tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18346829190996132592024-03-18T20:48:52.862+00:00Nik Nak’s Old PeculiarTak does not require that we think of him. Only that we <i>think</i>.Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.comBlogger8126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-73195769119281289882024-03-18T09:00:00.007+00:002024-03-18T09:34:06.010+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 18th March 2024.18th March, 2024.Yes, it’s official Monday: and … ?I’m officially up early … again.Yes: today’s weight management day … and — this afternoon! — a hygienist appointment!Which means going up Warley Hill, twice!I hate going up Warley Hill!~≈Ï≈~Just as a thought … ?Did you know singer, Steve Harley, died*, yesterday?OK, I wasn’t a fan … but the man’s going to be missed!~≈Ä≈~Let’s move on, shall we? Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-17663844596027652112024-03-17T10:15:00.003+00:002024-03-18T09:01:28.341+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-3-2024 — Saint Patrick’s Day.17th March, 2024: Saint Patrick’s Day.It’s official: it’s Saint Patrick’s Day!Yay!Not that I’m going to be marking it.I’m not exactly what you’d call Irish!~≈Î≈~Oh, just as a thought … ?I’ve an episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds on in the background: an episode called The Elysian Kingdom.Christina Chong’s over-acting?Definitely makes it worth watching!~≈Î≈~Let’s move on, shall we?
Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-44442683060700854722024-03-16T10:23:00.007+00:002024-03-17T10:28:40.030+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16th March 2024. 16th March, 2024.Right then … it’s Saturday … !And … ?I’m possibly going to be writing notes for a set of upcoming reviews.Yes: it’s officially official.The Radio Times has announced that the new series of Dr Who — the first two episodes of what’s either series 14/season 1, depending on who you ask! — will air on BBC 1 on 11th May, 2024.With the same two episodes being available from the Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-87161035168997166182024-03-15T10:21:00.007+00:002024-03-16T10:24:25.428+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th March, 2024.15th March, 2024.Right … it’s Friday!So?Frankly, that means it’s going to be a nice, quiet day.Or a nice, boring day: depending on how it goes!I may JUST have to do stuff: if I can find a movie?That might be an idea … ~≈🍄🟫≈~I have to admit, I’m on Quora: the question and answer site.It’s interesting to see stuff go past.With that said?You still see questions from people that believe — or,Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-13921994438768379572024-03-14T10:19:00.001+00:002024-03-15T10:23:52.955+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 14-3-2024 — You Are Gold14th March, 2024: You Are Gold!Yes: it’s Thursday.And?I have to admit to wanting to go back to bed: as I’ve been up late … doing a video review of The Flash.What makes it worth it?Is getting a comment bare hours after posting it!Not many … but enough to be pleased I’m getting a reaction.~≈🥤≈~Let’s move on, shall we? Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Mum†, and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-31875466676898719662024-03-13T20:31:00.003+00:002024-03-14T00:18:31.323+00:00The Flash — A Review10th March, 2024: the introduction.Right … it’s not often I have dinner at my sister’s … but I did.And, frankly?I’ve got back home early enough to make a cuppa … and start watching a movie.I’ve been in a strange mood, recently … and fancied watching something that wasn’t my usual thing.Frankly?I fancied The Flash: as I not usually one for super hero films.I’m be blunt: it looks interesting.EitherNik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-72338924118803037252024-03-13T10:11:00.003+00:002024-03-14T10:20:15.038+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13th March 2024.13th March, 2024.Right … it’s official … It’s Wednesday: and I’ve still not finished a review!Although my nephew, Jude?Has managed another video … !My only excuse?Is that it’s taking a lot longer to write my review’s associated post than I thought.The problem … ?Is that I’ve had to write more about Ezra Miller than I expected.Oy … vey … !~≈¥≈~Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-21330515570241836652024-03-12T10:15:00.001+00:002024-03-13T10:13:14.400+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12th March 2024.12th March, 2024.Yay!It’s Tuesday!Which means I’ll be baby-sitting — teen-sitting? — my nephew.So you may want to keep an eye on his channel, just in case of uploads!You may want to keep an eye on mine, too, as I’ve to a review due: you’ll see that go past, later!~≈Ω≈~Let’s move on, shall we? Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum*, Olga† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring five Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-79344453047888452812024-03-11T09:19:00.004+00:002024-03-12T10:29:19.203+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 11th March 2024.11th March, 2024.Right … it’s official Monday: I’m up early, and just finished a bowl of Bran flakes.And got Ça plane pour Moi on in the background.There are times it’s the only to get an ear worm out of your head!~≈🧑🎤≈~At any rate … ?I’m up early: to go to my weight management group.Hopefully?I’ll have lost weight: after two weeks of staying the same.I’m having to walk, today: in the Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-40293602757051337952024-03-10T10:11:00.002+00:002024-03-11T09:33:50.708+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th March 2024.10th March, 2024.Yes: it’s officially Sunday.And … ?I’ve managed to buy someone a card.It’s one of those days!~≈Œ≈~I have to admit, I’m thinking of catching a movie, tonight.Dashcam looks interesting: as does The Flash*.Sasha Calle, who plays Supergirl?Is quite striking looking.But … ?I’m VERY aware I have to get up in the morning!We’ll see.~≈Œ≈~Let’s move on, shall we? Yesterday’s Teaser saw Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-26516481581596535142024-03-09T09:35:00.001+00:002024-03-10T10:12:17.286+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 9th March 2024.9th March, 2024.Right … it’s Saturday … And the day after I found out the one shop in Brentwood won’t take the laptop I’m trying to sell.It isn’t — despite actually working — in good enough condition to resell.I have my suspicions: that the guy running the shop did not assess the thing for repair or refurbishment: as the thing was left where it had been put, when I took it in.But nothing I Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-78753356597282864922024-03-08T09:36:00.004+00:002024-03-09T09:41:46.788+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8th March 2024.8th March, 2024.Yes: it’s Friday.And … ?My nephew, Jude, is over this afternoon.Hopefully, we’ll get something done!At any rate … ?This morning, I have to head for the town: to see what we can do about that laptop.Beyond taking down the adverts!~≈|≈~Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum*, Olga† and Debbi† putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring five out of five, and Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-16151907363913226182024-03-07T10:20:00.005+00:002024-03-08T09:39:56.855+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 7th March 20247th March, 2024.It’s official: it’s Thursday morning, the day after the 2024 Budget … And I think there’s only so much droning from the Chancellor — Jeremy Hunt: he was just being interviewed on the Today programme — a body can put up with.Or, at least, droning: without mentioning anything of interest to me: and many others.Frankly?It sounds like the Cost of Living payments have been Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-53490909308394401822024-03-06T10:24:00.002+00:002024-03-07T10:23:22.498+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 6th March 2024.6th March, 2024.Yep: it’s Wednesday!And … ?It’s the day the government — in the shape of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt — announces this year’s budget.I don’t know what he’ll announce.But can only hope he retains the Cost-Of-Living payment.I — and thousands of others — have found that money damn useful.~≈£≈~Let’s move on, shall we? Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum* and Debbi† putting in their answers: Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-57206031621079890882024-03-05T09:57:00.001+00:002024-03-06T10:26:20.111+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 5-3-2024 — The Return of Dredd.5th March, 2024: The Return of Dredd.Yep, it’s officially Tuesday: and I’m now a year and a day older than I was, yesterday.I’m … Grateful for all the best wishes: and for the donation to the birthday fundraiser I’ve organised on Facebook.But I’m also grateful the fuss is over for another year!~≈Ω≈~Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum*, Olga† and Debbi‡ putting in Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-25728379634602268412024-03-04T09:13:00.002+00:002024-03-05T09:57:58.682+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 4-3-2024 — New Hampshire4th March, 2024: New Hampshire.Right … it’s officially official: I am up early, again.Yes: it’s Monday, and I’m off to my weight management meeting, today.Again.Hopefully?The weight’s gone down.It would be a nice thing to mark my birthday!~≈Ü≈~You’re possibly aware that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will be announcing the UK’s budget plans on Wednesday.And?That I’ve had help from Southend Council’s Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-45642717085264598032024-03-03T10:20:00.001+00:002024-03-04T09:14:53.781+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 3rd March 20243rd March, 2024.Right … it’s Sunday morning … And frankly?I’m expecting it to be quiet!Because … ?Well, it’s Sunday, after all.And the messaging from Facebook Market Place has gone quiet!Hmmm … We’ll have to see what happens, there!~≈Î≈~Let’s move on, shall we? Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring five out of five.Let’s see how Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-84720180302764596632024-03-02T10:36:00.008+00:002024-03-03T10:23:48.119+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 2-3-2024 — Kherson.2rd March, 2024: Kherson.Right then … … It’s officially Saturday … and … ?The day when the minimal advertising I could afford — on the laptop I’m trying to sell — ends.Hopefully … ?I’ll be able to sell it, with the ads.If not … ?I may have to sell it to CeX: which won’t exactly get the best price!~≈¥≈~Elon … Musk … !Did you know he was one of the people who founded OpenAI: the not-for-profitNik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-71517296383002963132024-03-01T10:27:00.005+00:002024-03-02T10:46:30.135+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-3-2024 — Saint David’s Day1st March, 2024: Saint David’s Day.It’s officially Friday … And … ?I’m still getting some interest in the laptop I’m trying to sell.Interest, and a lot of it from south of the river … but nothing positive, just yet!We’ll have to see what happens today.~≈¥≈~Let’s move on, shall we? Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum*, Olga† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring five outNik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-22964940783471776502024-02-29T10:01:00.002+00:002024-03-01T10:28:20.712+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 29-2-2024 — The Intercalary Day.29th February, 2024: The Intercalary Day …Right … it’s Thursday … And … ?I’ve had a couple more people interested in the laptop.One … ?Seems genuine.Although hasn’t got back to me, over the price.A second … ?Offered part-exchange on something … that I chose not to look at: as — when I clicked on the link provided — took me to a log-in page that appeared to be from Facebook.This is the Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-42772984043104590402024-02-28T09:50:00.001+00:002024-02-29T10:12:03.018+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28th February 2024.28th February, 2024.Right … … it’s Wednesday … !Which frankly means I’ll be doing stuff.Like … ?Trying to sell my sister’s laptop!I’ve had JUST enough cash to spend a little — a very little — on a Facebook Boost for it.And I’ve listed it on Craigslist.Hopefully, that will help.As will listing it on Gumtree.I’ll have to try and do that, today!~≈Ï≈~Let’s move on, shall we? Yesterday’s Teaser saw Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-32439970423842866032024-02-27T09:48:00.006+00:002024-02-28T09:52:40.932+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th February 2024.27th February, 2024.Right … Tuesday … It’s officially Tuesday: and I feel tired.I had an early start, yesterday: for my weight management class.I had my nephew, Jude, over: not as tiring as you’d think, but certainly loud!Oh, and I managed to post my last written and video reviews of episode four of The Underwater Menace.I’m feeling tired: but at least you have a video or two to watch.
I Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-47579454639526678062024-02-26T22:00:00.007+00:002024-02-27T00:05:41.312+00:00Doctor Who — The Underwater Menace — Episode 4 — A Review25th February, 2024: the Introduction.Yes: it’s Sunday afternoon.And … ?Frankly, I’m going to be having dinner with my family.It’s something of a tradition.Once I get back … ?And dealt with the interest in the laptop I’m trying to sell … ?I’ll be watching the last episode of classic Dr Who story, The Underwater Menace.I’ll have my reviews up, tomorrow!~≈📺≈~26th February, 2024: Episode 4.The Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-26563786380998431962024-02-26T09:28:00.004+00:002024-02-27T09:49:48.475+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26th February 2024.26th February, 2024.Right … Shal-a-mal-a-bing-bong … ?I’m up early: for my weight management course.And wondering one thing.Earworms, right?We know what earworms are.They’re songs that are stuck in our heads.What’s the equivalent for a phrase?The reason I ask … ?Is that I’ve woken up with the phrase ‘Shal-a-mal-a-bing-bong’ banging through my head: after seeing Florence Pugh being interviewed … Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834682919099613259.post-81712587439058865562024-02-25T09:59:00.001+00:002024-02-26T09:28:34.595+00:00Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 25-2-2024 — Our George24th February, 2024: Our George.It’s officially the case … that I’m getting a certain amount of interest.I’ve just reset my sister’s laptop: and have listed it on Facebook, this morning.I’ve had about three people asking.About it, already: including one who seems VERY interested!We’ll have to see how that goes.~≈Ç≈~Let’s move on, shall we? Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum*, Olga† and Debbi‡ putting in Nik Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03180448379794045739noreply@blogger.com3