1st November, 2020.
Right … it’s official.
England, as a nation, and region of The UK?
Is now in lockdown: again.
With slightly less strict rules than the original lockdown in March.
Speaking personally?
I know it’s for the public good.
I know that.
But? Frankly, it’s very frustrating to not get about as one does under normal circumstances.
For starters? Getting a haircut’s going to be out of the question: as hairdressers and barbers cannot open*.
Getting out and about … ?
Meeting friends … ?
It’s …
Well …
Frustrating …
~≈🙁≈~
By now?
You’ll possibly have realised that Sean Connery — the original James Bond — died yesterday: at th age of ninety.
That’s sad to hear.
There’s always going to be arguments about who the best James Bond actor was.
But … ?
He was the first to play the part: at least more than once.
That’s going to be hard to ignore.
Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga†, Mum‡, Debbi^ and Edithª putting in their answers.
The day saw Debbi on five out of five, and Olga, Mum and Edith on four.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) 1st November is World what Day: World Vegan Day, World Bison Day or World Frog Day?Q2) 1st November, 1952, saw the USA test a what: atomic bomb, thermobaric bomb or thermonuclear bomb?Q3) The Maastricht Treaty took effect: on 1st November, 1993. What did it establish: the United Nations, the European Union or the City-State of Ankh-Morpork?Q4) 1st November, 1887, saw the birth of English painter, L. S. Lowry. He was born in which English county?Q5) Finally … ? American composer and lyricist, Jim Steinman, was born on 1st November, 1947. He produced This Corrosion: for which English band? (You want operatically over-the-top? You hire Jim Steinman. Just ask Meatloaf.)
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 31st October is Halloween. The word is a contraction of All Hallow’s … what?A1) All Hallow’s Eve.Q2) Many will be carving Jack O’lanterns out of pumpkins. The Irish traditionally used a … what: turnip, cheese wheel or car tire?A2) Turnip.Q3) Halloween is said to have its roots in the Celtic festival, Samhain. Samhain usually marked the end of which H?A3) The Harvest.Q4) Who directed the first Halloween film, in 1978?Q5) Finally … ? Zhongyuan Jie (中元節) is the Chinese equivalent to Halloween. Zhongyuan Jie (中元節) translates into English, as the Hungry what Festival?A5) The Hungry Ghost Festival.
Here’s a thought from L. S. Lowry …
“I’ve a one track mind, sir. Poverty and gloom.”L. S. Lowry, 1 November 1887 – 23 February 1976.
And a song about him …
Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.
Feel free to share today’s video Teaser.
Have a good day.
* Hairdresser are non-essential. Elite sports, on the other hand, are to carry on. A bunch of bloody footballers get to act like divas: at way too much money a week. You and me, can’t get a haircut!
† You know, I think that’s a good move, Olga: fast forwarding to 2022! I’d be able to get a haircut, I know that! The new lockdown finishes some time after payday! 2020 has been one of those years … ! (Would you like to swap Boris for Pedro Sánchez? It can’t make things any worse.)
‡ Hello, Mum!
^ Oh, yes! It’s so cheesy, Debbi, that Dr Emmenthal Gorgonzola, Harvard’s Emeritus Professor of Dairy Products said “Gosh, that’s cheesy!”
ª Morning, Edith! How’s the day looking? (I was tempted to let you have ancestors: but couldn’t find a reference for the translation!)
Q1) World Vegan Day
ReplyDeleteQ2) A thermonuclear bomb
Q3) he European Union
Q4) Lancashire (The Lowry Centre, in Salford, is well-worth a visit. It was quite close to the place where I lived in the outskirts of Manchester, just opposite the Imperial War Museum North (also well-worth a visit).
Q5) The Sisters of Mercy
By the way, I wrote All Hallow Evening (changed it from all Hallows Eve) because the article on Wikipedia said this: Halloween
Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of "All Hallows' evening"),[5] also known as Allhalloween,[6] All Hallows' Eve,[7] or All Saints' Eve,[8] is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the observance of Allhallowtide,[9] the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.[10][11]
And this is the actual quote from number 5: Thomson, Thomas; Annandale, Charles (1896). A History of the Scottish People from the Earliest Times: From the Union of the kingdoms, 1706, to the present time. Blackie. Retrieved 31 October 2011. Of the stated rustic festivals peculiar to Scotland the most important was Hallowe'en, a contraction for All-hallow Evening, or the evening of All-Saints Day, the annual return of which was a season for joy and festivity.
I’d say probably both should be OK, but it’s your call.
Here hairdressers are open, although need to book in advance. It’s dispiriting, because we don’t seem to have made any advances. But it is likely that there will have to be periodic lockdowns until the thing gets under control (if it does).
1 World Vegan Day
ReplyDelete2 Thermal Nuclear Bomb
3 European Union
4 Lancashire
5 ?
Ah, Sean will be missed. #RIPSeanConnery
ReplyDeleteI can't believe your answer choices on #3! :) Hilarious.
1. World Vegan Day
2. thermonuclear bomb
3. the European Union
4. Lancashire
5. the Sisters of Mercy
1.vegan
ReplyDelete2.Thermonuclear bomb
3. European Union
4. Yorkshire
5. Rolling Stones
That is okay, The the feel of community with the teaser. Thanks for inviting me.