2nd March, 2019.
OK … it’s not often I use this sort of language in an intro video …
But I’m not exactly what you call happy …
No …
Remember, a couple of weeks ago, I had an interview at BT’s Brentwood office?
Unless I’ve got it very wrong, I was due to be told, yesterday.
Did I hear a thing … ?
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No.
Yes: I know I started complaining about this, last night …
But, if you tell a potential receipt you’re going to get in touch, one way or the other, to let them know if they’re hired or not … ?
You should.
~≈§≈~
Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, 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) The Bank of England released the first £1 and £2 notes on 2nd March, 1797. What’s the smallest Bank of England note, currently in circulation?
Q2) Who — apart from the Queen — is pictured on that note?
Q3) The new polymer notes in the UK caused controversy: as they contained what?
Q4) Who — apart from the Queen — is pictured on the current Bank of England £10 note?
Q5) Finally … ? What’s the highest Bank of England note in current, general, circulation?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 1st March is Saint David’s Day. The saint is patron of Wales. Wales … and who else: writers, painters or poets?A1) Poets.
Q2) He’s also patron saint of whom: chefs, vegetarians or cheesemakers?A2) Vegetarians.
Q3) Kate Roberts was a noted Welsh writer. In which language?A3) Welsh.
Q4) The Welsh flag features a red dragon on an green and white background. The green and white background are a nod to the now Royal house that has its originals in Wales. Which house IS that?
Q5) Finally … ? Glamorgan sausage is made out of what: pork, cheese or beef?A5) Cheese.
Here’s a quote from a banknote …
“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!”From Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
And a song or three …
Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.
Have a good day.
* Morning, Badwolf! (Thought you’d get yesterday’s Tudor question!)
† I’m not saying a word, Debbi!
(1)£5 note(2)Churchill(3) tallow(4)Jane Auten (5) £50
ReplyDeleteOkey doke! :)
ReplyDelete1. 5 pound (or pound-thingie, as I like to call them :-))
2. Winston Churchill
3. animal fat
4. Jane Austen
5. 50 pound (thingie!)
Don't mind me. I've been trying to organize. It. Isn't. Fun. Ugh.
Good luck with the job search. I feel your pain.
BTW, while cleaning, I found a printout of this: http://secretscotland.org.uk/index.php/Secrets/InverlairLodge
ReplyDeleteI think there are more stories in there somewhere. :)