Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13-2-2022: Radio Daze

13th February, 2022.

Hmmm … 

Romford’s handy.

No, really.

I was there, yesterday.

Getting there was interesting: as there was a bus replacement service.

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Getting back … ?

Was even more interesting.

Ish.

I got to part of the roads around Romford Station where the replacement buses left from.   Only to be told that they were no longer stopping at Brentwood, where I get off.

It was only when we got to Gidea Park — the next stop down from Romford — that we were told by a Transport for London worker that the delay?

Was due to an accident at the Brooke Street Roundabout; and that the bus would skip Brentwood, and stop at Shenfield.

And that there’d be a shuttle bus from Shenfield to Brentwood.

He stayed on the bus to guide the driver on the — temporarily — revised route.

Well played him: it could’ve taken a couple hours to get home, if he hadn’t.

Frustrating … ?

Yes.

But I have to admit, that one worker — who was able to tell people what was going on, AND guide the bus driver — was bloody helpful: especially dealing with the one stroppy — and very middle class — customer.

That was something to see.

~≈🚍≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser sawOlga*, Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring five out of five, and Mum on four.



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

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

Q1)        13th February is World Radio Day.   Radio broadcasts are made up of what: audio broadcasts or video broadcasts

Q2)        Radio broadcasts are are made of electro-magnetic what: waves, storms or cyclones?

Q3)        Those broadcasts are between 30 hertz and 300 what: kilohertz, megahertz or gigahertz?

Q4)        Radar using radio broadcasts to find things. It’s short for Radio Detection and … what?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Radio can be used to connect computers to a wireless network.   That connection’s known as what: WiFi, HiFi or LoFi?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        The Battle of Rouvray took place: on 12th February, 1429.   It’s also know as the Battle of the what: Herrings, Jenkins’ Left Foot or Frogs?

A1)        Herrings.

Q2)        The Republic of North Macedonia was named, on 12th February, 2019.   What had it been called, up until that date: the Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of South Macedonia or the Republic of Central Macedonia?

A2)        The Republic of Macedonia.

Q3)        A version of the painting, The Scream, was stolen: on 12th February, 1994. Who painted The Scream: Paul Gauguin, Edvard Munch or Vincent van Gogh?

A3)        Edvard Munch.

Q4)        Thubten Gyatso was born on 12th February, 1876. He was the 13th what: Pope, Dalai Lama or President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints?

A4)        Dalai Lama.

Q5)        Finally … ? Lady Jane Grey died, on 12th February, 1554: after being deposed as Queen of England in 1553. Who replaced her as monarch: Elizabeth 1st, Mary 1st or Edward 6th?

A5)        Mary 1st.

Here’s a thought … 

“Of the untold values of the radio, one is the great intimacy it has brought among our people. Through its mysterious channels we come to wider acquaintance with surroundings and men.”

Herbert Hoover.

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.

*        Oh, I’ve had them, Olga: I think this might be a new strain.   Or it’s mutated.   Hopefully, it’ll pass, quickly.   I’m just hope I’ve not infected anyone: that bus ride went on longer than it should’ve!

        Yeah: too much weigh can be a struggle, for sure.   I know it’s having an effect on my knee: or, at least, is exaggerating the effects that are already there.   Hopefully, the programmes I’m on — as well as the Forxiga^, in particular — seem to be helping.

        Give Montserrat my regards please, I know exactly how tricky this is!

        

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        My pleasure, Debbi, any time!   Oh … net result of listening to the video you mentioned: I’ve looked up Inverlair Lodge, again.   It mentioned this: apparently, it mentions the US and Soviet Villages.   (You know, I think the Russian one gets a mention in Forsyth’s The Fourth Protocol.   But it’s been years since I’ve read it!)

^        My GP’s upped the dosage of the stuff: I believe the recent weight loss is being helped by that, but couldn’t tell you for sure.