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Wednesday, 29 April 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **BLACK TULIPS & RAINBOWS!!!** ~ Fudge Says - NOPE, Smooch Chillaxing Under the Gazebo, and Parsley Inspects The Lawn ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

**Alt Text:** A colourful collage shows ten cats lined up in a row, each with different fur patterns and expressions. Behind them is a decorative backdrop of pink cherry blossoms, pastel bunting, and newspaper‑style graphics. Bold text in the centre reads “Midweek News Round Up with The B Team @BionicBasil.” In the top right, a cat with its mouth open appears to shout, with a speech bubble saying “EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!” The bottom edge is framed with pink and white flowers.

 Epic Greetings Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up ~ your weekly dose of kitty chaos, garden goodness, and countryside curiosities!

Happy Wednesday, gorgeous 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.

Let's start with the weather report; it got very warm last Friday, which continued into Caturday and Sunday, then late Monday it went supurr overcast, at the time of typing this, and we got about eight really chubby drops of rain. Then it dropped 7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday with grey clouds and an unpleasant breeze. Good news though, later in the week it may, and I say this loosely, may get warmer - here's hoping! 

What's the weather report where mew are right now?

And finally these are the black tulips we mentioned last week, well we say black, in reality they are very, very deep purple, but we think they're black.

Dark purple, almost black tulips bloom along a garden pathway, surrounded by lush green foliage and scattered blue flowers. The paved path winds through the vibrant garden toward an open area with plants, garden lights, and a large pot. Trees, shrubs, and part of a house with a red‑tiled roof appear in the background, creating a rich spring garden scene. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

And here's the frilled version, although they look a very deep red/burgundy, but in real life they look pretty black.

Two deep burgundy, almost black tulips with frilled, ruffled petals stand in a garden bed, their surfaces dotted with water droplets. Green foliage surrounds them, with a hedge, a brick wall, and part of a wooden structure in the background. The rich colour and textured petals make the flowers striking and dramatic. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom

There are still a few more to pop around the garden so we'll share those soon.

Oh we have to show mew this, from the 17th April, we missed it last week, but just look at that rainbow ... it was a double but even a digital camera couldn't capture the meauty of it! 

A bright rainbow arcs across a pastel sky above a quaint garden scene featuring a classic red British telephone box beside a brick building with a tiled roof. Lush green plants, trees, and a vintage-style street lamp surround the area, with a granite mill-wheel cake, partly hidden by foliage in the background. The ground is covered in gravel, creating a peaceful countryside atmosphere. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

And then nanny got a surprise, look at this.

A sheep stands in a grassy field beside dense green bushes, nibbling at the leaves while two small black lambs stay close by. The scene is lush and bright, suggesting a peaceful spring day. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

About a dozen sheep and lambs turned up to graze the meadow at the back of nanny's garden, and look closely, there are two little black lambkins, seriously they are so cute.

One of the older lambs got out on the drive the other evening, and had to be coerced back into the meadow with tasty snacks. Luckily, the drive has two gates that are always closed so it couldn't get out any further.

We still don't know how the woolly fluffer got onto the drive because the wooden, four bar fencing has wire stapled to the inside of it to prevent such escapist behaviour! MOL

Oh and here's a fun fact, Nanny used to have her own lamb when she was a child, called Hector. 

And we forgot to show mew this last week, honestly it's been so busy the last four weeks, that the P.A. keeps forgetting to share stuff.

A completed jigsaw puzzle shows a group of illustrated cats with large round eyes, each wearing a brightly coloured sweater or scarf decorated with patterns like stripes, florals, and geometric designs. The cats are packed closely together, filling the entire frame in a playful, whimsical style. “www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

So the P.A. declared a BBHQ Emergency a week last Sunday evening, aka the 19th of April.

She said and I quote. "I can't watch TV anymore, it's garbage, brain rotting fodder, and I am so over spending two hours scrolling through stuff to end up watching nothing."

I said. "Ok, what's the plan?"

She replied. "Remember that whimsy puzzle from ages ago, like 2015?"

I gave a half shrug, I didn't, but I didn't want the P.A. to think I couldn't remember. "Sure, great times!"

"Well, I'm off to puzzle, I'll be in the craft room if anypawdy needs me."

And yes, she and Cat Dad headed off and redid the 2015 whimsy puzzle. The next day the one in the photo above turned up, 500 pieces. Yep, it seems that it's a permanent puzzle pawty at BBHQ as she's now got two more plus one from nanny... mew know where this is going don't mew?!!!! MOL

Anyhoo let's look at the news this week...

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

First up in the news this week...

Fudge Says - NOPE


A fluffy orange tabby cat named Fudge sits on a brown carpet, looking firmly to the side with a clear expression of disapproval. Behind him is a black sofa, a white door, and two pet bowls on the wooden floor. His posture and stern gaze perfectly match the caption “Fudge Says – NOPE,” adding humour to the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up ©BionicBasil®.

So Fudge had a bit of a 'wig' on (slang for slightly bad tempered) the other day as he wanted to go outside just as the P.A. was leaving for work.

Obviously, he wasn't allowed as there's no free roaming cats here. So when the P.A. arrived home and offered him safe passage into the courtyard via the catservatory. 

He said, "NOPE!" MOL

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

Next up in the news...

Smooch Chillaxing Under the Gazebo


A tripawed white cat with black markings named Smooch lounges fully stretched out on a cosy couch, resting against soft beige and rust‑orange cushions. One paw is extended while the other is tucked beneath him, giving a relaxed, contented vibe. The serene pose matches the title “Smooch Chillaxing Under the Gazebo” for the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up ©BionicBasil®.

Smooch got himself stretched out on the sofa under the gazebo on Caturday. He was waiting for the freshly washed throws to be put on the seat cushions... yes, he loves being first on the clean blankys! MOL 

And he said. "Don't forget to tell everypawdy it's my birthday on Friday, we're kicking off early so teleport in anytime as it's going to be a spectacular start to the pawty season!"

There mew have it, don't be late on Friday! MOL

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

In other news...

Parsley Inspects The Lawn


A sleek black cat named Parsley walks confidently across a moss infused green lawn, tail held high as he approaches the camera. Behind him is a garden filled with shrubs, plants, and a fence, creating a natural outdoor backdrop. His purposeful stride suits the title “Parsley Inspects The Lawn” for the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up ©BionicBasil®.

Cat dad mowed the lawn, and we use the term lawn rather loosely here at BBHQ, because for some unknown reason, this area prefers to be more moss than grass, so moss it is, oh, and clover.

Anyhoo after the moss was mown, Parsley did his inspection, and gave Cat Dad paws up for the first cut! MOL

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

And finally, this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick

Well, mew guessed this week's bandana correctly!!! MOL

Blooming Marvellous!!! 

A stylish brown, grey‑and‑white tabby cat named Melvyn stands on a jute carpet, wearing a bright pink bandana decorated with colourful flowers in yellow, blue, and white. He looks upward with a confident, model‑like pose. Part of a kitchen island and a metal furniture leg appear in the background. Text at the bottom reads “copyright www.bionicbasil.com.” The image accompanies the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up titled “Melvyn’s Modelling the Blooming Marvellous Bandana.”

Look at the little fluffer, doesn't he look adorbs!!! 

A curved string of pastel pennant flags hangs in gentle arcs, with triangles in soft blue, pink, yellow, and green. At each peak of the curve sits a white flower with a yellow center, giving the decoration a cheerful, festive look suitable for celebrations or spring‑themed designs.

Which one should he model next?


Here's the new May collection. And yes we know there's only four Wednesday's 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 bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

That's us done for today. 

Amber will NOT be back on Friday with another pawesome book, she will be here on Caturday instead, as Friday is Smooch's 15th Birthday Pawty, and mew won't want to miss that!

If mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

Sunday Selfies


What The Fluff ~ BBHQ Q&A Episode 3

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

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Monday, 27 April 2026

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

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.

Melvyn spills the fluff in today’s BBHQ Q&A ~ gadgets, giggles, and glorious chaos await.

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🐾WHAT THE FLUFF – A BBHQ Q&A Series🐾

Supurr Monday greetings, epic furiends!

Today we’re back with episode 3 from deep inside the BBHQ think‑tank, and trust us, this one’s been simmering in the creative cauldron for a while.

Click to read episode one, with Basil if mew missed it. 

And here for episode two with Pandora.

Trust us, mew don’t want to miss the chaos.

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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: The bunker’s resident sweetheart, gadget‑gremlin, hover‑cart hazard, and fashion icon:

✨ Melvyn ✨

Library Intern
Tech Tinkerer
Breakdancer
Has elite bodyguards from the future ~ The M‑Unit
And the only cat who can make a tactical harness look like runway couture.

Prepare yourselves.
This one’s going to be adorable, unhinged, and full of accidental engineering.

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

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Interview No. 3 - Library Intern, Gadget Enthusiast, Hover‑Cart Menace (allegedly)

Vera V5.0: Melvyn, welcome to Episode 3 of WHAT THE FLUFF. Are mew prepared for your Q&A session?

Melvyn: I was ready five minutes ago, but then I found a shiny screw on the floor and got distracted. But yes! I’m ready now! MOL

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

Melvyn: I’m the Mewton-Clawson Library intern! I help Amber in the library, test Humphrey’s prototypes, organise the hover‑carts, and keep morale high with my dance moves. Also, I’m BBHQ's official supurr model for the Fashion with Felines posts. It’s a big responsibility.

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

Melvyn: The library! Gadgets! The buttons! The hover‑carts! The replicators! The snack chute! The M‑Unit! The disco lights on Level 11! …Do I have to pick one?

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

Melvyn: When Humphrey says, “Don’t touch that.” Because I really want to touch it. And then I do touch it, and then I wish I'd listened to Humphrey! MOL

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

Melvyn:  When they say, “Melvyn, stop spinning in the chair.” Why? The chair spins. I spin. It’s destiny. Who am I to argue with physics?

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

Melvyn:  The hover‑cart bay! It smells like oil, rubber, and adventure. Also, the Observation Deck is nice when Pandora lets me up there. She sometimes says I “disrupt the ambience,” whatever that means. And I love the library with Amber and the mice; it's so much fun, especially since I got my diploma last year!

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

Melvyn:  That I’m not trying to cause chaos. It just… happens. Things fall over. Buttons get pressed. Hover‑carts accelerate unexpectedly. Mouse Droids go rogue! It’s not my fault. Mostly.

Q7: What’s your funniest bunker moment?

Melvyn:  Oh! When I accidentally activated the “reverse gravity” setting on Humphrey’s prototype boots. I floated up to the ceiling and couldn’t get down. Basil had to poke me with a broom. Fudge said I looked like a confused helium balloon... that's rich coming from somepawdy who's tail has its own postcode!

Q8: What’s your least favourite bunker chore?

Melvyn:  Sorting the library returns. Amber says I “lack focus.” I don’t! I just get distracted by interesting book covers. And shiny bookmarks. And the snack chute. Oh, and not forgetting the stationery, who unionise and form committees faster than I can keep up!

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

Melvyn: When I helped Basil map the Nexus Spiral using the holo‑table. When he said I did “epic work.” I nearly cried. Then I tripped over a cable and unplugged the whole system. But still! The first part was epic.

Q10: What’s your message to BBHQ readers?

Melvyn:  Stay curious! Try new things! Press buttons! (But not the big red one. Basil says NO!) And thank mew so much for being here, mew make BBHQ even more epic, and the entire team and I love that mew come and hang out with us in the Basilverse.

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We hope mew enjoyed today’s feature brought to mew courtesy of Vera, the bunker A.I., who insists these interviews are “vital for operational transparency” but mostly just enjoys watching the chaos unfold.

Next up in the WHAT THE FLUFF hot seat: Parsley

Expect stealth, shadows, dramatic pauses, and possibly a PowerPoint presentation titled “Why I Am the Responsible One.”

Click to go to Episode 4 ~ Link Coming Later…

And don't forget to go and join in today's fun Blog Hop at www.comedy-plus.com

We'll be back on Wednesday with more Midweek News, and look forward to your company, in the meantime...

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Sunday, 26 April 2026

The Sunday Selfies and Caturday Art Blog Hops at BBHQ **FEATURING** Smooch's Supurr Snoozy Selfie

A digitally illustrated poster featuring four cats sitting in front of pink cherry blossoms and colourful bunting. The cats include an orange tabby, a black cat with green eyes and a green collar, a white cat with black markings, and a white cat with a pink nose and red collar. Above them is a banner reading “Sunday Selfies ©BionicBasil®,” decorated with a paw print and small black‑and‑white Polaroid‑style cat photos. A floral border of yellow and pink flowers frames the bottom of the image.

A harmonious Sunday Selfie scene set in a spring garden, with Tripawed Smooch, waking up from a glorious catnapping session in a plant pot!

A horizontal row of stylised pink tulips and small yellow flowers growing in bright green grass, forming a decorative floral divider.

Furbulous Sunday greetings furiends

Welcome to another BBHQ selfie selection. 

If mew were here on Wednesday and saw The Midweek News, mew would have seen Smooch in this same pot, fast asleep, like a supurr snoozy furry heathen. 

This photo was PRE-the P.A. getting the shears on the plants to tidy them up for spring.

Smooch's Supurr Snoozy Selfie 


Smooch, our adorable tripawed snoozer, is pictured curled up inside a round metal tub overflowing with soft, grass‑like plants. His eyes are barely open as he wakes from a glorious sun‑soaked nap, wearing his tiny red collar with a bell. The background is full of warm wooden textures and natural garden vibes. copyright www.bionicbasil.com

There are two of these tin tubs with grass in them, and Smooch likes to alternate between them, especially when the sun is out. It's his 'go to' spot for ultimate relaxation and epic 'in nature' naps.

But just look at his supurr Smoochy face, he'd just woken up and could barely open his eyes! MOL

Everypawdy should have a tin tub of ornamental grass to snooze in, it's 100% Smooch Approved and Guaranteed For The Most Epic Outdoor Napping Experience Ever!
 
**DISCLAIMER**

We accept no liability or responsibility if your pot of grass isn't as comfy as Smooch's! MOL

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

A close‑up digital art portrait of a tabby cat with green eyes, shown inside a light green border. The cat’s expression is calm and focused, with a soft painted effect applied to the image. At the top, the text reads “Caturday Art Blog Hop,” and at the bottom is the website “athenacatgoddess.com.”

We’re still working through the new GFX+ series on BeFunky, and today’s pick is Neon Noir.

Neon Artified picture of - Smooch, a white cat with black markings sits inside a round metal tub filled with soft, grass‑like plants. The cat’s eyes are closed as he enjoys the warm sunlight, wearing a small red collar with a bell. The scene is outdoors, with wooden and natural garden elements in the softly lit background. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

The effect was created with Befunky - Neon Noir GFX+ with changes to colour hue and variation.

All in all, it's very pop-arty and terrifically neon, with just enough black to give it that moody noir vibe, and it's a paws up, from Smooch!

Click here to dive into this cat-tastic puzzle starring Supurr Smooch waking up from a meautiful napping session! It’s a floof-tastic test of feline finesse, and guess what? 

We crushed it in just 8 minutes and 19 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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Well, it's time for us to say BFN, aka bye for now, until tomorrow when we're back with a brand new WHAT THE FLUFF Q&A with Melvyn.

If mew want to check out previous episodes, click here, and if mew missed last Monday's colouring post, click here to catch up on all the Zen Harmonies and a furbulous mandala ready to colour. We do love a zen start to the week. 

We hope mew have an epic day, and look forward to your company in the morning, bright and breezy, just how we like things at BBHQ! MOL 

In the meantime...
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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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