Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 9th September, 2022.

9th September, 2022.

It’s got to be said: it’s been coming a while.

Yesterday?

Saw the death of Queen Elizabeth 2nd.

I’m not especially republican, nor a rampant monarchist.

But — as many of us do — feel saddened*.

After all, the woman was on the throne since 1952: was a psychological anchor point for the UK — and fifteen other nations — for seven decades.

The world changes: and, even if it is only the face on stamps and coins changing?   Or the words of an anthem?

That’s not necessarily a comfortable thing.

~≈†≈~

Just as a thought … ?

I’ve seen many questions on Quora — since Wednesday, in point of fact — asking about the Queen.

Many?   Coming from what I assume aren’t monarchies: asking who takes over from her.

Which always amazes me, having grown up in one of the best knowns monarchies on the planet.

I’m someone who knows perfectly well that Charles, the former Prince of Wales, is now king: and took over the minute his mother died.

He’s taken the name Charles 3rd: just in case you’re asking.

The Queen?   Is dead.

Long live the King†º.

~≈†≈~

With all that said … ?

Life goes on.

Which means I have to be out of the flat by 12:30.

I really do have to get to the meeting with my work coach on time.

~≈†≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga‡, Mum^ and Debbiª putting in their answers: with Olga and Mum scoring five out of five, and Debbi on four.

The day also saw Edith, Trevor and Debbi, leaving a message, here. 
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

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

Q1)        Janet Fielding was born on 9th September, 1953.   Who did she play in the classic version of Dr Who: Ace, Tegan or Sarah Jane Smith?

Q2)        9th September, 1941, saw the birth of singer, Otis Redding.   His first successful song was These Arms of Mine. The song was released in which year of the 1960s: 1961, 1962 or 1963?

Q3)        Hugh Grant was born on 9th September, 1960.   He played Lord James D’Ampton in which 1988 film: Rowing with the Wind, The Lair of the White Worm or The Dawning?

Q4)        9th September is the feast day of Saint Peter Claver.   He’s a patron saint of where: Colombia, Ecuador or Guyana?

Q5)        Finally … ?   9th September, 1543, saw Mary Stuart crowned as Queen of Scots.   In which Scottish town: St. Andrews, Stirling or Wishaw?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        8th September, 1941, saw the birth of Senator Bernie Sanders.   He’s a senator for which US state?

A1)        Vermont.

Q2)        8th September is the feast day of Our Lady of Covadonga.   Where is Covadonga: Asturias, the Basque Country or Catalonia?

A2)        Asturias.

Q3)        8th September, 2017, saw the death of writer, Jerry Pournelle.   He co-wrote The Mote in God’s Eye with whom: Arthur C. Clark, Larry Niven or Isaac Asimov?

A3)        Larry Niven.

Q4)        8th September, 1926, saw Germany admitted to what: the UN, the League of Nations or FIFA?

A4)        The League of Nations.

Q5)        Finally … ?   For the first time in its history, Yellowstone National Park was closed to the public: on 8th September, 1988.   Due to what: floods, wildfires or snow?

A5)        Wildfires.

Here’s a thought … 

“Deception is the knowledge of kings.”

Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu, 9 September 1585 – 4 December 1642.

And a song …

A Bond movie …

And a high tea …

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

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        I’d like to thank Trevor, Debbi and Edith for commenting on that post.

†        My cynical side has cut in: as it always does.   My first thought, last night?   Was simply that — if King Charles lives ’til his mother’s age — he’s going to last some twenty or so years.   We’ll be having another funeral — and coronation — in a comparatively short time.

        My second thought?   Her Majesty had Winston Churchill — arguably, a giant of a man, but certainly a man who knew enough of the constitutional ropes to offer guidance to a young Queen — as her first Prime Minister.   Charles has Liz Truss.

‡        Cheers, Olga: I think he may appreciate it!

        I know what you mean about varying: I used to weigh myself twice a week, for two separate groups.   The difference could be interesting!   I’ve never tried weighing myself more than once a week, ever since: it strikes me it would be very easy to get obsessed about it!   but I always try and do it at the same time, and conditions.

        Oh, did I mention my knee and hip exercises?   Walking is one of them: I’m hoping that helps with the weight!

^        Hello, Mum!

ª        I know there’s the US follows the M’Naghten rules, doesn’t it, Debbi?   The Insanity rules?   It gets a mention in Silence of the Lambs, the novel version.

        (Ta for the comment to the Queen post.   A pointless bit of trivia for you: did you know the UK’s monarch doesn’t vote?   They have to stay strictly neutral, and voting is seen as a violation of that.)

º        My cynical side has kicked in, again.   The Today programme is interviewing John Kerry: and, of course, the words ‘King Charles’ is getting used a lot.   My mind keeps throwing the word ‘spaniel’ at me.