Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-7-2026 — Tom Lehrer

26th July, 2026: Tom Lehrer.

OK, it’s Sunday.

Which means that yesterday was Saturday, and the day I had a second haircut in the space of a fortnight.

Why … ?

The last time I had one, I used a different barbers: as the regular place I go was shut: a much deserved holiday.

I wasn’t especially pleased with it.

So?

As I had some cash, and my usual place was re-opened?

I had another.

I think Daniels have done their usual sterling job!

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Oh, did I mention I’m thingummy do-dah wossname … ?

Rather fond of the work of writer, William Gibson, in other words!

So … ?

I’m looking forward to AppleTV’s upcoming TV version of Gibson’s Neuromancer.

I caught the trailer, this morning: and, going by that … ?

The show is due for release on 22nd January, next year.

I’m looking forward to it.

I don’t think it’s accurate to the text: but … ?

It does look entertaining.

And they look like they’ve got Molly right … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 25th July, 2026.

25th July, 2026.

OK … it’s now Saturday … and I could tell you about Amazon’s latest delivery disaster.

I won’t: beyond telling that, when I order three boxes of something, I expect them to turn up at the same time.

When I’ve paid a little extra to get everything in the morning, I expect to get everything in the morning: not get two in the morning, and one in the evening … after I’d sent a complaint email to the jeff@amazon.com address.

Ho … … hum … !

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Just so you know … ?

I’ve finally finished my review of For All Mankind’s third episode.

I hope it makes sense!

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I can’t help but notice that there’s wildfires in Spain and France: Madrid’s under serious threat, and parts of the Gironde are doing badly.

There’s wildfires in Scotland and Wales, too.

I live near a small patch of parkland that’s mostly used by dog walkers who — for the most part — don’t seem to smoke.

Something I’m thankful for: I’d hate to see a fag-butt triggered wildfire near me.

But, given the world seems more prone to wildfires than it did … ?

I’m very aware a fire could be started by anything.

And seriously hope it won’t.

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For All Mankind — Series 5 Episode 3 — “Home” — A Review

20th July, 2026.

“Home”.

The Introduction.

Right, then: it’s officially Monday, and dinner’s doing.

In point of fact, I’ve just heard my vegetables go ‘Bing’.

Or, at least, heard the microwave go ‘Bing’

So dinner is almost ready to be eaten … 

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Right … that’s dinner out of the way … !

I’m writing this on Monday night: the day before I’m intent on watching “Home”, the next episode For All Mankind series five.

And will be finish the subsequent written and video reviews by this coming Friday.

Right now … ?

I’m looking for to it.

Episode 2 ended on a cliffhanger … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 24-7-2026 — Samaritan Awareness Day. (Six questions)

24th July, 2026: Samaritan Awareness Day.

Right … it’s officially Friday.

But feels like a Saturday.

I know why, though.

I get one set of benefits on the 23rd of each months: yesterday, in other words.

I get another, every fourth Friday.

A couple of weeks away, in other words.

So … ?

I’ve been paid one benefit, but feel as if I’ve been paid the other: and the day I know is a Friday, feels like a Saturday as a result.

Heigh … … … ho … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 23rd July, 2026.

23rd July, 2026.

OK … Amazon … !

I book a couple of books, recently, from Lulu.com.

A couple of Ogron themed ones, so you know.

These two;

https://www.lulu.com/shop/martin-holmes/gruntleigh-the-ogron-and-some-complications-in-a-castle/paperback/product-q6wv8vy.html

https://www.lulu.com/shop/martin-holmes/gruntleigh-the-ogron-and-the-complications-of-quests/paperback/product-84dp6pe.html

Buy ’em if you like Ogrons!

Ogrons or otherwise, the books, and Lulu, aren’t the problem.

The problem was Lulu’s delivery partner: dear old Amazon.

I will give Amazon credit for getting the books to me on time.

But?

I’m in Flat Two: and get on well with the neighbours in Flat Five.

Keep that in mind, OK … ?

Yesterday, when my nephew was over, I got a text message to tell me my package had been delivered.

So I wondered out to the communal letterboxes: to find mine was empty.

And a package for Number Five on top of the letterboxes.

So … ?

I panicked a little: but checked the Amazon notifications on my phone.

To find the driver had put my package … in Number Five’s letterbox!

Yes: the residents of Number Five where happy to get my delivery out of their letterbox: especially as I took their package up to them.

Yes: I have sent Jeff Bezos a snotty email.

And yes, I have filled out the relevant form on Amazon’s site.

But I have to ask: how are is it, to tell the difference between ‘2’, and ‘5’?

Honestly … !

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Just as a last thought?

My nephew, Jude, was over, last night: and very helpful … !

Especially as he was making another video … !

On the upside?

I think I surprise him.

He used a piece of music from a rapper called Common … and pleasantly surprised to find out I’d heard of the guy.

Common’s in Silo, after all … !

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