10th August, 2021.
I’ve got to admit … I’vm desperately trying to work out how to phrase this …
Perhaps diving straight in and telling you would be the thing.
At the suggestion of my work coach, I’ve filed what’s technically called a Statements Of Fitness For Work: also known a Fit note, or Sick note.
It basically means I’m off ill for a month.
I’m not sure I like the idea: I don’t like the thought of being ill!
With the kind of work history I’ve had, it’s all too easily associated with not getting paid … !
~≈Ü≈~
Has anyone seen the news?
If you have, you’ve possibly noticed the recent UN sponsored report: that tells us we’re doomed!
It’s not something I didn’t expect: it’s just more detailed.
Frankly?
Depressing UB40 songs seem the thing.
Equally as frankly?
We might want something a bit more up beat at this time of the morning!
Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Trevor†, Mum‡, and Debbi^ and putting in their answers: with all four scoring five out of five.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) 10th August is International Biodiesel Day. Biodiesel is animal fats, or vegetable oil, used as what: cooking oil, fuel or building cement?Q2) 10th August, 1874, saw the birth of the 31st President of the USA. Who was that President: Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover or Franklin D. Roosevelt?Q3) Leo Fender was born: on 10th August, 1909. His company made what: pistols, cars or guitars?Q4) Actor, Eddie Fisher was born: on 10th August, 1928. Who was his eldest daughter?Q5) Finally? 10th August, 1821, saw Missouri admitted to the USA. What’s Missouri’s state capital?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) Operation Demetrius was launched: on 9th August of which year of the 1970s?A1) 1971.Q2) The Operation took place in which part of the UK: England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?A2) Northern Ireland.Q3) The Operation introduced Internment to the area. In other words, imprisonment without what: charges or release?A3) Charges.Q4) The people interned, were interred in what was called the Long Kesh Detention Centre. It later became known as HMP what: Maze, Wheat or Corn?A4) HMP Maze. (It’s long since been closed.)Q5) Finally … ? Operation Demetrius happened during what’s known the what: Troubles, Problems or Bother?A5) The Troubles. (The Troubles were one of the more contentious part of British history.)
Here’s a thought …
“By the time I was thirty-three years old I'd been married to America's sweetheart and America's femme fatale and both marriages had ended in scandal.”Eddie Fisher, August 10, 1928 – September 22, 2010.
And a song …
Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.
Feel free to share today’s video Teaser.
Have a good day.
* Having a cagoule does come in handy, Olga, I know that. Especially with the recent weather! I’m glad Zombie went down well: it’s possibly the Cranberries best song, and one that saw Dolores O’Riordan on serious form
She was 47, when she died: three years younger than I was. That was a shock!
† Yeah, you’re right, Trevor: you don’t look like Ian Dury … …
‡ Hello, Mum!
^ That he was, Debbi, that he was. I have to admit, I think I know a couple of the characters he wrote about. Just don’t look up Plaistow Patricia: I think a US version would come with an Explicit Content label. Possibly several Explicit Content labels!
I’ve got to sit down with those McGoohan interviews, I really do: I’ve been catching up with some of the classic Star Treks, at the moment. You’ve possibly noticed! (Oh, the next series of Star Trek Lower Decks starts on Thursdays: if it’s anything like the first, it’ll be hysterical!)
4 comments:
A1 Fuel
A2 Herbert Hoover
A3 guitars
A4 Carrie Frances Fisher
A5 Jefferson City, officially the City of Jefferson
I remember those see thru thin plastic pack a macks. I also remember seeing a vending machine at the Sea Bus terminal in Vancouver which sold Umbrellas.
It normally rains every day in Vancouver but the last time I went it did not rain for a fortnight.
I understand that the last few months have also been rain free there.
1 Fuel
2 Herbert Hoover
3 Guitars
4 Carrie Fisher
5 Jerfferson City
Q1) Fuel
Q2) Herbert Hoover
Q3) Guitars
Q4) Carrie Fisher
Q5) Jefferson City
Sad about the singer, indeed. It's always a shock when people you've known about die, especially when they are younger than you. I've never been officially off sick (well, a few days with the flu years back, because I couldn't speak, and there's no much point to a psychiatrist who can't talk, but not since), but let's hope it ends up being the right option for you.
I just realized Carrie Fisher's only slightly younger than me. Weird feeling. Don't know why exactly. Don't die, Carrie! :)
1. fuel
2. Herbert Hoover
3. guitars
4. Carrie Fisher
5. Jefferson City (or "Jeff City", as I heard it referred to once)
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