10th July, 2019.
Did I mention I’d been to hospital, the other day?
To pick up a Continous Positive Airway Pressure — or CPAP — machine?
Basically, it’s a thing that helps my breathing, whilst asleep.
My first successful use … ?
Was last night.
Putting the mask on? Was relatively easy: although I’m not sure I’ve managed to fit it correctly, get it as airtight as it should be, or keep the straps untangled.
It has to be said, though: most days, I feel vaguely tired on waking up.
This morning, I don’t.
Something seems to be doing its job.
~≈§≈~
Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, Olga†, and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Anne and Olga on five out of five, And Debbi on four..
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) Bloody Sunday hit Belfast on 10th July. In which year?
Q2) The highest temperature to occur on Earth — 134 ºF/57ºC — happened on 10th July, 1913. But in which Californian landmark?
Q3) 10th July, 2000, saw one in four people in the UK using what: tobacco, radios or the internet … ?
Q4) Norther Ireland Secretary, William Whitelaw, had a very private meeting with whom, on 10th July, 1972?
Q5) Finally … ? The Massacre of the Innocents was sold for £49.5 million: on 10th July, 2002. Who painted The Massacre of the Innocents?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) The Federation of Australia act was given the Royal Assent: on 9th July, 1900. That assent was given by which British monarch?
A1) Queen Victoria.
Q2) 9th July, 1850, saw the death of President Zachary Taylor: after over eating raw … what?
A2) Fruit.
Q3) Which country gained independence from Sudan: on 9th July, 2011?
A3) South Sudan.
Q4) Writer, Mervyn Peake, was born on 9th July, 1911. His best known books were a trilogy set partly in Castle … where?
A4) Gormenghast. (I have to admit, it’s one of those novels considered a must read. I could never get into it.)
Q5) Finally … 9th July, 1901, saw the birth of author, Dame Barbara Cartland. How many novels did she write: in 1976?
A5) Twenty-three. (23).
Here’s a thought …
“No religion is genuine unless it be joined with truth.”
John Calvin, 10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564.
And a song …
Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.
Have a good day.
* Actually, I was thinking of the game, Anne: the film’s not out yet! I’ve just got a new gadget for the Apple TV. Oh, I caught the first episode of Years and Years, last night: it’s good!
† Yeah, you’re right, Olga: it could’ve been ANYTHING that killed President Taylor. I know cleaning ice machines is a much needed job, from when I worked in the pub game. I learnt how to do the basics, quick. To the point where — when I worked at KFC — I had to show the kitchen staff how to do it! And, I think there were a couple of English kings killed by medical treatment: leeches, I think. Oh … I found the On button! That seems to help. (I know she dictated them: I’ve always got this mental image of her dictating them to her secretary … whilst in a ballgown.)
† Yeah, you’re right, Olga: it could’ve been ANYTHING that killed President Taylor. I know cleaning ice machines is a much needed job, from when I worked in the pub game. I learnt how to do the basics, quick. To the point where — when I worked at KFC — I had to show the kitchen staff how to do it! And, I think there were a couple of English kings killed by medical treatment: leeches, I think. Oh … I found the On button! That seems to help. (I know she dictated them: I’ve always got this mental image of her dictating them to her secretary … whilst in a ballgown.)
‡ You might want to check out Zero Theorem, as well, Debbi^! Actually, Tilda Swinton’s in it: as a computer generated doctor. The weird bit? Is that you can now get NHS advise … from Alexa … How’s that for worrying … ? Actually, it was twenty-three! I think Dame Barbara must have hit her stride by book two!
(1)1921 (2) Death Valley (3)Internet (4) IRA(5)Peter Paul Rubens's
ReplyDeleteAh thought it was the film lol, silly me
Q1) 1921
ReplyDeleteQ2) Death Valley (I visited it with a friend, quite a few years back. It was nowhere near as hot, and it’s a fascinating place. It was late May, though…)
Q3) the internet
Q4) With the provisional IRA
Q5) Peter Paul Rubens
I’m pleased you’ve already noticed a difference using the machine. I’m reading a novel where one of the characters works at a grill bar (part of a chain. He’s on probation for beating up the guy whom he thought had abducted his daughter, so he loses his corporate job and only manages to get that one thanks to a friend), and I keep thinking of you as he has to go through all the jobs, including heavy duty cleaning. The book is called Winter Flower, and it centres on other stories, but I found that part quite interesting as well, as he’s working in the Deep South, and let’s say some of the clients are far from PC or enlightened.
Is it wrong for me to wonder if she used a boilerplate plot and changed the characters, settings, etc. :)
ReplyDeleteI've never read her work, so ... I have no idea.
1. 1921
2. Death Valley
3. the Internet
4. Seán Mac Stíofáin
5. Peter Paul Rubens
That does sound like an interesting movie! :)