Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8-9-2023 — Queen Elizabeth 2nd.

8th September, 2023.

Right … it’d Friday.

And another day that’s going to be quite, I think.

Bar heading into town to get my meds.

Which reminds me: I need to do something about that sharps bin!

I think I’ll be walking around a lot!

~≈¥≈~

As you’re possibly aware … ?

I’m waiting to hear back from the Department of Work and Pensions: about whether I’m eligible for Personal Independence Payment.

The decision on my appeal, my Mandatory Reconsideration … ?

Is due by the 26th of this month.

OK … I can wait.

But … ?

The wait, the not knowing … ?

Is very frustrating … !

~≈₨≈~

On other fronts … ?

I notice YouTube’s taken steps.

To combat online disinformation, that is.

Seemingly?

They’ve introduced a scheme in the UK: to verify that healthcare professional in the UK, are genuine professionals.

I can’t help but think that’s a good thing.

~≈£≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 7-9-2023 — The International Criminal Police Organisation.

7th September, 2023: The International Criminal Police Organisation.

Yep: it’s Thursday.

Which means … it’s the day before I watch the next episode of Good Omens.

I’m looking forward to that.

~≈Ç≈~

If you’re in the UK, you’re possibly aware that there’s something of a scandal.

About buildings that have been built with concrete called ‘Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete,’ or RAAC.

A form of concrete that’s turning out to be a lot weaker than it could be.

It’s causing something of a fuss: especially as many schools seem to have been built with it.

The government has released a list of the affected schools: that you can find, here.

Personally?

I’m just grateful Jude’s school isn’t affected.

Although I suspect he isn’t!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 6-9-2023 — Eswatini.

6th September, 2023: Eswatini.

Right … it’s officially a Wednesday.

And?

Unless the Department of Work and Pensions suddenly decide to give me a ton of cash?

One I suspect is going to be both hot: and quiet.

~≈Ê≈~

Oh, before I forget … ?

Yes: my nephew, Jude, was over last night.

Yes: he’s uploaded another video … 

And yes: I’ve managed to help him set up a new Playstation 5: one with a blu-ray drive.

Yes, that was expensive: but gives me an idea of what to get him for Christmas.

~≈Ê≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 5th September 2023.

5th September, 2023.

Right … it’s officially Tuesday.

And?

I’ve got Krazy Ken on, in the background: talking about dodgy TV deals.

It beats listening to the radio!

~≈¥≈~

Yes: it’s STILL Tuesday!

Which means … ?

My nephew, Jude, will be over.

There’s a good chance video will be made: and chicken bought.

If I can persuade him onto the bus!

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 4-9-2023 — Newspaper Carrier Day.

4th September, 2023: Newspaper Carrier Day.

Normally?

I’d be officially telling you it’s officially Monday.

In an officially official kind of way.

With … you know … officially sprinkles.

So I thought I’d over do it, today.

Then move on … 

As I’ve seen news.

It’s officially the case that — in an interview with The Advocate — 15th Doctor actor, Ncuti Gatwa, has outed himself.

Good for him.

I can only hope he doesn’t get a negative reaction, as a result!

I’m very aware the interview doesn’t answer the important question.

Or, at least, the important one from where I’m sitting?

The important question … is “Is Ncuti left handed?”

~≈⚖️≈~

Oh … you’ll’ve possibly realised I’m overweight.

Indeed, I’m off to a weight management meeting, this morning.

So?

Given I was one person initially prescribed Ozempic — the diabetes drug that’s helpful in reducing weight — until a shortage meant switching to another medication called Trulicity.

Which is helping my blood sugars: but, seemingly, not as good as a weight loss promoter.

At least, the rate of loss — for me — seems to have slowed.

It’s still heading down: just more slowly than it did on Ozempic.

Given that … ?

I was interested to hear that Wegovy is to be made available on the NHS: although in limited amounts.

Given its active ingredient is Semaglutide, something Wegovy shares with Ozempic?

Means I’ll have to ask my GP about it.

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