The B Team's The Ring of Brodgar Selfie on The Sunday Selfies Blog Hop **PLUS** Smooch's UK Historical Travel Guide

Pawesome Sunday greetings furiends

Welcome to another BBHQ selfie selection, this week we decided to bip north again in the Time Travelling Telephone Box to the ameowzing Orkney Islands in Scotland.

The B Team's Ring of Brodgar Selfie

Wow!  What a truly pawesome place to visit, we enjoyed every moment, and mew can tell Melvyn loved it! MOL

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

Castlerigg     Stone Henge    Avebury    Rollright Stone Circle    Aberlemno  

Druid's Temple in North Yorkshire Pentre Ifan

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

Greetings fellow travellers and history lovers!

We had the purrleasure of visiting The Ring of Brodgar, (it sounds like an epic fantasy novel! MOL) an ancient and fascinating site located at Stenness on the Orkney Islands in Scotland, and we cannot wait to share our experience with mew. This paw-inspiring site was built over 4,500 years ago during the Neolithic period and consists of 27 imposing standing stones arranged in a perfect circle with a diameter of just under 104 metres, it is absolutely colossal. Originally there were approximately 60 stones. Each stone is unique and massive, some standing as tall as 4.5 metres, others vary from 2.1 metres tall, and they are arranged in a very precise manner that showcases the incredible engineering and architectural skills of the ancient peoples who built it. The Ring of Brodgar is not only an impressive feat of engineering, but it also has a deep historical and cultural significance. While the exact purpose of the site is still a mystery, historians believe that it was likely used for religious and ceremonial purposes, as well as being a prehistoric astronomical observatory. The site's location, near the stunning Loch of Harray, only adds to its meauty and mystique. Visiting The Ring of Brodgar is an experience that will leave mew in awe. The site's sheer scale and the surrounding natural meauty are breathtaking. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, otters, and seals, which only adds to the charm and uniqueness of the location. Additionally, the site's proximity to other notable sites such as the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Maeshowe chambered tomb make it a must-visit for anypawdy interested in ancient history or archaeology. If mew're planning a trip to Scotland, we highly recommend adding The Ring of Brodgar to your itinerary. It's a remarkable piece of history and a beautiful location that will provide mew with a deep appreciation for the ancient peoples who built it and the natural beauty of the Orkney Islands.

And on another note, Scotch Mist is definitely REAL! MOL

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.

We tried Prisma again this week, but there was nothing that complemented the picture, so BeFunky came to the rescue, and we think it turned out really well.

The effect was created with Befunky - AI Enhancer, water Colouor 4 + colour changes to saturation.

We also turned this fab arty-farty 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 08 secs. 

We're off to get the bunker ready again, as the last couple of night peeps have been letting fireworks off willy-nilly like total lemmings! 

Seriously, we can't believe that in this day and age when nearly everything is banned from sale, the authorities still allow the public to purrchase fireworks, like what the fluffing fluff? Are they mad? 

Look, we're not opposed to fireworks as long as they're at an organised event being carried out safely. Not some total flufftard letting them off in the back garden. And with all the health and safety protocols thrust upon us in modern times, it really begs belief that they are still for sale, truly, it makes no sense on any level.

If mew'd like to see our Guy Fawkes post, click here to view.

Amber has this to say:

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 before we go and barricade ourselves on level 8 of the Bunker. 

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...

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team

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:

www.thecatonmyhead.com

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The B Team's Chillingham Castle Selfie on The Sunday Selfies Blog Hop **PLUS** Smooch's UK Historical Travel Guide

Spooky Sunday greetings furiends

Welcome to another BBHQ selfie selection, this week we decided to visit Cillingham Castle, purrported to be the U.K.'s most haunted castle! EEEEEK!

Anyhoo, we were really lucky that it was a meautiful sunny day when we visited way back in the summer, so it didn't seem that spooky at all, although on a dark, misty moonless night, we can imagine what a fright-fest it would be!

The B Team's Chillingham Castle Selfie

It is such a lovely place to visit, and we had the best day, although Melvyn and Fudge did want to explore the dungeons further, but I said no, because the longer we're down here, the more likely one of mew fruitcakes will end up getting an unpurrleasant entity attached to mew and be bringing it back to BBHQ, and we have enough ghosts of our own already! 

Anhoo, if mew love spooky goings on, check out the TV show, Most Haunted and their trip to Chillingham Castle

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

During our recent visit to Chillingham Castle in Northumberland, UK, we were enthralled by the sheer magnitude of its history. Built over 800 years ago during the reign of King Edward I in the 12th Century, Chillingham Castle has stood the test of time and witnessed a great deal of historical events.

Over the centuries, the castle has been home to many noble families, each of whom left their mark on the castle's architecture and design. The castle's construction is an impressive mix of Norman, Gothic, and Tudor styles, adding to its charm and grandeur. And there have been many battles fought in the area surrounding the castle over the centuries. However, what makes Chillingham Castle truly unique is its reputation as the most haunted castle in the UK. The castle's walls have witnessed some of the most gruesome and horrifying fates, and it is said that the spirits of former residents, prisoners, and victims still haunt its halls. One of the most famous ghostly figures is that of the 'Blue Boy,' who was bricked up alive in a chamber known as the Pink Room as a punishment for his disobedience. Visitors have reported seeing the apparition of the boy wandering the halls of the castle, or a blue flash of light in the area where his body was found, and some have even claimed to have felt his cold touch.

Another chilling tale is that of the White Pantry Ghost, a lady in white who appears in the castle's pantry and asks for water, a creepy story is on the Chillingham Castle website. Those who have seen her claim that she disappears before their eyes, leaving behind a sense of unease. Despite its haunted reputation, Chillingham Castle is a fascinating historical site. It has survived sieges, battles, and even a devastating fire in the 19th century. Visitors can explore the castle's many rooms, including the Great Hall, the Torture Chamber, and the Dungeon. Additionally, the castle has an impressive collection of art, tapestries, and furniture, giving visitors a glimpse into the lives of the castle's former residents. Our visit to Chillingham Castle was an immersive experience that allowed us to travel back in time and witness its rich and varied history. Whether mew are interested in ghosts, history, or architecture, Chillingham Castle has something for everypawdy, making it a must-visit destination.

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.

And we've added a supurr spooky Halloween selfie to the mix, just in case mew thought we weren't being spooky enough! MOL

The effect was created with the ios Prisma App, and we used the effect:- Freya to give The B Team that uber-spooky feel.

We also turned this fab arty-farty picture into a puzzle, so do stop by the puzzle page and take the Puzzle Challenge, see if mew can beat our time of 12 mins 02 secs. 

We're off to snoopervise the summer house getting tidied up and all the garden furniture put away for the winter, before anymore rain assaults Mewton-Clawson in the next few days.

Then it's lunchtime, and mew know Smooch will be sat in front of the oven waiting for his roast beef delicacy! MOL

Do join us again tomorrow, when we're back with this years Halloween Crafting with Cats post, and we know mew won't want to miss that, as we've made something rather epic! 

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

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team

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:

www.thecatonmyhead.com

Link up coming later...

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Graphics created with paid licence @www.canva.com & ios Prisma App or www.befunky.com 

The B Team's Pentre Ifan Stone Circle Selfie on The Sunday Selfies Blog Hop **PLUS** Smooch's UK Historical Travel Guide

Pawesome Sunday greetings furiends

Welcome to another BBHQ selfie selection, this week we decided to bip west in the Time Travelling Telephone Box to Pentre Ifan, Wales.

The B Team's Pentre Ifan Stone Circle Selfie

Wow what a truly impurresive place to visit, we enjoyed every moment!

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

Castlerigg  Stone Henge  Avebury   Rollright Stone Circle   Aberlemno  

Druid's Temple in North Yorkshire

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

As we approached the towering stone circle in Pentre Ifan, Wales, we were immediately struck by a sense of awe and wonder. The massive stones, some standing over 16 feet tall, have been a mystery for centuries, and we couldn't help but feel a deep curiosity about their history and purrpose. We learned that the circle was built during the Neolithic period, around 3500 BC, and is one of the oldest and best-preserved stone circles in Wales. The stones are placed in a circular formation, with the largest stone, known as the "portal stone," standing at the entrance to the circle. The purpose of the stone circle is still unknown, but it is widely believed to have had some sort of religious or ceremonial significance. Maybe it was an actual portal in times gone by! One of the most fascinating things about the circle is how the stones were transported to the site. While there are many theories, the most commonly accepted explanation is that the stones were brought to the site using sledges, rollers, and ropes. This would have required an enormous amount of manpower and planning, and is a testament to the engineering skills of the people who built the circle. Despite the mystery surrounding the circle, there are many interesting facts that have been uncovered over the years. For example, it is believed that the circle was aligned with the summer solstice, like Stone Henge and that the portal stone may have had some sort of astronomical significance. Additionally, while the circle is the most famous structure at Pentre Ifan, there are other interesting features in the area, including a nearby burial chamber and standing stones. After exploring the stone circle, we took some time to visit the nearby town of Newport. The town has a rich history of its own, and is home to many quaint shops and cozy pubs. We also took a drive in the hummer through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, which is just a short distance away. The rugged coastline and stunning views were truly breathtaking, and we felt blessed to have the opportunity to experience such a beautiful part of the world. Standing among the towering stones, we couldn't help but feel a deep connection to the past. The mystery surrounding the stone circle in Pentre Ifan is part of what makes it such a pawesome destination for history buffs and curious travellers alike. Whether mew're interested in ancient engineering, astronomy, or simply exploring the natural beauty of the Welsh countryside, Pentre Ifan is a destination that should not be missed.

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.

We tried Prisma again this week, but there was nothing that complemented the picture, so BeFunky came to the rescue, and we think it turned out quite well.

The effect was created with Befunky - AI Enhancer, Oil painting DLX + colour changes to fill light and saturation.

This week we used the Prisma IOS App, and  the filter; Surf 

We also turned this fab arty-farty 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 32 secs. 

We're off to to go snooze as the P.A. and Cat Dad got flooded at work again on Friyay, so they're on a big clean up yesterday and today. 

The P.A. had to call one of her cousins to fetch her on Friday in his 4x4 as the Tank aka landrover was at work as it's waiting to have some chassis work done, and it took nearly an hour to get there (the normal journey takes maximun 15 minutes), and so many roads were closed due to flooding, it was even flooded on top of one the hills and the traffic was at a standstill in many places.

She said, she's never seen it this bad, and it was flooded in places that have never flooded before. Horrendous! 

We hope that at some point a roast dinner will be happening, otherwise Smooch will NOT BE PURRLEASED! 

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...

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team

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:

www.thecatonmyhead.com

Don't furget to subscribe to our blog and never miss another post. 

Graphics created with paid licence @www.canva.com & ios Prisma App or www.befunky.com