Melvyn's 9th Birthday Extravanganza!
We asked Melvyn if he wanted to celebrate at the new Meowsney Theme Park on Level 17 of the bunker, but he said, and I quote.
"Nope, I want something nostalgic, something special from a bygone era. Something decadent and fun."
"Oh," I said. "Let me think about that for a minute or two."
Two minutes later...
"Melvyn, how about a vintage car rally? It's going to be lovely weather; we'll call it 'Melvyn's Motor Muster'."
Well, let me tell mew, he's eyes lit up like it was the 4th of July, and funnily enough, that's today!
SO WELCOME TO MELVYN'S MOTOR MUSTER!!!
First, we had to get the official photo...
Melvyn's Official Birthday Pawtrait
Well, mew can't get more decadent than that!!! MOL
Smooch in his Red Peril
Smooch arrived in style, his Red Peril polished to within an inch of its life, and he parked it next to my 1943 Ford Jeep, which is epically popular today; everypawdy wants to get in and get a photo taken. This is Cyril Fuddleton, mew may remember him from Monday's post!
MILITARY VEHICLES
A vintage car rally wouldn't be a vintage car rally without the BBHQ collection of military vehicles; we didn't bring them all, the field wasn't big enough! MOL
Now on with the pawty...
We really have the vintage vibe happening, total authenticity happening on every level!
The Nip and Nom Pop-Up Tea Shoppe
Muriel Meeps, owner of the Nip and Nom Tea Shoppe, is also here with Hissy Furrton helping.
Do try the cherry slices and lavender nip tea, then follow that with a catnip brownie; mew won't be disappointed, we promise! MOL
The Quarter Moon Beer Garden
Yep, Amber was in her element, true to form, we even had to stop her from trying to 'help' behind the bar! MOL
The grey cat behind the bar is Thriftee Manx. She's a little hissed off because Amber asked her for a quadruple, then politely said, "I'll get my own."
Thriftee was not impressed!!! MOL
Game On!!!
Of course, there's a cricket match and strawberry teas. Pull up a chair; we're just getting started!
The Vintage Car Parade
Just look at them, what a show!!!
Dancing in the Marquee
The Purr Tops Band will play all night, so dance the night away!
Time For Cake
Parsley and Smooch nipped off to get the cake. Are mew ready?
Grab a plate, Melvyn will be right here to blow out the candle any moment.
Time For The Fireworks
Just look at the fireworks, epically epic!!!
Who wants a drink? Let's go to the bar!!! MOL
It's time to pawty on... oh, and just in case mew're wondering, all the keys for all the vehicles are now locked away, so no joyriding!!! MOL
And if mew're wondering what the BBHQ Welfare Fund is, let me explain:
Remember Mogwarts? Miss Warts and Mogs and their Academy for Feline Furmiliars.
That's where we donate all proceeds to.
Well, what more can we say other than thank mew all for joining us for Melvyn's birthday, stay as long as mew want, the rally will last all weekend, mew know what we're like!
Smooch will be here in the morning with his epic selfie.
In the meantime...
...and be epically epic!
Wing Commander Basil & The B Team
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