Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-3-2025 — Saint Patrick’s Day

17th March, 2025: Saint Patrick’s Day.

Right … words … … … 

There have to be words, right?

That describes things, ideas, what have you.

The one I’ve got in mind is the word, ‘earworm’.

It’s the word used to describe a song — or a snatch of one — playing in your head.

I don’t have one: well, bar the usual Tammy Wynette/KLF tune, blasting through my head.

But I did wake up, this morning: with the word ‘Terpsichore’ — terp-SI-co-ry, if I’ve got the pronunciation, right — banging through my head.

Why … ?

I have no idea.

Beyond catching a clip from the film, Xanadu, yesterday.

Olivia Newton-John plays a version of the figure: which — I think! — is what put the word in my head.

My point, in the midst of all this rambling?

Is this: ‘earworm’ is the word for a song that’s stuck in your head.

What on Earth is the word for a word that’s stuck in your head … ?

I’m blowed if I know.

~≈😶≈~

All that … ?

Is, possibly, besides the point.

It’s Monday.

And, as ever, I’m up early.

It’s officially weight management day.

So?

It has to be said: it’s not in its usual room at Merrymeades, today: it’s upstairs.

Apparently, there’s a slipper swop in the usual room.

I might have to take my ratty old pair along: to see what happens!

~≈👣≈~

Nik 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≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-3-2021: Saint Patrick’s Day

17th March, 2021.

It’s officially official: I had a phone call, yesterday!

You’ll possibly remember that I have a CPAP machine: that helps me breathe, over night.

The hose that connects the breathing mask to the machine has broken: so I had to phone up the hospital for a new one.

I got told to wait for a phone call: which would make the necessary arrangements.

I got the call, yesterday.

The hose is on the way.

Thankfully, by recorded delivery: a delivery I have to sign for.

I’m thankful for that: the mail theft around here is still high.

~≈✉️≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-3-2020: Saint Patrick’s Day

17th March, 2020.

It sounds like it’s officially official.

We’re in lock-down, in the UK.

Or some form of lock down, at any rate.

It’s … 

Look, for me, it’s annoying: as the situation’s ranged from a great big fuss over nothing, to bloody annoying, for the past week or so.

Right now … ?

It’s bloody annoying.

My next job centre meeting, for example?   Is by phone.

I’m supposed to be seeing a nurse practitioner, next week: what happens there, I don’t know.

I get paid on Monday.

Whether I can go shopping … ?   Is a whole other question: especially given the amount of toilet roll that’s being panic bought.

And telling a man who has to go out and exercise, in order to manage his weight?   That he can’t go out, in case he gets a horrible disease?

Is both mildly ironic and bloody annoying.

Granted, even for someone out of a job, I’ve stuff to do: even if it is on the level of some silly games.

And plenty in the media collection.

But it’s going to be one of those years … 

~≈†≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-3-2019: Saint Patrick’s Day

17th March, 2019: Saint Patrick’s Day.

Yes, I know: that picture in picture thing in iMovie isn’t …

Well, I was going to say ‘stunning,’ there.

But in truth … ?

In truth, that fact I — and complete and utter film amateur — has access to a powerful piece of software that lets me edit video, and insert all sorts of stuff into that video… ?

Is still something I feel grateful for.

~≈§≈~

Talking of video … ?

You’re no doubt aware of the shootings that took place in New Zealand on Friday.

And of how the killer streamed it, live, to Facebook.

Facebook and other other companies who’ve had the thing uploaded to their platforms, have been working hard to get rid of copies that they find, or have pointed out to them.

Personally?   I got curious, last night, when the BBC News channel mentioned a specific, known, right wing site: that was hosting various copies of the video.

My inner child, I think, came to the fore, and went looking.

I wish it hadn’t.

The video — or versions of it — is disturbing easy to find.

Personally?

I think, however hard governments chide sites that host videos?

I think my thoughts are with the technology companies.

Whichever spokesperson described the job as a game of whack-a-mole?

Has a point … 

~≈§≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-3-2018: Saint Patrick’s Day

17th March, 2018.

Yep, it’s official: we officially not being snowed on.

Yet.

Frankly?

I’m surprised about the cold snap: and slightly cynical.

And hoping this doesn’t affect my trip to work.

~≈§≈~

In other news?

In other news, my Amazon package finally turned up.

What’s more?

It finally turned up … when I was to receive it … !

I think I’ve had a refund, as well.   Frankly?   I’m pleasantly surprised.

Now all I have to do, is set the thing up.

~≈§≈~

And finally, in still MORE news …

This chap’s what they call a biohacker: someone who likes the idea of implanting bits of tech into his body.

In his case?   Implanting a chip from an Opal card — the Australian equivalent to London’s Oyster card — into his arm, so he can get around, without forgetting it.

Nice idea, I think.

Except he’s been sued by the relevant transport authorities for not carrying a ticket: despite the fact the thing in his wrist is still accessible to card readers.

Granted, it’s not going to be something everyone’s going to want to do … but still strikes me as a good idea.

Once the ticket inspectors get their heads around it …

~≈§≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-3-2017: Saint Patrick’s Day

You know, you can tell you getting older, can’t you … ?

You can tell … 

When the caffeine from the first cup of tea takes a bit longer to go through.

I think — for now, at least — I might just need to start using an extra tea bag.

It’s OK.

I can give up, if I need to … !

~≈♢≈~

The Daily Teaser — 17-3-2015: Saint Patrick and Other Irishness …

Oh, well, now … Gotham’s back on … 

Which is nice to know, it has to be said.

And I’ve got to admit, I’ve not — as yet — sat down and watched it.

Something things are more important, And RIGHT at the moment … ?   It’s last night’s episode of Jam a Minute: where Gyles Brandreth’s doing rather well.

But I will sit down and watch it: and the rest of the series.

Whether I’ll watch series 2, is something I don’t know: in part because I don’t watch enough Channel 5 to catch any announcements about future air dates.   But   additionally?

Because that mid-season break is bloody annoying … 

~≈Ê≈~

The Saint Patrick’s Day Teaser — 17-03-2012

Hmmm …

You know, it LOOK’s like I’m officially out for a posh family lunch, today.

Believe it or not … ?

We’re celebrating Mother’s Day a day early.

Which is fair enough: the price of restaurants can be a bit bonkers on the day itself.

Here’s hoping that the fact it’s Saint Patrick’s Day doesn’t do likewise … !

Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?

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Yes, let’s … !

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi — all on her ownsome — putting in her answers. And, along with bagging 6 out of 6, also managing to sign the Stop the Saint James Road Flats petition*.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video …

Q1) Ulysses is one of the best loved works by which Irish author?

Q2) Which English Civil War leader is still one of the most hated men in the Republic of Ireland?

Q3) What was the ancient Roman name for the island of Ireland?

Q4) What does a leprechaun guard?

Q5) Who was the first President of the Republic of Ireland?

Q6) Who currently hold’s the post … ?

Q7) What do you get in Irish whiskey that seldom, if ever, appears in Scotch?

Q8) Which famous sportsman said, “I once gave up drink and women and it was the hardest five minutes of my life”?

Q9) Which Irish Saint was known as The Navigator?

Q10) Which Irish playwright said, “I have nothing to declare except my genius”?

Q11) 17th March, 1969, saw who formally become the PM of Israel?

Q12) 17th March, 1950, saw scientists at Berkeley synthesize the 98th element: what did they call it … ?

Q13) 17th March, 1968, saw the birth of US actor, Matthew St Patrick: in which series did he play Keith Charles … ?

Q14) 17th March, 1984, saw the 130th University Boat Race cancelled: which university’s boat had been involved in a collision … ?

Q15) And finally … 17th March, 1337, saw Edward the Black Prince named as the Duke of which English county … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answer …

Q1) 16th March, 37 AD, saw Caligula named as Emperor of Rome, after replacing his great-uncle who … ?

A1) Tiberius.

Q2) 16th March, 1995, saw the last US state formally ratify the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution: what did this ban … ?

A2) Slavery.

Q3) More to the point, what was the state … ?

A3) Mississippi.

Q4) 16th March, 1689, saw the founding of the 23rd Regiment of Foot: how is this regiment also known … ?

A4) Royal Welch Fusiliers.

Q5) 16th March, 1968, saw between 350 to 500 people killed in the My Lai Massacre: during which war … ?

A5) The Vietnam War.

Q6) And finally … 16th March, 1872, saw Wanderers FC win the first FA Cup: who did they beat … ?

A6) Royal Engineers AFC.

Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later … !

After I’ve left you with a tune: one that’s so Irish, it’s practically the other national anthem …

* Cheers for that, Debbi: I know I certainly appreciate it! (And hopefully, the fact someone in Maryland has signed it will make a few people pause.)