Right …
Back to the metaphorical action, today.
I’m back to work.
And faced with a conundrum.
As — according to a letter I received, yesterday — my Universal Credit has ended, as I’m now earning enough money to support myself.
Which doesn’t mean I’m rich: not by a long shot!
It just means I don’t get help with the rent: which was very useful.
Strictly, though? Well … a few months ago I looked at applying for Tax Credits: but couldn’t, as I was on Universal Credit.
Given that’s now ended, I’ve managed to apply for the application form, again, on the government’s website.
We’ll have to see how it goes.
~≈Ü≈~
As an extra thought … ?
JUST as an extra thought, I actually managed to sit down with a film, last night.
Rather than more episodes of Mr Robot.
Yep.
I’ve finally managed to catch up with The Cabinet of Dr Caligari.
I know early 20th Century silent, German, horror films aren’t going to appeal to everyone.
But I think it’s worth a watch.
~≈Ü≈~
Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Trevor* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with both scoring five out of five. The day also saw Olga‡ leaving us all a message on the 15th February’s Teaser.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) 17th February marks the birth of writer, Ruth Rendell. In which year: 1929, 1930 or 1931?
Q2) In which part of London: South Woodford, Woodford Green or Woodford Wells?
Q3) Her best known detective character is Chief Inspector Reginald who: Swinford, Tarbert or Wexford?
Q4) The first book he appeared in was called From Doon with… what: Love, hate or death?
Q5) He also appeared in a 1983 Rendell novel, called The Speaker of Mandarin. Mandarin is a version of which Eastern language: Japanese, Chinese or Thai?
Q6) The most recent novel featuring the Chief Inspector was No Man’s Nightingale. The book was published in which year: 2012, 2013 or 2014?
Q7) Her most recent standalone novel was published in 2015. It’s called ‘Dark …’ what: Holes, Corners or Pits?
Q8) She also wrote ‘The St Zita Society.’ Saint Zita is a patron saint of whom: chefs, carpenters or maids?
Q9) Ruth Rendell wrote 14 novels under which pen name: Barbara James, Barbara Vine or Barbra Streisand?
Q10) Finally … Ruth Rendell was Baroness of Babergh. Babergh is in which country: Sussex, Suffolk or Surrey?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) Fidel Castro was sworn in: on 16th February, 1959. As Cuban what: President, Prime Minister or Chief Justice?A1) Prime Minister.
Q2) Hezbollah was founded: on 16th February, 1985. The group is based where: Lebanon, Israel or Syria?A2) Lebanon.
Q3) The Kyoto Protocol came into force: on 16th February, 2005. What is the Protocol trying to slow?A3) The air pollution causing global warming.
Q4) The US Army’s last MASH unit was decommissioned: on 16th February, 2006. MASH stood for Mobile Army Surgical … what?A4) Hospital.
Q5) Finally … the US emergency phone number went into initial operation: on 16th February, 1968. What IS that number?A5) 911.
I’ll leave you with a quote …
“I don’t think there is a fictional character who resembles me because fictional characters are not real!”Ruth Rendell, 17 February 1930 – 2 May 2015.
And a clue …
Have a good day.
* Morning, Trevor … how’s the day … ?
† You know, Debbi, I’m really going to have to look the preferred spelling of ‘programme’/‘program’ … ! At ANY rate? Sapphire and Steel was one of the SF shows of the late 1970s: slow, by today’s standard, but still riveting to watch. Quite what’s happening with the remake? I couldn’t tell you. There MIGHT be something on IMDb Pro, though, but … ! Oh, there’s something in your inbox … (I’m saying nothing about flouncing …)
‡ What CAN I tell you, Olga? There’s literally no pleasing some people! The fact it was raining in Paris, when you comment, though? Seems VERY appropriate … ! At ANY rate, here’s hoping something comes of it: but we’ll see. (In other fronts? I’ve finally caught Dr Caligari … )
1 comment:
Thank you! Got the package! :)
Flouncing! Great word!
1. 1930
2. South Woodford
3. Wexford
4. Death
5. Chinese
6. 2013
7. Corners
8. maids
9. Barbara Vine
10. Suffolk
Post a Comment