Sunday, 15 November 2026

The Sunday Selfies and Caturday Art Blog Hops at BBHQ **FEATURING** Basil's Epic Throwback Selfie

 Four BBHQ cats sit at the heart of a vibrant autumn collage filled with pumpkins, sunflowers, glowing lanterns, red and orange leaves, and woodland friends like a hedgehog and a squirrel. Polaroid‑style cat snapshots are scattered around them, all framed by rich fall foliage beneath a wooden “Sunday Selfies” sign, creating a cosy and festive October scene.

An epic selfie starring BBHQ's one and only Wing Commander Basil

A symmetrical autumn divider featuring pumpkins, acorns, red‑capped mushrooms, berries, and warm red‑orange leaves arranged in a festive arc, creating a vibrant October harvest theme.

Supurr greetings, pawesome furiends

Welcome to BBHQ on this delightful Sunday!

Well, it's been a while since I was here, so i thought today I'd share and epic throwback to 2009, I think this was taken.

 Basil's Epic Throwback Selfie


A younger Basil stands proudly among a maze of bare climbing branches, striking a confident pose high above the ground against a brilliant blue sky. His white fur is marked with rich tabby patches of brown and black, while his bright green eyes gaze intently into the distance as though surveying his kingdom from an elevated lookout point. A glittery blue collar with a small bell catches the sunlight around his neck, adding a touch of sparkle to the rugged outdoor setting. The low camera angle enhances his heroic appearance, making him seem larger than life as he balances effortlessly among the twisting branches. Winter‑bare trees stretch into the background, their intricate silhouettes creating a dramatic natural frame around him. The sunlight illuminates the side of his face and chest, highlighting the contrast between his crisp white fur and darker markings. Every whisker stands out sharply against the sky, emphasising the regal, adventurous spirit that would later earn Basil his reputation as BBHQ’s fearless Wing Commander. The whole image has the feel of a treasured memory, capturing a youthful Basil during one of his early outdoor expeditions. It perfectly embodies the confidence, curiosity and larger‑than‑life personality that made him such a beloved member of the B Team, making this selfie a truly epic throwback moment. 🐾💙

I was in Fudge's favourite tree in the courtyard for this pic; it was mid-winter, and I was in chonk'a'licious phase, or as Parsley likes to call it, a bulking phase!!! MOL
A symmetrical autumn divider featuring pumpkins, acorns, red‑capped mushrooms, berries, and warm red‑orange leaves arranged in a festive arc, creating a vibrant October harvest theme.
We're also joining in Athena's Fabulous Art Hop, so do stop by and show off your epic arty skills.

Athena The Cat Goddess Caturday Art Blog Hop Badge
 
A beautifully stylised portrait of a young Basil stands among a tangle of bare tree branches beneath a swirling, painterly sky reminiscent of an impressionist masterpiece. The artwork transforms his beloved throwback selfie into a vibrant piece of Caturday Art, with visible brushstroke textures and flowing curves throughout the image. Basil’s striking white coat, marked with rich patches of brown and black tabby colouring, is rendered in soft strokes of cream, gold and chestnut tones. His bright green eyes shine as the focal point of the composition, gazing thoughtfully into the distance while sunlight catches the edge of his face and whiskers. Around his neck is a pale blue collar with a small silver bell that glimmers against the textured fur. The surrounding branches weave artistically through the scene, their reddish‑brown lines creating movement and depth. Behind them, the sky comes alive in swirling shades of cobalt blue, lavender, cream and pale gold, giving the impression of a dreamlike breeze flowing across the canvas. The distant landscape melts into broad painterly strokes, allowing Basil to remain the star of the composition. The overall effect is warm, nostalgic and slightly magical, capturing the adventurous spirit of a younger Basil while celebrating the artistic transformation of a favourite BBHQ throwback memory. The image feels both timeless and storybook‑like, blending classic feline charm with the expressive beauty of painted artwork. 🐾🎨💙✨

The effect was created with Befunky - AI Enhancer, Impressionist Soft GFX+ changes to colour and variant.

Click here to dive into this artastic puzzle starring yours truly, the one and only Wing Commander of this glorious chaos at BBHQ. It’s a floof-tastic test of feline finesse, and guess what? 

We crushed it in just 12 minutes and 22 seconds. Can mew beat our time? 

Of course, mew can! MOL

Let us know your time in the comments ~ we love seeing how mew get on!

A symmetrical autumn divider featuring pumpkins, acorns, red‑capped mushrooms, berries, and warm red‑orange leaves arranged in a festive arc, creating a vibrant October harvest theme.

Apologies for not getting to comment much over the last week or so; things in the real world are taking up much of our time at the moment due to Grampaws' health and other stuff. We are sorry about that, and will try to snatch a few minutes when we can to catch up... hopefully yesterday we visited a lot of mew and joined in the hops; if not, today is the day! 

Join us again tomorrow, when we're back with another supurr fun post, don't ask us what yet, we don't know, but rest assured it will be epic!!! MOL 

We do hope mew have a totally terrific day, and remember to always...
Bold three‑dimensional “Stay Fluffy” lettering in warm orange‑to‑gold tones sits surrounded by autumn leaves, acorns, and bright red berries, creating a cheerful and cosy October‑themed banner.
and utterly epic! 

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team

A glossy black paw print with a smooth, reflective finish stands out against a solid black background, creating a bold and sleek sign‑off graphic.










A symmetrical autumn divider featuring pumpkins, acorns, red‑capped mushrooms, berries, and warm red‑orange leaves arranged in a festive arc, creating a vibrant October harvest theme.
Don't forget to join in the pawesome Sunday Selfies Blog Hop with

 Angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer ~ visit them at their cat-tastic blog:




Link Up Coming Later...

A symmetrical autumn divider featuring pumpkins, acorns, red‑capped mushrooms, berries, and warm red‑orange leaves arranged in a festive arc, creating a vibrant October harvest theme.











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