Just look at Mikesch now and then remember the time he was really feral. 100 % change compared to then no matter there is still a little hiss from time to time !

Each cat is different and he probably just doesn't like to be picked up, just like my Max, he is very tame, but he just hates to be picked up!

Oh -- once in awhile I'll surprise him when he's asleep, and he'll wake up and I'll get a big hiss!

Not for awhile. He totally trusts me. He sleeps one foot away from my head with his back to me most of the time. He still can't be picked up without taking him by surprise, but just squirms, not in panic, when I manage to pull it off. Otherwise for the most part, outwardly he's a completely tame cat.

Mikesch didn't turn his head when you have taken the pic !?