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Wednesday, 29 July 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **FURBULOUS FUSCHIAS** ~ Fudge's Flat Out ... Again, Smooch's Hanging Out in The Shade, and Geranium Sauce ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling This Week's Bandana

Seven cats sit together in a colourful garden filled with flowers, butterflies, and festive bunting. Behind them are scattered newspapers and a large banner that reads “Midweek News Round Up with the B Team.” One cat on the left has its mouth open as if shouting, next to a speech bubble that says “EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!” The scene is bright, playful, and lively, with each cat displaying different fur colours and patterns. The overall design feels cheerful and whimsical, like a fun feline news announcement.
This week on the news flat out cats, gravelly adventures and a new type of sauce!!! MOL
A vibrant summer garden scene filled with colourful wildflowers in shades of yellow, pink, purple, blue, and red. Butterflies in various colours flutter above the dense blooms, creating a lively, cheerful meadow atmosphere. The composition is bright, lush, and full of movement, evoking a warm July day in a flourishing garden.

Supurr Floofy Greetings Pawesome Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday, and thank mew so much for dropping by. Pull up a chair, get comfortable, and let’s dive into what’s been happening at BBHQ over the last few days.

The Weekly Weather Report

Good news, it's stayed just under the mid-twenties for the last few days, and over Caturday night and Sunday morning we did get a few brief showers, which was nice to put a little moisture back into the ground, as a lot of the potted trees are really suffering due to this long dry spell.

Yesterday, the heat started climbing again and was hovering around 29 Celsius, peaking at 30 in the mid to late afternoon. And it will be the same today, but then it will go back to the mid-twenties again for the next few days. So very manageable, unlike recent weeks.

This week's flower offering is a furbulous fuschia, one of two; this is the pink and white one, and the one opposite - not shown - is pink and purple. 

A black woven planter sits on a tiled patio beside a wooden post, overflowing with a vibrant fuchsia plant. Bright pink and magenta bell‑shaped flowers hang among glossy green leaves, standing out against the dark container. A dense green hedge forms the backdrop, highlighting the lush, furbulous colour in the BBHQ garden.

They are such gorgeous flowers and pretty easy to keep in this weather.

But wait, there's more; check out Parsley below. He's 'modelling' the geraniums!!! MOL


Grampaw Update

Thank mew all so much for the prayers and good wishes for Grampaw. On Monday, he went into the nursing home for a 2-week stay... the P.A. and her family have got a rota system going so Grampaw gets visitors all the time. We'll let mew know more soon...

Anyhoo, let's look at this week's top headlines.

A vibrant summer garden scene filled with colourful wildflowers in shades of yellow, pink, purple, blue, and red. Butterflies in various colours flutter above the dense blooms, creating a lively, cheerful meadow atmosphere. The composition is bright, lush, and full of movement, evoking a warm July day in a flourishing garden.

First up in the news this week

Fudge's Flat Out ... Again


Fudge, a fluffy orange tabby cat with a supurr floofy tail sleeps deeply on a soft cream blanket draped over a beige outdoor sofa, his fluffy tail curled close and paws relaxed. A warm reddish‑brown cushion sits behind him, completing the snug, peaceful scene as Fudge enjoys yet another flat‑out nap during the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up

This week, as it's been cooler, Fudge enjoyed some supurr-quality catnapping time under the gazebo on a freshly washed blanky.

OH MY COD, he's so spoilt!!! MOL

But he has slowed down a bit in recent times... and enjoys his naps.

A vibrant summer garden scene filled with colourful wildflowers in shades of yellow, pink, purple, blue, and red. Butterflies in various colours flutter above the dense blooms, creating a lively, cheerful meadow atmosphere. The composition is bright, lush, and full of movement, evoking a warm July day in a flourishing garden.

Next up in the news

Smooch's Hanging Out in The Shade 


A tripawed white cat with black markings sits on a gravel driveway beneath leafy garden trees, wearing a red collar. Soft shade from the surrounding bushes and a birch trunk creates a cool, peaceful spot where Smooch relaxes outdoors during the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up.

Smooch was hanging out on the gravel in the shade of all the trees.

And we will say this: thank COD the P.A. planted them, as when she first moved in a bazillion years ago, there weren't any.

Some she grew many from seed, and others were tiny saplings; now we have a little bit of a woodland vibe happening, which is so nice in the heat to have a leafy canopy.

A vibrant summer garden scene filled with colourful wildflowers in shades of yellow, pink, purple, blue, and red. Butterflies in various colours flutter above the dense blooms, creating a lively, cheerful meadow atmosphere. The composition is bright, lush, and full of movement, evoking a warm July day in a flourishing garden.

In other news

 Geranium Sauce


A sleek black cat walks along a garden path made of pale stepping stones set in gravel, surrounded by bright red and pink geraniums overflowing from pots and planters. Lush green foliage frames the colourful scene as Parsley—Mr Sauce—strolls confidently through the vibrant garden during the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up.

Parsley aka Mr Sauce, aka Sauce, now Geranium Sauce! MOL

Yes, we love our red and pink geraniums at BBHQ, and they are one flower that doesn't seem to have minded the weeks of heat; they are blooming marvellous! 

A vibrant summer garden scene filled with colourful wildflowers in shades of yellow, pink, purple, blue, and red. Butterflies in various colours flutter above the dense blooms, creating a lively, cheerful meadow atmosphere. The composition is bright, lush, and full of movement, evoking a warm July day in a flourishing garden.

Finally this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick


This week, Melvyn is modelling the last bandana of July. 

Mew voted for Cactus Crazee, but he thought, what the fluff, let's do both, as this is his last modelling assignment for the summer, as Amber has another job for him. (See Mews Flash below).

He really enjoyed modelling the Cactus Crazee bandana.

Melvyn, a white and tabby cat with expressive green eyes, lies on a patterned rug indoors wearing the Cactus Crazee Bandana—a vibrant accessory featuring colourful cactus illustrations. His relaxed pose and the cheerful design add a playful, stylish touch. The wooden floor background and www.bionicbasil.com branding complete this charming feline fashion moment

And here's The Pink Flutterby's bandana!

Melvyn, a white and tabby cat with soft green eyes, models The Pink Flutterby's bandana while reclining adorably on a woven rug indoors. The bandana features whimsical pink and green butterfly prints, adding a splash of springtime charm to his relaxed pose. A wooden floor and metallic bowl sit in the background, with www.bionicbasil.com subtly branding this feline fashion spotlight

Doesn't he look epic?

He'll be back in the Autumn with some more epic bandana selections just for mew! 

A bright, colourful summer garden filled with a mix of wildflowers in yellow, pink, purple, blue, red, and white. Several butterflies in vivid colours flutter above the dense blooms, creating a lively, cheerful meadow scene. The overall look is vibrant and full of movement, evoking a warm July day in nature.

MEWS FLASH


As it's Amber's last book review of the current season on Friday, and she's due to go on her annual jollies next week, Melvyn is being left in charge of the Library Archive on Level 6 again, and as he did such a meowvellous job in 2025, Amber is also letting him run the main Mewton-Clawson Library in the BBHQ courtyard, too...

So would mew like a second season of Melvyn's Mewsings every Friday until Amber returns?

He said he'd really like to share his journey with mew, as he's come such a long way since last year! MOL

A vibrant summer garden scene filled with colourful wildflowers in shades of yellow, pink, purple, blue, and red. Butterflies in various colours flutter above the dense blooms, creating a lively, cheerful meadow atmosphere. The composition is bright, lush, and full of movement, evoking a warm July day in a flourishing garden.

That's us done for today. Amber will be back on Friday for the last review of the season.

And if mew missed any other posts for the last week, here are the links:





We hope mew have a furbulous day, and remember to always...

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32 comments:

  1. Eastside Cats29 July 2026 at 00:36

    Spoiling cats is the name of the game!
    Glad you're hots are not so hot.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:34

      Mew’re so right, guys! Spoiling cats is exactly how we roll at BBHQ 😹💖
      And yep, we’re supurr thankful the hots have finally calmed down, no more melty whiskers for at least a day!!! MOL 😹🔥
      Epic purrs from BBHQ 😽🐾

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  2. Darla M Sands29 July 2026 at 00:38

    I've always adored fuschia but never succeeded at growing them. ~sigh~ I sure hope your vegetables produce soon. :) Thank you for all the smiles!

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:36

      Thank mew so much, Darla 😺💖
      Fuschias can be a bit fussy, so we totally get it, they like to keep us on our toes!!! MOL 😹🌸
      We’re hoping the veggies get their act together soon too… they’re taking their sweet time this year!
      Epic purrs from BBHQ 😽🐾

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  3. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 329 July 2026 at 03:41

    Fudge has the right idea: Napping away the summer is best napped through

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:37

      Thank mew so much, sweeties 😺💖
      Fudge absolutely knows how to summer, flat‑out naps all day, every day!!! MOL 😹☀️
      It’s the purrfect way to beat the heat!
      Epic purrs from BBHQ 😽🐾

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  4. messymimi29 July 2026 at 04:11

    It's great to see all of you looking so healthy and happy and in the shade.

    Melvyn, this is very smart, doing both bandanas and yes, if you want to share your library adventures while Amber is vacationing in far off lands, it would suit me just fine.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:38

      Thank mew so much, Mimi 😺💖
      The shade has been a total lifesaver lately!!! MOL 😹🌳
      And Melvyn says thank mew very much… he’s delighted mew want to follow his library adventures while Amber is off on her jollies!
      Epic purrs from BBHQ 😽🐾

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  5. Veronica Lee29 July 2026 at 10:49

    What a delightful update! 🌼
    Fudge looks so content with his naps, and Smooch has the right idea staying cool under the trees. Parsley among the geraniums is just too charming, and Melvyn’s double‑bandana finale made me grin. Thank you for sharing these little slices of happiness.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:39

      Hi Veronica 😺💖
      We’re thrilled mew enjoyed the update, it’s been a wonderfully colourful week at BBHQ!
      Fudge is living his best nap‑life, Smooch knows exactly where the coolest spots are, Parsley is embracing his inner Geranium Sauce, and Melvyn’s double‑bandana moment had us all grinning too! 😹🌸🪻
      Thank mew for joining us at BBHQ😽🐾

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  6. Lynn and Precious29 July 2026 at 11:52

    The flowers are just incredible colors. My hummingbird would love the fuchsia plant. I've never had much luck with them because they always seem to get aphids. We're so glad to see all of you today. We're having a bit of a cool spell this morning but it's extremely humid.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:41

      Hi Lynn & Precious 😺💖
      Oh the geraniums, the colours have been absolutely popping this year!
      Your hummingbird would love the fuchsia… they’re total nectar magnets 😹🌸
      Aphids can be such little pests, so we totally get the struggle.
      We’re really glad mew could stop by today, sending cool‑spell wishes, because that humidity sounds fierce! 😽🐾

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  7. Nuria de Espinosa29 July 2026 at 12:11

    Fudge está de capa caída por el calor. Me encantan las imágenes. Un abrazo

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:43

      Hey Nuria 😺💖
      Yes, the heat has definitely made us all a little droopy, so everypawdy been taking extra naps to cope!!! MOL 😹☀️
      We’re so happy mew enjoyed the images, and we’re sending mew a big hug right back 😽🐾

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  8. Leah29 July 2026 at 15:22

    Fabulous flowers all! We love the fushias, we used to grow some ourselves. Good to hear the news of Grandpa's, we continue to wish him well.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:44

      Hi Leah 😺💖
      We’re delighted mew loved the flowers, the colours have been absolutely dazzling this year, and the fuchsias are putting on a real show! 🌸✨
      Thank mew for the continued good wishes for Grampaw, we truly appreciate it.
      Epic purrs from BBHQ 😽🐾

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  9. Sandee29 July 2026 at 16:27

    I love your home. I love your kitties. I love your flowers. I love you, too.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. Scritches to the kitties and a big hug to mom. ♥

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:45

      Hi Sandee 😺💖
      We’re absolutely delighted mew love our home, our kitties, and our flowers, that means the world to us!
      Thank mew for hosting the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop, we always love joining in 😹🌸
      Wishing mew a truly furbulous day, with mega‑scritches for the kitties and a big hug for mew! 😽🐾💞

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  10. da tabbies o trout towne29 July 2026 at 17:47

    guyz…de few sha beez amazin….in fact yur hole gardin iz…we lovez it…N all yur fotoz thiz week bee rockin….ewe did grate melvyn with both bandanaz, hope that earned ewe doubull treetz….lookin
    for werd two de fall collectionz and sir tin lee eye wood N joy a mewsing ore two. pleez ta tell de PA & her mum N dad…we sendz purrayerz ….we noe how hard thiz iz on everee one, N itz way cool
    gram paw will haz viziturrz each day two hope full lee bring him sum smilez 🐾😸💚💚

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:48

      Doodz, thank mew so much! 😺💚
      We’re thrilled mew love the fuschia, parts of garden have gone totally crazee with colour this year!!! MOL 🌸🌼🌺
      Melvyn says mew’re absolutely right… modelling two bandanaz should earn him double treetz, and he’s already hinting loudly at the P.A. 😹🎁
      And thank mew from the bottom of our hearts for the purrayerz for the P.A., her mum and dad, and Grampaw. It means the world.
      We’re so glad he’s getting visitors every day, lots of smilez incoming 💚🐾😸

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  11. carol l mck29 July 2026 at 17:50

    Hope Grandpaw will be home soon ~ adorable kitty photos ~ Hugs ^_^

    https://anartistreflects.com

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:49

      Hi Carol 😺💖
      We’re hoping with all our hearts that Grampaw will be home soon, thank mew for the kind wishes.
      And we’re so happy mew enjoyed the photos, they always love showing off!!! MOL 😹📸
      Big hugs right back to mew 😽🐾💞

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  12. Brian's Home Blog29 July 2026 at 19:05

    Purrs and prayers to your Grammpaw from all of us! Fudge, did you melt?

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:50

      Hey guys 😺💖
      We truly appreciate all the purrs and prayers for Grampaw, they mean the world to us.
      And as for Fudge… yep, he definitely melted!!! MOL 😹☀️
      He’s slowly re‑forming now that the hots have eased a bit!
      Epic purrs from BBHQ 😽🐾

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  13. pilch9229 July 2026 at 23:20

    NOOOOOOO!!! Amber, you deserve a vacation, but I will miss you too much. Poor Fudge looks like he melted. Nice poses Melvyn. XO

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:52

      Hi Auwnty Ellen! 😺💖
      Amber says she’ll miss mew too, but she promises to be back with even more bookish sass after her jollies!!! MOL 😹📚
      And yes, Fudge totally melted… he’s basically a puddle with whiskers at this point 😹☀️ (No not really!!! MOL)
      Melvyn says thank mew for the kind words, he loved doing both bandanas!
      XO 😽🐾

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  14. meowmeowmans30 July 2026 at 02:24

    We're glad you lovelies are managing to stay cool in the shade. "Geranium Sauce" -- we love that!

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:53

      Hi sweeties! 😺💖
      We’re doing our best to stay cool, the shade has been our saving grace lately!!! MOL 😹🌳
      And we’re thrilled mew love ‘Geranium Sauce’… Parsley is absolutely owning his new title 😹🌺
      Epic purrs from BBHQ 😽🐾

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  15. Christine30 July 2026 at 11:46

    Gorgeous photos of you all love the one of Basil beautiful colours. Great end of season cat walk Melvyn.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:55

      Hi Christine 😺💖
      We’re spurr chuffed mew loved the photos 🌸✨
      And Melvyn says thank mew very much… he had a blast finishing the season with a double‑bandana catwalk!!! MOL 😹👔
      Epic purrs from BBHQ 😽🐾

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  16. Brian's Home Blog3 August 2026 at 22:56

    Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®4 August 2026 at 08:55

      Thank mew so much, guys 😺💖
      We’re always delighted to join Thankful Thursday Blog Hop, it’s one of our favourite stops each week, even though we are always late!!! MOL 😽🐾

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