Barbara, our cuddle-thon is held each morning on the bed. I have to use his belly as a pillow (actually closer to his front legs) while he's getting scratched and he's rubbing his head on my face. And is purring loudly. This goes on for about 15 minutes and then it's breakfast time. Abys all seem to need "face time" where their face is pressed or rubbed against yours. We go through a similar thing in the evening but he's being held... and rubbing his face on mine while purring. So much for the stand-offish cat. Wonder what that's like...