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Wednesday, 21 October 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **THE YUCCA IN FULL BLOOM!** ~ Fudge's Looking Supurr Cute, Tuna Time with Pandora, and Melvyn's In The Box ~ **PLUS** ROBIN ~ AGAIN!

Seven cats sit in a vibrant autumn scene filled with pumpkins, sunflowers, red and orange leaves and fluttering butterflies. A sunset glows behind the forest, scattered newspapers lie among the foliage and one cat shouts from a speech bubble, “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” The central text announces the Midweek News Round‑Up with The B Team in a bold, seasonal style.
This week on the news: ginger cuteness, tasty tuna, a new box and robin! 
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Epic Greetings, Furbulous Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday, and thank mew so much for stopping 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

Oh gosh, the weather has been rainy, a bit windy, a bit drizzly, some sunshine, and a much cooler breeze. The temps are now hovering around 11C to 13C... so not bad, manageable, not cold enough for the woodburner to get lit yet! MOL

Still very much the same as last week, although apparently there's the first named winter storm heading in at the weekend, which we hope misses us.

This Week's Flower Offering

A yucca plant in full bloom at BBHQ showcases a spectacular spike of creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers rising above a rosette of long green leaves. Set against a backdrop of mature trees, garden shrubs, and bright red flowers, the sunlit display highlights the beauty of this striking architectural garden plant.

A couple of weeks ago, we showed mew the yucca; it was just starting to flower.

Finally, it came out in full bloom; isn't it magnificent? The second spike is a little slow, though we'll keep an eye on it as it slowly emerges.

And if mew remember, we mentioned that the P.A. had snipped the pointy/spiky ends off one side last time; well, on Monday she finally snipped the other side, so it's now totally pointless!!! MOL 

Also, the P.A. finally managed to plant over 100 tulip bulbs on Monday; she's still got about 30 more to go, plus 50 alliums, but she decided that she's going to plant the remaining tulips in two big terracotta pots along with some of the alliums for a nice display in the spring.

Anyhoo, here are this week's top headlines.

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First up in the news

 Fudge's Looking Supurr Cute


Fudge, a beautiful long-haired ginger tabby cat, sits proudly on a woven rug at BBHQ, looking off to the side in a cosy living room featuring a wood-burning stove, black fireplace, cream armchair, houseplants, and warm home décor. The relaxed pose, fluffy tail, and striking orange coat make for a supurr cute portrait.

Fudge looks adorable here, yep, but in the next few moments he's probably going to go and annoy somepawdy! MOL 

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Next up in the news

 Tuna Time with Pandora 

Pandora, a fluffy tortoiseshell cat, enjoys a dish of tuna on a wooden floor beside a woven rug at BBHQ. Warm sunlight illuminates the cat's richly coloured coat, while a cream bench and cosy home décor create a welcoming indoor setting.

Pandora got the tuna first the other night. Cat Dad always puts two dishes down, yes, spring water tuna only - and it's usually first come, first served.

Normally Pandora is last to the dish, but this time she beat everyone and scoffed it like a proper trooper! MOL 

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Finally this week

Melvyn's In The Box


Melvyn, a tabby-and-white cat, sits comfortably in a cardboard box on a woven rug beside sunlit patio doors, gazing out towards a garden courtyard with trees, shrubs, and a traditional brick building. Warm afternoon light fills the room, creating a cosy and quintessentially feline scene at BBHQ.

Melvyn was enjoying a new box the other morning while everypawdy else was on pawtrol in the garden. There was catnip, pom poms and lashings of fun; he had a ball!

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What's your favourite photo today?

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Today's Really Random Photo


The little robin is still bipping about. 

A colourful European robin with a bright orange-red breast stands among wet pebbles and fallen autumn leaves beside a garden water feature at BBHQ. Surrounded by mossy stones and seasonal foliage, the charming garden bird is beautifully highlighted by soft natural light.

The P.A. was giving all the birdbaths a deep clean the other day, and up popped robin, again! MOL

See those rocks? He landed there and got closer and closer. He's so sweet; we think he's moved in under the carport permanently... The P.A. left him some mealworms the other day as a treat; he loved them! 

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That's a wrap for today. Amber will be back on Friday with her next book review, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

 The B Team's Selfie 

Amber's Latest Book Review

Melvyn's Mewsings Ep 9

Pandora's October Meow'o'scope

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

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Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 













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Sunday, 18 October 2026

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

 Four BBHQ cats sit at the heart of a vibrant autumn collage filled with pumpkins, sunflowers, glowing lanterns, red and orange leaves, and woodland friends like a hedgehog and a squirrel. Polaroid‑style cat snapshots are scattered around them, all framed by rich fall foliage beneath a wooden “Sunday Selfies” sign, creating a cosy and festive October scene.

An epic selfie starring BBHQ's house panfur suprimo, Parsley!

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Supurr greetings, pawesome furiends

Welcome to BBHQ on this sunny Sunday!

Today, Parsley is here sharing his snazzy garden stroll.

Parsley's Sunday Stroll Selfie


Parsley, BBHQ’s sleek black housepanther, strides confidently across the lush green lawn, his glossy fur catching the soft outdoor light with every step. His yellow‑green eyes lock onto the camera in that signature Parsley way — bold, curious and just a touch mischievous — giving the moment a dynamic, almost cinematic feel. The grass beneath him is vibrant and freshly trimmed, creating a striking contrast against his dark coat as he moves forward with purpose. Behind him, hints of garden plants and a warm brick structure frame the scene, adding depth and homeliness to this peaceful Sunday moment. The whole image feels alive with motion, capturing Parsley mid‑stride on his weekend patrol, offering up a perfectly timed Sunday Stroll Selfie for the Blog Hop.

Just look at all that supurr black floof, what a dude!
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We're also joining in Athena's Fabulous Art Hop, so do stop by and show off your epic arty skills.

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Parsley, BBHQ’s sleek black housepanther, strides forward across a vivid green lawn, his dark fur transformed by the Modern Comic GFX+ filter into bold, inky contours that give him a graphic‑novel presence. His yellow eyes blaze with intensity as he moves mid‑step toward the viewer, the stylised lighting sharpening every edge and contrast so he looks like he’s stepping straight out of a comic panel. The grass beneath him glows in bright, almost neon greens, creating a dramatic backdrop that heightens the sense of motion and attitude. Behind him, softened shapes of bushes and a brick wall fade into the stylised background, completing the dynamic, illustrated effect. The whole scene feels energetic, punchy and full of Parsley’s trademark swagger — a perfect Caturday Art moment rendered in bold comic style.

The effect was created with Befunky - AI Enhancer, Modern Comic GFX+ with changes to saturation and variant.

Click here to dive into this artastic puzzle starring supurr sleek house panfur, Parsley at BBHQ. It’s a floof-tastic test of feline finesse, and guess what? 

We crushed it in just 9 minutes and 07 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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Apologies for not commenting on all your wonderful blogs over the last couple of weeks, life is just very hectic right now, and the P.A., who was running on fumes last weekend is still struggling. We will do our best to visit mew all as soon as we can... 

Join us again tomorrow, when we're back with another supurr fun post.

We do hope mew have a totally furbulous day, and remember to always...
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and utterly epic! 

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, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer ~ visit them at their cat-tastic blog:





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Wednesday, 14 October 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **MORE DELIGHTFUL DAHLIAS!** ~ Parsley's Having Snacks, Smooch's Checking On The Catmint, and Melvyn's Top Pose ~ **PLUS** SNOWIE!!! MOL

Seven cats sit in a vibrant autumn scene filled with pumpkins, sunflowers, red and orange leaves and fluttering butterflies. A sunset glows behind the forest, scattered newspapers lie among the foliage and one cat shouts from a speech bubble, “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” The central text announces the Midweek News Round‑Up with The B Team in a bold, seasonal style.
This week on the news: Rain. Sun. Cloud. Delightful dahlias, eating alone, catmont inspections, taste testing, posing, and Celestial Snowie
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Epic Greetings, Furbulous Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday, and thank mew so much for stopping 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

It's raining!!! Well, showers, intermittently! MOL 

We had a nice sunny Caturday, Sunday was sunny but cooler with a breeze. Monday was dull and rainy; yesterday we had sun, clouds, and rain, and today is forecast to be just clouds and sun.

All in all, not bad for the time of year, as the temps are still in the high teens.

No complaints from the B Team! MOL

This Week's Flower Offering

Two magnificent dahlias bloom in a burst of lilac‑pink radiance, their layered petals curling and folding like delicate silk ribbons. Each flower is full and perfectly formed, glowing against a backdrop of deep green foliage that frames their colour like nature’s own spotlight. Soft garden light catches the subtle gradients in the petals, shifting from pale lavender to rich berry tones, giving the blooms a dreamy, almost enchanted presence. Behind them, hints of the garden and a warm brick wall add depth and texture, creating a serene BBHQ moment that celebrates the quiet beauty of autumn flowers at their most vibrant.

This is one of our favourite dahlias at BBHQ; it flowers in mid to late September and is the most gorgeous lilac-pink shade. The petals are like an architectural masterpiece, and then there's this red one.

Two striking red dahlias bloom like perfect pom‑poms in the garden, their tightly layered petals forming glossy, rounded spheres that look almost sculpted. The foremost flower glows with deep crimson intensity, each petal catching tiny droplets of water that sparkle like beads. Just behind it, a second dahlia mirrors the same lush symmetry, accompanied by a small green bud waiting for its moment to unfurl. Rich green leaves cradle the blooms, adding contrast and depth, while the warm brick wall and soft glimpse of a window frame in the background create a homely, sunlit BBHQ garden atmosphere. The whole scene feels vibrant, fresh and full of life - a celebration of autumn colour at its most dramatic.

OMC! Just look at those raindrops on the petals, amazing... mew know this one too; could be one of our most favourite dahlias at BBHQ! MOL

Seriously, though, we adore all the flowers here; everyone is a favourite! 

Which one is your favourite this week? 

Anyhoo, here are this week's top headlines.

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First up in the news

 Parsley's Having Snacks


Parsley, the sleek black housepanther of BBHQ, leans over a white food bowl on a rustic cream‑painted table, enjoying a quiet snack with total focus and contentment. His glossy fur catches the soft indoor light as he crunches away, framed by the gentle clutter of his feeding station - a clear tub brimming with kibble, a black automatic feeder standing ready for future meals, and a matching white water bowl behind him. The distressed wood of the table, complete with a tiny orange clip hanging from the drawer, adds a homely, well‑loved charm to the scene. Warm wooden flooring and a woven rug complete the cosy atmosphere, making this moment feel like a peaceful slice of everyday BBHQ life where Parsley gets to enjoy his favourite nibbles in comfort.

Parsley was enjoying solo snack time in the kitchen... he really enjoyed no-pressure eating, and eating as much as he liked without Fudge trying to get in on the action! MOL

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Next up in the news

Smooch's Checking On The Catmint


Smooch, the white tripawed boycat with striking black markings — including his unmistakable heart‑shaped patch - sits proudly on the sun‑warmed mill wheel beside a flourishing clump of catmint. His bright eyes are fixed on the delicate purple flowers as though he’s conducting a very serious horticultural inspection. The soft outdoor light catches the clean white of his fur and the dark patch on his head, giving him a gentle glow against the mix of gravel, greenery and the rustic wooden stake behind him. The catmint sways lightly in the breeze, its tiny blossoms adding a splash of colour that contrasts beautifully with Smooch’s crisp coat. The whole moment feels peaceful and purposeful, capturing Smooch in one of his favourite garden duties - making sure the catmint is growing exactly as it should at BBHQ.

Smooch sat on the mill wheel to inspect the catmint after the P.A. gave it a haircut in the summer after the first flowers faded, and his expert opinion is:

The catmint is ready for taste testing! MOL

Yep, the P.A. will pick individual leaves off and hand-feed him... so fluffing spoilt! 

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Finally this week

Melvyn's Top Pose


Melvyn, the handsome white‑brown-and‑black‑tabby boycat, lounges like a seasoned supurrmodel on a deep charcoal blanket, his body stretched comfortably on its side as he lifts his head to meet the camera with those soft green eyes. The gentle lighting picks up the warm tones in his fur, highlighting the contrast between snowy white and rich chocolate markings. Behind him, a pair of plush cushions - one a calm beige, the other patterned in bold black‑and‑gold geometrics - frame the scene, giving the whole moment a cosy, lived‑in BBHQ vibe. Melvyn’s relaxed posture and slightly tilted expression radiate quiet confidence, as though he knows he’s absolutely nailing his Top Pose for the Midweek News Round‑Up.

So Sunday afternoon... we mentioned on Selfies post that the P.A. was running on fumes; she sat down and ended up asleep with Melvyn snoopervising the nap.

When she eventually woke up... early evening, feeling like she'd slept for three days and had a bad hangover (she didn't! MOL), and Melvyn was right here. 

We have one word:

ADORABLE! 

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What's your favourite photo today?

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Today's Really Random Photo


I bet mew're thinking exactly the same as last week, that I'd got another bunker picture for mew today... Sorry, not this week, but click these links if mew want to see what I've shared of the new extension so far:


Today, my lovely readers, I give mew SNOWIE!

Snowie, the white girlcat with bright amber‑gold eyes, stands poised on the weathered wooden fence as if surveying her entire BBHQ kingdom. Her short fur catches the afternoon light, giving her a soft glow against the vivid blue sky scattered with gentle clouds. Behind her, the red‑tiled roof and brick chimney rise warmly, framed by lush garden greenery that hints at a breezy autumn day. Snowie’s collar tag glints as she balances with effortless confidence, creating a moment that feels both adventurous and elegantly serene - a purrfect snapshot of her bold, curious spirit.

We found this epic photo while looking for something else entirely!

Snowie was gorgeous, and many of our long-time readers remember her so well, but for those of mew who've never seen her before, here she is, and she was the star of Monday's What The Fluff Q&A, so mew can go read more about her if mew'd like.

She was so lovely, she didn't meow or mew; she said "MEH!" in a voice that sounded like she smoked 40 woodbines a day since kittenhood! MOL

Snowie was pure white, with golden citrine eyes, and thick, dense fur like a mini snow leopard. She adored being brushed; her favourite brushing implement was the pet mit.

She only had one rule, and that was the 3 Pat Rule - anymore and mew'd get a swipe! Though, while not a true lapcat, she held the title of Cushion Queen, as she would nest in the nearest cushion behind the P.A. on the sofa and get close that way.

Snowie is still missed every day here at BBHQ, and today we're thrilled to share her with mew.

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That's us done for today. Amber will be back on Friday with another fun book review, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

 The B Team's Selfie 

Amber's Latest Book Review

Melvyn's Mewsings Ep 9

Pandora's October Meow'o'scope

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

Stay Fluffy Text banner in Autumnal shades of brown and ochre
...and utterly epic!

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 













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