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Wednesday, 3 December 2025

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up ~ Who's On The Roof Again - Fudge, Smooch, Pandora, Melvyn and Fudge, and Melvyn's Taken Over The P.A.s New Office Chair ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

A colourful and whimsical blog post banner featuring ten cats from The B Team arranged in a row at the bottom, each with unique fur patterns and expressive faces. Above them, a festive sign with red and blue ribbon accents reads: "Midweek News Round Up with The B Team @BionicBasil®". To the right, Basil has has his mouth open as if speaking, with a speech bubble that says, "WHAT'S THE GOSSIP THIS WEEK?" The background includes trees, bunting, and floating newspapers labelled "NEWS", creating a cheerful and playful atmosphere. At www.bionicbasil.com

Pawesome Greetings Furbulous Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Let's start with the weather report: It was cold, wet, squally and damp until  Monday, then yesterday it got drier and a bit more sunny, so that was quite nice to get a couple of sun puddles.

Remember on Friday, as part of the Fill-ins from 15 and Meowing, asked when the Catmas Tree goes up.

And then we found a picture of this, from 2023!

A festive Christmas tree at BBHQ is adorned with whimsical ornaments, including a standout felt mouse dressed in a red sweater. The mouse holds a small bunch of red berries with green leaves and hangs from the tree by a twine loop. Surrounding it are green pine needles, glowing string lights, and other decorations such as a red circular felt ornament and a white ornament with red dots. The scene radiates holiday cheer and cozy charm. The bottom of the image reads "copyright www.bionicbasil.com"

Yes, we have Catmas Mice on our tree, and no, they have nothing to do with the library mice. 

We did ask, but they refused! MOL MOL


Last week, the epically epic Tabbies of Trout Towne asked:

Iz de PA gonna get de tardiz box stiker 😸😸😸‼️🤎🧡

Well, now there's a thing, especially since she actually installed that Tardis wall sticker and saw how good it was. She just needs to find a space! MOL 

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First up in the news

Who's On The Roof Again - Fudge


Fudge, a ginger cat with a blue collar, stands alert on a moss-covered tiled roof. His wide eyes gaze upward with curiosity and intensity, capturing a moment of feline focus and adventure. The sky above is mostly cloudy, adding a dramatic backdrop to the rooftop scene. The image is framed with a white border and includes the text "copyright www.bionicbasil.com" at the bottom

Fudge couldn't help himself the other day and had to get on the roof again!

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Next up in the news

Smooch, Pandora, Melvyn and Fudge


Smooch, Pandora, Melvyn, and Fudge are gathered indoors, viewed through a glass door from outside. Smooch, a white cat with black markings, sits directly in front of the door. Pandora, a fluffy dark-colored cat, stands slightly behind Smooch. Melvyn, a white cat with black patches, lies further back in the room. Fudge, an orange tabby, sits near the left side of the door. All four cats rest on a woven rug over light wooden flooring, gazing outward with curiosity. The image includes the text "copyright www.bionicbasil.com" at the bottom

Four sneaky cats are watching the wood being fetched in for the fire.  

They said, and I quote, "Fluff me, it's cold in here, any chance of getting it totally tropical?"

Yep, it got so tropical that we all moved into the catservatory where it was pawsitively Baltic! MOL
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In other news...

Melvyn's Taken Over The P.A.s New Office Chair


Melvyn, a tabby and white cat, is curled up asleep on a plush grey cushion atop a grey upholstered swivel chair. The chair sits in front of a desk with a pink mouse pad, white computer mouse, and a small potted plant. To the right, a fluffy pink cushion or blanket adds warmth to the space, while a colorful patchwork quilt is visible to the left. The room exudes a cozy, peaceful vibe with soft textures and pastel tones. The bottom of the image reads "copyright www.bionicbasil.com"

The P.A. bought a new office chair, as her old one is supurr old, the gas lift no longer works, and it's literally on its last legs.

So this one arrived a couple of weeks ago, and after she built and put it in place, Melvyn decided that he really liked it, and now the P.A. is using her old chair again, as she can't wake him up when he's catnapping! MOL

Finally this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick


Melvyn's getting festive wearing the Candy Canes bandana, so here's BBHQ's furry own supurr meowdel in action.

Melvyn, a white and tabby cat, sits elegantly on a round cushion near a window, modelling a festive red bandana adorned with peppermint candies, holly leaves, and swirling designs. A small yellow tag featuring a black cat illustration hangs from the bandana. The cushion has a white base with dark floral patterns, and the background reveals a cozy indoor room with furniture and a view of a brick wall outside. The image exudes seasonal charm and feline poise. The bottom reads "copyright www.bionicbasil.com"


Fudge was on the catwalk again this week and even tried to beat Melvyn by taking a detour around the kitchen island! MOL

Check out Melvyn's videos on your preferred social media channel:
Which one is your favourite this week?


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

The B Team Selfie

Amber's Latest Book Review

Cats Have Problems Too

Wishing mew a furbulous day, and remember to always...
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Sunday, 30 November 2025

The Sunday Selfies and Caturday Art Blog Hops at BBHQ **FEATURING** The B Team's Castlerigg Stone Circle Selfie **PLUS** Smooch's UK Historical Travel Guide

Festive autumn-themed collage titled “Sunday Selfies @BionicBasil®” featuring four cats in the foreground: Fudge, a ginger tabby with amber eyes; Parsley, a sleek black cat with a curious gaze; Melvyn, a white tabby with distinctive markings; and Smooch, a white and black tripawed cat with a gentle expression. The background is filled with orange leaves, sunflowers, and pumpkins, evoking a cozy fall vibe. Surrounding the title are black-and-white Polaroid-style snapshots of other cats, adding a nostalgic and playful touch. Ideal for SEO keywords such as Sunday cat selfies, autumn pet collage, tripawed cat photo, seasonal feline portraits, and creative cat content from www.bionicbasil.com.

Pawesome Sunday greetings furiends

Welcome to another BBHQ selfie selection. This week, we decided to head north again and visit the Lake District.

The B Team's Castlerigg Stone Circle Selfie 


A photoshopped image of a surreal pastoral landscape featuring all The B Team the foreground. Behind them, a large stone circle in a wide open field. Snow-capped mountains stretch across the horizon under a blue sky with scattered clouds. On the far right, a red British-style telephone booth adds a whimsical touch to the rural scene. The text "www.bionicbasil.com" appears at the top centre of the image.

We loved the Castlerigg Stone Circle, and even though the stones aren't as big as the ones at Stonehenge, it's still such a truly pawesome place to see. The views, well, they are just beyond words!

Mew know how much we love ancient standing stones and stone circles, see our previous trips to:

Here's a little bit of info from BBHQ's Historical Travel Guide, Smooch:


Hello, epic travellers and history lovers!

The Neolithic Castlerigg Stone Circle is a breathtaking sight to behold. Located outside meautiful Keswick in the Lake District, this incredible site overlooks the Thirlmere Valley, and to add to the drama and magnificence, the backdrop of Helvellyn and High Seat mountains adds such atmosphere and presence.

We gazed upon the 38 towering stones, some only 3.25 feet or 1 m tall and others reaching over 7.5 feet or 2.3 m in height. Initially, there were 42 stones, though we don't know what happened to the missing four! The circle has a 97.5 feet or 30 m diameter, so it's pretty big. And we were in awe of the immense skill and dedication it must have taken for the ancestors to construct such a remarkable site over 5,000 years ago, or 3000 BC, in such a location on a hill.

There are various theories, but nopawdy knows for certain why the circle was built or what its purpose was. Some speculate that it was a place of spiritual or religious significance, while others believe it may have been used as an ancient astronomical observatory.

As we wandered around the circle, we felt as though we should be unravelling the mystery, and we did, for just a brief moment, ponder hopping into the TTTB and going back 4,500 years to see what it was really used for. But then, that would destroy the mystery and the magic, wouldn't it? MOL

Regardless of its true purpose, the Castlerigg Stone Circle stands strong and proud, a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the industrious ancestors. Its preservation is a marvel, and we were immensely grateful for the opportunity to witness its grandeur firstpaw. We highly recommend this pawe-inspiring destination to anyone with an interest in history or a desire to experience the wonder of ancient architecture.
Plus, in the Lake District, there are so many other fantastic places to see, and maybe we will visit another one of them soon! 

Purrs

Smooch

The BBHQ Historical Travel Guide 


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

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We really like this effect for today's selfie! 

A stylized, watercolour-like painting of a surreal pastoral landscape featuring all The B Team the foreground. Behind them, a large stone circle in a wide open field. Snow-capped mountains stretch across the horizon under a blue sky with scattered clouds. On the far right, a red British-style telephone booth adds a whimsical touch to the rural scene. The text "copyright www.bionicbasil.com" appears at the top centre of the image.

The effect was created with Befunky - AI Enhancer, Watercolour 2 GFX + no other changes.

Click here to dive into this cat-tastic puzzle starring the entire B Team, on a day out in the TTTB. It’s a floof-tastic test of feline finesse, and guess what? 

We crushed it in just 9 minutes and 30 seconds. Can mew beat our time? 

Of course, mew can! MOL

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Smooch is camped out by the oven right now in anticipation of lunch at 1pm. And this afternoon, we may watch a movie, or, if the weather is clement for the time of year, we may go on a little garden safari as the P.A. has got a few gardening jobs to do.

Do join us again tomorrow, when we're back with another episode of Cats Have Problems Too, and check out this week's Despurrate Dilemma.

We do hope mew have an epic day, and remember to always...
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Decorative autumn-themed border featuring two large orange pumpkins, brown-capped mushrooms with white stems, red and orange leaves, and a central cluster of acorns surrounded by seasonal foliage. The symmetrical design evokes a festive fall atmosphere, perfect for Thanksgiving, harvest celebrations, or cozy seasonal blog posts. autumn blog border, fall-themed graphic, pumpkin and leaf decoration, seasonal blog design, and creative harvest content from www.bionicbasil.com.

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 pawesome blog:


 




Decorative autumn-themed border featuring two large orange pumpkins, brown-capped mushrooms with white stems, red and orange leaves, and a central cluster of acorns surrounded by seasonal foliage. The symmetrical design evokes a festive fall atmosphere, perfect for Thanksgiving, harvest celebrations, or cozy seasonal blog posts. autumn blog border, fall-themed graphic, pumpkin and leaf decoration, seasonal blog design, and creative harvest content from www.bionicbasil.com.










Decorative autumn-themed border featuring two large orange pumpkins, brown-capped mushrooms with white stems, red and orange leaves, and a central cluster of acorns surrounded by seasonal foliage. The symmetrical design evokes a festive fall atmosphere, perfect for Thanksgiving, harvest celebrations, or cozy seasonal blog posts. autumn blog border, fall-themed graphic, pumpkin and leaf decoration, seasonal blog design, and creative harvest content from www.bionicbasil.com.

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Decorative autumn-themed border featuring two large orange pumpkins, brown-capped mushrooms with white stems, red and orange leaves, and a central cluster of acorns surrounded by seasonal foliage. The symmetrical design evokes a festive fall atmosphere, perfect for Thanksgiving, harvest celebrations, or cozy seasonal blog posts. autumn blog border, fall-themed graphic, pumpkin and leaf decoration, seasonal blog design, and creative harvest content from www.bionicbasil.com.
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Wednesday, 26 November 2025

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up ~ Fudge's Wearing Melvyn's Bandana, Four For One, and Melvyn's Not Happy ~ **PLUS** Today's Really Random Photo

A vibrant autumn-themed collage features 7 expressive cats surrounded by pumpkins, falling leaves, stars, and stylized newspaper graphics. One cat shouts “EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!” in a speech bubble, introducing the central headline: “MIDWEEK NEWS ROUND UP WITH THE B TEAM.” The cozy seasonal palette and playful feline personalities create a whimsical, editorial-style visual. Perfect for fantasy cat storytelling, autumn pet content, and themed blog graphics from www.bionicbasil.com

Epic Greetings Furbulous Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

The BBHQ weather has been damp, with a bitter wind chill during the day, and even colder in the evenings. I have to say, we're not loving it ... where's the sunshine and the warmth?

But we are supurr lucky it wasn't like this last week.

A night-time winter scene at BBHQ (Bionic Basil Headquarters), featuring a snow-covered garden with a pathway leading to a small illuminated summerhouse. The ground, plants, and trees are blanketed in fresh snow, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. A bright light above the door casts a warm glow, highlighting a large red decorative wheel mounted on the building’s side. Potted plants and neatly trimmed bushes line the path, adding charm to the well-maintained garden. The image includes the text "copyright www.bionicbasil.com" at the bottom

This was this time last year, yep, that white stuff can stay fluffed right off, we ARE NOT ready! MOL

Well, here's a thing!

A lifesize wall sticker designed to resemble the TARDIS from the British TV series "Doctor Who." Painted deep blue with paneling and windows, the top reads "POLICE PUBLIC CALL BOX." Below the windows is a sign with detailed text about public use and emergency assistance. A circular emblem appears on the right panel, and the bottom includes the website "www.bionicbasil.com." The design evokes a nostalgic and imaginative tribute to the iconic time-traveling spacecraft

Who knew that mew could buy a life-size wall/door sticker of the Tardis?

It comes in two pieces, and it's really easy to apply - even on slightly textured walls like this one!!! MOL

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

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First up in the news

Fudge's Wearing Melvyn's Bandana


An orange tabby cat named Fudge sits indoors on a textured beige carpet near a glass door. Fudge has a white chest and face and wears a light blue bandana decorated with colorful mushroom designs and a small yellow tag featuring a black cat illustration. To the left of Fudge is a large geode or crystal formation. Outside the glass door, a red blanket or rug is visible on the patio, with green bushes in the background. The image has a cozy, serene atmosphere and includes the watermark "copyright www.bionicbasil.com" at the bottom

Yep, Fudge sneaked one of Melvyn's bandanas on the other day. Melvyn is still grumpy about it. Fudge thought it was hilarious! MOL

A symmetrical autumn-themed post divider featuring pumpkins, orange and brown fall leaves, acorns, and central mushrooms. The seasonal design evokes cozy harvest vibes and is perfect for Thanksgiving graphics, fall blog decor, and festive pet-themed content from www.bionicbasil.com

Next up in the news

Four For One 

Four cats—Fudge, Smooch, Parsley, and Melvyn—relax together on a woven herringbone-patterned rug laid across a wooden floor. Fudge, an orange tabby with a white chest, sits upright. Smooch, a black and white cat, lounges nearby. Parsley, a sleek black cat, lies comfortably, while Melvyn, a tabby and white cat, rests close to the others. The cozy indoor setting includes glimpses of surrounding furniture, capturing a peaceful moment of feline companionship. The bottom of the image reads "copyright www.bionicbasil.com"

Treat time at BBHQ is usually around 10.30pm, so a mini snack session before bed.

Amber and Pandora don't eat treats, don't ask why; they never have, but that means all the more for everpawdy else! MOL

A symmetrical autumn-themed post divider featuring pumpkins, orange and brown fall leaves, acorns, and central mushrooms. The seasonal design evokes cozy harvest vibes and is perfect for Thanksgiving graphics, fall blog decor, and festive pet-themed content from www.bionicbasil.com

Finally this week

Melvyn's Not Happy

Melvyn, a tabby and white cat, sits calmly on a woven rug in a warmly lit indoor space. His coat features a mix of white fur with black and gray tabby markings. Melvyn gazes to the right, alert and composed. The background includes wooden flooring, a white upholstered piece of furniture with nailhead trim, and other household items. The lighting highlights Melvyn and the rug, while the rest of the room remains softly shadowed. The bottom of the image reads "copyright www.bionicbasil.com"

Well, mew know why he's not happy, Fudge stole one of his bandanas, and a Catmas one he was preparing to wear at the beginning of December - oh fluff, siblings hey?!!! MOL

A symmetrical autumn-themed post divider featuring pumpkins, orange and brown fall leaves, acorns, and central mushrooms. The seasonal design evokes cozy harvest vibes and is perfect for Thanksgiving graphics, fall blog decor, and festive pet-themed content from www.bionicbasil.com

Today's Really Random Photo


Pandora Springing into Action March 2022

Pandora, a fluffy dark-colored cat, is captured mid-motion on a grassy lawn during a sunny day. Her front legs are extended forward and her tail is raised high, suggesting she’s pouncing or playing energetically. The background includes a well-maintained lawn, a flowerpot, and some plants in the upper right corner. The image conveys a lively and playful moment. The bottom of the image reads "copyright www.bionicbasil.com"

This photo still cracks us up, and to this day, we have no idea what made Pandora spring upwards like that! MOL 

A symmetrical autumn-themed post divider featuring pumpkins, orange and brown fall leaves, acorns, and central mushrooms. The seasonal design evokes cozy harvest vibes and is perfect for Thanksgiving graphics, fall blog decor, and festive pet-themed content from www.bionicbasil.com

That's us done for today. Amber will be back on Friday with another fab book just for mew, and she says sorry for missing the last two weeks, but she's back!

Here are all the links for Fast, Furry and Dangerous, our third epically epic B Team adventure all the way from 2016, and it's still as exciting now as it was then:

Chapter One    Chapter Two   Chapter Three   Chapter Four    Chapter Five

Chapter Six   Chapter Seven    Chapter Eight    Chapter Nine    Chapter Ten

Before we pop off, Happy Thanksgiving to all our furbulous furiends celebrating tomorrow!

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

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