Wednesday, 15 October 2025

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up ~ Fudge has Got His Pumpkin, Pandora's Not Loving The Weather, and Smooch on Pawtrol ~ PLUS Today's Really Random Photo

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Epic Greetings Furbulous Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Let's start with the weather report. Purrsday and Friday were overcast; nothing much to report at all. Caturday was nice and sunny, but it was a bit misty on Sunday, though the temperature was still nice. Monday was a drizzle-fest of disappointment. Tuesday, we haven't got there yet... MOL The Tuesday update, overcast, but ok temperature-wise, so there could be some bulb planting today.

As we're heading straight into Halloween territory, we're rerunning all the spooky Crafting with Cats projects, sadly, there's no new project for this year; in fact we've been severely failing on new stuff there, but there is a reason and that is there is no space to make anything as there's a bit reorganisation happening in the craft room, and it's taking it's time! MOL

Oh, and here's another moon picture from early on Sunday Morning, about 3:27 am.

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And we have a 'lime' update...

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It's still growing, very slowly, but it's definitely bigger than it was in our last update.

We're not sure how long they take to grow, but we'll keep it where it is for now. Also, the other little fruits are gaining size. Unfortunately, the P.A. accidentally knocked one off when she was cleaning up some of the fallen leaves. Yes, we did reprimand her for such a heinous assault against an innocent citrus tree! MOL

There will be a trial by citrus sometime soon to address this!

Anyhoo, let's look at this week's top headlines.

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First up in the news

Fudge has Got His Pumpkin

Fudge the ginger tabby cat sits on a dark grey textured blanket, playfully clutching a handmade pumpkin wand toy. The orange faux fur pumpkin features green feather leaves and is attached to a wand string for interactive play. Captured during BBHQ’s Supurr Spooky Crafting with Cats Halloween series, this moment highlights feline engagement with DIY catnip toys. Perfect for showcasing handmade pet toys, seasonal enrichment, and playful cat content from www.bionicbasil.com

As we're rerunning all our epic Halloween Crafts, Fudge wanted to show mew what he was playing with yesterday! MOL

Yep, it's a furry, orange, feathery-topped pumpkin on a wand, and of course, we'll be sharing this fun project again in the next couple of weeks.

Next up in the news

Pandora's Not Loving The Weather

Pandora the tortoiseshell cat snoozes peacefully under the dining table on a cushioned chair, partially hidden between textured brown fabric and a grey surface. Only one eye peeks through the shadows, blending her black fur into the cozy surroundings. Featured in the BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up, this candid moment captures feline stealth and comfort. Perfect for quirky cat content, behind-the-scenes pet photography, and whimsical storytelling from www.bionicbasil.com

On Monday lunchtime, when the weather was being rather inconsiderate and unapologetically drizzly, Pandora staged a protest by snoozing under the dining table on her favourite blanket! MOL

Finally this week

Smooch on Pawtrol

Tripawed Smooch, the white cat with black markings, sits alert on a stone pathway in the BBHQ garden, surrounded by gravel, potted plants, and a solar light. Wearing a red collar with a tag, Smooch is on pawtrol, keeping watch over his outdoor domain. Featured in the BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up, this moment captures feline confidence and charm. Perfect for showcasing garden cat photography, tripawed pet inspiration, and whimsical storytelling from www.bionicbasil.com

A bit of a fuzzy photo of Smooch on Caturday as he was about to pawtrol the garden... the P.A. used a bit too much zoom, me thinks! MOL

Today's Really Random Photo

Oh, we did laugh when we saw this in the photo archive!

Fudge's tail exploded at the camera in February 2020!

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Just look at the floof! MOL MOL

That's us done for today.

We'll be sharing another Crafting with Cats post tomorrow, and Amber will be back on Friday with another fab book just for mew.

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

Sunday Selfies & Caturday Art Hops starring The B Team

Amber's Latest Book Review

Pirate Adventure - Chapter One

Pirate Adventure - Chapter Two

Pirate Adventure - Chapter Three

Pirate Adventure - Chapter Four

Pirate Adventure - Chapter Five

Pirate Adventure - Chapter Six

Pirate Adventure - Chapter Seven

Pirate Adventure - Chapter Eight

Pirate Adventure - Chapter Nine

Pirate Adventure - Chapter Ten ~ The Grand Finale

Crafting with Cats ~ Halloween Special ~ Part 1

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

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