Wednesday, 15 April 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **GRAPE HYACINTH!!!** ~ Parsley's Checking The Flowers, Smooch Couldn't Be Fluffed, and Fudge's Snug As A Bug ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

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Spring flowers, outdoor adventures, sofa snuggles, cute cat moments and bandana fashion, a pawesome BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up for cat lovers.
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Epic Greetings Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

First up, many, many apologies for missing last week's blog hops and commenting; things happened, and there was no more time. We'll try to catch up this week. So sorry about that! 

Now, let's give mew the weather report. It has been rainy, showery, gusty, with random splodges of sunshine, plus a pawful of longer spells of sunshine but with a bitterly cold wind, so completely useless! However, apparently on Friday it's going to reach a supurr, mega, epic 17 Celsius, but if the wind is still cold, that will be as much use as a chocolate fireguard! 

Oh, and before we head into the news, on the Sunday Selfies post, The J-Cats from Purr-sonally Speaking asked;

What are those little purple flowers?

Clusters of vibrant purple grape hyacinths bloom in the foreground of a garden bed, surrounded by pastel pink, yellow, and white primroses with lush green foliage. Moss‑covered rocks, dried leaves, and patches of grass create a natural, slightly wild spring garden setting. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

Here's a better photo, as the one on Sunday with Parsley; the flowers were barely visible.

These are grape hyacinth; they are a delightful shade of bluey-purple. Depending on the light, they can seem bluer or more purple, and they grow all over the place, just how we like our gardening, utterly chaotic in the best possible way! MOL  

The Forget-Me-Knots are about to burst forth around the garden, and some of the tulips are still taking their time. We'll see next week if things improve. 

Now, let's look at this week's top stories...

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First up in the news this week...

Parsley's Checking The Flowers


Parsley, black cat stands on a paved patio beside a vibrant flower bed filled with red, pink, yellow, and white tulips surrounded by lush green leaves. The cat looks toward the flowers as if inspecting them. In the background, another torti cat, Pandora, sits further back in the garden, partially hidden among the greenery. A small pond, a large pot, and garden furniture complete the peaceful outdoor scene. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom

Here's this week's cat with tulips photo, and if mew look closely, Pandora is in the shot!

Yep, she was spying on Parsley as he was inspecting the flowers in the raised beds, and he had no idea she was watching him! MOL 

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Next up in the news...

Smooch Couldn't Be Fluffed


Smooch, a white cat with black markings rests on a weathered wooden bench in weak sunlight. The cat, a tripaw, sits comfortably with its black‑tipped tail curled beside it, the light highlighting the texture of its fur and the bench. Green garden foliage surrounds the scene, creating a peaceful outdoor setting. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

Smooch was in the garden, and he just couldn't be bothered with anything.

He said, and I quote, "I just can't be fluffed!"

So he parked up on the bench in the courtyard and took five while the sun tried to peak out - it didn't!

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In other news...

Fudge's Snug As A Bug


Fudge, a ginger floof, lies cozily wrapped in a soft beige‑and‑brown woool rug, with his head and one paw peeking out. The cat is nestled among patterned cushions, including geometric and polka‑dot designs, creating a warm and snug indoor scene. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

While all that outdoor stuff was happening. Fudge made the sensible decision to stay on the sofa, as snug as a bug in a rug!

He said, and I quote, "Yeah, that outdoor vibe is not vibing with me today!"

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And finally, this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick

Spring Freshness was the winner this week! 

A white‑and‑dark‑furred cat sits on a circular green‑and‑white toy track with a textured brown mat in the centre. The cat wears a white bandana decorated with colourful spring‑themed patterns, including flowers and circular designs. The scene is set indoors with wooden flooring, large bright windows, and lush green plants in the background. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

Melvyn sat on his Catit play set for this epic shot! MOL

What he's not telling mew is this... right in front (out of shot) was the biggest pile of catnip which he had been partaking in prior to this modelling assignment... yep, mew can imagine right?!!! MOL 

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Which one should he model next?


Here's the April Bandana collection.

 As spring is now officially here, we chose some more colourful and bright bandanas for this month. 

Five colourful triangular bandanas are arranged on a light wooden surface, each with a different vibrant pattern. Designs include hot‑air balloons and animals, stylised floral motifs, large pink flowers on teal, playful pink cats on black, and a yellow‑and‑pink floral print. Text reads “The April Bandana Collection at BBHQ.

The April Collection:

1.  Ballooning with Furiends

2. Spring Freshness

3. Peony Purrfection 

4. Cute Pink Cats

5. Blooming Marvellous

Tell us your top pick for next week in the comments!

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That's us done for today. 

Amber will be back on Friday with another pawesome book, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

Sunday Selfies


What The Fluff ~ BBHQ Q&A Episode 2

Basil's Bunker Tour ~ Episode 2

Hoping mew have a furbulous day, and remember to always...

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26 comments:

  1. Katie Isabella15 April 2026 at 01:12

    Melvyn, #3...what say? EVERYBUDDY looks meowvuluss! And Mom says that she hasn't seen grape hyacinth in many many years. Loved this.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:42

      Thank mew so much, Katie… and Melvyn says #3 Peony Purrfection is an epically fabulous choice, he reckons it’ll really bring out his inner supermodel! MOL 😻🌸✨

      We’re thrilled mew enjoyed the round‑up, and how lovely that your mom remembers grape hyacinths… they’re such cheerful little spring blooms, and they pop up all over the BBHQ garden like tiny purple surprises.

      Sending big purrs to mew both from all of us at BBHQ... 🐾💙

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  2. Memories of Eric and Flynn15 April 2026 at 10:36

    We are having the same weather. It is bucketing down at the moment, in fact it looks a bit like sleet mixed in with it! It is supposed to clear away after 1pm... hmmm. All of the flowers are lovely. My MIL used to have a lot of grape hyacinths in her garden. Fudge has the right idea, who wants to go out in the wet and cold? Melvyn is looking surprisingly smart considering he had been indulging! I vote for #3.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:44

      Thank mew so much, guys… and oh mew poor things, that weather sounds absolutely dire! We had a bit of sleet‑ish nonsense too, so we feel your pain. The forecast says it should clear after 1pm… but we’ll believe it when we see it. MOL 😹🌧️❄️

      We’re so glad mew enjoyed the flowers, grape hyacinths are such cheerful little pops of colour, and they always remind us of older cottage gardens, so how lovely that your MIL had lots of them.

      And yes, Fudge definitely had the right idea… who in their right mind wants to go out in wet, cold, sideways‑rain conditions? Not our ginger floof, that’s for sure! MOL

      As for Melvyn, we know, right?! He looks surprisingly smart considering the ahem recreational activities he indulged in before the photoshoot! MOL 😹💚✨
      He says thank mew for voting for #3 Peony Purrfection, he’s very excited to model it!

      Purrs from all of us at BBHQ... 🐾💙

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  3. Eastside Cats15 April 2026 at 14:47

    No kitties could give a fluff today, eh?
    My vote is for #5, Melvyn, but let's face it, handsome...you look good no matter what bandana you wear.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:45

      Thank mew so much, Eastside Cats… and MOL, mew are absolutely right, not a single kitty at BBHQ could give a fluff that day! Between Parsley’s flower patrol, Smooch’s zero‑motivation moment, and Fudge’s sofa‑snuggle marathon, productivity was at an all‑time low. 😹✨

      Melvyn says a huge thank mew for your vote for #5 Blooming Marvellous, and he’s blushing under his whiskers at your lovely compliment. He insists he doesn’t always look good… just most of the time. MOL 😻🌸

      Big purrs from all of us at BBHQ... 🐾💙

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  4. Sandee15 April 2026 at 16:36

    Number 5 for next week.

    Love all the spring flowers and all the precious kitties.

    I linked this post to my Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

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

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:47

      Thank mew so much, Sandee… and a big thank mew for your vote for #5 Blooming Marvellous, Melvyn is already practising his best supermodel poses! MOL 😹🌸✨

      We’re delighted mew enjoyed all the spring flowers and the kitty antics this week, the garden is finally starting to look a bit more cheerful, even if the weather can’t make up its mind.

      Thank mew too for linking us to your Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop, we really appreciate it.

      Wishing mew a fabulous day and an epically wonderful rest of the week.
      Scritches delivered to all the BBHQ kitties, and a big hug winging its way straight back to mew! 💗🐾

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  5. Leah15 April 2026 at 19:31

    Lovely flowers and the kitties all look snazzy too, Melvyn especially! Can't decide for next week, Melvyn always looks good, so ...

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:48

      Thank mew so much, Leah… we’re delighted mew enjoyed the flowers, the garden is finally starting to look a bit more spring‑like, even if the weather keeps throwing curveballs! 🌷😹✨

      And thank mew for the lovely words about the kitties, Melvyn is especially chuffed! He says he’s honoured to be called snazzy and that he’ll happily model any bandana because he knows he looks fabulous in all of them. MOL 😻💚

      Big purrs from all of us at BBHQ... 🐾💙

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  6. Lynn and Precious15 April 2026 at 20:09

    We are beyond happy seeing all of you. And the flowers are amazing of course! We are seeing more here finally. Melvyn you really know how to model.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:49

      Thank mew so much, Lynn and Precious… we’re absolutely delighted mew popped by today, it always brightens our day to see mew! 😺💗✨

      We’re thrilled mew enjoyed the flowers; spring is finally starting to show its colours here too, even if the weather keeps trying to pretend it’s still winter! MOL 🌷🌦️

      And Melvyn says a huge thank mew for the lovely compliment, he’s strutting around the BBHQ runway now, feeling very pleased with himself. He does love a good modelling moment! 😻📸💚

      Big purrs and hugs from all of us at BBHQ... 🐾💙

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  7. da tabbies o trout towne15 April 2026 at 22:03

    guyz…nother round oh pawsum fotoz thiz week…N ya noe…ther bee a grape HI o cinth growin
    rite thru sum landscape rox we haz out…how cool iz that 😸😸‼️himz a lone flower wear heez made hiz home …N melvyn…next week eye pix three and five, that way eye canna go wrong 🐾💚‼️🌸🌼😸

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:50

      Thank mew so much, Tabbies… we’re thrilled mew enjoyed this week’s paw‑sum piccies! 😸📸✨

      And how EPIC that mew have a lone grape hi‑o‑cinth growin’ right through yer landscape rox, that iz totallee amazin’! A brave little bloom who haz chosen hiz home and iz stickin’ wif it… we salute him! 🌸😹💙

      Melvyn says thank mew kindly for pickin’ three AND five, he sez that iz a genius move, coz he canna go wrong either way. He’s struttin’ round BBHQ now like he’s on the Paris catwalk! MOL 😻💚🌼

      Purrs and trout‑tastic cheer from all of us at BBHQ... 🐾💙

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  8. messymimi15 April 2026 at 23:12

    I hope you can get some nicer weather and be out more soon.

    Melvyn, you might want to save the nip for after the session, just a suggestion.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:51

      Thank mew so much, Mimi… we’re hoping the weather sorts itself out soon too, the garden is calling, but the rain keeps saying “NOPE!” MOL 😹🌧️✨

      And as for Melvyn… he has heard your very sensible suggestion about saving the nip until after the modelling session. He nodded politely, said he’d “take it under advisement”… and then immediately wandered off to find the nip stash again. Typical! MOL 😹💚🌿

      Big purrs from all of us at BBHQ... 🐾💙

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  9. pilch9215 April 2026 at 23:25

    Fudge, I wish I could cuddle up with you. Looking good Melvyn. XO

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:52

      Thank mew so much, Ellen… Fudge says he would absolutely love a cuddle, he’s a total snuggle‑bug and never turns down extra affection! 😻💗✨

      And Melvyn says thank mew kindly, he’s very flattered and is now swishing around the BBHQ runway like a supermodel who’s just been discovered. MOL 😹🌸

      Big purrs and hugs from all of us at BBHQ... 🐾💙

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  10. Brian's Home Blog16 April 2026 at 00:20

    Y'all sure do look quite content and the flowers are sure pretty!

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:53

      Thank mew so much, Brian and family… we’re delighted mew think everypawdy looks content, there was definitely a very chilled‑out vibe at BBHQ this week! 😺💗✨

      And thank mew for the kind words about the flowers… they’re finally starting to put on a bit of a show, even if the weather keeps trying to sabotage them. MOL 🌷🌦️

      Big purrs to mew all from the entire B Team... 🐾💙

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  11. meowmeowmans16 April 2026 at 03:15

    We loved seeing you all today (as we always do). And look at all your pretty flowers! Speaking of flowers, how about Peony Purrfection next week, Melvyn? XO

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:54

      Thank mew so much, meowmeowmans… we’re absolutely delighted mew enjoyed seeing everypawdy today, mew always make our whiskers twitch with happiness when mew visit! 😺💗✨

      And thank mew for the lovely words about the flowers, the garden is finally starting to look a bit more spring‑like, even if the weather keeps trying to pretend otherwise. MOL 🌷🌦️

      Melvyn says a huge thank mew for your vote for #3 Peony Purrfection, he’s very excited about that one and is already practising his most dramatic supermodel poses. MOL 😻🌸

      Big purrs and hugs from all of us at BBHQ... 🐾💙

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  12. Ananka16 April 2026 at 12:56

    You are all looking gorgeous :-D

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:55

      Thank mew so much, Ananka… mew are so kind! We’re absolutely delighted mew think everypawdy is looking gorgeous, the B Team are all strutting around BBHQ now with very smug whiskers. MOL 😺💗✨

      Big purrs from all of us at BBHQ... 🐾💙

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  13. Christine16 April 2026 at 16:33

    Eventually found Pandora spying on Parsley in the beautiful 🌷 Tulips. I think Smooch is fed up with the weather Fudge has the best idea snuggled up. Did you enjoy the cat nip Melvin looking very cool. We pick number 5 .

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®20 April 2026 at 09:56

      Thank mew so much, Christine… Pandora did an excellent job of blending in with the tulips, she’s becoming quite the stealth‑garden‑ninja! MOL 😹🌷✨

      And yes, Smooch is absolutely fed up with the weather… every time he goes outside, the sky seems to say, “Here, have some rain!” Poor lad can’t catch a break.

      Fudge definitely had the right idea, staying snug, warm, and wrapped up like a cosy cinnamon roll. He says it was the only sensible option! 😻🛋️💗

      As for Melvyn… oh yes, he very much enjoyed the catnip! He was feeling extremely cool, extremely relaxed, and extremely pleased with himself. MOL 😹🌿💚

      Thank mew for your vote for #5 Blooming Marvellous, he’s excited to model it!

      Big purrs from all of us at BBHQ... 🐾💙

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