Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 29th April 2026.

29th April, 2026.

It’s officially a truth that’s universally acknowledged: a single man who lives on his own really could do with a functioning TV signal.

Yes: it’s official: the communal aerial’s been fixed.

Apparently?   And much as happened in February of this year?

The problem was caused by a loose cable.

Why the cable was loose?

What caused the loose cable?

Is a mystery.

But, given that’s the second time it’s happened, this year?

And has happened a few times, over the years … ?

I know this: it’s going to happen again … 

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Did I mention that my nephew, Jude, was here, yesterday?

My nephew, Jude, was here, yesterday.

It’s amazing what you can do with copy and paste, isn’t it?

I say that … because Jude’s very fond of a specific sound effect: and makes sure it crops up in everyone one of the videos he makes, here.

As he has in his latest.

If everybody could hit like, then look for the Fail sound to turn up, he’d be grateful … !

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Just as a LAST thought … ?

Or possibly two?

Britain’s upcoming local elections are due next Thursday.

And … ?

I had a personal letter from Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform: urging me to vote for them.

My initial response?

He, and they, can bugger off for a start!

Which is when I ripped the thing up, and binned it!

I’m also very aware on the on-going problems the Prime Minister’s facing: over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the US.

Which has remembered my of a couple of likes from Sir Terry Pratchett’s The Last Continent.

The story follows the adventures of inept wizard, Rincewind, as he tries to get home from XXXX, the Discworld’s equivalent to Australia.

During his journey?

One of the continent’s inhabitants tells Rincewind that the country imprisons its politicians the minute they get elected.

And, when asked, happily tells Rincewind why.

“It saves time.”

Seems sensible to me … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28th April 2026 Teaser

28th April, 2026.

It’s officially the case: that there’s been a lot of too-ing and throwing.

Between me, and another neighbour, and Clarion, our landlords.

The communal aerial’s gone: for the second time this year.

And we’d initially been told that the repair could take until 29th May, this year, to be fixed.

After much towing, throwing, and video posting?

The repairmen are due here, today.

Hopefully, it’ll be a long time before we need them, again.

But, given the last time we needed this fix done?

Was only in February?

I’m wondering how long the fix will last … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th April 2026.

27th April, 2026.

Right … it’s officially the case: that I’m off to my weight management meeting, this morning.

But … ?

I’ve woken up with the phrase, ‘knob celery’, floating around my head.

Why?

I don’t know.

But I’d love to know if there’s a word along the lines of ‘earworm’: that describes a phrase that’s stuck in your head, rather than a song.

Heigh … ho!

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The King, along-side Queen Camilla, is to head for the US, today.

For the State Visit that’s been planned since before the shooting at the White House.

Personally?

I’d be comfier if it wasn’t happening.

The 47th President isn’t exactly tactful: and could easily open his gob and say something stupid.

But, beyond that?

I’m concerned that — despite White House reassurances — there’s a chance the King could get shot.

I’d rather he didn’t: practicalities* aside, the political implications would be huge.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26th April 2026.

26th April, 2026.

I think we can safely say I have plans.

via GIPHY

Although they’re not plans to take over the world.

I wouldn’t have the budget!

No: instead of taking over the world, I’m planning a piece on ripping — copying — Blu-ray discs, and circumventing the copy protection in the process.

I’ve done the script outline.

Now all I need to do is script the thing, record the video footage, edit the thing together, render, and upload the results to YouTube.

One day … ?

I shall get a life … 

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There’s been an incident at this year’s White House Correspondents Dinner.

Apparently?

A gunman attempted to break in and shoot some of America’s senior political figures: including the 47th President.

I’m … 

I’m glad the shooter’s been caught alive.

The authorities can ask him what his motives were.

There’s a but.

This is — what? — about the second or third time someone’s tried taking a potshot at the President.

I could ask what the President’s doing wrong.

I don’t know.

But?

The King’s upcoming visit to the US looks increasingly unwise: the President’s not safe to be around …

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 25th April 2026. (Six Questions)

25th April, 2026.

Right … The 47th President of the USA is a twit!

No, really!

It’s under his watch that a leaked email from the Pentagon has shown the US plans to ‘review its position’ regarding sovereignty of the islands.

A review that — at a guess — would ignore the fact the people of the Falklands voted to remain a British Overseas Territory.

I can only assume one thing.

That the US President is asleep on the job … 

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I’ve got a box set on order: from Amazon.

Or, at least, I have a blu-ray boxset on order: from a third party seller on Amazon.

It’s due to turn up at the start of May.

Here’s hoping it does.

With my building’s aerial still out of commission, I’d appreciate having something to watch!

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