That means a quiet day: bar getting a lift to a local food bank.
Fresh fruit, and maybe some cocoa, would be nice!
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Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum*, Trevor†, Olga‡, Edith^ and Debbiª putting in their answers: with Trevor, Olga and Debbio scoring five out of five, Mum on four and Edith on three.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) 17th February, 1942, saw the birth of Huey P. Newton. Newton was one of the founders of which black American activist group?
Q2) 17th February, 1978, saw the birth of actor, Rory Kinnear. In which BBC comedy series does he play Michael Baker?
Q3) 17th February, 1934, saw the birth of actor and comedian, Barry Humphries. He — and alter ego, Dame Edna Everage — are from which English Speaking country?
Q4) 17th February, 1933, saw the first publication of Newsweek magazine. The magazine is still published: and headquartered in which US city: Washing DC, New York or Seattle?
Q5) Finally … ? 17th February is the feast day of Saint Constabilis. He’s the patron of whom: soldiers, sailors or spies?
† Hmmm … Sophie’s Cosmic Café … ? Sounds like it’s got a good reputation, Trevorº. I’ll have to try a spot of maple syrup with a bacon sandwich, at some point!
‡ You’re right, Olgaº, Covid-19 does like hanging around! Apparently? There’s now a Nigerian version! Africa 2 — China 1! So to speak. At any rate? I hope the new student’s isolation goes past, quickly: it’s must be frustrating for you!
The phone call went well enough: it turns out my agent now has a trainee … !
^ My pleasure, Edithº! Did you know Big Mama’s version was the original? Everyone knows the Elvis version but don’t know it’s a cover!
Ohhh … ! I haven’t done the Twist in years! Last time I did, it was to Divine’s cover. You can’t beat Sam Cooke’s version, though!
ª I have to admit, Debbiº, I’ve not had pancakes for years: I ran out of eggs, and don’t have lemon juice! Maybe one day!
I do know I did another pot of spaghetti sauce, last night. Just don’t tell Rick I put a bell pepper in in, I think he’d be scandalised!
º I just had an Amazon scam call: at 8·25 in the morning! I’ll give them credit for persistence, but … at 8·25? Dear Lord!
A1 Black Panther Party A2 Count Arthur Strong A3 Australia A4 New York City A5 sailors
If you are going to use Maple syrup you will need real Canadian Bacon cooked until it is crisp. I looked at the online Menu and old favourites are still there.
Sophie's was one street up and about 3 blocks along from Patsy’s apartment. So was a near by place.
The area Kitsilano was the Hippy quarter of Vancouver and the birth place of the Green Peace organisation.
Q1) Black Panther Party Q2) Count Arthur Strong Q3) Australia Q4) New York Q5) Sailors I'm pleased the call went well. I haven't heard from the girl's mother yet, although I imagine that until she knows anything new there's not much to say. Your mention of the trainee reminded me of a movie where Robert De Niro decides to become a trainee after retiring from his regular job, and, of course, he is much better at it than anybody else there. I always wonder when I check LinkedIn and see that most of the jobs are entry-level... Would they accept somebody of a certain age? Although, of course, as one of my friends told me, expected salaries are quite different.
I love it when someone comments. But, having had anonymous comments I feel may be libellous, actionable or just plain offensive, over the years?
I’d appreciate you* leaving your name — with a link to your website or social-media profile†, for preference — before you post a comment.
Should you choose to use a pseudonym/name, I’d appreciate it if that name were to be polite and inoffensive. I’d rather you kept it clean, and relatively grown up. Comments left with a pseudonym will be posted at my discretion: I really prefer a link.
Contentious, actionable or abusive posts left anonymously will not be posted. Nor will comments using offensive pseudonyms or language, or that are abusive of other commenters.
Thank you.
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If you are going to use Maple syrup you will need real Canadian Bacon cooked until it is crisp. I looked at the online Menu and old favourites are still there.
Sophie's was one street up and about 3 blocks along from Patsy’s apartment. So was a near by place.
The area Kitsilano was the Hippy quarter of Vancouver and the birth place of the Green Peace organisation.
Q1) Black Panther Party
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Q3) Australia
Q4) New York
Q5) Sailors
I'm pleased the call went well. I haven't heard from the girl's mother yet, although I imagine that until she knows anything new there's not much to say. Your mention of the trainee reminded me of a movie where Robert De Niro decides to become a trainee after retiring from his regular job, and, of course, he is much better at it than anybody else there. I always wonder when I check LinkedIn and see that most of the jobs are entry-level... Would they accept somebody of a certain age? Although, of course, as one of my friends told me, expected salaries are quite different.
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4 Washington DC
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Oh, he probably wouldn't mind. :)
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3. Australia
4. New York
5. sailors
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Yes. I did know that she sang it first. She was great.
I think Sam Cooke was wonderfully talented. I have never heard Devine's version.