I was up late, last night, finishing the first of two reviews: of the opening episodes the new series of Doctor Who.
I say new series … as I’m still not sure about calling it series fourteen — it is the fourteenth series of the rebooted version of the show — or the first.
Which is pretty mush what Disney+, who are helping to fund the show, are insisting on.
At any rate?
This weekend saw the airing of the first two episodes of the new series.
You’ve hopefully noticed my reviews of “SpaceBabies”.
Noticed … and hopefully enjoyed!
With that said?
I’m writing this introduction on Sunday, 12th May, 2024, and will be watching “The Devil’s Chord” tonight, once I’ve had dinner.
I’ll be letting you know what I thought of the episode, late, tomorrow night.
The day that’s officially in the middle of the week!
But you knew that!
At any rate … ?
I’m expecting it to be quiet: apart from my my nephew pops over.
We can possibly expect more vides of Mikey the Rabbit.
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I have to admit, I’m a bit of an Apple fan.
And was very aware of their product event, yesterday.
What caught my attention … ?
Was the new range of iPad Pros: complete with fancy fancy displays, some new software — Final Camera would let users co-ordinate four iOS camera in a multi camera set up — and various other bits and bobs.
It’s officially official: it’s both Tuesday … and payday …
Hopefully … ?
I’ll have enough cash for a haircut.
But … ?
Am very aware I council tax payments start this month: so may have to wait until next month, when my benefit payments increase.
That’s frustrating: I’m getting shaggy!
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One possible source of help?
Is that I may — may — be due some money.
I said — in yesterday’s post — that my landlord had been forced to compensate a tenant in Hertfordshire, after setting service charges at too high a rate.
Mine were £194 a month for last tax year: and £21 a month for this.
So … ?
I gave Clarion, my landlords, a call to highlight this.
And got told they’re ‘putting the process in motion’ for me.
I think I won’t get a thing: or that this year’s charges will go up.
But … ?
At least I’ve raised the issue.
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Additionally?
I’ve due to have a hearing about my application for PIP, for Personal Independence Payments.
I’ve asked the relevant office when that hearing will be.
And been told — yesterday — that my case is “Ready To List”: and that, once a hearing’s been booked, I’ll be told by post.
Well, not a lot … bar that fact it’s going to be a quiet day.
I do know I’ve spotted something in the news.
Apparently, a woman in Hertfordshire is a tenant of my landlords: and received a small amount of compensation … after being overcharged on her services charges.
The figures she gave for hers?
Were similar to mine.
I was paying £44 a week, last year.
And now paying a fiver.
Hmmm …
I don’t think I’d get anything from Clarion, on that front.
Not even so much as information on how to apply.
But … ?
I may as well send them an email: to see what happens.