Star Trek Picard — Series 2 Episode 10 — Farewell — A Review

26th August, 2022.

It’s a Friday evening: and … ?

I’m going to be having dinner: again!

Any minute now, in fact.

After that … ?

I’m going to do my usual thing: and watch another episode of Star Trek Picard.

It’s called Farewell: and it’ll be the last Picard episode I watch for a while, as it’s the last in the current series.

I’ll have my review up, tomorrow: and will see you then.

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Star Trek Picard — Series 2 Episode 9 — Hide and Seek — A Review

19th August, 2022.

It’s Friday: you’d noticed, hadn’t you … ?

It‘s a Friday: and, as ever, I’m doing dinner.

Fish and chips, so you know.

Why we’re supposed to fish on a Friday?   Is an old Catholic tradition, apparently.

One that was the reason behind the creation of the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish.

One of these days?   I’ll possibly do a Teaser about that.

At any rate … ?

It’s Friday.

And that means I’ll be watching the next episode of Star Trek Picard’s second series: episode nine, Hide and Seek.

I’m looking forward to it.

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Star Trek Picard — Series 2 Episode 8 — Mercy — A Review

12th August, 2022.

Right … it’s Friday: and dinner is cooking.

As ever.

It’s fish and homemade chips: again.

And frankly?

I’m wondering why on Earth we’re supposed to have fish on a Friday?

I don’t actually know!

That’s beside the point, I think.

It’s Friday.

Which means I’ll be watching Mercy, the next episode of Star Trek Picard’s second season.

And be telling you about it, tomorrow night.

I’ll see you then!

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Oh, JUST as a thought … ?

The Teaser I mentioned in the intro … ?   Is the one for 13th August: Left Hander’s Day.

Feel free to have a go!

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Star Trek Picard — Series 2 Episode 7 — Monsters — A Review

5th August, 2022.

It’s got to be said, it’s Friday, again!

You know that: you’ve looked at the calendar, in the same way I’ve done!

If you’ve read today’s Teaser?

You’ve possibly worked out I had a couple of phone meetings: which went well enough.

And — if you’ve been following me a while — that I like a TV show or two.

Currently?   I’m watching series four of Stranger Things on Tuesdays, and releasing my reviews on Wednesdays.

Fridays?   Today, in other words?

I’m doing my usual thing … 

Watching the next episode of Star Trek Picard.

Once the chips are done!

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Star Trek Picard — Series 2 Episode 6 — Two of One — A Review

29th July, 2022.

It’s officially Friday.

And tomorrow?   Is going to be Saturday.

You’ve probably worked that out, haven’t you?

If you’ve been following my blog for the last few weeks?   You’ve possibly realised that I’ve been watching Stranger Things, series four on Tuesdays: and reviewing the episodes on Wednesdays.

I’ve been watching the second season of Star Trek Picard on Fridays, and posting my written and video reviews of each episode on Saturdays.

Tonight, of course, is Friday: so, on top of mentioning today’s Teaser — just in case you were wondering about the stuff I mentioned in the intro video —I’ll be watching the next episode, called Two of One.

I’ll have my reviews finished by tomorrow.

I’ll see you then.

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Star Trek Picard — Series 2 Episode 5 — Fly Me to the Moon — A Review

22nd July, 2022.

Today is one of those rare things.

Where?   Frankly, I can actually afford a takeaway.

As a result of both getting paid: and having a little left over from the Cost of Living Payment, earlier this week.

I think fish and chips would be in order, frankly.

So no actual change, there!

There’s no actual change in what else I’ll be doing, either.

I’ll be doing what I usually do: over the last few Tuesdays and Fridays.

Yes: I’ll be watching a TV show.

Tonight sees me watching episode five of Star Trek Picard’s second season, Fly My To The Moon.

I’ll have my written and video review up, by tomorrow night.

I’ll see you then!

~≈🖖≈~

Star Trek Picard — Series 2 Episode 4 — Watcher — A Review

15th July, 2022.

Did I say Friday nights are a good night to boil vegetables?

Friday’s a good night to boil vegetables.

Especially is — like me — you like having dinner, occasionally.

At any rate … ?

It’s another Friday night: one with dinner … 

And the fourth episode of Star Trek Picard’s second series.

Once I’ve watched Watcher?

I’ll be telling you about it: tomorrow night.

~≈🖖≈~

Star Trek Picard — Series 2 Episode 3 — Assimilation — A Review

8th July, 2022.

Right … It’s almost dinner time.

At least … it’s the part of the late afternoon where I’m cooking dinner!.

Fish and chips: again.

It’s Friday, after all!

At any rate?

Over the past few months, I’ve been watching TV on a Friday: catching up with Star Trek Discovery over the months.

And Star Trek Picard, more recently.

I’ve also been watching the fourth series of Stranger Things: on Tuesdays.

While you’re welcome to watch my video reviews of the series, that’s possibly something for another day.

Tuesdays, rather than Fridays … 

I’m rambling a touch, aren’t I … ?

It’s Friday.

I’m going to have dinner, then watch Assimilation, the next episode of Star Trek Picard.

Then?

By tomorrow night?

I’m going to tell you about it.

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Star Trek Picard — Series 2 Episode 2 — Penance — A Review

1st July, 2022.

Yes: it’s Friday, again.

And frankly?

Dinner is cooking.

The ever-so-traditional fish and chips.

On a day where I’ve had my washing machine fixed.

You can always read more about that in today’s Daily Teaser, if you’re interested!

At any rate, it’s a Friday night: which means it’s time for the now traditional TV show.

If you haven’t read last week’s blog post?

I’m started watching Star Trek Picard, series two: tonight will see me watching episode two.

And, as with the past few weeks?

I’ll have my written and video reviews up, by tomorrow night.

I’ll see you then.

~≈🖖≈~

Star Trek Picard — Series 2 Episode 1 — The Star Gazer — A Review

24th June, 2022.

Right … it’s officially a Friday night: and I’m feeling vaguely stressed.

Tonight’s intro video … ?   Took a few goes to do.

Basically?

It seems iMovie really doesn’t like — or recognise! — photos in the .webp format!

Converting the damn image so it would;

• Fit.
• Work.
• Not make me scream in frustration!

Took a while!

At any rate … ?

It’s Friday night.

And I’m continuing something of a tradition.

The past few weeks have seen me watching Star Trek Discovery’s fourth season.

And enjoying it.

Tonight?   Now my stress level’s are down?

I’m going to have dinner … 

And watch The Star Gazer, episode one of Star Trek Picard’s second season.

This post will go live, tomorrow: I’ll tell you all about it, then.

~≈🖖≈~

Star Trek Picard — Series 1 Episode 10 — Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2 — A Review

9th April, 2020.

You know, I think I’ve just got the Clap … 

I’m being very metaphorical, here, I should add!

For the past few weeks, the idea of clapping — at 8 o’clock on a Thursday evening — to show ones appreciation for the keyworkers of the National Health Service.

I have to admit to feeling a little bit uncomfortable about it, myself.

Yes: it’s a nice gesture: one that shows our support for a service that is Britain’s finest.

But I can’t help but think it’s exactly that: a gesture.

One we don’t do under normal circumstances, when, maybe, we should.

And a gesture that should be replaced.

By proper funding for their places of work, a more than generous pay-rise for still living staff, good pensions … 

And equally good arrangements for the families of NHS staff who’ve died as a result of Covid-19.

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All this happened of course, just as I was sitting down in front of the TV.

Gesture, or otherwise?

The least I could do was hold on for five minutes, whilst the applause was going on.

Before I watch the last episode of Star Trek Picard, series one … 

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Star Trek Picard* — Series 1 Episode 9 — Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1 — A Review

6th April, 2020.

Right: I have to be honest … I’ve got some music on, at the moment.

Bass Culture, by the utterly hypnotic Linton Kwesi Johnson.

It’s not quite as heavy as his two earlier albums.

But still good to hear.

At any rate, I’ve been — you’ve possibly guessed it — watching TV.

Yes: I’ve caught another episode of Star Trek Picard’s first series … 

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Star Trek Picard — Series 1 Episode 8 — Broken Pieces — A Review

4th April, 2020.

Is it possibly to be mildly outraged by something?

Now I look back at the introductory video?

I can’t help but think outrage is possibly too strong a word.

Although I’ve possibly a couple of things to be outrage at.

One?

Earlier to day, I went to the Brentwood branch of Sainbury’s.

Where, whilst queueing up, along side everyone else?

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I noticed the guy in the bright green Lamborghini, trying to park.

A Lamborghini, for  crying out loud.

That’s a little bit excessive, for just a loaf and a couple of spuds, would you say?

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The other thing that annoyed me?

I saw this piece of news, earlier.

Telling us a couple of 5G phone masts had been set on fire: with at least one attacking claiming they were attacking the site as 5G phone masts were responsible for the current Corona virus outbreak.

Ye … mothering … GODS!!!

How much of an idiot do you have to be to believe some of the sillier conspiracy theories doing the rounds?

Especially the bit of arse-hattery* that says a telephone pole can give you a virus?

And that you need to burn something down, or wear a tinfoil hat?

Ye gods!

~≈¥≈~

At ANY rate … ?

It’s a Saturday, I’ve been shopping, I’ve eaten …

And I have, as promised, managed to catch some TV.

Yes.

Another episode of Star Trek Picard’s first series.

~≈¥≈~

Star Trek Picard — Series 1 Episode 7 — Nepenthe — A Review

2nd April, 2020.

Hmmm … 

I’m having a problem, here.

Or was.

I was trying to find a way to open this post.

Telling you I’m having trouble starting it?   Seems as good a way as any, to start.

At any rate, I’m in the UK: life under lockdown is … 

Well, quiet: the trains are running a Sunday shrive, the traffic’s a lot quieter … and the neighbours don’t seem to be out much.

Personally?

I’m still job hunting, laundering … 

And frankly?

Watching TV.

And frankly?

Watching yet another episode of Star Trek Picard, series one.

~≈Ç≈~

Star Trek Picard — Series 1 Episode 6 — The Impossible Box — A Review

31st March, 2020.

You know, the video — the introductory video — is possibly going to be interesting … or just look odd.

Depending on your point of view.

But there’s something of an explanation for it, if nothing else.

I write brainteasers.

And, just to keep my ears occupied, whilst writing?

I’ll have old episodes of whatever, on in the background.

Today?

The six part, William Hartnell, Doctor Who story, The Web Planet.

Which, in the final episodes?   Sees the alien species the TARDIS crew are working with, the Menoptra, trying to lure a Zarbi to where they want to go … 

By yelling ‘zaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar-BEEEE,’ at it.

In assorted strange voices.

When you’re a Menoptra?

You have to do this sort of thing.

When your the person watching Menoptra doing their thing … ?

All sorts of things stick in your mind!

Frankly?

Watching something else, to make sure that you get a TV earworm — eyeworm? — out of your head makes a certain amount of sense.

Yes.

I’ve seen the next episode of Star Trek Picard’s first series … 

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Star Trek Picard — Series 1 Episode 5 — Stardust City Rag — A Review

26th March, 2020.

Right … 

I’m unemployed, have a long term health condition — diabetes, since you ask — and am mildly frustrated about the corona virus lockdown.

There’s many things worth complaining about, I think.

One thing that does give me mixed feelings?

Is the — admittedly few — people on TV complaining about the amount of benefits they’re getting, as a result of being laid of in the crisis.

I know it’s hard: having been out of a job for two years, now., and on a very low income.

There’s nothing I can do about that, until the job situation improves.

To see others unused to being in my boat complaining about it, when the system is creaking under unprecedented strain?

Smacks of … 

There was one woman on the BBC News, today, compiling about the amount of Statutory Sick Pay she was receiving.

She’d been given it, if I’ve understood things correctly, as she was having to self-isolate: and complaining about the amount.

That she couldn’t live on that amount.

To me, struggling to manage on the amount I get … ?

It smacked of either ingratitude … or just plain old whinging …

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At any rate … ?

At any rate, I — like many of us — am stuck indoors.

With, quite literally, just my TV for company.

The TV … and another episode in the first series of Star Trek Picard…

~≈‡≈~

Star Trek Picard — Series 1 Episode 4 — Absolute Candor — A Review

24th March, 2020.

You know, I’ in the UK: and the UK … ?

Is on lock down.

We can only go out … ?   To shop for essentials, do banking, or get medication.

It’s very frustrating.

I’m job hunting, and, at the moment?

I was due to have a meeting at the job centre in a week and a half’s time.

Which then got converted into a phonemail in a week and a half’s time.

Which then got cancelled, this morning.

The job centre’s processing a lot of new claims.

I … 

I can understand why they’re going that: there’s a lot of pole redundant, however temporarily.

But I’ve enough experience with the Department of Work and Pensions — the government departments that organise the benefits system — to try and keep a paper trail of what they’ve told me.

~≈®≈~

At any rate … ?

I’m stuck indoors: as are we all.

If nothing else?

I can catch up with another episode of the TV show I’m watching, right now: another episode of series one of Star Trek Picard.

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Star Trek Picard — Series 1 Episode 3 — The End Is the Beginning — A Review

22nd March, 2020.

Yes!

And a very exultant ‘yes,’ that is, too.

I’ve possibly mentioned I have a refurbished laptop: running a version of Ubuntu Mate.

Something I’d originally been planning to use to hunt for jobs with: in Brentwood Library.

Oh, and explore a different operating system with.

I’v officially found a free screen recorder I can use with the thing: called — appropriately enough — SimpleScreenRecorder.

I managed to record the playback of a recent game of Battle for Wesnoth with it.

OK, that sort of turn based RPG isn’t going to be everyones cup of tea: neither is installing a screen recorder.

But hey … I’m happy.

~≈¥≈~

Or, at least, feeling cheerful … ish … 

Cheerful enough to catch an episode of my current favourite TV show.

Series one of Star Trek Picard … !

Oh, boy!

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