Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28th January, 2022.

28th January, 2022.

Hmmm …

I have to say, I think I’ve lost a little weight.

Which is handy: I’m due to go to the second of two weight management programmes, this week, today.

Both seem to be going well.

Although I have to admit, yesterday’s is interesting: as a Zoom meeting, there’s less of a walk.

And the group setting — as the few AA meetings I’ve been to showed me — can be helpful.

We’ll have to see what happens.

~≈¥≈~

Can I make a confession?

I’m mildly worried.

I had a medical assessment on Monday: to see if I qualify for any extra financial help.

The decision’s due — at this point — in some six to seven weeks.

I have to admit, I missed mentioning a couple of points at that assessment: ones I felt could have helped my case.

About all I could do about it — at my Job Centre case worker’s suggestion — was phone the assessors.

It turns out the case had been closed at their end, and forwarded to the Department of Work and Pensions, the department that makes the decision.

I might just have to wait: and — if needed — start a Mandatory Reconsideration, the initial stages of an appeal.

We’ll see.

~≈¥≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring ten out of ten, and Mum on eight.



Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video …

Q1)        28th January, 1707, saw the baptism of printer, John Baskerville.   He’s got several versions of a what named after him: a dog, typeface or cheese?

Q2)        Mimi-Isabella Cesar was born on 28th January, 1995.   She’s a what: rhythmic gymnast, pole vaulter or cyclist?

Q3)        Brigadier General James Dozier was rescued on 28th January, 1982.   He was being held by whom: al Qaeda, the Red Brigade or the Red Army Faction?

Q4)        The First English colony in the Caribbean was founded: on 28th January, 1624.   On what’s now which Caribbean Island: Jamaica, Saint Kitts or Nevis?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Walter Arnold became the first person to be convicted of speeding: on 28th January, 1896.   How much was he fined: six pence, one shilling or twelve shillings and sixpence?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1)        Writer, Lewis Carroll was born.   On 27th January of which year of the 1830s?

A1)        1832.

Q2)        He was born Charles Lutwidge what: Dodger, Dodgson or Ducky?

A2)        Dodgson.

Q3)        He was studied and taught at which Oxford college: Brasenose, Christ Church or Exeter?

A3)        Christ Church.

Q4)        He studied and taught what, whilst there: mathematics, theology or Classics?

A4)        Mathematics.

Q5)        The first of his books about Alice, was called Alice’s Adventures in where?

A5)        Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Q6)        The second of the Alice books was called Through the what: looking glass, cooking pot or rabbit hole?

A6)        Through the Looking Glass.

Q7)        Alice was said to be based on a girl called what: Alice Liddell, Alice Smith or Alice Cooper?

A7)        Alice Liddle.   (The exact nature of the relationship is still much discussed.)

Q8)        Carroll supposedly caricatured himself, in the first Alice book.   Which character is supposed to be him: the White Rabbit, the Dodo, the Dormouse or the Hatter?

A8)        The Dodo.

Q9)        The second Alice novel included a nonsense poem called Jabberwocky.   Terry Gilliam released a film version of Jabberwocky. In which year: 1975, 1976 or 1977?

A9)        1977.

Q10)        Finally … ?   Carroll was friendly with a well known English group of English artists.   Called what: the Post-Impressionists, Pre-Raphaelites or Pre-Prandials?

A10)        Pre-Raphaelites.

Here’s a thought …

“My true friends have always given me that supreme proof of devotion, a spontaneous aversion for the man I loved.”

Colette, 28 January 1873 – 3 August 1954.

And a song …

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

The quizmaster’s decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        The meeting went well enough, Olga: there was a definite couple of points raised that were very relevant, I think.   We’ll have to see if I’ve definitely lost weight at today’s meeting.

        Haggis wise?   I think it comes down to which bit of an animal is or isn’t kosher: and I’m not sure which bits are and aren’t.   I’m pretty sure rump steak isn’t, though: it’s from the wrong end!   These things make for fascinating quiz questions, though.   Is whale kosher?   Kosher food is Jewish: what’s the Rastafarian equivalent?   If you eat halal food, you’re a member of which religion?   I spent hours writing questions like that!

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        Oh, I love a halfway decent steak, Debbi!   I agree with you, though: steak and kidney pudding, I can pass on!

        Did you ever hear of a chap called Barry Cryer, Debbi?   The man died yesterday: after decades writing for every comedy figure the UK ever had: including Spike Milligan!   It’s one hell of a loss.