Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17th January 2025 Teaser.

17th January, 2025.

It’s officially official: I’ve bought a book!

I’ve gone and bought a copy of OgronOOO’s Monster Book, by a chap called Martin Holmes.

It’s an Ogron-themed recreation of the 1970s era Dr Who Monster Book: and — having now read it! — I can tell you it’s fun, very authentic to its source … and has some loving pastiches: especially of the Third and Fourth Doctors.

About my only complaint?

Is nothing to do with Martin, the author, nor necessarily of Lulu.com, the self publishing company he used.

The original copy I bought, I bought back in mid-December: which was sent to me through Royal Mail.

That original copy?

Still hasn’t arrived.

There was nothing Martin could do, unfortunately: but Lulu sent me a complimentary, second, copy: via UPS.

Well-played Lulu: that copy got here yesterday.

And … ?

Was well worth the wait.

The OgronOOO’s Monster Book is fantastic: and shows you how much talent Martin has, and how much hard work he’s put in.

And is cheaper than the book it’s based on!

Go buy it!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16th January 2025.

16th January, 2025.   (Six Questions!)

Right … it’s officially Thursday … 

And … ?

It’s officially quiet … !

I’m planning very little: beyond writing, a little shopping … and possibly watching TV.

One bit of good news that has brightened my day … ?

Is the email that turned up, yesterday.

Apparently?

I qualify for a Department of Work and Pensions Cold Weather Payment of twenty-five pounds.

That will be useful: and something that goes into my bank account by Tuesday.

That can’t come soon enough: It’s been cold!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th January 20205.

15th January 2025.

Right … I’ve officially had my blood results in.

And … ?

I’m frankly, relived.

My glucose level, my HbA1C level, is dow for 57, last time: to 52 in the most recent test.

Celebrating with a pile of Mars bars and a sugary cuppa?

Possibly wouldn’t be a good idea … 

But is a reason to feel pleased.

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I have to admit, I’m slowly watching an episode of documentary series, Storyville, called “Eternal You”.

Seemingly?

A site called Project December, and others like it, uses generative AI technology to allow users to talk to avatars of their dead relatives.

I’m watching the episode in parts.

But … ?

I find this use of the technology* fascinating … but also disturbing.

Clearly, there’s a need for it: as much of a need as there is for something like a spiritualist church.

And clearly, a mix of religion and technology is going to get people talking.

I just don’t know if it’s an especially healthy mix: or a healthy use.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 14-1-2025 — World Logic Day

14th January, 2025: World Logic Day.

Hmmm … 

Did I mention I was at my weight management meeting, yesterday?

I was at my weight management meeting, yesterday!

And … ?

I’ve not lost weight: but I’ve not gained, either.

I’ve mixed feelings about that: after all, my weight’s been on a downward trend for the past few weeks.

It’s … well … 

‘Hmmm … ’ seems to be the best way of putting it.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13-1-2025 — The City of Saint Mungo

13th January, 2025: Saint Mungo’s City.

Right … it’s officially Monday: and?

I’m off to Brentwood, for my weight management meeting.

Given I lost about four hundred grams, last week?   About 9/10th of a pound?

I’m hoping to have lost more.

It would be nice to have a win, in the new year.

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Talking of weight … ?

It seems that tonight’s episode of Panorama covers weight loss drugs available on the National Health Service.

Given a recent report that says supplying the drugs could well bankrupt the NHS?

I’d be interested in seeing that … !

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