Wednesday, 5 November 2025

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up ~ Pandora's Looking Really Fluffy, Melvyn The Blur, and Who's Hogging All The Pom Poms? ~ PLUS Today's Really Random Photo

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Epic Greetings Furbulous Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

The BBHQ weather has been moderately clement during the day, but much cooler in the evenings. I have to say, we're not loving it ... where's the sunshine and the warmth?

Well, floofy readers, we know mew've been waiting all week for this, so here's last week's Zombie Hunt Stats!

It was the same as last year, who would have thought!!! MOL

WHO TAGGED AND BAGGED THE MOST UNDEAD?

A themed scoreboard titled "Mewton-Clawson Annual Zombie Hunt - Final Results 2025" displays rankings of nine feline participants against a dark, eerie background with red claw marks and zombie silhouettes. The table lists each cat’s rank, name, accuracy percentage, and total number of zombies tagged and bagged. Wing Commander Basil leads with 99% accuracy and 55 zombies, followed by Smooch and Dirk the Dangerous. The design evokes a playful, spooky competition atmosphere with a mix of humor and Halloween flair - www.bionicbasil.com

Mew may remember on our Halloween News post that we mentioned this event, so if mew missed that, click here to catch up or have a quick refresh!

Another close run this year, as mew can see, but I did just pip the rest of The B Team to come out victorious.

There was a moment I nearly fluffed up; I missed one as I did the spray and prey tactic with my Uzi, but luckily, Pandora took the shot before it bit me.

There were more undead than last year; we're not sure why, but we did exercise extreme prejudice against their unholy rampage through Mewton-Clawson.

Dirk the Dangerous did well again, coming in the #3 spot. As did newcomer Basher Bigfoot, taking the #8 spot, and this year, our elderly neighbour from Mewton-Clawson Manor, Colonel Fluffton the Fifth, came out of retirement again with his trusty blunderbuss. He also brought an AA12 this year as he joined in the fun and landed the #5 spot, well he was an army sniper back in the day!

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

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First up in the news

Pandora's Looking Really Fluffy

Pandora the long-haired tortoiseshell cat sits calmly on a wooden deck, gazing directly at the camera with a composed expression. The cat’s dark, mottled fur contrasts with the warm tones of surrounding terracotta plant pots, some filled with greenery and others empty. A decorative lantern rests nearby, and a brick wall forms the backdrop, creating a cozy, rustic garden atmosphere. The scene evokes a peaceful outdoor moment, with the cat appearing as the serene guardian of its patio domain at www.bionicbasil.com

Pandora was snoopervising the P.A. on Monday while the spring bulbs were planted in all of the terracotta pots.

Next up in the news

Melvyn The Blur

Parsley, Melvyn & Pandora. Indoor scene showing three cats in a hallway. In the foreground, a black cat with a white chest sits calmly on a wooden floor near an open white door, watching two other cats in motion. One of the moving cats—Melvyn—is captured in a blur as he runs at high speed across the hallway, creating a dynamic contrast with the stillness of the seated cat. The hallway features beige walls, light wooden flooring, a white radiator cover with a lattice design, a decorative pedestal with a green potted plant, and a woven rug. The image conveys playful energy and feline mischief in a cozy home setting. www.bionicbasil.com

It was a total riot in the kitchen the other evening ... Melvyn had fetched a bouncy ball out of the toy basket in the sitting room and proceeded to bat it everywhere at high speed!

Pandora only just managed to get out of the way as it hurtled into the hall! MOL

Parsely sat quietly watching, but still ready to scarper.

Finally this week

Who's Hogging All The Pom Poms?

A fluffy orange tabby cat named Fudge lies stretched out on a textured black-and-white rug, appearing relaxed and content. Surrounding Fudge are several colorful pom-pom toys in shades of green, yellow, and brown, suggesting a playful environment. The background includes a brick surface and a dark object, possibly a fireplace or furniture, adding to the cozy indoor setting. A watermark at the bottom reads "copyright www.bionicbasil.com

Fudge helped himself to all of the pom poms and then proceeded to take full ownership.

Yep, sometimes he just doesn't want to share - #ohdear! MOL

Today's Really Random Photo

Yours Truly Wing Commander Basil from 2015

Wing Commander Basil, a white cat with dark brown and black tabby markings on his back, tail, and head, stands alert on a well-kept grassy lawn. He wears a collar with a tag, suggesting he’s a beloved pet. Behind him is a lush green bush, with a red building and purple flowers adding color to the garden setting. Sunlight casts soft shadows, highlighting Basil’s poised stance and giving the scene a vibrant, outdoor feel. www.bionicbasil.com

I do remember that day quite vividly, as it was the day Cat Dad returned from a trip to Australia.

Time literally does fly! MOL

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

Cats Have Problems Too!

Amber's Latest Book Review

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