Do you remember me saying — on Friday — that I had an interview?
In Chelmsford? For a call centre that handles out-of-hours calls for social housing: and for private landlord.
One that that saw me GET to the place … an hour early.
Which I needed up kicking myself for: but ALSO saw — superstitiously — as something of a good sign.
Well, I bagged the job.
Once I’ve sorted out various bits of paperwork for it?
I’ll be getting the start date for it!
Here’s hoping!
~≈Ê≈~
But let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s teaser saw Olga* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with both scoring six out of six.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) Mexico adopted a new constitution: on 4th October, 1824. As a result, Mexico became a what: monarchy, republic or theocracy?
Q2) The first meeting of the Boys Brigade took place: on 4th October, 1883. In which UK city?
Q3) 4th October, 1883 saw the start of a noted international rail service: on its original, full route. What WAS the rail service?
Q4) British Rail introduced its high speed train: on 4th October, 1976. The train was known as the Intercity … what?
Q5) Finally … the Free Software Foundation was founded: on 4th October, 1985. The Foundation’s headquartered in which US state?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) Tribal chief, Kintpuash, died, on 3rd October, 1873: at the end of a war between his tribe, and US forces. Kintpuash is best remembered as Captain … who?A1) Captain Jack.
Q2) Boris 3rd came to the Bulgarian throne, on 3rd October, 1918: after being on the losing side, during World War 1. He acceded the throne, after his father what: died, abdicated or disappeared?A2) Abdicated.
Q3) More to the point, what’s the capital of modern Bulgaria?A3) Sofia.
Q4) Abyssinia was invaded by an Italian army: on the 3rd October of which year of the 1930s?A4) 1935.
Q5) Which of the Space Shuttles made its maiden voyage: on 3rd October, 1985?A5) The Atlantis.
Q6) Finally … 3rd October, 1952, saw post World War 2 rationing of what, end: sugar, tea or bananas?A6) Tea.
I’ll leave you with this thought …
“I’m open to working anywhere, but not on anything.”Christoph Waltz, born 4th October, 1956.
This video …
And this song …
Have a good day.
* Oh, THAT it is, Olga! Theroux had been speculating, during it, that he’d been conned by Saville: into not asking more probing questions. Towards the end … ? One of Saville’s victim’s turned around to Louis, and asked “Do you feel like you were groomed?” The look on Louis’s face … …
† Oh, that documentary was quite SOMETHING, Debbi … ! Worth a watch! At ANY rate … ? Cheers, me dears! I’m looking forward to starting! And cheers for the mention, as well!
2 comments:
Congratulations, Paul! With the trip I won't have time for much (and I've managed to destroy my favourite mouse at the airport so trying to get the same one again). I'll see when I can catch up with everything.
:)
I knew you could do it! Just a matter of time and persistence! :)
My pleasure to mention you and Trevor! I'm always telling people how cool the visit was.
1. republic
2. Glasgow
3. the Orient Express
4. 125
5. Massachusetts
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