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Wednesday, 13 May 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **FRILLY TULIPS!!!** ~ Parsley's Sunny Spot, Fudge on Frog Watch, and Pandora's Under The Gazebo ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

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This week: Frilled tulip magic, more floof explosions, puzzle chaos, and Parsley's new brush spot MOL

Furbulous Greetings Supurr Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday, supurr furiends, and thanks so much for dropping by. Settle in, get comfy, and let’s dive into what’s been happening at BBHQ this week.

First, let's talk about the weather. Well, while we've had a few sunny days, the breeze has been erring on the chilly side again, which kind of defeats its purpose completely. And the really funny thing is, while it's breezy all day, in the middle of the night, it's still as still as can be.

How weird is that? Breezy during waking hours, then still all night; it's been like this for the last year or two.

Anyhoo, who knows what's going on in this crazy world at the moment! MOL

And here's this week's flower offering: a lovely reddish-pink frilly tulip.

A close‑up of a vibrant red and yellow fringed tulip in full bloom, its textured petals catching droplets of water. Surrounding it are tulips in shades of orange, pink, and cream, set among lush green leaves with neatly trimmed hedges and brick structures in the background.

Isn't it pretty?

Here's this week's completed jigsaw.

Ravensburger Crazy Cats The Good Life 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle


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If mew've been following the P.A.'s Puzzle Pawty at BBHQ, here's number three. To see the others, click the link below:



This was quite the challenge; it took about 4 or 5 evenings to complete. Next week, we'll share the first 1000-piece puzzle, and OMC, it was hard, especially when Fudge flicked a load of the pieces onto the floor with his tail! MOL

It's available from Amazon UK - no, there are no links or affiliates here, just pointing the way, if mew're interested.

Anyhoo, let's look at this week's top headlines.
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First up in the news this week

 Parsley's Sunny Spot


Parsley, a black cat sits on a pink cushion on a wooden windowsill, gazing outside at bright green trees. Below the windowsill is a two‑tiered cat perch decorated with a whimsical black‑and‑white checkered pattern featuring teacups, playing cards, and colourful designs, trimmed with pink pom‑poms and beads. A tall green plant with long leaves stands to the right, and sunlight fills the scene.

Parlsey was really enjoying a few window wiffles, and if mew look closely, there's evidence of him having a brush session... although he denied it! MOL

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Next up in the news

Fudge on Frog Watch


Fudge, an orange cat with a fluffy tail stands on grass beside a garden bed, facing a cluster of tall green leaves, a leafy shrub, and purple bell‑shaped flowers. The cat looks intently into the foliage as if watching for movement, surrounded by natural textures and soft outdoor light.

Fudge heard one of the frogs croaking in the garden border, so he went to have a closer look.

And don't panic, he doesn't try to eat them or anything, he's just curious! MOL

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In Other News

Pandora's Under The Gazebo


Pandora, a long‑haired tortie cat with dark fur streaked with brown and golden highlights is curled up on a light fabric surface, resting peacefully beside a cushion. Sunlight filters across the cat’s coat, creating a warm, cosy glow in the quiet outdoor setting.

Pandora found a sweet sunspot under the gazebo, everypawdy loves it under the gazebo, it's the go-to place outdoors at BBHQ! MOL

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Finally this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick


Last week, it was a tie between #1. #4 and #5 - so we thought we'd start at the top! MOL

Melvyn, a white‑and‑brown, black tabby cat wearing a lilac bandana decorated with pink flowers stands on a reflective indoor surface. Behind the cat are white orchids and green plants in a decorative pot, with soft, blurred interior details including ceiling beams and a window.

Here's Melvyn modelling the Lilac with Pink Flowers, doesn't he look cute? 

And as he's modelled this one before, mew can check out his runway strut her on your preferred social media channel:

 
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Which one should he model next?


Here's the new May collection. And yes, we know there are only four Wednesdays in May, but we thought it would be fun to give mew five bandanas to choose from, and Melvyn loves this collection.

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The May Collection:

1. Lilac with Pink Flowers  

2. Purple Flowers 

3. Blue Butterfly    

4. Dark Cherry Blossom 

5. White Cherry Blossom 

Leave a comment with your top pick for next week!
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That's us done for today. 

Amber will be back on Friday with another pawesome book just for mew, plus updates on the Library's mood, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

The Sunday Selfie's

The Monthly Meow'o'Scope

What the Fluff ~ BBHQ Q&A

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

Midweek News Stay Fluffy ©BionicBasil® May 2023

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Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 












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22 comments:

  1. messymimi13 May 2026 at 02:01

    Your tulips are beautiful and everyone looks happy and healthy which is always a good thing. Nice work, Melvyn! I'd really like to see the purple soon.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®16 May 2026 at 16:22

      Thank mew so much! We’re thrilled mew enjoyed the tulips, they’ve been extra frilly this year. Everyone’s doing great at BBHQ, and Melvyn says thank mew for the modelling love. One vote for the purple noted!

      Wishing mew a wonderful Weekend! 🐾🐾

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  2. Lynn and Precious13 May 2026 at 11:56

    Absolutely love those cat steps! How pretty for the kitties to have something to climb up to the window seat. And to do a 500 piece puzzle in just a few evenings, wow. I'm jealous that you even get to do them. My husband has decided that we won't do any more. He's too competitive and things that some kind of game that has to be won.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®16 May 2026 at 16:23

      Hiya Lynn and Precious,

      Aww thank mew! We love those cat steps too, the purrfect route to Parsley’s sunny throne 😸☀️ And MOL, doing puzzles with a competitive partner sounds… intense! 😹 We’re lucky the P.A. can sneak in a few peaceful evenings before Fudge sends half the pieces flying.

      Thanks so much for visiting today!

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  3. Eastside Cats13 May 2026 at 13:35

    #4 or #5 next, please, Melvyn.
    Fudge, that floof of a tailio is magnificent!

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®16 May 2026 at 16:24

      Hiya Eastside Cats,

      Thanks so much! One vote for #4 and #5 noted, Melvyn is already practising his runway strut 😸✨ And MOL, Fudge says thank mew kindly… his tailio takes its floof duties very seriously!

      Thanks for stopping by!!!!

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  4. Sandee13 May 2026 at 15:10

    #5 for next week, please.

    I love all the shots and my favorite is Fudge's tail. Impressive.

    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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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®16 May 2026 at 16:26

      Hiya Sandee,

      Thank mew so much! One vote for #5 noted, Melvyn will be thrilled 😸✨ And MOL, Fudge says thank mew kindly… his tailio is very proud of its impressive floof status!

      Thank mew for linking us to your Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop too. Wishing mew a fabulous weeked, with big hugs and kitty scritches from all of us at BBHQ 💕🐾

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  5. da tabbies o trout towne13 May 2026 at 15:50

    guyz…lookin grate thiz week like all wayz N itz nice ewe still haz flowerz a bloomin…de naybor hood hare haz now takin it pon hiz self ta start con soomin de hostaz 😼😼 melvyn yur moovee rox, gived ewe a PAWZ UP……ewe two fudge…..and eye will go with scarvez 5 next week ( de gurl had that LP bak in her yooth 😸😸‼️💚🐾

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®16 May 2026 at 16:29

      Hiya Tabbies!

      MOL, thank mew so much, we’re thrilled mew enjoyed this week’s news! 🌷😸 And oh no, tell de naybor hood hare ta leave de hostaz alone… dat iz not on! 😼 Melvyn says thank mew fur de PAWZ UP on hiz moovee, and Fudge is fluffin’ hiz tailio in appreciation. One vote for scarf #5 locked in!

      Big purrs from all of us at BBHQ 💚🐾

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  6. Leah13 May 2026 at 16:12

    Just gorgeous pictures today, everyone's looking sunny and spiffy! We still love the purple flowers!

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®16 May 2026 at 16:30

      Hiya Leah,

      Aww thank mew so much! We’re thrilled mew enjoyed the pics, everypawdy’s been soaking up those rare sunbeams and looking extra spiffy 😸☀️ And yay, another vote for the purple flowers! Melvyn will be delighted.

      Big purrs from all of us at BBHQ!

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  7. Ananka13 May 2026 at 17:50

    Great photos of the gang :-D

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®16 May 2026 at 16:32

      Hiya Ananka,

      Thank mew so much! We’re thrilled mew enjoyed the photos, the gang has been looking extra sunny and smug this week 😸✨

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  8. Brian's Home Blog13 May 2026 at 18:28

    Y'all sure do look terrific and that is some pretty puzzle!

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®16 May 2026 at 16:33

      Hiya sweeties,

      Aww thank mew so much! We’re delighted mew enjoyed the pics, everypawdy’s been looking extra spiffy this week 😸✨ And yes, that puzzle was such fun… even with Fudge’s “help”!

      Wishing mew a pawesome rest of the week!

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  9. pilch9213 May 2026 at 23:46

    How did the PA find time to complete all those puzzles with all she does? I am impressed. Nice tail Fudge. And looking good Melvyn. I would go with one of the cherry blossoms next week then the purple then the other blossoms. XO

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®16 May 2026 at 16:34

      Hiya Ellen,

      MOL, the P.A. says thank mew! She squeezes the puzzles in during the evenings… unless Fudge decides to “help” by launching pieces across the room 😹 His huge floof is very proud of the compliment, and Melvyn says thank mew too! One vote for the cherry blossoms noted, then purple, then the other blossoms. Purrfect order!

      Big hugs from all of us at BBHQ!

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  10. meowmeowmans14 May 2026 at 02:25

    Nice sunny spot, Parsley, and looking good Pandora! We are glad to know Fudge didn't feast on any frogs! Looking dapper, Melvyn. How about white cherry blossoms next week? XO

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®16 May 2026 at 16:36

      Hiya sweeties

      Thank mew so much! Parsley says that sunny spot was purrfection, and Pandora is delighted to be looking her glamorous self 😸✨ And MOL, yes, no frog feasting here, Fudge is all curiosity and zero chomping! Melvyn says thank mew kindly for the dapper compliment. One vote for the white cherry blossoms noted!

      Big hugs from all of us at BBHQ!

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  11. Christine14 May 2026 at 11:23

    Such a pretty 🌷 tulip. Love you flood tail fudge..well done for jigsaw puzzle. Oh number 5 before we forget.Everyone looking amazing as always x😽

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®16 May 2026 at 17:15

      Hiya Christine,

      Aww thank mew! 🌷 We’re so glad mew liked the frilly tulip, it was looking extra fancy this week. Fudge says thank mew for the floof‑tail love 😹💖 And the P.A. is chuffed mew enjoyed the puzzle too! One vote for #5 noted. Everypawdy is sending big purrs and thanks for your lovely words 😽💕

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