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Sunday, 23 February 2025

Supurr Fluff Smooch's Courtyard Selfie on The Sunday Selfies Blog Hop & Caturday Art Hop

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Furbulous Sunday greetings furiends

Welcome to another BBHQ supurr selfie. And this week's selfie star is Smooch.

 Smooch is here braving the icy chill to get the purrfect photo for mew today. And that's why he's looking supurr fluffy! MOL

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Smooch is such a dude; he loves being outside. That stems from his kittenhood, as he was feral until the P.A. started taming his brothers and sisters at her work.  

When he first arrived at BBHQ after his RTA (road traffic accident, aka hit by a car) and had to stay indoors for quite some time as his purrsonal GPS recalibrated to BBHQ being the new home base, he did get a little grouchy until finally, the P.A. let him outside, and under my expert tutelage and guidance, he soon learned the ropes.

I showed him all the best places to go, and ever since then, he's loved it.

He's the best tripawed dude ever, I have two words for him, and mew know what they are:

EPICALLY EPIC!


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We're also joining Athena's Fabulous Art Hop so do stop by and show off your pawesome arty-farty skills.

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We also turned the original picture into a puzzle, so do stop by the puzzle page and take the Puzzle Challenge, see if mew can beat our time of 9 mins 44 secs. 

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We're off to pawtrol the BBHQ perimeter and enjoy some time outdoors as, for the last three days, the temperature has reached a heady 15 degrees Celcius, and even though it's been a bit drizzly on and off, those extra few digits on the thermometer have really made a difference.

Do stop by tomorrow as we're sharing more Colouring with Cats, as we know how much mew love to get your OMs on on a Monday morning!

We do hope mew have an epic day, and remember to always...
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 Angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer ~ visit them at their pawesome blog:



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Friday, 21 February 2025

**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #310 featuring **A Night's Tail ~ Magical Cats Book 11** by Sofie Kelly **PLUS** Friendly Fill-Ins

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Hello furbulous library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

Oh my goodness, Melvyn did such a great job last week with his Valentine's Kissing Booth Fundraiser

He completely surpassed all expectations and delivered several boxes of books, but the highlight of my day was when he presented me with a first-edition copy of A Guide To Spirit Healing by Harry Edwards, published in 1950 by the Spiritualist Press Ltd, London.

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I know it's not in great condition, and it's pretty worn or, as they say in the book world, slightly foxed; however, in my opinion, that only adds to the charm of it, and the fact that it's now mine makes it even more special.

I did ask Melvyn whom he had to smooch to get his mittens on the book, this is what he said.

"Amber, mew know I would do anything for the library and to keep mew happy, and I hope this book proves that fact."

I replied. "Melvyn, mew don't have to justify anything, but tell me who mew had to snog to get the book."

He blushed bright crimson, took a deep breath and said. "Mew know the little lane that runs from Mewton-Clawson to Fuskerton?"

I nodded.

"Mew know the last cottage on the left?"

I nodded again.

"The one where Willhumeenia Snozrazzle lives, with the wisteria all over it?"

Again, I nodded.

"Well, she has a cat called Prudence..."

I knew exactly what he was going to tell me. 

I know Prudence; she's older than me, has no teeth and looks more like a hundred-year-old moth-eaten taxidermy specimen than a real live cat. And she has ALLERGIES: When she sneezes, it's akin to a dust cloud exploding in your face.

"Amber, it was AWFUL!" he hissed, wiping his mouth on his paw for the umpteenth time. "And... And..." his voice began to crack. "It was like she had me in a vice-like grip, and I couldn't escape!"

Nodding, I replied. "Prudence spent a lot of the time in the gym when she was younger; she has really good muscle mass for her age!"

Melvyn practically whimpered as he said. "I think I'm going to need some counselling," he paused before adding. "Does my library employment package come with mental health?"

"Mental health?" I queried, an eyebrow surreptitiously raising."I've read a lot of books about mental health, so much so that I'm purractically an unqualified, sort of, part-time medical purrfessional, and trust me when I tell mew this: MEW'RE FLUFFING FINE, NOW GET OVER IT!" 

His bottom lip trembling, he inhaled deeply and exhaled as he said. "But it's going to haunt me!"

I patted Melvyn softly on the shoulder and said most sincerely, laced with bucket loads of reverence. "Thank mew for your sacrifice." Then added. "Don't worry mew'll forget about Prudence in no time!"

He grimaced and began to gag as the full technicolour memory ambushed him again.

So I said very gently. "Have mew got any heavy-duty, extra-strength, killls all known germs instantly mouthwash?"

Needless to say, he ran screaming from the room! MOL

The lengths my intern will go to to prove his worth are amazing. 

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Today, the P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.
1. I hope to never taste _______________ again.
2. No matter how hard I try, I can’t _______________________.
3. _________ is a _________ that triggers nostalgia for me.
4. I wish I could visit the fictional world of _________.

Here are the P.A.s answers:

1. I hope to never taste Marmite again. You either love it or hate it; I'm the latter.

2. No matter how hard I try, I can’t knit. I've tried, but I think my inability to grasp it easily is my downfall! LOL Look, I know it's super easy, but my brain is wired a little differently and rebels against such rigidity in the creation phase; that same repetitive action doesn't work, and I'm looking for other ways to do it better for me, and it's a huge fail. I'll just stick with the sewing and other stuff.

3. Watching older movies is a thing that triggers nostalgia for me. The good old days before the world became too complicated and lacking in common sense. The world we live in today is unrecognisable, and I'm all for progress, but in recent years, it's like we're headed back to the Salem Witch Trials. And as for technology, well, it's good in some respects but fluffing lousy in a lot of other areas. For instance, if you'd told me ten years ago there'd be no banks on the local High Streets, I would have laughed.

The really perplexing thing is that these banking institutions who have closed the majority of their physical locations, therefore reducing costs by tens of millions, if not more. Plus, they don't send out any paper statements, etc; their costs are so minimal compared to back in the day, yet they are constantly reducing the interest rates and fluffing the customer. It's a joke.

4. I wish I could visit the fictional world of _________. Oh wow, how can you choose? So many books and so many incredible worlds, but I have to say, Narnia would be in my top three as who wouldn't want to meet Aslan?

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Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!

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Amber's Book Reviews #310 ©BionicBasil® A Night's Tail - Magical Cats Book 11 by Sofie Kelly
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A Night's Tail


Magical Cats Book 11


by 

Sofie Kelly


 Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

In the charming town of Mayville Heights, librarian Kathleen Paulson and her two cats pounce on clues to catch a killer, in the eleventh installment of this New York Times bestselling series.

Spring is coming to Mayville Heights, and Kathleen’s brother, Ethan, has arrived in town with his band, The Flaming Gerbils. But not everything goes as scheduled when one of Ethan’s bandmates gets into a fight with a man interested in investing in the town. When the businessman’s body is later found, Ethan’s friend is implicated in the crime.

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Mew may remember earlier last year, I rediscovered this pawesome series, and I was on a mission to review the entire Magical Cats Mystery series before the end of 2024 - NOPE, that didn't happen! MOL  I'm now going to say that by the end of the current review season in July 2025, that should give me plenty of time! MOL

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This series just gets better and better!

If mew’ve ever wondered what happens when feline furiends and a librarian team up to solve a murder, let me take mew on a whisker-tastic journey through A Night's Tail, the eleventh delightful instalment in Sofie Kelly's Magical Cats series! Set in the quaint town of Mayville Heights, the warmth of spring is in the air, but it quickly turns chilly when Kathleen Paulson’s brother, Ethan, arrives with his band, The Flaming Gerbils. Who knew that a family visit could lead to such chaos? When a notorious investor ends up dead after an explosive argument, all claws are out, and blame is thrown around like catnip at a feline fiesta! As Kathleen dives headfirst into the mystery, mew can't help but chuckle at the series of quirky suspects that make the case more tangled than a ball of yarn. The dynamics of small-town life are on full display, reminding us why Mayville Heights is a place we’d love to visit—if only to sip coffee with Kathleen and listen to her charming banter with Owen and Hercules, her smart and sassy feline partners in crime-solving. I just love the exchanges between Kathleen and her cats, who have a knack for making their presence felt in more ways than one. I adore how their purrsonalities shine through, providing just the right mix of humour and heartfelt moments as they assist Kathleen in her detective purrsuits. And let’s not forget the clever plot twists that left me guessing until the very end. Mew will feel the tension build as Kathleen narrows down her list of suspects, and the stakes rise higher with every page. Sofie Kelly has truly mastered the art of cozy mystery writing, blending humour, warmth, and just the right amount of suspense. The lighthearted prose paired with an engaging storyline makes this book an absolute page-turner. It’s purrfect for those lazy weekends when mew just want to curl up with a supurr cup of catnip tea and let the world fade away. Whether mew’re a longtime fan of the Magical Cats series or a newcomer drawn in by the enchanting premise, this book is sure to enchant. Get ready to laugh, race against time, and maybe even accept the idea that sometimes, the best detectives come with fur and whiskers. Grab a copy, sit back, and let the mystery unfold—just don’t be surprised if mew need to catch a few catnaps along the way to regroup after all the suspense, or maybe it's just my age! MOL MOL

Another Totally Top Paw Read ~ I Just Love This Series!

A truly furbulous addition to this wonderpurr series. That's eleven down and five to go - I'm getting there - woooo hooooo! MOL

Paperback:  285 pages
Audio: 7 hours 3 mins
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I'm off to read next week's books, as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time! 

Don't forget, if mew are looking for great books with cats, check out the Book Review page, just click the link here or at the top of the page, as that's the place to visit to get your feline fiction fix. 

Until next time...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 


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Thursday, 20 February 2025

**THE PURRMINATOR** **A BRAND NEW B TEAM ADVENTURE FOR 2025** **CHAPTER FOURTEEN**

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The Purrminator is an action-packed experience that takes mew on a journey through a world of perilous danger with oodles of excitement, though sometimes in a scary way. With depictions of spine-tingling encounters, the story draws mew in, making mew feel as though mew are right there with young Melvyn, fighting for survival as he's relentlessly hunted by the evil cyborg machines, known as Purrminators, as he tries to find his Great Uncle Basil through time and space. Oh my Cod, will he make it?

HOLD ON TIGHT, GUYS; THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE WILD, FLUFFING ADVENTURE!!!

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If mew missed the start of this brand-new adventure, click the links below:

Chapter One    Chapter Two    Chapter Three     Chapter Four     Chapter Five

 Chapter Six     Chapter Seven     Chapter Eight      Chapter Nine     Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven    Chapter Twelve     Chapter Thirteen 

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Chapter Fourteen  

Not The Fluff Again

           A cacophony of roaring winds and shimmering light surrounded Melvyn as he, the M-Unit and the ship tumbled through the vortex. The swirling chaos threatened to tear them apart, fragments of timelines and realities flashing by like shattered dreams. One moment they saw green meadows, the next, burning cities and endless voids.

Nitro clung tightly to Melvyn, his huge paws gripping the kitten over his shoulder. Shadow spun ahead, his expression grim as he attempted to steady himself against the twisting forces.

Vera’s disembodied voice echoed through the maelstrom. “Phase shift incomplete… recalculating destination. Anomalous temporal signature detected. Stand by.”

“Stand by?!” Bomber growled. “We’re about to be turned into cosmic confetti!”

Melvyn gritted his teeth, his paws twitching with instinctive flickers of unstable magic. Despite the overwhelming forces pulling them in every direction, he tried to focus. The vortex responded faintly, its chaotic energies briefly stabilising around them.

“Hold on,” Melvyn rasped, his voice barely audible above the deafening storm.

A sudden flash of light engulfed them, and the chaos vanished.

The world snapped back into focus with a jarring impact. Melvyn was yanked from Nitro's grip by an unseen centrifugal force, and he hit the ground hard, the breath knocked from his lungs. Groaning, he rolled onto his side, his fur singed and crackling with residual magical energy.

Nitro landed with feline grace beside him, though he looked battered. Shadow groaned as he sprawled on a patch of uneven concrete.

“Still alive?” Bomber muttered.

“I’ll have to get back to you on that!” Shadow grimaced at his brother.

“Barely.” Havoc coughed as he rolled over and bumped into Viper.

“For fluffs sake!” Viper grizzled. “Could this mission get any more bizarre?”

“Nope!” Ice said. “And I think it’s about to move up a level.”

“Seriously, can’t we just catch our breath for one minute?” Smoke grunted.

Titan glanced around and then checked his Time Phase Scanner. It beeped pathetically and emitted a low droning hum before it went completely silent. He smacked the scanner repeatedly and cursed loudly. “The fluffing tech is on the fritz again!”

Melvyn forced himself to his paws, his body aching from the ordeal. They stood in the middle of what appeared to be BBHQ—but something was amiss.

The bunker was barely intact, and it just felt… off. And the once-familiar courtyard was eerily silent, the trees devoid of leaves, their twisted branches clawing at the sky. The air felt heavy, filled with a metallic tang that made Melvyn’s fur prickle.

Vera’s hologram flickered into view, her form more solid now. Her expression was grim.

“Welcome to BBHQ… Year: 2033,” she announced, her usual cheery tone still absent.

Bomber’s ears perked up. “We made it back?”

Shadow narrowed his eyes. “No. This isn’t right.”

Melvyn’s senses tingled with unease. The sky above was a sickly hue, and strange, flickering distortions rippled across the landscape.

Vera’s voice was grave. “Temporal signature analysis complete. This is not your 2033.”

A chill ran down Melvyn’s spine. “What do you mean, not our 2033?”

“This timeline has been corrupted,” Vera explained. “Temporal echoes indicate the presence of anomalous forces.” Her hologram shimmered. “We are in another divergent reality.”

Bomber’s tail lashed. “Great. Just great. So now what?”

Before anyone could answer, a distant rumble shook the ground. Melvyn’s ears flicked toward the sound, his heart racing.

Out of the shadows emerged a figure cloaked in darkness. Its eyes glowed with an eerie red light, and an aura of malevolence radiated from it.

“Intruders,” the figure hissed. “You do not belong here.”

Bomber drew his laser sword, his stance poised for battle. “We don’t have time for this.”

The figure’s voice was icy. “Time is meaningless here.” It raised a hand, and tendrils of shadow writhed toward them.

Melvyn’s magic flickered, sputtered, and fizzled out. He gritted his teeth, forcing himself to summon what little energy he had left. The air crackled around him as he formed a shimmering shield.

“We need to regroup,” Bomber said urgently. “Fall back!”

Nitro grabbed Melvyn’s arm, dragging him backward as Shadow and Bomber held off the advancing shadows as they retreated.

Vera’s voice echoed in their ears. “Temporal stability deteriorating. You must find a way to escape.”

Melvyn’s mind raced. The figure’s presence was a manifestation of the timeline’s corruption—a living embodiment of the chaos that had ensnared this reality.

“There has to be a way out of this,” he muttered as Nitro picked him up and ran towards to bunker entrance.

As they retreated deeper across the warped landscape, the ground trembled beneath their paws. Fissures spread like jagged scars, and the sky darkened further.

Vera’s voice grew faint. “Warning… imminent temporal collapse…”

Melvyn’s breath caught in his throat. They were running out of time.

The corrupted figure loomed closer, its laughter echoing through the twisted ruins.

“There is no escape,” it taunted. “Your fate is sealed.”

Melvyn’s resolve hardened. We won’t let this timeline consume us, he thought fiercely. And not after we just fell through that rift and survived.

As they reached the crumbling remnants of what had once been the bunker entrance, Vera’s flickering hologram appeared one last time.

“You have to leave now,” she said.

Melvyn met Ice’s gaze. His eyes blazed with determination.

“Then we leave,” he said.

Havoc rasped. “No pressure or anything.” And he pointed towards the damaged ship. 

Bomber looked at his once sleek and epically epic ship and let out a slow breath. "That isn't going anywhere again, is it?"

"That's so fluffing typical!" Ice said. "Now there's no way to escape."

The ground trembled violently, and a deafening crack split the air.

Melvyn’s fur stood on end as a vortex of energy spiralled before them. Tendrils of shadow writhed within it, and the corrupted figure emerged once more, its eyes gleaming with malevolent triumph.

“This world will consume you,” it whispered.

In the next second, Astrid, who'd been offline and conspicuously absent since before the telephone box was loaded into the M-Unit's ship, voice rang out. "What the fluff are we doing in this timeline, guys? We need to go now!" 

The Time Travelling Telephone Box materialised in front of the bunker entrance just as the vortex exploded outward, and everything went white.

**AND CUT**

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Guys, mew know how we roll; so many apologies once again to cut it right there, but we will say, mew'll never guess what happens next - sorry to be a supurr dreadful tease! MOL

If mew would like to read Chapter Fifteen, let us know in the comments as we're on the home stretch... maybe! MOL MOL

Don't forget to check out yesterday's Midweek News. There was a fluffing brilliant Brain Training post on Monday, and Amber will be here tomorrow with another totally pawesome book review.

In the meantime...



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