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Wednesday, 20 May 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **LUSCIOUS LILACS & CUTE DUCKS!!!** ~ Fudge's Lounging in The Catservatory, Parsley's Hissed Off, and Smooch's Lolling Out of The Grass Planter ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

A colourful collage featuring seven cats lined up in front of stylised newspaper backdrops with the word “NEWS” repeated behind them. At the top left, a cat appears to shout beside a speech bubble that says “EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!”. Bright pink and blue flowers sit below the cats, with blue‑and‑white stripes and pink starbursts in the background. The central text reads “Midweek News Round Up with The B Team,” with “©BionicBasil®” at the bottom.
This week: luscious lilac fragrance, ducks in the garden, more floof on rugs, a hissy fit, puzzle chaos, and Smooch's blowing a raspberry! MOL

Furbulous Greetings Supurr Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday, epic furiends, and thanks so much for dropping by. Settle in, get comfy, and let’s dive into what’s been happening at BBHQ this week.

Oh, good gravy, the weather, what is going on? It's been much of the same as last week; sunny, rainy, gusty, chilly breeze, etc. However, there was a new element, are mew ready for this? HAIL, not once, not twice, but three times. Not for long on, and different days too, and then on Monday we had several cloudbursts, yep, downpour galore!

But, and here's a really big BUT, apparently this weekend, a bank holiday weekend no less, we're being told to brace for a heatwave, yep 26 Celcius on Friday, can mew believe it? No, we can't either, but we'll let mew know next week.

OH MY COD!!! We wish mew could smell the fragrance from the lilac tree. The scent is absolutely meautiful, drifting all over the garden like somepawdy let an aroma bomb explode - we did ask Smooch if that's what happened, he said he couldn't comment!!! MOL

A large, dense lilac shrub in full bloom, covered in masses of soft light‑purple flowers. The blossoms form a cloud‑like canopy above green foliage, set in a garden with patio tiles, surrounding plants, and a glimpse of a house chimney in the background.

And the little oak tree in front is one the P.A. grew from an acorn a couple of years ago; it's growing really well, and she plans to replant it in a new pot this summer.

Just look at this below, this mated pair of ducks comes every year to nest at Nanny's and Grampaws house.

The P.A. got them a small paddling pool, so their ducklings have a safe space to swim, and she even built them an off-ramp to get in and out while they're small.

A pair of ducks resting on bright green grass: a male mallard with a glossy green head and grey body, and a female mallard with mottled brown plumage. They sit facing each other near a tree trunk, with small plants and leaves scattered in the foreground.

They are adorable!

Here's this week's completed jigsaw.

Galison Glamour Cats ~ 1000 Piece Jigsaw


A completed jigsaw puzzle showing a colourful, whimsical illustration of multiple cats in a cosy indoor room. The cats appear in various poses and patterns, surrounded by framed pictures, striped curtains, potted plants, cushions, and patterned furniture. The assembled puzzle rests on a wooden table.

If mew've been following the P.A.'s Puzzle Pawty at BBHQ, here's number four. To see the others, click the link below:




This was harder than it looks. The P.A. thought the big blocks of colour would be easier to do... oh no, it wasn't. See that pale blue bit on the top right of the picture? It took ages, over three evenings, to just get that done!!! MOL 

It's available from Amazon UK - no, there are no links or affiliates here, just pointing the way, if mew're interested.

Anyhoo, let's look at this week's top headlines.
A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

First up in the news this week

Fudge's Lounging in The Catservatory


Fudge, a long‑haired orange tabby cat lies stretched out on a dark carpeted floor inside the catservatory, looking toward the camera. Behind the cat, a large glass door reveals a courtyard with greenery and a brick wall, with soft natural light filling the space.

It was raining, for a change, and Fudge decided to lounge in the catservatory as the pitter-patter of rain fell on the glass roof.

He said, and I quote, "It's rather soothing and relaxing!"

Then he said to the P.A., who appeared with the Dyson.

"No, mew can't vacuum the rug, my ginger floof is adding character!" MOL

A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

Next up in the news

Parsley's Hissed Off


Parsley a black cat sits on a woven wicker surface in bright sunlight, looking slightly annoyed. The warm light highlights the texture of the cat’s fur and the wicker beneath, suggesting he’s unimpressed that the sofa cushions have been removed for cleaning.

Parlsey was rather hissed off, as the P.A. removed the cushions from the gazebo as the covers needed a wash, this was his take on that! MOL

#mostunimpressed
A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

In Other News

 Smooch's Lolling Out of The Grass Planter


Smooch, a white cat with black markings is lounging inside a round planter filled with ornamental grass, basking in warm sunlight. The cat is relaxed with eyes closed and tongue slightly sticking out, looking as though he’s happily lolling out of the grass planter on a wooden surface beside a brick wall.

So mew may remember a few weeks ago, the P.A. cut the grass in the planter, it's growing slowly, and Smooch was really enjoying lolling in it again.

He even blew a raspberry at the P.A. when she said there were a few pieces that still needed trimming! MOL 

A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

Finally this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick


It was a landslide vote for #5 last week, the White Cherry Blossom, and Melvyn was beaming!

Melvyn, a white cat with black and brown tabby markings lounges on a dark kitchen countertop, wearing a pink floral white cherry blossom bandana. Sunlight streams through the window behind him, illuminating the sink, vintage kitchen scale, and various kitchen items, while Melvyn looks relaxed and content in his modelling pose.

Mew can see, he loved wearing this one for mew, just look at that face!!! MOL 

Check out Melvyn strutting his stuff on your preferred social media channel:



 
A colourful floral divider featuring two large pink blooms surrounded by small blue flowers and green leaves, arranged in a bright, symmetrical cluster.

Which one should he model next?


Here's the new May collection. And yes, we know there are only four Wednesdays in May, but we thought it would be fun to give mew five bandanas to choose from, and Melvyn loves this collection.

Five cat bandanas are arranged on a light wooden surface, each with a different colourful floral or patterned design. They are numbered 1 to 5, and the words “May Collection” appear across the centre in decorative white text. A copyright notice reading “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” sits at the bottom.

The May Collection:

1. Lilac with Pink Flowers  

2. Purple Flowers 

3. Blue Butterfly    

4. Dark Cherry Blossom 

5. White Cherry Blossom 

Leave a comment with your top pick for next week!
A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

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

The Sunday Selfie's

The Monthly Meow'o'Scope

What the Fluff ~ BBHQ Q&A

Couring with Cats 

Hoping mew have a furbulous day, and remember to always...

Midweek News Stay Fluffy ©BionicBasil® May 2023
...and utterly epic!

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 












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Wednesday, 13 May 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **FRILLY TULIPS!!!** ~ Parsley's Sunny Spot, Fudge on Frog Watch, and Pandora's Under The Gazebo ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

A colourful collage featuring seven cats lined up in front of stylised newspaper backdrops with the word “NEWS” repeated behind them. At the top left, a cat appears to shout beside a speech bubble that says “EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!”. Bright pink and blue flowers sit below the cats, with blue‑and‑white stripes and pink starbursts in the background. The central text reads “Midweek News Round Up with The B Team,” with “©BionicBasil®” at the bottom.
This week: Frilled tulip magic, more floof explosions, puzzle chaos, and Parsley's new brush spot MOL

Furbulous Greetings Supurr Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday, supurr furiends, and thanks so much for dropping by. Settle in, get comfy, and let’s dive into what’s been happening at BBHQ this week.

First, let's talk about the weather. Well, while we've had a few sunny days, the breeze has been erring on the chilly side again, which kind of defeats its purpose completely. And the really funny thing is, while it's breezy all day, in the middle of the night, it's still as still as can be.

How weird is that? Breezy during waking hours, then still all night; it's been like this for the last year or two.

Anyhoo, who knows what's going on in this crazy world at the moment! MOL

And here's this week's flower offering: a lovely reddish-pink frilly tulip.

A close‑up of a vibrant red and yellow fringed tulip in full bloom, its textured petals catching droplets of water. Surrounding it are tulips in shades of orange, pink, and cream, set among lush green leaves with neatly trimmed hedges and brick structures in the background.

Isn't it pretty?

Here's this week's completed jigsaw.

Ravensburger Crazy Cats The Good Life 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle


A completed jigsaw puzzle featuring a whimsical garden scene filled with cats among colourful plants, flowers, and gardening tools. Several cats lounge on pots, shelves, and the patio floor, while others play or explore. A window in the background displays small objects and potted plants on shelves. The overall illustration is bright, detailed, and cozy, with a playful, cottage‑garden atmosphere. The word “BREAD” appears on a crate in the lower left corner, and “www.bionicbasil.com” is printed along the bottom edge.

If mew've been following the P.A.'s Puzzle Pawty at BBHQ, here's number three. To see the others, click the link below:



This was quite the challenge; it took about 4 or 5 evenings to complete. Next week, we'll share the first 1000-piece puzzle, and OMC, it was hard, especially when Fudge flicked a load of the pieces onto the floor with his tail! MOL

It's available from Amazon UK - no, there are no links or affiliates here, just pointing the way, if mew're interested.

Anyhoo, let's look at this week's top headlines.
A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

First up in the news this week

 Parsley's Sunny Spot


Parsley, a black cat sits on a pink cushion on a wooden windowsill, gazing outside at bright green trees. Below the windowsill is a two‑tiered cat perch decorated with a whimsical black‑and‑white checkered pattern featuring teacups, playing cards, and colourful designs, trimmed with pink pom‑poms and beads. A tall green plant with long leaves stands to the right, and sunlight fills the scene.

Parlsey was really enjoying a few window wiffles, and if mew look closely, there's evidence of him having a brush session... although he denied it! MOL

A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

Next up in the news

Fudge on Frog Watch


Fudge, an orange cat with a fluffy tail stands on grass beside a garden bed, facing a cluster of tall green leaves, a leafy shrub, and purple bell‑shaped flowers. The cat looks intently into the foliage as if watching for movement, surrounded by natural textures and soft outdoor light.

Fudge heard one of the frogs croaking in the garden border, so he went to have a closer look.

And don't panic, he doesn't try to eat them or anything, he's just curious! MOL

A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

In Other News

Pandora's Under The Gazebo


Pandora, a long‑haired tortie cat with dark fur streaked with brown and golden highlights is curled up on a light fabric surface, resting peacefully beside a cushion. Sunlight filters across the cat’s coat, creating a warm, cosy glow in the quiet outdoor setting.

Pandora found a sweet sunspot under the gazebo, everypawdy loves it under the gazebo, it's the go-to place outdoors at BBHQ! MOL

A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

Finally this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick


Last week, it was a tie between #1. #4 and #5 - so we thought we'd start at the top! MOL

Melvyn, a white‑and‑brown, black tabby cat wearing a lilac bandana decorated with pink flowers stands on a reflective indoor surface. Behind the cat are white orchids and green plants in a decorative pot, with soft, blurred interior details including ceiling beams and a window.

Here's Melvyn modelling the Lilac with Pink Flowers, doesn't he look cute? 

And as he's modelled this one before, mew can check out his runway strut her on your preferred social media channel:

 
A colourful floral divider featuring two large pink blooms surrounded by small blue flowers and green leaves, arranged in a bright, symmetrical cluster.

Which one should he model next?


Here's the new May collection. And yes, we know there are only four Wednesdays in May, but we thought it would be fun to give mew five bandanas to choose from, and Melvyn loves this collection.

Five cat bandanas are arranged on a light wooden surface, each with a different colourful floral or patterned design. They are numbered 1 to 5, and the words “May Collection” appear across the centre in decorative white text. A copyright notice reading “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” sits at the bottom.

The May Collection:

1. Lilac with Pink Flowers  

2. Purple Flowers 

3. Blue Butterfly    

4. Dark Cherry Blossom 

5. White Cherry Blossom 

Leave a comment with your top pick for next week!
A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

That's us done for today. 

Amber will be back on Friday with another pawesome book just for mew, plus updates on the Library's mood, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

The Sunday Selfie's

The Monthly Meow'o'Scope

What the Fluff ~ BBHQ Q&A

Hoping mew have a furbulous day, and remember to always...

Midweek News Stay Fluffy ©BionicBasil® May 2023

...and utterly epic!


Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 












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Don't furget to subscribe and never miss another post! 
        A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

Copyright Notice

© [2026] BionicBasil®. All Rights Reserved. No part of this post, characters, or lore may be reproduced, scraped, or rewritten in any form (including AI) without express written permission 
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Graphics created with paid licence www.canva.com