This week: luscious lilac fragrance, ducks in the garden, more floof on rugs, a hissy fit, puzzle chaos, and Smooch's blowing a raspberry! MOL
Furbulous Greetings Supurr Furiends
Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!
Oh, good gravy, the weather, what is going on? It's been much of the same as last week; sunny, rainy, gusty, chilly breeze, etc. However, there was a new element, are mew ready for this? HAIL, not once, not twice, but three times. Not for long on, and different days too, and then on Monday we had several cloudbursts, yep, downpour galore!
But, and here's a really big BUT, apparently this weekend, a bank holiday weekend no less, we're being told to brace for a heatwave, yep 26 Celcius on Friday, can mew believe it? No, we can't either, but we'll let mew know next week.
OH MY COD!!! We wish mew could smell the fragrance from the lilac tree. The scent is absolutely meautiful, drifting all over the garden like somepawdy let an aroma bomb explode - we did ask Smooch if that's what happened, he said he couldn't comment!!! MOL
And the little oak tree in front is one the P.A. grew from an acorn a couple of years ago; it's growing really well, and she plans to replant it in a new pot this summer.
Just look at this below, this mated pair of ducks comes every year to nest at Nanny's and Grampaws house.
The P.A. got them a small paddling pool, so their ducklings have a safe space to swim, and she even built them an off-ramp to get in and out while they're small.
They are adorable!
Here's this week's completed jigsaw.
Galison Glamour Cats ~ 1000 Piece Jigsaw
If mew've been following the P.A.'s Puzzle Pawty at BBHQ, here's number four. To see the others, click the link below:
This was harder than it looks. The P.A. thought the big blocks of colour would be easier to do... oh no, it wasn't. See that pale blue bit on the top right of the picture? It took ages, over three evenings, to just get that done!!! 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.
First up in the news this week
Fudge's Lounging in The Catservatory
It was raining, for a change, and Fudge decided to lounge in the catservatory as the pitter-patter of rain fell on the glass roof.
He said, and I quote, "It's rather soothing and relaxing!"
Then he said to the P.A., who appeared with the Dyson.
"No, mew can't vacuum the rug, my ginger floof is adding character!" MOL
Next up in the news
Parsley's Hissed Off
Parlsey was rather hissed off, as the P.A. removed the cushions from the gazebo as the covers needed a wash, this was his take on that! MOL
#mostunimpressed
In Other News
Smooch's Lolling Out of The Grass Planter
So mew may remember a few weeks ago, the P.A. cut the grass in the planter, it's growing slowly, and Smooch was really enjoying lolling in it again.
He even blew a raspberry at the P.A. when she said there were a few pieces that still needed trimming! MOL
Finally this week
Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick
It was a landslide vote for #5 last week, the White Cherry Blossom, and Melvyn was beaming!
Mew can see, he loved wearing this one for mew, just look at that face!!! MOL
Check out Melvyn strutting his stuff on your preferred social media channel:
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.
The May Collection:
2. Purple Flowers
4. Dark Cherry Blossom
Leave a comment with your top pick for next week!
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:
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We'll vote for Purple Flowers, Melvyn.
ReplyDeleteYou all look smashing, whether you were feeling happy or fluffy!
That's one huge lilac tree, and kudos for making the ducks comfortable.
Thank mew so much! 😺💜 One vote for Purple Flowers, Melvyn is already practising his runway strut, MOL! 😹✨ And mew are too kind… happy, fluffy, hissed‑off or floofy, we do try our best to look absolutely smashing! The lilac tree really is enormous this year, and the ducks are such sweet guests, we love making their stay extra comfy. 💐🦆💞
DeleteWe like the Purple Flowers too!
ReplyDeleteLots going on there, esp in the weather dept! That lilac bush is 'epic'!
I staked out lots of baby oak trees and some maple saplings too in our woodsy area. Hopefully they will grow to help refurbish the tornado ravished woods. (May2025). And trying to take control of all the zillions of weeds back there...
Thank mew so much, sweeties! 😺💜 Another vote for Purple Flowers, Melvyn is going to look absolutely furbulous in it, MOL!!! 😹✨ And oh my whiskers, the weather really has been all over the place… but the lilac is having its best year ever, it’s practically taking over the garden with its epic fluffiness and scent! 💐💜
DeleteWe think it’s absolutely wunderpurr that mew’re helping the baby oaks and maple saplings grow, what a meautiful way to help the woods recover after the tornado. 🌳💚 Sending lots of good vibes for strong trees and fewer weeds trying to take over!
I can smell the lilacs from just looking at the photo! And wait until baby ducks are swimming around, what fun to see. Melvyn you are showing off the bandana to your best.
ReplyDeleteThank mew so much, Lynn & Precious! 😺💜 The lilacs really are incredible this year, the scent is drifting everywhere, it’s like living inside a giant bouquet! And we can’t wait for the baby ducks either, they’re always such a joy to watch paddling around. 🦆💞
DeleteMelvyn says thank mew kindly, he’s absolutely loving his modelling duties and is thrilled mew think he’s showing off the bandana to his best!!! 😹✨
Looking good gang! WOW, that is a super cool puzzle!!!
ReplyDeleteThank mew so much, guys! 😺💖 We’re thrilled mew think the gang is looking good this week, they do try their best, even when being fluffy, hissed‑off, or lolling in planters!!! MOL 😹✨ And the puzzle really was epic… the P.A. nearly went cross‑eyed doing that pale blue section! 😆🧩
Delete#2 for next week.
ReplyDeleteI love all your precious kitties. Adorable.
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. ♥
Thank mew so much, Sandee! 😺💖 One vote for #2 ~ Purple Flowers ~ Melvyn will be thrilled, he loves that one! And mew are so kind… we’re delighted mew enjoy seeing all the kitties each week. Thank mew for linking us up to your Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop, we really appreciate it. Wishing mew a furbulous weekend!!! 💞😻
Deleteguyz…epic lee epic fotoz again thiz week….smooch….waz ewe kinda sorta…buzzed…on
ReplyDeletethat grazz dood ‼️‼️🌿🐾😸. de lilac tree iz way cool….sew melvyn eye pix scarvez two
for next week ta pay propz two de tree…and gived ewe pawz UP at de moovee plaze. N
speekin oh 984 PAWZ UP, knot onlee did de PA due a good thing helpin de quakurrz🦆🦆🦆🦆
her did grate on de puzzle two …prob blee all de solid colorz took a month oh sun dayz ‼️😸🐾💚💚
Thank mew so much, Tabbies!!! 😹💚 Epic pawz‑up for the epic comment! And Smooch says… he wuz absolutely buzzed on that grazz, in the most Zen‑Master‑approved way, MOL! 🌿🤣
DeleteThe lilac tree is having its most humongous, floof‑tastic year ever, so Melvyn says voting for #2 to match it is total style genius. He sends mew a full‑on runway wink and 984 PAWZ UP right back at mew! 😹✨
And the P.A. is chuffed to bits mew liked the puzzle, those solid colour bits nearly had her weeping in frustration. It felt like a month of Sundays, fur sure! 🧩😆
As for the quakurrz… they say fank mew kindly for the shout‑out and are enjoying their deluxe spa‑level paddling pool! 🦆💦💚
Fabulous kitty pictures, Fudge looks really grand! And just look at those lilacs! We're going to vote for the purple bandana again as we do really love 💜 purple!
ReplyDeleteThank mew so much, Leah! 😺💜 We’re thrilled mew enjoyed the kitty pics. Fudge will be absolutely delighted mew think he looks grand, he’s been working hard on his majestic floof!!! MOL 😹✨
DeleteAnd the lilacs really are incredible this year, the scent is drifting everywhere like a giant purple cloud of purrfection. 💐💜
Another vote for the purple bandana, Melvyn is going to be over the moon, he loves anything in the purple family!!! MOL
Brilliants photo. Love how Parsley looks :-D
ReplyDeleteThank mew so much, Ananka! 😺💖 We’re delighted mew enjoyed the photos, and Parsley will be thrilled mew loved his look this week. He was serving full‑on ‘I am most displeased’ realness!!! MOL 😹✨
DeleteLooking good Melvyn. Nice to see so many of you. Great job on the puzzle. I just ordered a 300 piece which is probably more than I can handle. :) XO
ReplyDeleteThank mew so much, Ellen! 😺💖 Melvyn says mew’re making him blush under his fur, he’s thrilled mew think he’s looking good! It was lovely to have so many of the B Team in this week’s post too. And well done on ordering a 300‑piece puzzle… mew will smash it! The P.A. says the trick is to just enjoy the process, even when the pieces get a bit cheeky, MOL!!! 😹🧩 XO
DeleteGracious, what to comment on first? It's all so much fun, and your lilacs are amazing, I'm so glad about the ducks and their "pond," as for Melvyn, the modeling is always so good. Please do the purple flowers next if you can.
ReplyDeleteThank mew so much!!! 😺💖 We’re delighted mew enjoyed the whole post, it really was a busy week at BBHQ! The lilacs are absolutely incredible this year, the scent is drifting everywhere like a giant purple cloud of purrfection. 💐💜
DeleteWe’re thrilled mew love the ducks too; their little ‘pond’ is getting plenty of use, and we can’t wait for the ducklings to arrive. 🦆💞
And Melvyn says thank mew kindly for the modelling love, he’s absolutely over the moon! Another vote for the Purple Flowers bandana goes in the tally!
Darling photos! Lilacs are my favorite flowers :)
ReplyDeleteThank mew so much, Melissa and Mudpie! 😺💖 We’re delighted mew enjoyed the photos, and how wunderpurr that lilacs are your favourite! They’re absolutely glorious this year, the whole garden smells like a dreamy purple cloud. 💐💜
DeleteOoh, that lilac tree is amazing! And those ducks are so adorbs!
ReplyDeleteFudge, we love the photo of you in the Catservatory, and Smooch, you look very comfy in that planter. Parsley, we hope you didn't have too long fo a wait for those cushions. And Melvyn, we LOVE that bandana. How about the purple flowers next?
We just finished with short heatwave. It reached 36 degrees Celsius for three days. It is supposed to cool off starting tomorrow, though.
Thank mew so much, guys! 😺💖 We’re thrilled mew enjoyed everything, the lilac is epic this year, and the ducks are adorable! Fudge, Smooch and Parsley all say hi, and Melvyn sends purrs for the bandana love. Another vote for Purple Flowers added! 💜 Stay cool after that heatwave!
DeleteLooking fabulous as ever Melvyn we vote purple next week. Great photos of you all and the lilac bush is amazing x
ReplyDeleteThank mew so much, Christine! 😺💜 Melvyn is thrilled mew think he’s looking furbulous, and we’ve added another vote for the purple bandana! We’re so glad mew enjoyed the photos, and the lilac really is amazing this year! X
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