Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16th August 2026

16th August, 2026.

OK: it’s officially Sunday, I’ve started typing this post at 8·15 … and it looks like today is going to be overcast.

Which would make a pleasant change, I think.

Or, at least, take the edge off of the persistent heat.

I can only hope the rain the BBC’s weather page is predicting for Tuesday, turns up.

The rain is going to be much needed.

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There’s possibly a universe where I’d feel comfortable voting for Nigel Farage’s Reform party.

Possibly.

In this one … ?

There’s no possibility what-so-ever.

Especially as Reform have announced they will be cutting the welfare bill by some £50 billion.

As a person on benefits?

I know — know, not feel — this would directly myself, and many of my friends.

Frankly?

The means the chance of my voting Reform goes from zero … to considerably less.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16-8-2025 — The August Complex.

16th August, 2025: the August Complex.

It’s official: I heard a bang, yesterday!

Just in case you’re wondering?

I was at home, yesterday: and … ?

Something happened.

I heard a loud banging from my front door, at around 11.30.

I thought it was kids, playing about: even though it seemed a lot louder than it should have been.

It turns out it wasn’t.

According to a lot of different news sites, it was a couple of Typhoon jets from RAF Coningsby: reacting to a civilian plane that had lost contact with Air Traffic Control.

I’m glad to hear it.

That bothered me for minutes … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16th August 2024.

16th August, 2024.

Right … it’s officially Friday.

And, frankly?

I’m expecting a nice quiet day: until my nephew turns up … tomorrow!

Ho-hum!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16th August, 2023.

16th August, 2023.

Right … I have to admit, I still hurt: after falling over, the other day.

But … ?

I think I’ll survive: bar the sore bits!

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At any rate … ?

I mentioned yesterday, that I’d asked a charity called Peabody for help with my PIP claim.

And that they hadn’t phoned me back, to make that appointment.

They did, eventually.

About five minutes after I posted yesterday’s Teaser!

Roll on next Thursday: that’s when the appointment is … 

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Talking of the PIP claim?   Or, at least, the Mandatory Reconsideration I’ve put in for … ?

The Department of Work and Pensions have — literally — just text messaged me.

Apparently?

They’ll be letting me know their decision by 26/9/2023.

I’ll be glad to hear, one way or the other … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16th August, 2022.

16th August, 2022.

Yes: it’s officially official!

We’ve had rain!

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Rain that lasted over night.

OK: there’s flood warnings in part of the UK … but here in Brentwood?

We have lovely dampness!

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JUST as a thought … ?

Videos are available.

You know that, didn’t you?   

To be more specific?

I’ve done another unboxing video … and Jude’s done the next episode of his series of FIFA videos.

Can we get likes on those … ?

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I try and follow the news: just in case something interesting crops up.

Something has.

It seems the Government is introducing legislation: that means those of us on certain benefits can ask an Internet Service Provider to check that we are eligible for the social tariffs they offer.

It’s something I know BT already does: as I’ve taken advantage of it, myself.

But?

Legislating — or, at least, regulating — for it?

In a way that means ISPs have to check, rather that claimants have to prove?

Means that — hopefully — more people will be able to get online.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16th August, 2021.

16th August, 2021.

As I write … ?

People aren’t flying overhead, trying to kill me.

Thankfully.

As I write.

Westerners are being flown out of Afghanistan: as the Taliban have taken control go the capital city, Kabul.

It’s increasingly messy: I, for one, can only hope the situation eases soon.

But, given the Taliban’s history?

I think once the group’s consolidates power, it’s going to turn nasty.

~≈Á≈~

I think there’s little you and I can do about that.

We CAN read the newspaper, and listen to the media reports on the situation.

From the little I can see?   Many of these are critical of the decision to pull out, by US led forces: including the UK’s.

That’s … 

Possibly a little hypocritical.

As I recall, many of them were just as critical of going in: it was seen as an American mission.

And many were just as critical of staying there: potentially provoking the terrorist attacks it was supposed to stop.

Frankly?

Had forces stayed?

There would still be that criticism … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16-8-2020: The Games … !

16th August, 2020.

Yep: it’s a Sunday.

And yes: it’s going to be quietly quiet.

Which should let me catch up with a few things.

Mostly the videos for the next couple of weeks worths of Teaser videos.

One of these days?   That’ll pay me enough to buy a punt!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16-8-2019: Peterloo

16th August, 2019.

Phew!

I’ve had a last minute shift swap!

I am ever so thankful.

It means I didn’t have to get up at silly o’clock, to get to work on time!

Here’s hoping I can stand up by the end of the shift!

Either way … ?   I know I managed to catch a couple of movies over the past couple of days.

Frankly?

I’m grateful.

At least one of them was fantastic!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16th August, 2018

16th August, 2018.

Yes … I have to go and get … 

Medication!

Gosh, the excitement, hey?

At any rate … ?   I’ve recently started a course of statins: dicky heart and all that!

And have to say, I do seem to be feeling less chest pain as a result.

We’ll have to see.

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Hmmm … 

We know — know — that the new series of Dr Who is due to start airing in October.

Right at the moment?

We still have no formal airdate: although I’m told speculation has pointed at the 13th.

We’ll have to see.

The wait’s frustrating, though.

You can understand why photos have been leaking … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16-8-2017: Strike A Pose

I have to admit, I’m back to work, today.

I’m looking forward to it, frankly.

But … ?

I’m also very aware that I stayed in, last night: watching a movie.

Ghost in the Shell, so you know.

Hmmm … 

It’s got to be said, it’s a great looking thing.

I’m not convinced it’s a good film, though.

It’s  a bit of a mess, frankly.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16-8-2016

Bleugh … 

I feel … well, bleugh sums it up quite nice, actually.

A somewhat iffy feeling tummy, tiredness … 

And a sense of nervousness, as well.

Frankly?

I’ve an interview, today: in nearby Hornchurch.

Frankly?   Getting there’s going to be fun!

So is finding the place, even if it’s supposed to be near the station.

That doesn’t help: even WITH GPS help from my phone!

Oy veh … !

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