Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17th July 2026.

17th July, 2026.

Yes: today is the day for extra drugs.

Or to be a touch more accurate: medications!

I’m on Mounjaro, the weight loss medication that also has an effect on my glucose levels.

It’s certainly helping the latter.

I’m just not sure — given my record at my Monday-morning weigh-ins — if it’s having an effect on my weight … !

Ho-hum … 

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I believe many things.

That a penny saved is a penny earned.

That God wants you to be nice to people.

And that the 47th President of the USA is a gibbering loon.

I had the news on yesterday: when the newsreader announced the president was due to make a big announcement, later that day.

I was worried he would announce he’d be running for an (unconstitutional) third term.

But no: instead, he accursed the Chinese government of interfering in the 2020 presidential election.

And didn’t present any evidence.

The man is … well … 

I’ll re-write that line: “The man is … [Insert Swear-word Here]”.

Feel free to:

Search Google for an insulting term;

Or be as creatively insulting as possible!

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The other news piece that caught my attention?

Was the piece that told me the Government are planning to overhaul marriage laws: so that more venues can be used.

I worked in two pubs — the Essex Arms, and what’s now the Hutton Junction — with back bars that could be used for either a service or a wedding reception.

I could see them doing well.

However, I suspect the pubs that beer gardens and back bars, would be best placed for this.

That way?

They could hold the service in the garden, the reception in the back bar … and still serve the regulars in the main bar … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-7-2025 — Vega

17th July, 2025: Vega.

It’s got to be said, I’ve almost finished watching the old Max Headroom series: the US sci-fi series, rather than the UK music show.

And … ?

I have to admit, I’ve come away vaguely impressed with the moody model shots of the unnamed city the series is set in … 

… whilst being aware they’re done on the cheap.

Either way … ?

I like the look of the show.

Granted, it’s Bladerunner on the cheap, but I have to give it credit for effort!

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Yesterday, I told you I’d had a call from a woman calling herself Jennifer: trying to scam me.

After I’d posted?

I had a call to my mobile, on 07927 589 790, from an Indian-accented chap calling himself ‘Stephen Palmer.’

Telling me a Bitcoin account had been opened in my name.

I immediately assumed this was another crypto currency scam: and told him I’d never invested in the thing.

It took me a few minutes: but I managed to politely put the phone down on him.

Two scam calls in the space of two days … seems enthusiastic!

Frankly?

I’m starting to miss the Microsoft Technical Department Scam … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-7-2024 — World Day for International Criminal Justice

17th July, 2024: World Day for International Criminal Justice.

Right … it’s officially Wednesday.

Which means I’ll be looking after my nephew, this afternoon: for the second day in a row.

I’m looking forward to it: it’ll be interesting to see what his next video will be like.

Talking of which?

We have more Bobby the Cat videos.

You can see it here: https://youtube.com/shorts/ptvroJ5Impc?si=inmtLkIDSGQd8UPp

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17th June, 2023.

17th June, 2023.

Right … it’s not often I feel like improvising songs: badly or otherwise!

But I felt like it, this morning.

I can only hope today’s intro video doesn’t scare your cat!

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I have a confession to make: I saw this piece on the BBC’s site, yesterday.

It tells us many who are on long-term sickness benefits feel written off.

I have to say, I know where the piece is coming from.

If for no other reason than this.

People who aren’t seen as having a Limited Capacity to Work, have to go to a meeting with a case working at least once a fortnight.

Those of us who are seen as such?

Don’t.

Any skills we may have, and can use?

Are wasted as a result.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17th July, 2022.

17th July, 2022.

I’ve had a look at the BBC’s online weather report for my area, this morning.

This part of Brentwood has a predicted high of 31°.

That’s going to be uncomfortable for many of us.

I’m also very aware that there’s an amber heat warning for England, today: ahead of the red* warning for tomorrow and Tuesday.

There’s also the piece that tells us London’s see over eight hundred grass fires in London, since June.

Spain and Portugal?   Have wildfires.

I know there’s a lot of climate deniers out there.

And can’t help but wonder what they make of Britain’s first extreme heat warning.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17th July, 2021.

17th July, 2021.

It’s got to be said: I’ve not been watching much TV, recently.

Or films.

Keeping up with a course, job hunting, making Teaser videos, ripping a pile of blu-rays.

It all takes away from watching the proverbial goggle-box.

As a replacement?   I’ve been reading a good book at bedtime.

After all, a couple of chapters can be read in less time than an TV show.

Well … apart from The Mandalorian: the show makes for riveting, and short, drama.

At any rate … ?

I’ve been getting a whole series of early nights … and reading a book at bedtime.

I’ve just finished Asimov’s Foundation: which I’ve thorough enjoyed.

And started Orwell’s Homage to Catalonia.

I finished chapter one, where Orwell tells us about joining the International Bridge, in Barcelona.

The man was a genius.

I found one line that appealed to me: and know for a fact others will also find one.

‘It was not exactly a uniform.   Perhaps a “multiform” would be the proper name for it.   Everyone’s clothes followed the same general plan, but they were never quite the same in any two cases.’

Homage to Catalonia, Chapter One.

‘All Spaniards, we discovered, knew two English expressions.   One was “O.K., baby,” the other was a word used by the Barcelona whores in their dealings with English sailors, and I am afraid the compositors would not print it.’

Homage to Catalonia, Chapter Four.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-7-2019: World Emoji Day

17th July, 2019.

Right … it’s a Wednesday.

Officially, a Wednesday.

And, if it isn’t?

My calendar is lying.

At any rate … ?

I’m actually due a delivery, today: of a new oven.

Between 11:30 and 15:30.

Hopefully?   They’ll be able to get the new one in, and the old one, out, in good time.

Keep your fingers crossed for me.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17th July, 2018.

17th July, 2018.

Yes … 

With predicted temperatures somewhere in the mid-twenties, it’s actually looking like it’ll be cooler than yesterday.

I don’t know about you … ?

But I’m looking forward to it: it’s a day off, and I’d like to get something of a breeze going through the flat.

It is a day off, after all … 

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At ANY rate … ?

It’s a day off: one in which the gentle tones of this week’s episode of I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue on in the background.

And a possibly conundrum … of what, if anything, to watch, tonight.

We’ll see, shall we?

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-7-2017

Right … 

There’s news, and news, today … 

I’m a Dr Who fan feeling mildly delighted at the moment!

Yep.

I’ve seen the announcement about who’s to play the thirteenth Doctor.

And absolutely delighted to say it’s a woman.

Former Broadchurch regular, and Attack the Block star, Jodie Whittaker.

Frankly?

I’m rather pleased: I wish her well, and want to see how she does.

Unlike some fans: some of the fan reactions I’ve seen — along the lines of “I’m never watching the show again” — is … 

Cannot deny that I am amazed by the 'never watch it again' reaction by some viewers ( I hesitate to call them 'fans'). Very sad

— Colin Baker (@SawbonesHex) July 16, 2017

There’s possibly a lot of ways I could describe those reactions: but ‘antiquated,’ is possibly the best way.

This is, after all, a science fiction show whose central — and non-human — character travels through time and space in a phone box.

And, in cases of extreme medical need?   Can physically change form in order to deal with that need.

The fact the character’s stay the same gender?   Even the same ethnicity?

Seems odd.

No Janet. I have always been in favour but never thought 'they' would be brave enough

— Colin Baker (@SawbonesHex) July 16, 2017

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-7-2016: Death of a Tsar

Bleugh …

Ish …

I’m actually up at stupid o’clock in the morning: after finishing at 10:30, last night.

Frankly?

I start work at 12: which is all well and good.

But I’ve also good a staff meeting at 8:30.

I just hope the shop’s new manager doesn’t mind me yarning.

I After last night, I’m not going to be the only one …

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