26th January, 2018.
Yes …
Surgery …
I had a GP’s appointment, yesterday: mostly to get the result of some blood tests.
Those are fine …
No, let me rephrase that.
The results on the thyroid activity showed I needed to increase the dosage of Levothyroxine, the medication that helps me deal with my under active thyroid.
The others results … ? For the diabetes and a few other bits?
Were thankfully clear.
However … ?
Well …
Let’s face facts, as a result discussion that followed? My GP’s decided to refer me to both a local chest unit, to deal with chest pains …
And for bariatric surgery, as I’m having serious trouble, losing weight.
Yep …
Worryingly desperate times, aren’t they … ?
~≈§≈~
Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with both scoring five out of five.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) 26th January, 1982, saw UK unemployment top what, for the first time since the 1930s: two million, three million or four million?
Q2) 26th January, 1564, saw the differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism formalized: at the Council of where?
Q3) The Point No Point Treaty was signed on 26th January, 1855: between the US federal government and three Native American tribes. The Point is on the Kitsap Peninsular: in which US state?
Q4) 26th January, 1926, saw John Logie Baird demonstrate what: a pair of thermal undersocks, a TV set or radar?
Q5) Finally … the world’s largest diamond — the Cullinan — was found on 26th January, 1905. The two biggest diamonds from that stone are part of which country’s crown jewels?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 25th January is the Feast of the Conversion … of whom?A1) Saint Paul the Apostle.
Q2) Who isn’t the Feast marked by: the Mormons, Roman Catholics or Lutherans?A2) The Mormons.
Q3) The Opportunity Rover landed on Mars: on 25th January, 2004. What was it looking for: salt, water or cheese?A3) Water. (Apparently? Martian cheese has has a nutty undertone, and crumbly texture, reminiscent of Cornish Yarg: the nettle coating is applied by trained Ice Warriors. He say, with a straight face.)
Q4) 25th January, 1999, saw six members of the International Olympic Committee face charges of what: child abuse, sexual harassment or bribery?A4) Bribery. (My cynical inner voice? Tells me that it’ll only be another half an hour before an Olympic official — from either the IOC, a national Olympic committee or a national Olympic team — gets done for harassment. As I write? US athlete, Simone Biles, has informed the world she was abused by the US team doctor, Larry Nassar: who’s been prosecuted.)
Q5) Finally … ? 25th January is Burns’ Night. Which of Robbie Burns’ poems includes the line, “We’re bought and sold for English gold”A5) Such a Parcel of Rogues in a Nation.
Here’s a thought …
“The universe is a big place, perhaps the biggest.”Philip José Farmer, January 26, 1918 – February 25, 2009.
And, given it’s Stéphane Grappelli’s birthday, some tea …
Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.
Have a good day …
* They should be, Olga‡: the weather’s calmed down and I can’t see any issues. (He … ? Now I’m lost … !)
† I usually don’t have many problems, myself, Debbi‡: mind you, we hear Scottish, AND American, accents quite a lot in the UK.
‡ Oh, how’s the video, today? I’ve totally forgotten if I’ve put any clues in …
2 comments:
Q1) Three million
Q2) Trent
Q3) Washington State
Q4) A TV
Q5) The UK
Sorry about the operation although hopefully it will help with the other health issues and drastically reduce risks. One of my friends had the operation a few years back. It helped no end although it takes time to recover and...
I am no longer sure but I think I was talking about THX-1138 as I read your conversation with Debbie (well, at least your part of the conversation)... I think I still have a copy.
I see you're reading clues AND making appearances now. Very good! :)
1. three million
2. Trent
3. Washington
4. a TV set
5. the United Kingdom
Vlogging is good practice for doing readings, making presentations, and so on. I never thought I'd do it! :)
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