Wednesday, 11 November 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **DELICIOUS DAHLIAS!** ~ Smooch Heading Indoors for Snacks, Parsley's Flat Out, and Melvyn Took The Hot Spot ~ **PLUS** More in The BBHQ Bunker!!! MOL

Seven cats sit in a vibrant autumn scene filled with pumpkins, sunflowers, red and orange leaves and fluttering butterflies. A sunset glows behind the forest, scattered newspapers lie among the foliage and one cat shouts from a speech bubble, “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” The central text announces the Midweek News Round‑Up with The B Team in a bold, seasonal style.
This week on the news: blooming marvellous, snacks abound, a sneaky hot-spot heist, and Pandora's pride and joy! MOL 
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Epic Greetings, Furbulous Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday, and thank mew so much for stopping 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, it's been a bit of a damp squib week, overcast, dull, damp, and a bit breezy here and there.

In fact, a totally boring week! MOL 

Oh, we forgot to mention the fog - it's been foggy all week, every morning without fail, but we like the mist!

This Week's Flower Offering

Remember the late-blooming dahlia from last week? Well, here it is in all its glory!

A stunning pink dahlia in full bloom in the BBHQ garden, showcasing layer upon layer of beautifully shaped petals in delicate shades of rose-pink, with subtle buttery-yellow highlights near the centre. The intricate, tightly curled inner petals create a gorgeous floral display, framed by lush green leaves and softly blurred garden foliage. The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up – Delicious Dahlias: Pink and Yellow. ©BionicBasil®

It's blooming marvellous! MOL

A lot of the other flowers are now dying back, but this one is still going strong, well, until the first frosts!

Anyhoo, here are this week's top headlines.

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First up in the news

Smooch Heading Indoors for Snacks


The adorable Smooch, a white-and-black cat looking a little grubby after exploring the coal heap, trots across the pebbled courtyard at BBHQ, heading indoors in search of tasty snacks. Behind him, the rustic red-brick cottage, autumn-yellow foliage, lavender bushes and a small Buddha statue create a charming autumn garden scene. The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up – Smooch Heading Indoors for Snacks. ©BionicBasil®

After a little expedition into the coal heap, again... Smooch went into the library to see what was happening in there, and said:

"I need snacks, stat!"

And he promptly headed off over the courtyard to the house! MOL

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Next up in the news

Parsley's Flat Out

The handsome Parsley, a glossy black cat, is completely flat out and enjoying a well-earned snooze at BBHQ. Sprawled comfortably across a black-and-cream patterned rug, with one front paw stretched onto the neighbouring natural jute carpet, Parsley looks utterly relaxed and blissfully unbothered. The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up – Parsley's Flat Out. ©BionicBasil®

Parsley has been loving the woodburner being lit... he got front and centre, hogging it all... until...

**see below**

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Finally this week

 Melvyn Took The Hot Spot


The adorable Melvyn, a handsome white-and-tabby cat, has cheekily claimed Parsley's favourite cosy spot at BBHQ! Sitting snugly in a perfect loaf position on the black-and-cream rug beside the glowing wood-burning stove, Melvyn looks utterly content with his paws tucked neatly beneath him. A little feline hot-spot takeover! The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up – Melvyn Took The Hot Spot. ©BionicBasil®


Parsley headed off for a snack, and Melvyn swooped in and took the hot spot! MOL

OH DEAR!!!!

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What's your favourite photo today?

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Today's Really Random Photo


Today we've got another bunker picture for mew... finally! MOL

 Click these links if mew want to see what we've shared of the new extension so far:


On top of the new bunker entrance is Pandora's Astro-Observation Deck, where she stargazes most nights and puts together the monthly Meow'o'Scopes for mew all. It's a completely different vibe from her Magical Apothecary!

A spectacular new addition to the BBHQ bunker, Pandora's magnificent Astro-Observation Deck, featuring Wing Commander Basil in his signature red beret and black tactical armour alongside the beautiful, fluffy tortoiseshell Pandora, dressed in matching futuristic gear and a flowing purple cape. Beneath an enormous glass-domed ceiling revealing a dazzling star-filled sky, the luxurious observatory boasts a gigantic brass telescope, glowing holographic planetary displays, sophisticated astronomical equipment and gleaming gold-trimmed consoles. A neon-purple “ON AIR – Pandora's Meow'o'Scope” sign illuminates her dedicated cosmic broadcasting studio, while the breathtaking countryside stretches towards the horizon beneath a glorious sunset. A fabulous fusion of cutting-edge feline technology, celestial wonder and BBHQ's unmistakable bunker extravagance. The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up – Pandora's Astro-Observation Deck: The New Bunker Extension. ©BionicBasil®

She adores it, well, who wouldn't?!!! MOL

The P.A. has asked for exclusive access, but Pandora says she needs to book it well in advance!!! MOL

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That's us done for today. Amber will be back on Friday with another fun book review, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

 The B Team's Selfie 

Amber's Latest Book Review

Pandora's November Meow'o'scope




We do hope mew have an epic day, and remember to always...

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Monday, 9 November 2026

**BRAND NEW POST**🐾 WHAT THE FLUFF!?! 🐾 A BBHQ Q&A SERIES ~ **FEATURING** Humphrey ~ Episode 10

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Humphrey spills the fluff in today’s BBHQ Q&A ~ epic inventions, buttons that should never be pushed, quantum biscuits, and nope, leaving Parsley in charge of the R & D Lab was absolutely NOT his biggest scientific miscalculation! MOL

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🐾WHAT THE FLUFF – A BBHQ Q&A Series🐾

Supurr Monday greetings, epic furiends! 

Today we're back, deep inside the BBHQ think-tank, for Episode 10 ~ the grand finale of WHAT THE FLUFF!?!

If mew missed any of the previous episodes, click the links below to catch up:

Episode One ~ Basil

Episode Two ~ Pandora

Episode Three ~ Melvyn

Episode Four ~ Parsley

Episode Five ~ Fudge

Episode Six ~ Amber

Episode Seven ~ Smooch

Episode Eight ~ Posie

Episode Nine ~ Snowie

Welcome to WHAT THE FLUFF, the fluffiest, quirkiest, most revealing Q&A series ever unleashed from The B Team since the Podcast. Each memfur sits down for a no‑holds‑barred interrogation … err… sorry, interview with Vera V5.0, the BBHQ Bunker A.I., answering the questions mew didn’t know mew needed answers to.

From snack stash secrets to interdimensional dilemmas, from floof maintenance routines to heroic regrets, this series dives deep into the minds (and whiskers) of our legendary memfurs.

💬 Expect:

🙀 Outrageous confessions

🛡️ Tactical brilliance

🧠 Floofy wisdom

💥Possibly a few hairballs

🐾 In today’s feature: Humphrey

BBHQ’s legendary chief inventor, quantum engineering genius, creator of the Earth Me Device, and the only cat who thought leaving Parsley unsnoopervised in the R & D Lab on Level Two was a reasonably sensible idea.

What really happens when a quantum biscuit refuses to obey the laws of physics?

Why did Humphrey leave behind an anti-gravity spatula, a quantum stapler and eighteen warning labels, including one that specifically said DO NOT EVER PRESS THE BLUE BUTTON?

And after spending so much time in the Rainbow Realm helping new arrivals settle in, does Humphrey ever worry about what Parsley is inventing back at BBHQ, especially now that gravity has already gone missing once?

Keep reading for Humphrey’s full Q&A ~ and prepare to say “Oh fluff!” at least once!!! MOL

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🐾 Interview No. 10 ~ Chief Inventor, Quantum Engineering Specialist, Interdimensional Device Designer (allegedly)

Vera V5.0: Humphrey, welcome to Episode 10 of WHAT THE FLUFF, our grand finale. Are mew prepared for your Q&A session?

Humphrey: Absolutely, Vera. I've recalibrated my Earth Me Device, checked the quantum stabilisers, and brought a portable toolkit in case anything requires emergency repairs.

Vera V5.0: And have mew checked on the R & D Lab since Parsley took over?

Humphrey: ...

Vera V5.0: Humphrey?

Humphrey: Please tell me he hasn't pressed the blue button.

Q1: Humphrey, how would mew describe your role at BBHQ?

Humphrey:  I'm BBHQ's chief inventor and quantum engineering specialist. I design, build and maintain the equipment that keeps the bunker functioning, particularly the more complicated devices involving interdimensional travel.

My greatest achievement is probably the Earth Me Device, which allows those of us residing in the Rainbow Realm to become temporarily corporeal when visiting BBHQ.

It's an extraordinary piece of engineering.

Of course, not every invention works purrfectly the first time.

But that's why we have prototypes.

And warning labels.

Lots of warning labels! MOL

Q2: What’s your favourite part of bunker life?

Humphrey:  Being back with my furmily, without a doubt.

The Rainbow Realm is a remarkable place, and helping new arrivals settle in is incredibly rewarding, but there's something special about returning to BBHQ.

I miss the familiar sounds of the workshop, the smell of freshly brewed catnip tea and the catisfaction of solving a complicated engineering problem.

I even miss Basil appearing in the doorway and asking, "Humphrey, is that supposed to be smoking?"

Usually, the answer is yes.

Occasionally, it's a rather urgent no.

Q3: What’s the most annoying part of bunker life?

Humphrey:  Somepawdy interfering with my equipment without reading the instructions.

I spend considerable time designing safety systems, writing technical manuals and labelling potentially hazardous components.

Then I return to discover that Parsley has found an anti-gravity spatula, a quantum stapler and eighteen warning labels in my desk drawer.

And pressed the blue button.

The one clearly labelled DO NOT EVER PRESS THE BLUE BUTTON.

Vera, I cannot emphasise enough how important that particular instruction was.

Vera V5.0: Gravity has now returned to approximately normal levels.

Humphrey: Approximately?

Q4: What’s your biggest pet peeve about the other memfurs?

Humphrey: The widespread belief that anything mechanical can be improved by pressing buttons at random.

Parsley calls it experimentation.

Smooch calls it tactical investigation.

Melvyn calls it research.

And Basil calls me when something explodes.

I wouldn't mind so much if they at least documented their findings.

But "I pressed the shiny thing, and everything went sideways" is not a scientific report.

It's an incident.

Q5: What’s your favourite spot in the bunker?

Humphrey:  My R & D Lab on Level Two.

Or at least, it was.

There's nothing quite like having a dedicated space to think, invent and occasionally discover something that challenges the accepted laws of physics.

I designed some of my most impawtant equipment there, including components for the Earth Me Device.

Although I understand Parsley has now created something called the Auto-Shoe-Soft Device.

Apparently, it measures footwear in Squeak Units and deploys emergency floof.

I haven't decided whether I'm impressed or deeply concerned.

Possibly both! MOL

Q6: What’s one thing mew wish every cat understood about mew?

Humphrey:  That I don't invent things simply because I can.

Well… not always.

Most of my work begins with a problem that needs solving.

The Earth Me Device, for example, wasn't just an interesting engineering challenge. It was a way for Posie, Snowie and me to return to BBHQ, spend time with our furmily and feel connected to the place we love.

Some inventions change how things work.

Others change what's possible.

Those are the ones that matter most.

Although I still maintain that my self-stirring catnip cocoa mug was a significant contribution to civilisation.

Q7: What’s your funniest bunker moment?

Humphrey:  The first time I attempted to explain quantum biscuit theory to Basil.

I'd developed a prototype snack replicator capable of producing biscuits using a controlled quantum field.

Unfortunately, one biscuit existed in two places simultaneously.

Basil ate the first one.

The second one appeared in his snack cupboard.

He adored that I invented a machine that could replenish his supplies indefinitely.

I tried explaining quantum superposition.

He asked whether it worked with tuna.

And before mew ask, Vera, no, it doesn't.

Not reliably.

Q8: What’s your least favourite bunker chore?

Humphrey:  Completing equipment safety audits.

Not because I object to safety, Vera. Quite the opposite.

It's the fact that every time I return to BBHQ, the inventory seems to have acquired several new devices that weren't there when I left.

An automated footwear floofing system.

An Eco-Floof Reclamation Unit.

And, according to Parsley's latest research proposal, an Automated Biscuit Dunker.

Vera V5.0: Parsley has classified the biscuit dunker as essential research.

Humphrey: Of course he has.

Vera V5.0: Would mew like me to open a new equipment audit?

Humphrey: I'd rather have a cup of cocoa first.

Q9: What’s your proudest moment as part of the B Team?

Humphrey:  Creating something that helped bring our furmily together.

I've built countless gadgets over the years, and some have been more successful than others, but nothing compares to seeing the Earth Me Device working as intended.

Watching Posie and Snowie return to BBHQ, walk through the bunker and spend time with everypawdy again made every failed prototype, every late night in the lab and every unexpected dimensional fluctuation worthwhile.

And now I get to do the same.

It's a wonderful feeling to know that even when we're in different realms, we can still find our way home.

Although I am rather proud of the anti-gravity spatula.

It took me six months to purrfect.

And Parsley managed to misplace gravity by pressing one button in approximately six seconds.

Q10: What’s your message to BBHQ readers?

Humphrey:  Never stop being curious.

Ask questions, explore new ideas and don't be afraid to try something simply because it seems impawsible.

Some of the greatest discoveries begin with the words, "I wonder what would happen if…"

But please, read the instructions first.

And if mew encounter a large blue button with a warning label specifically telling mew not to press it…

Don't.

Seriously.

I mean it.

Invent with purpose, experiment with caution, and always leave a little room for the impawsible!

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We hope mew enjoyed today's feature, brought to mew courtesy of Vera, the bunker A.I. Yep, it was her idea to interrogate - sorry, ask us these questions! MOL

🐾 And that's a wrap on WHAT THE FLUFF!?!

Ten memfurs. Ten interviews. More revelations, questionable decisions, snack-related incidents and interdimensional mishaps than Vera V5.0 could possibly have anticipated.

We've uncovered Basil's command secrets, Pandora's peculiar predicaments, Melvyn's librarian dilemmas, Parsley's experimental enthusiasm, Fudge's floofy adventures, Amber's ancient wisdom, Smooch's tactical tendencies, Posie's Rainbow Bridge escapades, Snowie's celestial snack diplomacy, and finally, Humphrey's extraordinary inventions.

And somehow, despite everything we've confessed, BBHQ is still standing.

Mostly.

The vending machines are emotionally unstable, the clouds have unionised, several biscuits have developed opinions, and Parsley is still not allowed anywhere near the blue button.

But through all the chaos, one thing has remained wonderfully clear.

The B Team isn't just about epic adventures, secret bunkers, extraordinary inventions or saving the day.

It's about furmily.

It's about being there for one another, whether we're sharing a sun puddle at BBHQ or watching over our furiends from somewhere beyond the Rainbow Bridge.

And it's about knowing that no matter how far our adventures take us, we'll always find our way home.

So, from all ten of us, thank mew for joining Vera on this supurr special journey, for laughing along with our ridiculous antics, and for being part of our extended BBHQ furmily.

We couldn't imagine a better bunch of epic furiends to share our adventures with.

Vera V5.0: Final interview complete. Ten memfurs successfully questioned. Series status: concluded. Outstanding incident reports: 847.

Basil: EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVEN?!

Parsley: Does that include the blue button?

Humphrey: PARSLEY!!!

Vera V5.0: Correction. Outstanding incident reports: 848.

Smooch: IT WASN'T ME!

And on that note…

WHAT THE FLUFF!?! is officially complete!

But don't be sad, epic furiends, because although this particular series has come to an end, there's always another adventure waiting just around the corner at BBHQ.

And knowing this lot, it's probably already started! MOL

Until our next epic escapade…

And don't forget to go and join in today's fun Blog Hops at www.comedy-plus.com and at Mosaic Monday

We'll be back on Wednesday with more Midweek News, in the meantime...

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Sunday, 8 November 2026

The Sunday Selfies and Caturday Art Blog Hops at BBHQ **FEATURING** Melvyn's Millwheel Selfie

 Four BBHQ cats sit at the heart of a vibrant autumn collage filled with pumpkins, sunflowers, glowing lanterns, red and orange leaves, and woodland friends like a hedgehog and a squirrel. Polaroid‑style cat snapshots are scattered around them, all framed by rich fall foliage beneath a wooden “Sunday Selfies” sign, creating a cosy and festive October scene.

An epic selfie starring BBHQ's youngest memfur, tabby cat, Melvyn! 

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Supurr greetings, meautiful furiends

Welcome to BBHQ on this delightful Sunday!

And today, Melvyn is here to share his epic garden selfie.

Melvyn's Millwheel Selfie



Doesn't he look so cute!
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We're also joining in Athena's Fabulous Art Hop, so do stop by and show off your epic arty skills.

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The adorable Melvyn, a handsome white-and-tabby cat, poses proudly on an old stone millwheel in the BBHQ garden, transformed into a dazzling Pop Painting GFX+ masterpiece. Vibrant neon pinks, electric blues, turquoise and sunshine yellows bring the leafy garden, delicate flowers and Melvyn's beautiful markings to life in bold, expressive brushstrokes. A fabulously colourful twist on his peaceful garden selfie. Melvyn's Millwheel Selfie, Caturday Art Blog Hop. ©BionicBasil®

The effect was created with Befunky - AI Enhancer, Pop Painting GFX+.

Click here to dive into this artastic puzzle starring supurr cute Melvyn. It’s a floof-tastic test of feline finesse, and guess what? 

We crushed it in just 9 minutes and 37seconds. Can mew beat our time? 

Of course, mew can! MOL

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We're having a slow day at BBHQ, a spot of lunch, and yes, Smooch will be in charge of the kitchen, maybe a movie later... we're just going to take it easy and see what happens, a completely no-pressure day! MOL

Join us again tomorrow, when we're back with another supurr fun post.

At the moment, we can't decide whether it will be another of Parsley's Purrculiar Projects, Fudge's Magical Menagerie, BBHQ Q&A, or another Monday in Mewton-Clawson - mew'll have to wait and see! MOL 

We do hope mew have a pawsitively pawesome day, and remember to always...
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Don't forget to join in the pawesome Sunday Selfies Blog Hop with

 Angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer ~ visit them at their cat-tastic blog:





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