Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-3-2025 — Ohio.

1st March, 2025: Ohio.

I think it’s official: I had a late night, last night.

Please don’t ask why!

It’s complicatedly messy!

At any rate … ?

I’ll have the film review up, later: once I’ve had more sleep … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 11-11-2024 — Washington State

11th November, 2024.

I am officially up!

Yay!

And I’m officially busy.

My weight management meeting is this morning: hopefully, I’ll’ve lost more weight, regardless of how much I’ve lost.

This afternoon … ?

I’ve got a hygienist appointment.

At some point, between the two … I plan to get more sleep!

I feel knackered!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 21-6-2024 — New Hampshire

21st June, 2024: New Hampshire.

Yay!

It’s Friday!

Which means it’s payday: and I can sort out my bills, and get some shopping.

Oh … 

I also have some new medication: replacing the Trulicity I had been on.

Yes: I now have four weeks supply of 1mg doses of Ozempic.

Hopefully?

Those supplies can be maintained.

As helpful as the Trulicity was, I believe it wasn’t quite as effective as the Ozempic.

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As a side point?

The World Health Organization has issued a global alert: warning people about fake Ozempic being sold online.

The alert is a good thing to see, I think.

But also … ?

Not — given the demand for the stuff — what I’d call surprising!

People will buy anything!

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As a final thought … ?

I managed to catch the most recent version of Tales of the TARDIS, last night.

An updated — and very relevant — version of Pyramids of Mars, the first Dr Who story to feature Sutekh.

It was rather good to see the old story: albeit it in a somewhat edited form.

The updated effects were very good.

As was the framing story: of the Doctor and Ruby discussing how the Doctor could dealt with the revamped villain.

Personally?

I can only hope the BBC gives this — and the other Tales of the TARDIS — a blu-ray release: I think they deserve to be seen by as many people as possible.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 4-3-2024 — New Hampshire

4th 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!

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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 Essential Living Fund over the past few months.

That fund?   Is financed by the Household Support Fund.

And … ?

It looks like the money for the Fund could well end, in this budget.

That’s beyond sad.

Beyond being a shame.

And beyond many words I could use.

There are thousands who rely on schemes like this.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8-11-2023 — Montana.

8th November, 2023: Montana.

Right … It’s now Wednesday.

And … ?

I’ve finally been given this years Cost of Living payment.

Most of that went, quick!

It’s paid for Christmas: and put some cash on the meter.

But … ?

I’ve still got enough for some shopping!

Heigh-ho!

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Yes, before you ask: I had Jude over, yesterday: my nephew like making videos.

And?

Yes: he’s posted a couple more videos.

Feel free to enjoy them!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31-10-2023 — Spookin’ Nevada

31st October, 2023: Spookin’ Nevada!

Right … 

It’s officially official: I’ve had my COVID 19 vaccination.

And went all the way to Shenfield for it.

It is, effectively, the closest place to my front door.

To be honest?

I got there an hour late: but, thankfully, the chemist was happy to oblige me.

Phew!

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Oh … tomorrow is the 1st November: you’d guessed.

You’re also aware — if you’re a Dr Who fan in the UK — that all of the classic series, bar one story, is going to start showing on the BBC’s iPlayer Service.

From tomorrow.

There’s more!

It seems a spin off — Tales From The Tardis — is also going to air on the service.

And the franchise will be released under the ‘Whoniverse’ banner.

People are going to be busy!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-8-2023 — Colorado!

1st August, 2023: Colorado.

Yay!

It’s officially Tuesday!

And, yes: it does mean my nephew is heading over.

Hopefully?

We’ll be able to do something videographic!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-7-2023 — A New York State of Mind.

26th July, 2023: A New York State of Mind.

Yes: it’s now officially Wednesday.

And events will no doubt be eventuating.

Which is nice!

Frankly?

Beyond going shopping, I’ve little to do.

We’ll have to see what I can find.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 3-7-2023 — Short-Stocked Idaho.

3rd July, 2023: Short Stocked Idaho.

Yes: it’s officially officially: I’m up early.

It’s week eleven of my weight management program: the last will be next week’s.

We’ll have to see what happens next.

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Remember, a few days ago, I told you about my gas meter?

I’m on a pay-as-you-go gas meter: one that’s no longer accepting my payment card.

I tried getting another payment card: that ASLO wouldn’t work.

To cut a long story short?

My utilities supplier is going to install a new smart, pay-as-you-go gas meter.

They want to add a pay-as-you-go electricity meter as well.

Which I don’t need or want.

I THINK I’m going to have to have a word.

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In fact, I’m definitely having a word.

As I write?

I’m on the phone to my utilities supplier: trying to arrange for just the gas meter to be replaced.

I’m spending a lot of time, this morning, listening to hold music¶!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28-12-2022 — Iowa.

28th December, 2022: Iowa.

Yes!

The bank holidays are now over!

Phew!

Which sounds a strange thing to say, I know.

But … 

The world’s most stressful holiday is over.

Now all we have to remember … is the fact it’s New Years Eve on Saturday.

It’s all fun and games, isn’t it … ?

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12-12-2022 — Pennsylvania 6-5000.

12th December, 2022: Pennsylvania.

Right … just in case you didn’t know … ?

It started snowing!

At least, it started snowing, last night.

Which has thankfully stopped: after leaving us with about two inches of snow.

Will we get more?

Well, the BBC’s weather site was saying no.

And Radio 4’s weathermen are telling us it will get milder by the weekend.

But?

We’ll just have to see.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-8-2022 — Missouri

10th August, 2022.

You know, there’s an on-going Cost-of-Living Crisis.

You know it, I know it, and Captain Archer’s beagle knows it.

And frankly?   Radio 4’s Today program’s not shut up about it!

They have had at least one passionate speaker on.   Making the very good point that leadership contender, Liz Truss, is planning on tax cuts if she wins: which would be useless to pensioners and Universal Credit claimants, who don’t pay tax.

The one earlier piece that caught my eye?

Was someone from Ofgem, the energy regulator: who suggested a social tariff — a cheaper price place for those of us on low incomes — would be a bloody useful idea.

My words, there … but you get the point.

Personally, I like the idea.

I hope the regulator introduces and enforces one.   Or that Parliament introduces a law to make it compulsory.

Because I don’t see the energy industry introducing it: not as things stand.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 23-5-2022 — South Carolina

23rd May, 2022.

You’re right: I’m officially up early, today.

Partly?   Because I get paid, today: and want to pay my bills before my nephew turns up.

Oh … and have a leg x-ray at my local hospital.

That’s nothing too serious, I should add: just something that needs checking.

Either way … ?

It’s going to be a comparatively long day.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 30-4-2022: Louisiana Calling!

30th April, 2022.

It’d officially official: I’ve got start making May’s Teaser videos.

I have, quite literally, none done.

I do know I want to try and catch up with the snooker: I’ve not seen as much of the World Championship as I’d like.

I’m mildly annoyed I’ve missed the Williams/Trump semi final.

It sounds like the Welshman’s made a bit of a fightback.

We’ll see.

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Have you been watching the news?

Then you’ll possibly know that Andrew Fahie — Premier of the British Virgin Isles — has been arrested by US law officers: on drug smuggling charges.

It’s tempting to say “You couldn’t make it up.”

Smuggling illicit items to the US, from the Caribbean?

You really couldn’t make it up.

Except, of course, Ian Fleming already did.

When he wrote Live and Let Die.

Were he still alive, he’d probably spinning in his grave.

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You’ll probably also know that MP, Neil Parish, has been metaphorically caught with his pants down: after watching pornography on his phone in the House.

Whilst sitting near at least two female ministers.

Who’ve — understandably — complained.

He’s reported himself to the relevant Parliamentary complaints body, had the Whip removed, is facing an inquiry … 

And is now saying he opened the site … by mistake.

No-one has — publicly — supported that claim.

I suspect no-one will privately support that claim.

Personally?   I don’t know if that was accidental: I think opening porn by mistake can be hard or easy, depending on where we are.   I’m also aware most workplaces block porn sites: on work computers.

I don’t know whether he should resign, be sacked, or permanently expelled from the parliamentary party.

But?   He’s been unbelievably stupid*.

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