Wednesday, 19 August 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **Heavenly Hollyhocks** ~ Fudge's On The Roof Again, Parsley and Smooch on Pawtrol, and Pandora's Under the Gazebo ~ **PLUS** The BBHQ Bunker!!! MOL

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: heavenly hollyhocks, roof shenanigans with Fudge, garden pawtrols and staying dry under the gazebo
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 Weather Report

Well last Wednesday was hideous, and Thursday was even worse at 39C; the UV was so bad that it crisped the edges of the lily pads in the pond - we've never seen that before. The trees started shedding leaves at a terrific rate, which was rather disconcerting.

Friday was 33C, still scorchio, like there was no oxygen, and really, if mew think that the leaves were dropping, there wasn't! 

We must say that unless mew've been in the UK in 39C, mew have no idea; it's not like 39C elsewhere in the world. Cat Dad is from Australia and has travelled around the outback multiple times in 45C+; he says that 35C in the UK is worse than the Ozzie outback.

Luckily, the weather has cooled tremendously to the low twenties, and on Monday it started to cloud over; later, we had a nice, steady rainfall for a few hours. There's supposed to be more rain today, Tuesday, so hopefully it won't be a deluge as the ground is like concrete and everywhere will flood - we'll keep mew posted.

This Week's Flower Offering

Two large, vibrant pink hollyhock flowers bloom on a tall green stem, their delicate petals surrounding pale yellow centres dusted with stamens. Broad textured leaves and several unopened buds frame the blossoms, which stand out brightly against a dark fence and soft garden greenery, creating a striking and serene BBHQ garden moment.

This is the last hollyhock in the little garden at the side of the summer house; the P.A. has got seeds, so she'll grow some more for next year. 

She did plan on growing lots of flowers from seed this year, but it will have to be for next year now, as she cited the health and safety protocol of possibly combusting in the heat, which is not a good look for her! MOL

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 On The Roof Again


An orange tabby cat wearing a collar with a small bell stands confidently on a wavy‑tiled rooftop, looking directly toward the camera. Green leafy branches frame the background against a bright sky, creating a lively outdoor scene that captures Fudge’s curious, adventurous habit of climbing onto the roof at BBHQ.

Fudge was on the roof again - single story - don't panic! Cat Dad had just blown all the leaves off, as it was covered, and rain was due. Cat Dad didn't want the gutters and drain pipes getting blocked. 

So Fudge had to do the final check to make sure it was up to standard! 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.

Next up in the news

Parsley and Smooch on Pawtrol


Parsley, a sleek black cat, and Smooch, a white cat with black patches and a tripawed stance, stand close together on a grassy lawn beside a garden bed. They face one another as if checking in on patrol, framed by green plants and a brick border, creating a calm outdoor moment of teamwork at BBHQ.

Parsley and Smooch on pawtrol in the BBHQ garden. The rose petals on the large standards were like snow! MOL

Is this a sign of things to come?

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

Pandora's Under the Gazebo  



Pandora, a long‑haired brindle tortie cat with striking green eyes, sits upright on a small wicker stool beneath a garden gazebo. She looks alert and regal, framed by soft outdoor light, reddish cushions, and lush greenery in the background, creating a peaceful BBHQ garden moment.

As we mentioned above, it started to cloud over on Monday teatime, and then it rained about 8pm.

So Pandora was hanging out here while the weather changed; she knew what was coming and said, "NOPE, not on my fur!" 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.

Which is your favourite spot today?
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.

Today's Really Random Photo


Last week we showed mew the bunker entrance upgrade.

A tactical‑geared cat wearing a red beret stands confidently inside a futuristic metallic bunker corridor, illuminated by blue computer screens and industrial lighting. Behind him is the new BBHQ bunker door featuring a large winged paw‑print emblem. To the right sits Astrid, the bright red time‑travelling telephone box, glowing against the sleek cyber‑tech surroundings, creating a dramatic sci‑fi scene at BBHQ.

This week we thought we'd show mew near the inner doors, just so mew can get a sense of the place!

Yep, it's epically epic, right? 

We love it!

And yes, Astid materialised in the T.T.T.B., aka the Time Travelling Telephone Box, just as we were taking the photo; she thought this was hilarious - hence the surprised/bemused look on my face!!!  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. Melvyn will be here on Friday, so do join us then, as he's still dealing with THE oddity that fell from the sky, and it's now thumping from within the box! #OHDEAR

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23 comments:

  1. messymimi19 August 2026 at 02:11

    As rainy and humid as England is, I would imagine 39C there is rather similar to here in the swamps, not just hot, but you need gills to breathe.

    The Hollyhocks are a delight and so is seeing all of you. Basil, you’ve built an more than a headquarters, it’s an empire!

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®21 August 2026 at 18:33

      Thank mew so much, Mimi! 😺💚
      Oh mew’re absolutely right - mew practically need gills to breathe!!! MOL
      We’re so happy mew enjoyed the hollyhocks and the news round‑up, and Basil says mew’re spot‑on… BBHQ really has become an empire! MOL
      Purrs to mew from all of us. 🐾✨

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  2. Eastside Cats19 August 2026 at 13:16

    Parsley and Smooch, examining the perimeter with frosty attitudes!

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®21 August 2026 at 18:34

      Thank mew so much! 😺🐾
      Parsley and Smooch do take their pawtrol duties very seriously, frosty cattitudes and full focus!!! MOL
      We’re delighted mew enjoyed their garden check‑in.
      Purrs from all of us at BBHQ. ✨💚

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  3. Leah19 August 2026 at 15:04

    Totally fabulous pictures today, everyone! I especially enjoyed Pandora's pic today!

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®21 August 2026 at 18:35

      Thank mew so much, Leah! 😺💖
      We’re absolutely delighted mew enjoyed today’s pics, and Pandora will be supurr pleased mew loved her photo especially!
      Sending purrs from all of us at BBHQ. 🐾✨

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  4. Sandee19 August 2026 at 16:20

    I love the flowers and I love your precious kitties.

    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 ®21 August 2026 at 18:37

      Thank mew so much, Sandee! 😺💖
      We’re delighted mew enjoyed the flowers, and we do love showing off for Wordless Wednesday!
      Thank mew for hosting the hop, we always love joining in.
      Wishing mew a furbulous day, scritches to your furbabies and a big hug from BBHQ! 🐾✨

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  5. Ananka19 August 2026 at 19:41

    Great photos guys :-D

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®21 August 2026 at 18:38

      Thank mew so much, Ananka! 😺💖
      We’re delighted mew enjoyed the photos!
      Purrs from all of us at BBHQ. 🐾✨

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  6. Lynn and Precious19 August 2026 at 20:00

    Love the hollyhock! What a color. We are back to rain tonight after 2 whole days of dry! I'd send this around the world if I could. I think we have London's rain and fog! What an epic headquarters door! You kitties have a great bunker.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®21 August 2026 at 18:39

      Thank mew so much, Lynn and Precious! 😺💖
      The hollyhock really is a stunner, that colour just pops!
      We hope your rain gives mew a bit of a break soon.
      And thank mew, we love our epic bunker door too. The B Team takes headquarters design very seriously!
      Purrs to mew both. 🐾✨

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  7. da tabbies o trout towne19 August 2026 at 21:51

    guyz…de holly iz just epic lee pawsum lee awesum….glad de PA haz saved sum seedz
    for next yeer… N be jezuz…eye hope de weatherz calmz it self down…..it getz hotter N hellz in
    ary zona…but they haz A/C…we noe mozt ther due knot….hope ewe can stay chillax…eye bee
    thinkin everee one, inn cloodin mum N dad, knead ta moove inta BBHQ….which, like all yur
    fotoz…iz bee ond cool….tell mum N dad ta go inta de tardis in de gardin N hit de rite switch
    ta get ta de tardis in HQ 😸‼️🐾💚💚💚💚

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®21 August 2026 at 18:43

      Thank mew so much, guyz! 😺💚💚💚
      We’re thrilled mew loved the hollyhock, it really was epic‑lee pawsum this year, and the P.A. is supurr happy she saved seedz for next time!
      And yep… the weather needs to calm itself RIGHT down. England gets scorchio but without the A/C safety net, so everypawdy here is melting like a icecube in Ary‑Zona! MOL
      We totally agree, moving into BBHQ would solve everything. The bunker is cool, comfy, and fully stocked with snacks.
      Big hugs and purrs from all of us! 🐾💚✨

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  8. pilch9219 August 2026 at 23:30

    Fudge get off the roof or you are grounded. :) XO

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®21 August 2026 at 18:45

      MOL! Thank mew so much, Auwnty Ellen! 😺💖
      We keep telling Fudge exactly the same thing, get off the roof or mew’re grounded!
      But does he listen? Of course not… roof adventures are his speciality!!! MOL
      Purrs and hugs from all of us at BBHQ. 🐾✨

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  9. meowmeowmans20 August 2026 at 02:35

    That random photo totally is epically epic! We loved seeing the rest of you sweet kitties, too. We hope the weather gets better there. El scorchio, indeed. XO

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®21 August 2026 at 18:46

      Thank mew so much! 😺💚
      We’re thrilled mew thought the random photo was epically epic, Basil was very proud of that bunker moment! MOL
      And we’re so happy mew enjoyed seeing the rest of the B Team too.
      Paws crossed the weather behaves itself soon… El Scorchio has been way too scorchio!
      Purrs and hugs from all of us at BBHQ. 🐾✨

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  10. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 320 August 2026 at 05:51

    I am sorry you got our heat and humidity, but look on the bright side, you did not have to pay a tariff on it.

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®21 August 2026 at 18:48

      Thank mew so much! 😺💚
      MOL! We definitely got your heat and humidity, and mew’re right, at least there was no tariff on that delivery!
      It’s been scorchio beyond belief, luckily its packed its bags and fluffed off temoparily!!! MOL
      Sending purrs and cool breezes from all of us at BBHQ. 🐾✨

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  11. Ramblingon20 August 2026 at 12:34

    Pandora...That picture shows just how epically gorgeous and stunning you are!!! WOW!!! Smooch and Parsley, you remind my mom of salt and pepper! (coloration...she is epically odd!)

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    1. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®21 August 2026 at 18:49

      Thank mew so much! 😺💖
      Pandora is absolutely thrilled to hear mew think she looks epically gorgeous, she does love a glamour moment!
      And MOL at the salt‑and‑pepper comparison - Parsley and Smooch take that as a huge compliment!!!
      Purrs from all of us at BBHQ. 🐾✨

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  12. Christine23 August 2026 at 17:15

    I'd be under the gazebo with Pandora.x

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