Wednesday, 22 October 2025

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up ~ Parsley's on Pawtrol, Smooch Needs Cuddles, and Melvyn's Checking the Mouse ~ PLUS Today's Really Random Photo

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Epic Greetings Furbulous Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Here's this week's weather report: cloudy, rainy, cloudy, with a bit of a breeze, cloudy, drizzle, cloudy. The temperatures are hovering around the mid-teens, but the bad news is that the evening temperatures are dropping below ten this week ... brrrrrr!

And the news wouldn't be the news without the obligatory flower photos.

This luscious lilac dahlia is in the courtyard gardens, and to be honest, we nearly missed it. All the dahlias this year were very late to bloom.

Close-up of a vibrant purple dahlia flower in full bloom, with layered petals and a smaller bud beside it, set against a garden backdrop featuring a brick building and hanging basket. Healthy green leaves and dark stems frame the flower, creating a striking contrast with the textured wall. This image from BBHQ’s Supurr Spooky Crafting with Cats Halloween series is ideal for SEO keywords such as “purple dahlia flower,” “garden photography,” “autumn blooms,” “flower close-up,” and “seasonal garden inspiration” from www.bionicbasil.com

And here's the new rambling rose on the rose arch. It's called Super Fairy and has clusters of small pink flowers.

Close-up of a blooming pink rose with layered petals and a visible central stamen, surrounded by serrated green leaves. Set against a blurred garden background with a black vertical pole, this vibrant flower stands out for its delicate structure and rich colour. Captured as part of BBHQ’s Supurr Spooky Crafting with Cats Halloween series, this image is ideal for SEO keywords such as “pink rose close-up,” “garden flower photography,” “blooming rose,” “petal detail,” and “seasonal floral inspiration” from www.bionicbasil.com

It'll take a year or two to cover the arch; we like rambling roses better than climbers as they're a lot more speedy in terms of growth.

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

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First up in the news

Parsley's on Pawtrol

Parsley the black cat walks confidently across a paved garden path bordered by gravel and greenery. Captured outdoors in natural light, Parsley’s sleek fur contrasts with the neutral tones of the stone tiles and the vibrant green bush nearby. This image from BBHQ’s Supurr Spooky Crafting with Cats Halloween series highlights feline elegance in a garden setting. Ideal for SEO keywords such as “black cat photography,” “outdoor cat walk,” “Halloween cat inspiration,” and “pet lifestyle blog imagery” from www.bionicbasil.com

Parsley Sauce was enjoying a quick pawtrol around the courtyard.

Next up in the news

Smooch Needs Cuddles

Smooch the tripawed white and black cat naps peacefully on a soft purple blanket on the P.A. with a visible zipper, nestled in a cozy indoor setting. His head rests gently on the textured surface, surrounded by plush fabrics that enhance the tranquil atmosphere. This close-up image from BBHQ’s Supurr Spooky Crafting with Cats Halloween series captures feline comfort and relaxation. Ideal for SEO keywords such as “sleeping cat,” “cozy cat nap,” “black and white cat resting,” “pet lifestyle photography,” and “cat comfort inspiration” from www.bionicbasil.com

Smooch needed some cuddles with the P.A., he said his cuddle meter was on the floor and it needed topping up stat! MOL

Finally this week

Melvyn's Checking the Mouse

Melvyn the White and brown tabby cat wearing a red collar leans over a pink mouse pad, gently resting near a computer mouse in a cozy home office setting. In the background, a celestial-themed ceramic cat statue painted in dark blue with stars and a crescent moon sits beside a computer monitor displaying a webpage. This image from BBHQ’s Supurr Spooky Crafting with Cats Halloween series captures feline curiosity and charm in a tech-savvy workspace. Ideal for SEO keywords such as “cat at computer,” “home office with pets,” “curious cat photo,” “cat and mouse pad,” and “pet-friendly workspace inspiration” from www.bionicbasil.com

Melvyn was helping with today's blog post as he checked the mouse for about two seconds, and then proceeded to go back to bed! MOL

Today's Really Random Photo

Fudge's First Halloween at BBHQ

Fudge, a light orange tabby cat, lies comfortably on a soft pink and brown surface wearing a festive Halloween bandana decorated with candy corn and pumpkin designs. This close-up image commemorates “Fudge’s First Halloween,” capturing his relaxed pose and seasonal style. Part of BBHQ’s Supurr Spooky Crafting with Cats Halloween series, this photo is ideal for SEO keywords such as “Halloween cat costume,” “orange tabby cat,” “first Halloween pet photo,” “festive cat accessories,” and “cat lifestyle photography” from www.bionicbasil.com

Here's Fudge from his first BBHQ Halloween Pawty, in 2017!

EXTRA, EXTRA!

Check out all the EPIC Halloween Crafting Posts:

Crafting with Cats ~ Halloween Special ~ Part 1

Crafting with Cats ~ Halloween Special ~ Part 2

Crafting with Cats ~ Halloween Special ~ Part 3

Crafting with Cats ~ Halloween Special ~ Part 4

Crafting with Cats ~ Halloween Special ~ Part 5

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

The B Team's Selfie

Amber's Latest Book Review

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