Nap Duels, Volume III

 Here you can see Dave and Jack engaging in another of their nap duels. In this iteration, they are both performing The Conch strategy famously developed by Dave in his younger days. 

Guest Appearance: LeiLei, Volume XIV - All Curled Up

Here you can see LeiLei performing yet ANOTHER napping strategy developed by Dave, this time The Conch. 

Dave is glad to see that LeiLei performs it to perfection. He feels like Mozart would probably feel after hearing the London Symphony Orchestra play his compositions. 

The Conch, Volume X: The Reappearance

Dave greatly enjoys employing the Conch strategy, but while Dave is a cat for all seasons, the Conch is not a napping strategy for all season. It can only be used rarely during the summer, due to it's tendency to conserve heat. Therefore, it is replaced with strategies that allow Dave to remain cool throughout the summer. 

(*Dave is always a "cool" cat personality-wise, but sometimes he is warm. At other times, he is also "cool" temperate-wise, and is thus cool in more than one manner.")

The Conch, Volume IX: The Wide Awake Version

Here you can see Dave in his typical Conch position, one he usually uses for napping. In this case, Dave is awake. He probably was startled during a nap, and decided not to exert energy to change his position. Dave doesn't like to waste his energy on things that don't need it. More than likely, Dave will return to his nap shortly, so it doesn't even make sense to move around.

The Conch Crevasse, Volume II

Dave is well-known to combine multiple effective napping strategies into one glorious napping strategy, such as The Conch Crevasse, seen here. His idea is that if each strategy provides it's own set of advantages, there is no reason he can't combine all of those advantages into one even greater strategy. He even has high hopes that he can one day, probably far in the future, combine three or four napping strategies into one omnibus strategy. Can you imagine the level of comfort that could come from combining The Crevasse, The Conch, and RocketDave? Probably not. 

Guest Appearance: Goldie, Volume III

Goldie, a friend of Dave's, is a pretty smart cat. Here you can see him taking a break from studying for a quick nap. Goldie does not spend as much time napping as Dave does. If Goldie was able to spend some time with Dave, Dave could teach Goldie some great napping strategies. Even as a relative novice, though, Goldie has already perfected a few key strategies. As you can see here, he has developed a very good version of The Conch.

The Conch, Volume VIII

One of Dave's favorite uses of The Conch technique is pressing his face and feet against the same surface. This provides an extra degree of comfort to Dave, because in addition to having the whole left side of his body resting on a soft, comfortable surface, he can also have his face and feet resting on another soft surface. What more could Dave want?

The Ledge Conch

As we know, Dave often seeks to develop new napping techniques by combining two fully-developed techniques. Here, as you can plainly see, he has done it again! Dave has combined an old standby, The Conch, with a newer development, The Ledge, to form The Ledge Conch. 

Dave's true greatness in napping is at its most apparent when Dave makes a bold, creative choice like he does here. He has no fear when it comes to forging new strategies. He knows he has to take chances to succeed. That is what he has done here, aided in no small part by his legendary courage.

The Conch, Volume VII

Sometimes cats like to put their heads against things. Although he might be embarrassed to admit it, Dave is no exception to this. He knows he is a cat, but he doesn't always like to associate himself with other members of his species. Regardless, Dave is more than happy to incorporate this common cat activity into one of his favorite napping strategies, The Conch. 

The Conch, Volume VI

The Dafe can look pretty cuddly sometimes, but he never looks cuddlier than when he employs The Conch in a soft spot such as the one pictured below. The blankets mold around Dave like waves curve around rocks on the seashore. Dave's coat also pairs well with the blankets he is laying on here, making him appear very stylish while he naps.

Have you ever seen a more comfortable cat? I doubt it. Here is another angle. Just look at that Dave.

Dafe!

The Conch, Volume V

Look at this Dave. He just looks so comfortable. That's the strength of The Conch strategy. What other strategies might provide in terms of warmth, or ability to overlook his surroundings, or allowing Dave to quickly put his detective hat on, The Conch offers in comfort. Sometimes, that is a bargain Dave is willing to make. 

The Conch, Volume IV

You might think this photo is a repeat, but it is not. Dave just really enjoys this pose. While he is always on the lookout for newer and better napping techniques, he also subscribes to the idea that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." He tries to strike a balance between staying in his comfort zone and taking chances on new ideas. That's why you might often see Dave doing the exact same thing several times. It's not that he is uncreative or lazy, he just wants to enjoy the fruits of his labor. All that work developing new techniques has to pay off some time. This is that time.

The Conch, Volume III

Over the years, Dave has developed several variations of The Conch technique. Sometimes he curls up without much assistance. Sometimes he uses surrounding objects to better position himself. Here, you can see one of his favorite Conch strategies: using the fold of the couch. This strategy allows Dave to fold his big-boned frame into a semi-circle. You might question Dave for striking this pose, thinking that it doesn't make a whole lot of sense that Dave would find this position comfortable, but he clearly does. Furthermore, you should not question Dave's genius. Clearly he is comfortable. 

The Conch Crevasse

Dave doesn't let anything hold him back. His creativity knows no bounds. Dave's creative process has allowed him to develop countless napping techniques and strategies, ranging from The Crevasse to The Plateau to The Conch and beyond. While these techniques each represent singularly impressive and courageous approaches to napping, another part of Dave's legend is his willingness to combine techniques. It doesn't always work, but, as any connoisseur knows, true greatness requires taking chances. True greatness is evident in both the result and the process. That's why it is such an amazing experience to watch Dave create. Pictured below, Dave has combined two of his favorite techniques, The Crevasse and The Conch, to develop a new napping technique wholly different from its two progenitors. This combination Conch Crevasse really brings the whole package. Comfort, warmth, and comfort. Greatness.

The Conch, Volume II

Dave loves to curl up in his Conch position. It has been a major part of his napping repertoire for years. It creates a lot of comfort for Dave. His great girth doesn't allow him to curl up as tightly as some other cats, but he finds the Conch to be an effective alternative to the standard curl-up technique. It is innovation like this that allows Dave to be such a prolific napper.

The Conch

By now, you are surely familiar with some of Dave's favorite napping techniques, such as The Crevasse and The Plateau. But Dave doesn't confine himself to just those strategies. He has many other techniques as well. Pictured below is Dave employing The Conch strategy. As you can see, he curls up in a semi-circular conformation, somewhat like a conch. Over the course of a full day of napping, Dave thinks it wise to change positions several times. He wouldn't want to get a sore neck from staying in a position like this for too long. An experienced napper knows these things.