop! I'm a teacher who is studying to become a librarian. Would it be possible to use this photo as part of a business card? It would make the perfect image!
pyramidtextsonline (8 months ago | reply)

Oolong has already given permission for the reuse of this photo by releasing it under a CC by NC SA license. So go for it!
0olong (8 months ago | reply)

True enough! I do like it when people ask anyway, though. Or at least tell me of their intentions. So, thanks!

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