Wednesday, 14 January 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **WE MISSED SNOWMAGGEDON BY A WHISKER** ~ Fudge's Leap of Faith, Smooch's Covert Oppurration (Or Is It?), and Parsley Says NO! ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

Whimsical digital collage titled “Midweek News Round Up with The B Team ©BionicBasil®.” Ten cats with varied fur patterns sit in a row at the bottom, each with distinct expressions. Behind them are illustrated elements including newspapers, trees, and a frosty blue sky adorned with bunting flags, evoking a winter garden theme. A speech bubble in the top right corner says, “WHAT’S THE GOSSIP THIS WEEK?” adding a playful, newsy vibe to the scene.

Pawesome Greetings Furbulous Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up! 

Oh, good gravy, the weather. The weather peeps were forecasting snowmaggedon for Thursday last week, with a temperature of minus ten. We'd already had a smattering of the white stuff a few days earlier and thought, OH MY COD, not again!

Anyhoo, mew'll never believe this, it snowed everywhere but stopped just short of the P.A.'s work and never made it down to BBHQ. A mile from work, it snowed a lot, so we had a lucky escape, as most people were stuck. Thank COD, it missed us! 

A dramatic nighttime scene featuring a radiant full moon casting vivid beams of light downward through a clear, star-speckled sky. In the foreground, leafless trees and dense bushes are softly illuminated by the moonlight, creating a mystical and serene atmosphere. The interplay of shadow and light evokes a sense of quiet wonder beneath the celestial glow. At www.bionicbasil.com

We just had to share another photo of the full moon from earlier this month.

Anyhoo, let's look at the news!
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First up in the news

 Fudge's Leap of Faith


Fudge the fluffy ginger cat balances on a leafless tree branch above a tiled roof strewn with dry leaves and pine needles. His body is tense and focused, eyes locked downward as if preparing to leap. The wintry setting and elevated perch add a sense of daring and feline agility to the moment. At www.bionicbasil.com

Yep, mew are not seeing things! MOL

Fudge was up the tree like a cat possessed the other day, and he was weighing up whether the roof was safe to jump on, as it was a bit green.

Honestly, never has there been a cat at BBHQ who loved getting up high, luckily the P.A. managed to bribe him down with a bag of Dreamies! MOL
The Midweek News Round Up Divider A symmetrical botanical illustration featuring lush greenery, white flowering plants, and vibrant red and white blossoms. Small animals like rabbits nestle among the foliage, while a bird perches in the center foreground. The scene is rich in texture and color, set against a soft, natural background, creating a peaceful and enchanting garden atmosphere—ideal as a decorative post divider for nature-themed or whimsical content.

Next up in the news

 Smooch's Covert Oppurration


Smooch, a white cat with black markings, who's a tripawed feline, rests on a pink blanket atop a wooden windowsill. Only the lower half of his body is visible behind closed window blinds, with one leg and his tail extended outward. The cosy indoor scene captures Smooch’s relaxed pose in an unusual hiding spot, blending humour and comfort. At www.bionicbasil.com

So this was Smooch; we're not quite sure what was going on. Our first notion was this:

A covert oppurration watching fluff knows what!

The second:

The P.A. removed all the snuggle mats around the house for washing and left only the pink one in place. We think, but we could be wrong, that he was on a call to Catline to complain bitterly about the lack of comfort in the windowsills around BBHQ! MOL  

We did ask him, but he refused to confirm or deny anything.
The Midweek News Round Up Divider A symmetrical botanical illustration featuring lush greenery, white flowering plants, and vibrant red and white blossoms. Small animals like rabbits nestle among the foliage, while a bird perches in the center foreground. The scene is rich in texture and color, set against a soft, natural background, creating a peaceful and enchanting garden atmosphere—ideal as a decorative post divider for nature-themed or whimsical content.

In other news...

Parsley Says NO!


Parsley a sleek black cat rests in a wicker basket lined with a rich red textured blanket. His eyes are partially closed, and his body is relaxed, exuding calm and contentment. The close-up view highlights his glossy fur and the cozy, rustic setting. At www.bionicbasil.com

As mentioned above, the P.A. was on a washing spree and wanted this blanket from the basket under the gazebo. 

Parsley said, "NO!"

She asked, why?

Parsley said, "I need it right now, it's giving me great comfort, mew can wash it another day!"

Yeah, it's still not made into the laundry, so the P.A. is looking for a spare, but the thing is, they only like the red wool blanket in that basket; anything else and the basket is boycotted with extreme prejudice! #OH DEAR

A symmetrical botanical illustration featuring lush greenery, white flowering plants, and vibrant red and white blossoms. Small animals like rabbits nestle among the foliage, while a bird perches in the center foreground. The scene is rich in texture and color, set against a soft, natural background, creating a peaceful and enchanting garden atmosphere—ideal as a decorative post divider for nature-themed or whimsical content.

Finally this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick


Here's Melvyn wearing the Smart Cats bandana.

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up ©BionicBasil® Melvyn Modelling The Smart Cats Bandana

There's chaos on the BBHQ catwalk this week, as Melvyn's new toy had arrived! MOL

Everything went to fluff in a knitting basket; Fudge was a trip hazard; W.D.G. ran off; and all Melvyn wanted to do was chase the toy! MOL

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Which one is your favourite this week?
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That's us done for today. Amber will be back on Friday with another meowvellous book, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

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13 comments:

  1. Brian's Home Blog14 January 2026 at 00:47

    Good photos gang! Hooray for the snow storm missing you, that's terrific!!!

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  2. meowmeowmans14 January 2026 at 01:59

    Looking SMART in that bandana, Melvyn! Fudge, how did you get way up there, dude???

    Glad the winter storm missed you there. No snowmageddon ... hooray!

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  3. messymimi14 January 2026 at 03:13

    Not getting stuck in the snow is a good thing.

    All of you seem to have your moment in the spotlight this week.

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  4. Memories of Eric and Flynn14 January 2026 at 08:55

    I am glad that snow missed you. Fudge is a good tree climber. I think he and Flynn must have been brothers from a different mother!
    When I opened the kitchen curtains this morning there was a finger nail moon sitting in the trees. It looked strange, much lower than I expected and in the south!
    Loved the video. Fudge wanted to get in on the action!

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  5. Lynn and Precious14 January 2026 at 11:13

    Have fun to see all the different things each one of you have been up to. I can't wait to see the follow-up of fudge sleeping out of the tree and landing on the roof.

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  6. Eastside Cats14 January 2026 at 15:28

    What the fluff was going on 'round there?
    And The P.A. was washing your carefully furred-up stuff?
    Whoa, time to lock her in the bunker for awhile.

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  7. Leah14 January 2026 at 16:05

    Close call with the snow, we're glad it missed you! Yikers Fudge, be careful up there! We love all the pictures today!

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  8. Sandee14 January 2026 at 16:23

    Glad you got out of that tree safely and back where it's safe. Yikes.

    I linked this post to my Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. Scritches to all the kitties and a big hug to mom. ♥

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  9. Gidget Blue Sky14 January 2026 at 16:50

    oh my cod smooch, too funny, r yoo werking fur dee f.b.i.(furry butt incorporated)

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  10. da tabbies o trout towne14 January 2026 at 17:09

    guyz…epic lee pawsum fotoz again thiz week…even bye de 🌕 moon ‼️‼️fudge, dood…eye am glad ewe waz ina burd free tree….🙀🙀🙀🙀 N melvyn….eye all wayz wundered how de PA getted ewe ta walkz de run way each week🐾🐾😸‼️💚🐟

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  11. Katie Isabella14 January 2026 at 19:04

    da tabbies asked something I wondered too! How did the PA get you, Melvyn to walk that runway every week? I..well, me and mom, always looked froward to it. AND the bandanas. You look Mahvalus, Melvyn!

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  12. pilch9214 January 2026 at 23:30

    Looking good Melvyn. Bad boy Fudge! You should not climb that high. And Smooch needs more lessons in covert operations. :) XO

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  13. Christine15 January 2026 at 12:39

    I'm glad you got down Fudge 🙀we understand you all like your own comfy blankets 😽great video Melvyn.x😽

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