The Daily Teaser — 28-11-2012

OK … 

NOW I’m annoyed … !   Remember I had a new washing machine delivered, yesterday … ?

As far as I can see, the motor that drove the drum ’round had finally blown: in part, I suspect, because of some flooding coming form the bottom of the machine.

So … I took delivery of the new washer, made sure every bit of pipework was correctly plumbed in, as far as I could, and then put in a load to figure out the various controls.

And immediately flooded the kitchen.

Imagine my surprise … 

Thankfully … ?   Thankfully, I’ve managed to give my landlords a call: I’ve got a feeling that the drainage system the machine’s connected to is at fault, which is their job.   Here’s hoping their can do something about it.

Let’s get moving on.

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Yesterday’s saw Debbi* — all on her ownsome — putting her answers: along with a few more details about her partners mothers health situation, AND bagged 6 out of 6.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions.   Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, license and video … 

Q1) 28th November, 1925, saw the initial broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry, in the US.   But in which US state … ?

Q2) More to the point, it was originally broadcast as the WSM … what … ?

Q3) Moving on … 28th November, 1987, saw the birth of which former Dr Who girl … ?

Q4) 28th November, 1660, saw the original founding of the Royal Society.   Its current HQ is in which part of London: St James’, St James’ Park or Piccadilly … ?

Q5) 28th November, 1958, saw Gabon, Chad and the Republic of the Congo become autonomous parts of which country’s empire … ?

Q6) And finally … 28th November, 1943, saw the Tehran conference of Allied Leaders take place.   Name any of the three leaders, there …

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 27th November, 1990, saw Britain’s Conservative party — effectively — pick Britain’s new Prime Minister: who was he … ?

A1) John Major.

Q2) Which government post had he held until then … ?

A2) Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Q3) More to the point, who did he replace as PM … ?

A3) Margaret Thatcher.

Q4) More to the point, who’s considered to be the first PM … ?

A4) Sir Robert Walpole.

Q5) Who’s the current British PM … ?

A5) David Cameron, MP.

Q6) And finally … what’s the name of the PM’s official country house … ?

A6) Chequers.

Enjoy those, everyone.

As today sees the birthday of Berry Gordy, I’ll leave you with Jackie Wilson tune, Reet Petite, which was co-written by Gordy, back in the 50s.

And with this quote from the man, himself …

“Without The Miracles, Motown would not be the Motown it is today”

Berry Gordy Jr, born November 28, 1929

*        Oh, that’s an ideal solution, Debbi: something like that would be great.   (Hopefully, any company running that sort of scheme would keep the number of companions to a minimum: familiarity is VERY important from the little I know.)   (Oh, re the scene … ?   Have a look out for Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister on YouTube: it was one of THE comedy series.   To the point where the the Nigel Hawthorne’s character, Sir Humphrey, got used as a nickname for senior civil servants.)