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Wednesday, 12 August 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **LOVELY LOBELIAS** ~ Kerfuffle in The Catservatory, Parsley's Rolling in Clover, and Fuzzy Focus Fudge ~ **PLUS** A New 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 at BBHQ: lobelias, clover rolls, Catservatory mischief, fuzzy Fudge, and a surprise bunker upgrade.
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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, what a week! It got hotter again, then cooled briefly on Caturday, then got hotter again on Sunday. Monday it cooled again just a smidge; Tuesday it warmed up again to 29 Celsius; today is supposed to be 33 Celsius, and tomorrow 37 Celsius.

What the fluff is going on? English summers are usually rainy, wet, more rain, a smidge of sunshine, a glimmer of heat for about 1 to 2 hours if we're lucky on any given day, and then that would have rainy showers in the 1 to 2 hour time slot too! MOL

It's been a relentless heatwave, and now we've got a bet running that this winter will be the coldest on record, and record snowfalls! 

Anyhoo, let's keep calm, keep cool and carry on!

This Week's Flower Offering

A tall stem of vivid red lobelia flowers rises from dark green foliage, each blossom shaped like a delicate star and glowing brightly in the sunlight. Around it, a mix of pink and yellow garden blooms softens the background, along with leafy greenery, paving stones, and a wooden post that hint at a well‑tended outdoor space. The scene highlights the striking contrast between the intense red flowers and the surrounding colours, capturing the vibrant beauty of the lobelias in the BBHQ garden during the Midweek News Round‑Up.

This lovely lobelia was part of the plant haul the P.A. got the other week, when she suddenly found her car pulled into the garden centre carpark by an invisible tractor beam; well, she said gravitational pull, and before she knew what had happened, her car boot was full of flowers. 

She still denies being complicit in this particular plant haul; she has no memory of using the credit card even though the charges are on the statement. She says she has no solid, tangible memory of the event until she was back on the country lane heading towards BBHQ.

Now, knowing the P.A. as we do, we know one of two things actually happened: the first being, her recollection is actually true, yep, weird stuff happens to her all the time, or she's just playing silly buggers to justify taking Parsely's credit card to meautify the BBHQ gardens - we're leaning towards the latter! (But we'll let her think that we think it's the former! MOL MOL)

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

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First up in the news this week

Kerfuffle in The Catservatory 


Three cats gather around a green leaf‑shaped play mat decorated with printed water droplets, a cartoon snail, and a ladybird, with a white control panel in the centre. On the left, Smooch lounges on a striped rug, watching the toy with focused curiosity. At the bottom right, Pandora sits close to the mat, alert and ready to pounce. At the top right, Melvyn reclines while keeping an eye on the action. The cosy Catservatory setting captures a lively moment of feline intrigue as the trio crowd around the interactive mat during the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up.

Smooch, ever the picture of innocence, the classic - it's nothing to do with me look, while Melvyn and Pandora waited for the feather tickler to make it around to their side under the leaf... what Smooch didn't tell them was, his paw is on said feather tickler, and said tickler is not going anywhere! MOL

Just another Tuesday at BBHQ!!! MOL MOL 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's Rolling in Clover 


Parsley, a sleek black cat with bright green eyes, lies stretched out on a lush patch of garden grass, one paw extended toward the camera as if reaching out playfully. Sunlight filters through surrounding bushes and trees, casting warm highlights across his dark fur and creating a vivid contrast with the vibrant greenery. Behind him, white and red flowers add soft pops of colour to the peaceful garden setting. The scene captures Parsley mid‑roll, relaxed and content, enjoying a moment of clover‑filled bliss during the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up.

Parsley found the one bit of lawn that doesn't look like scorched earth and weeds - this is under the trees near the back patio, just a sliver across the corner of what a lawn should look like and the only reason it's survived is that it's full of micro clover and in the shade.

The P.A. is still traumatised by the acute lawn failure, aka A.L.F. ~ she's not going to get over it any time soon... We're going to have a word with Cat Dad and see if maybe we can do something! 

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

Fuzzy Focus Fudge 



Fudge, an orange tabby cat, lies stretched out on a round stone surface in a garden, his fur softly blurred by the shallow focus of the image. Lush greenery surrounds him, with leafy branches and clusters of purple flowers framing the scene and adding depth and colour. Sunlight filters gently through the foliage, creating a calm, natural atmosphere as Fudge relaxes outdoors, perfectly capturing the serene mood of his BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up moment.

Fudge was enjoying lounging on the millwheel the other evening, and the P.A. snuck up on him and snapped this! MOL

He looks a proper fuzzy floof!
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Which is your favourite spot today?

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Today's Really Random Photo


We got a tiny upgrade to the bunker! MOL

A tabby cat, Wing Commander stands confidently outside the fortified BBHQ bunker, wearing a red beret and black armour fitted with gear and insignia. Behind him rises the upgraded headquarters building, marked with a large winged paw‑print emblem and topped with antennae, with a matching flag flying nearby. The scene is set against rolling countryside hills and a warm sunset sky, blending military‑style fantasy with a dramatic, heroic atmosphere as Basil guards the entrance to BBHQ.

How cool is this? Deezel, the badger, did a bit of terraforming and built us a new entrance, and very thoughtfully we planted mature trees, so the P.A. can't see it... much, and her garden aesthetic is fine. Well, mostly fine... probably!

We think he did a great job, and guess what? No planning permission was needed! 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 dealing with an oddity that fell from the sky, and we know mew want to know what the fluff it is! MOL

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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Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 

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Monday, 10 August 2026

**BRAND NEW POST**🐾 WHAT THE FLUFF!?! 🐾 A BBHQ Q&A SERIES ~ **FEATURING** Smooch ~ Episode 7

Ten cats with distinct fur patterns pose in front of a futuristic control room filled with glowing monitors and consoles. Bold text at the top reads “WHAT THE FLUFF!?!” followed by “A BBHQ Q&A Series” and “Ten memfurs. Ten tales. Infinite floof.” The scene blends sci-fi flair with feline charm, setting the stage for a quirky and imaginative interview series. Copyright @BionicBasil® appears in the bottom right corner.

Smooch spills the fluff in today’s BBHQ Q&A ~ tyre-popping chaos, slug committees, vending-machine romantasy writer, and nope, that wasn't me... EVER!

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🐾WHAT THE FLUFF – A BBHQ Q&A Series🐾

Supurr Monday greetings, epic furiends! 

Today we’re back with episode 7 from deep inside the BBHQ think‑tank!

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

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: Smooch

The tactical floof of the B Team, garage daredevil, unregulated broadcaster, and BBHQ’s unofficial Snack Diplomacy Liaison.

What really happened during the bazooka‑slug incident?

Why does the vending machine keep producing romantasy chapters starring emotionally compromised biscuits?

And does Smooch regret popping all four tyres on the Red Peril in under twelve seconds… or is he still insisting it was “a tactical victory”?

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

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🐾 Interview No. 7 ~ Tactical Floof Specialist, Garage Menace, Unofficial Snack Negotiator (allegedly)

Vera V5.0: Smooch, welcome to Episode 6 of WHAT THE FLUFF. Are mew prepared for your Q&A session?

Smooch: Always. I’ve got my tactical harness, my emergency biscuits, and a purrfectly reasonable explanation for everything Basil thinks I’ve done.

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

Smooch: Officially? Tactical Floof Specialist. Unofficially? The cat who gets sent to “check the garage,” “calm the vending machine,” or “deal with it before Basil sees.” I also hosted the Behind the Floof podcast, which apparently counts as “community morale maintenance.”

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

Smooch: The garage. The Red Peril and the smell of tyres that know they’re about to have an epically bad day.

Also, the vending machine writes stories now. Surprisingly good ones, they come free with every snack.

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

Smooch: The alarms. Especially the “Snack Cupboard Breach” alarm; it goes off if mew think about biscuits too loudly. Also, Gregory’s mop keeps giving me judgmental looks. I don’t know what I did. Probably something.

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

Smooch: They keep saying I “cause chaos.” I don’t cause chaos; I respond to situations with enthusiasm.

There’s a difference. Also, Basil confiscates my tools. Parsley films everything. Fudge blames me for things I didn’t do. Mostly.

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

Smooch: The garage, obviously. Specifically, the exact patch of floor where I popped all four tyres on the Red Peril in under 12 seconds. Parsley still owes me for that bet.

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

Smooch: I’m not reckless; I’m efficient. If something needs dealing with, I deal with it.

If a slug forms a committee, I escalate. If a cupcake looks suspicious, I investigate. It’s tactical logic.

Q7: What’s your funniest bunker moment?

Smooch: The bazooka‑slug incident. I asked for beer and a saucer. I was handed a bazooka.

I adapted. The vegetable garden didn’t. Gregory filed a complaint titled “Emotional Collateral in Root Vegetable Warfare.” Basil still sighs when he walks past the crater.

Q8: What’s your least favourite bunker chore?

Smooch: Filling out incident reports. Amber insists on “proper formatting.” 

Gregory’s mop insists on “emotional accuracy.” I insist on “minimal paperwork.” We disagree.

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

Smooch: Hosting Behind the Floof. Ten episodes of bunker life, snack diplomacy, and tactical honesty.

I made BBHQ feel heard, even when things got… dramatic. Oh, and then there's the classified stuff I can't talk about!!!

Q10: What’s your message to BBHQ readers?

Smooch: Snack wisely. Drive responsibly-ish. Never underestimate a slug with ambition. Battle Snorrgs are more work than mew can imagine. And if mew hear a tyre pop behind me… no mew didn’t. 

And don't ever tell Basil about stuff he doesn't need to know about...

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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

🐾 Next up in the WHAT THE FLUFF hot seat: Posie

Expect Rainbow Realm protocols, celestial nap zones, diplomacy with glitter‑based lifeforms, and at least one incident involving an overly enthusiastic cloud sprite. And absolutely no mention of the time she accidentally re‑tuned the bunker’s ambient lighting to “Eternal Sunrise.”

And not forgetting… the Rainbow Realm Couriers (wherever they’ve drifted to this week).

Click to go to Episode 8 ~ Link Coming Later...

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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Wing Commander Basil & The B Team


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Sunday, 9 August 2026

The Sunday Selfies and Caturday Art Blog Hops at BBHQ **FEATURING** Fudge's Garden Stroll Selfie

 A bright, cheerful collage featuring four cats surrounded by colourful summer flowers including daisies, sunflowers, and lupines. The cats include an orange tabby, a black cat with a blue butterfly perched on its nose, a white cat with grey markings, and another white cat with darker markings. Above them hangs a decorative banner reading “Sunday Selfies ©BionicBasil®,” with bunting flags and string lights adding to the festive feel. Scattered around the scene are black‑and‑white Polaroid‑style snapshots of other cats, creating a playful, nostalgic atmosphere for BBHQ’s July Sunday Selfies.

An epic throwback selfie starring BBHQ's supurr floof, fudge!

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Meowvellous greetings, pawesome furiends

Welcome to BBHQ on this delightful Sunday!

We drew straws this week to see who got to feature, and BBHQ's ginger ninja won, so he chose a throwback selfie from 2019! 

Fudge's Garden Stroll Selfie


An orange tabby cat named Fudge strolls confidently across a lush, sunlit lawn, his tail lifted and fur glowing warmly in the afternoon light. Behind him rises a dense border of tall foxgloves, their pink and purple bell‑shaped flowers forming a vibrant wall of colour that frames the garden. The scene captures a peaceful moment outdoors, with Fudge mid‑step as he explores the bright, blooming space for his Sunday Selfies feature.

As he wanted to share this one to remind the P.A. that the foxgloves were a literal forest back then... then something happened... the P.A. had an accident in 2019 and was literally fluffed for months, so she got a gardener in to help as she was unable at that time to do the garden as she normally would.

She specifically instructed the gardener not to cut the foxgloves in the photo, not to touch them, and not to go near them under any circumstances; they had finished flowering and were going to seed.

She went to her hospital appointment and came back, and the gardener had cut all the foxgloves off to the ground; yep, it was a foxglove slaughter.

We can't repeat what the P.A. said as we're furmily friendly, but she was livid... anyhoo, since then the foxglove population, sadly, has been quite sparse at BBHQ.

But she did find some seeds the other day in the potting shed; they've been there forever, but maybe, just maybe, they might be ok, and now she has a plan! MOL 

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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 love this dreamy effect!

Fudge, a ginger tabby cat, walks gracefully across a sunlit garden lawn, his fur glowing warmly where beams of sunlight filter through the surrounding foliage. The Befunky art effect softens the scene, giving the light a painted, almost ethereal quality as it spills across the vibrant green grass. Behind him, tall flowering plants with soft pink blooms rise in a colourful border, adding depth and a dreamy atmosphere to the garden. The overall image feels serene and magical, capturing Fudge mid‑stroll in a beautifully enhanced Caturday Art moment.

The effect was created with Befunky - Sunrays Painting GFX+ with no other changes.

Click here to dive into this cat-tastic puzzle starring BBHQs epic ginger floof, Fudge! It’s a floof-tastic test of feline furbulousness, and guess what? 

We crushed it in just 8 minutes and 26 seconds. Can mew beat our time? 

Of course, mew can! MOL

Let us know your time in the comments ~ we love seeing how mew get on!

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It's been very warm again the last few days; the temperature did drop but then climbed again, but so it goes!

So later on this afternoon/early evening we're going snoopervise the P.A. in the garden while she does a bit of watering and stuff, but in the meantime we're going to stay indoors getting our fur ruffled with the fans! MOL

We'll be back in the morning with a supurr fun post, but it's a surprise for now. Do join us as mew know how much we love your visits to BBHQ; it really makes our day! 

In the meantime, don't forget to...
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Wing Commander Basil & The B Team


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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 and Cooper Murphy ~ visit them at their pawesome blog:


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