Wednesday, 21 January 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **SNOWMAGGEDON HORROR COMING SOON - Allegedly** ~ Parsley's Flat Out, Fudge's Back on The Cat Shelves, and Smooch's in The Craft Room ~ **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! 

Firstly, apologies for missing the last two weeks of blog hops; it's been stupid busy at the P.A.'s work, leaving no time for fun stuff. We've barely got the posts out on time. In fact, I think one was late. So, sorry about that. We're endeavouring to introduce new protocols so the P.A. can do what we employ her for! MOL

The weather. Well, we have had a few days of intermittent sunshine, which has been nice. The temperature is averaging mid to high single digits and just above freezing at night. So quite tolerable for this time of year. Though, and here comes the but, the weather experts are saying that a wall 765-ish miles wide is coming to swathe the UK in a snow horror fest of epic snowmaggedon proportions... sooooooon... sounds utterly dreadful, let's hope they are wrong!

Moving on...

Strange things have been happening in the BBHQ office.

Melvyn's Moving Chair 

Melvyn, a brown, black, and white tabby cat, lounges contentedly on a gray cushioned chair draped with a fluffy cover. His relaxed pose exudes comfort in a cozy indoor space. Behind him, a white radiator adds warmth to the scene, while a pink cat tree with a toy mouse and a blue circular toy nearby hint at feline fun. To the left, a pink fluffy cushion rests atop a wicker basket, completing the snug and pet-friendly setting. at www.bionicbasil.com

This is the new chair the P.A. bought the other week. Melvyn was never interested in the office chair before, but when this one arrived, wow, he took ownership. But here's the thing: if the P.A. goes to the office and Melvyn's in this chair, she'll roll it down towards the cat tree and use the old chair instead. 

Melvyn thinks this is the best game ever! MOL 

MODELLING SECRETS REVEALED

Last week, there were a couple of comments about how the P.A. gets Melvyn to walk up and down the kitchen rug, sorry, 'catwalk' - the wand toy, is not the usual way. 

What happens is this: the P.A. puts the bandana on BBHQ's next top model, and she runs to the other end of the kitchen and whistles him; he'll trot along, etc. Then she runs back the other way, and he usually bounds after her. 

Sometimes, when he's not feeling model-ish, treats are used as bribes... oh yes, the P.A. will sink to that level if required. Melvyn loves it because it means more treats for him! MOL

And that's how it's done.

Right, let's take a look at what else has been happening at BBHQ in the last week.
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.

First up in the news

Parsley's Flat Out


Parsley, an all-black cat with a sleek coat, lies curled on a woven textured rug with his front legs stretched out in a relaxed pose. A fringed blanket is partially visible beside him, and the background includes a tiled floor and a dark fixture, possibly a fireplace. The indoor lighting casts a cozy glow over the serene scene. at www.bionicbasil.com

Parsley was flat out in the sitting room, the woodburner was lit, and he was loving the heat, well, totally tropical vibes.

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

Fudge's Back on The Cat Shelves


Fudge, a ginger tabby cat, lounges effortlessly on a curved maroon cat shelf mounted to a rustic brick wall in the BBHQ Catservatory. His body is stretched out in full relaxation, with one front paw draped casually over the edge. The warm tones of the bricks and the elevated perch create a cozy, sunlit retreat that perfectly suits his laid-back charm. at www.bionicbasil.com

Fudge was back in the catservatory on his favourite shelf, he was watching the birds at the feeders.

We know he was thinking, how tasty they looked! 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.

In other news...

Smooch's in The Craft Room


Tripawed Smooch, a white cat with black markings and only three legs, sits upright on a black and beige cat tree in the cozy craft room. His tongue peeks out slightly, adding a touch of cheeky charm. Behind him, the room is filled with warm, lived-in details—furniture, a framed picture, and a flower arrangement—creating a homely backdrop for this candid and expressive moment. at www.bionicbasil.com

Smooch went into the craft room the other day, because the P.A. was looking to fix up these two cat scratchers, so he sat on one and started giving expert advice - yep - expert! MOL

The P.A. was truly fascinated as she asked how she was going to make that happen. Smooch replied that it wasn't his department and to have fun, oh, and by the way, is there any catnip out here?

#truestory  MOL 
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


 Off to Space was Melvyn's choice on the catwalk next week! 

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up ©BionicBasil® Melvyn Modelling The Off To Space Bandana

The catwalk strut was supurr quick this week and miraculously without incident. Even the invisible monster, aka W.D.G., was missing, like totally missing.

Melvyn reckons he might have gone on a vacation, but he's not sure. We'll let mew know if he appears anywhere.

Check out Melvyn's videos on your preferred social media channel:




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:

Sunday Selfies ~ Pandora


Amber's Latest Book Review

January's Monthly Meow'o'Scope

And don't forget if mew're new to BBHQ, check out this page: New reader Starter Page.

Wishing mew a furbulous day, and remember to always...
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Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 


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