Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 30-6-2023 — Tunguska

30th June, 2023: Tunguska.

Yes: it’s Friday.

Which means I know what I’m doing, tonight.

Yep: watching another episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds.

This one looks interesting … !

~≈Δ≈~

I’ve had the Today programme on, this morning.

Rajan, Robinson, Webb, et al, can be informative, at this time of the morning.

One piece that did catch my attention?

Is that the popular sweetener, aspartame, may — may — cause cancer.

That’s … concerning.

Especially if you’re a diabetic who needs to lose weight: and really should avoid sugar!

Frankly?

We’ll have to see what happens, there!

~≈Ω≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 29th June, 2023.

29th June, 2023.

It’s official: it’s rained over night!

And, by the sound of my neighbours, chatting outside … ?

We’re going to be expecting more, later.

I hope so.

After the recent heatwave, that’s going to be welcome.

~≈ß≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28th June, 2023.

28th June, 2023.

Yes: it’s officially official.

I have a new toy: as my most recent unboxing video will show you.

I’ve now got an extremely cheap ring light.

We’ll have to see how that goes: although I suspect having a tripod mounted one — rather than a clip on one — may have helped!

Heigh ho!

~≈📸≈~

At ANY rate … ?

Yes: my nephew, Jude, was over yesterday: both he and I managed to post videos.

I hope you enjoy them!

~≈📸≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 5 — Chapter 21 The Pirate — A Review

26th June, 2023: “The Pirate”.

It’s got to be said: Monday’s can be exciting.

Really!

At least they could be, if they really wanted to be!

You can tell I’m boiling vegetables, can’t you … ?

Yes: it’s Monday, and I’m doing dinner.

Once I’ve had that?

I’ll be watching the next episode of The Mandalorian: and posting my reviews, tomorrow.

The episode’s about pirates: which can only make Monday’s more interesting.

~≈🏴‍☠️≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th June, 2023.

27th June, 2023.

Right … it’s Tuesday.

Which basically means I’ve had a bit more sleep.

And … ?

There’s going to be videos, later.

You’ve possibly guessed my nephew will be popping over, later.

~≈★≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26th June, 2023.

26th June.

Right … I’m up early, again.

Yes: it’s Monday, again.

Which means I’m off to my usual weight management class.

Hopefully, I’ll’ve lost a few pounds.

~≈¥≈~

Did I mention a new comic shop’s opened in Brentwood?

A new comic shop — Comic Book Heroes Villains — has opened in Brentwood.

I even managed to get a trade in.

I’m not totally sure I got the best deal: even though I ended up walking away with a vintage Target Dr Who book.

Underworld, if you’re interested.

At any rate?

I’m not totally convinced I got the best deal.

Had I been less rushed, I’d’ve possibly done more research into what prices I could’ve — or possibly should’ve — got.

And?

Something that hampered me, there, was simply the fact Comic Book Heroes Villains doesn’t have it’s own website.

Oh, they’ve got a Facebook page: and an Instagram account.

But nothing on the line’s of CeX’s uk.webuy.com site: where you can look up the price offered on goods you want to sell to the company.

Yes: I realise that’s a big ask for a company that only has two shops.

Running such a site costs possibly more money, time and effort, than a small company has.

But … ?

It’s something I know I would’ve appreciated seeing.

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-5-2023 — Orwell.

26th June, 2023: Orwell.

Right … it’s officially the day after I’ve had a haircut.

OK: that makes money tight.

But … ?

It does leave me feeling a little less sweaty.

It’s possibly well timed.

We’re due to be warm, today.

Now … 

If I can leave you with my most recent review, we’ll move on … 

~≈🖖≈~

Star Trek Strange New Worlds S02 E02 — “Ad Astra Per Aspera” — A Review

23rd June, 2023:  “Ad Astra Per Aspera”.

It’s got to be said, payday can be frantic.

OK, granted, I got into town early: for a diabetic foot check.

Which went well enough.

But the rest of the day’s gone … iffyly!

I’ll probably tell you more in the morning!

At any rate … ?

I’m going have dinner, whilst watching an old friend’s video about Judge Dredd.

Then … ?

Watching “Ad Astra Per Aspera”, the next epidote of Star Trek Strange New Worlds.

I’ll let you know more, tomorrow!

~≈🖖≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 24-6-2023 — UFO Your Way.

24th June, 2023: UFO Your Way.

Hmm … I’ve got a problem.

I’ve got a pay as you go meter.

Along with the appropriate chip and pin payment card.

Yesterday?

The dratted things decided to play up!

After I’d put fifty quid on the card!

I’ve had to order a replacement card: and machine.

But it’s going to take until 3rd August, before the machine turns!

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 23rd June, 2023.

23rd June, 2023.

Right … I have issues!

I’ve got a new sharps bin: for my new medications.

It’s a bucket sized one.

With a sliding trapdoor that you open, when you need to put something in.

I opened it, when I got it home: to see how it worked.

Then closed it.

Not realising that you could only open the thing, once.

It’s a safety feature.

I’m going to have to get another one: due to my own ignorance, I’ve now got one I can’t use!

~≈🗑️≈~

Helpfully, though … ?

I’m up early!

As I’ve got a diabetic foot check at my GP’s.

That means I can put in a request for another one, at the same time.

~≈🗑️≈~

Just in case you didn’t know?

An old friend told me — a few days ago — that there’s a new comic shop opening in Brentwood.

It’s a branch of Romford’s Comic Book Heroes: in Moore’s Place, around the corner from Saint Thomas’ Church.

They open on Sunday, 25th June, this year*.

If you want to buy your favourite blogger, stuff, you’d be supporting a local business … !

~≈🦹‍♂️≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 22nd June, 2023.

22nd June, 2023.

Yes: it’s officially Thursday, and the day before Friday.

Payday, in other words.

I’m looking forward to that: paying the bills, and stocking up the fridge, would be nice.

I may just be able to Afford a haircut, as well!

~≈®≈~

On other fronts?

I’m applying for extra benefits.

I don’t know if I’ll end up with anything, but can try.

At any rate?

The paperwork I’ve sent in has been accepted.

And I’ve got an assessment — by phone — in July.

Here’s hoping something comes of it!

~≈®≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 21st June, 2023.

21st June, 2023.

Right … I’m officially going to go back to bed, at some point.

Have a siesta, in other words!

Why?

Frankly, I’m knackered after posting a video review late at night … 

A video review that was delayed … after helping my nephew film HIS latest piece of work!

Heigh … HO!

~≈Œ≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 4 — Chapter 20 The Foundling — A Review

19th June, 2023: “The Foundling”.

Right … I’m typing this with a certain sense of urgency.

Frankly … ?

Dinner is cooking: and I’d rather my veggies didn’t boil over!

Or the instant mash, come to think of it.

At any rate?

It’s Monday, I’m feeling rushed and hungry … 

But?

Once dinner’s done, and eaten?   Will be coming up for air, to watch the next episode of The Mandalorian.

Given the scenes we saw in an earlier episode?

I wonder who that foundling could be?

You’ll find out when I post my completed reviews: tomorrow night.

I’ll be back, then!

~≈👽≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 20th June, 2023.

20th June, 2023.

Right … I’ve possibly not mentioned it in the intro video … 

But it’s officially raining in Brentwood.

Which is a bit of a relief, after a weeks worth of heatwave!

But that’s possibly beside the point!

As you may know?

I’m on benefits: and usually have to have have a meeting with Job centre staff, every two weeks.

That’s got changed: after I was found to have a ‘Limited Capacity for Work’.

And had been due to have a meeting — a now three monthly meeting — on the 29th June.

Except it got cancelled on me.

I was due a Gas Safety check, yesterday: so, after that and my weight management class, yesterday?

I popped into the Job Centre, to see what was happening.

According to the staff, there?

It’s going to be rearranged: and turned into a series of phone meetings!

I wish they’d mentioned that, when they cancelled it!

~≈ƒ≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19th June, 2023.

19th June, 2023.

Right … it’s Monday … 

And?

I’m supposed to be at my usual Monday morning weight management class.

And want to look into the Job Centre: to chase down a cancelled meeting.

And may need to head for my GPs: as a result of heading for the Job Centre.

All that … whilst staying indoors to let the Gas Safety Inspector in … !

Heigh ho!

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 18th June, 2023.

18th June, 2023.

Yes: it’s officially Sunday.

Which means it’s the day after Saturday.

Which means, yes: I’ve done another review!

Here’s hoping you enjoy that!

~≈€≈~

Star Trek Strange New Worlds Series 2 Episode 1 — “The Broken Circle” — A Review

16th June, 2023: “The Broken Circle”.

Right … 

At the moment, I’m … I think the polite phrase is ‘twatted off’!

Yes: twatted off seems to describe it!

YouTube took forever to upload that introduction video!

Two initial attempts … 

Then a third, when I realised what I’d done wrong!

At any rate … ?

It’s Friday: the day after the first episode of Star Trek Strange New World’s second series, aired.

And?

I’m keen to have dinner, make a nice cup of tea … 

Then watch the opening episode.

Yes: it’s called “The Broken Circle”.

And it sounds like there’s a drinking contest going on …

~≈🖖≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-6-2023 — Igor.

17th June, 2023: Igor.

Yep: it’s officially Saturday.

A day for stuff to be done.

Including?

Finishing my review of the first episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds, series two.

Oh, and worrying.

I was due to have a meeting at the Job centre, on the 29th.

Which has been cancelled: with no replacement meeting, scheduled.

And no message about why it’s been cancelled, nor what — if anything — I’m supposed to be doing.

Worry?

Yes, I think I shall … 

~≈Ω≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16th June, 2023.

16th June, 2023.

Right … 

To quote the David Essex character in Jeff Wayne’s War of The Worlds?

“I’VE GOT A PLAN!”

Although not one that involves living in sewers.

At ANY rate … ?

It’s about time I sat down with some more Star Trek: as series two of Star Trek Strange New Worlds started, last night.

If nothing else, La’an Noonien Singh having a drinking contest with Klingons could be fun!

~≈🖖≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15-6-2023 — Arkansas.

15th June, 2023: Arkansas.

What on Earth is going on there … ?

I woke up this morning, knowing perfectly well it’s Thursday.

Very aware.

But … ?

Convinced it was a Wednesday!

How DOES that happen?

~≈Ω≈~

The one thing I do know?

Is that my nephew, Jude, was over, yesterday: with the same problem!

Thinking it Tuesday, when it was Wednesday!

Oh, well.

At least he got some videos done!

~≈Ω≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 14th June, 2023.

14th June, 2023.

Yes: it’s officially official.

My hair’s a mess.

And I managed to get safely back from Basildon: after a hospital appointment.

Yes: I’ve had a US Ankle and Branchial Index.

A test where the blood pressure in my arms and ankles is check: then I walk on a treadmill.

Then the blood pressure is checked again.

I’m hoping it went well: I’ll find out when my GP gets the report!

~≈🩸≈~

I had the rest of the day, to myself: once I’d got back from Basildon.

And … ?

Managed to finish my written and video reviews of “The Convert”, the third episode of The Mandalorian’s third series.

Dogfights, political intrigue and questing knights do make for an interesting episode.

~≈🩸≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 3 — Chapter 19 “The Convert” — A Review

12th June, 2023: “The Convert”.

Right … 

As I start writing this?   It’s a Monday afternoon.

But you knew that.

And that I’m doing dinner: with an episode of Yes, Prime Minister on in the background.

Sir Humphrey and the PM are up to their usual warring: extremely funny warring!

At any rate, once dinner’s done, I’ll be watching the next episode of The Mandalorian’s third series: and telling you about it, by tomorrow night.

I’ll be right back … 

~≈👽≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13th June 2023.

13th June, 2023.

It’s Tuesday.

Which you knew.

And … ?

I’m up early: for the second day in a row!

I’ve a hospital appointment in Basildon, today: to discuss my ever-so-functional left leg.

Heigh-ho!

~≈🦵≈~

I’m also jobhunting: you’d possibly guessed.

So I’m used to getting messages about potential jobs.

I got one, last night: from someone calling themselves Grace, claiming to be from Morgan Hunt, and from a +63 area code.

At just gone 8pm.

Morgan Hunt are legit: and have offices all over the UK.

But — after a brief conversation? — I decided to block the number, and delete the chat.

A WhatsApp message, at that time of night?

From what turned out to be a Filipino phone number?

It just seemed a bit suspicious …

~≈👨‍🔧≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12-6-2023 — Raiders of the Lost Ark

12th June, 2023: Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Well … I’m up early … !

Officially early, if you want me to put it like that.

And on a busy Monday.

Frankly?

I’ve my weight management class, this morning.

And a dentist’s appointment, this afternoon.

And I’m planning to watch The Mandalorian, tonight.

Busy … possibly doesn’t even start!

~≈®≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 11th June, 2023.

11th June, 2023.

I’m right, aren’t I … ?

I need a haircut.

At some point.

I’m definitely getting shaggy.

That’s not good: in the hot weather, we’re expecting!

~≈💈≈~

At any rate … ?

I’ve got an upcoming busy week.

Or, at least, a busy couple of days!

Where I’m supposed to get the time — or money — for. new do?

I don’t know!

~≈£≈~

Are you a Dr Who fan?

Then you’re possibly aware that Bonnie Langford’s been spotted on the film set for the 14th Season: or possibly the specials.

Hopefully?

We’ll see her characters, Mel, get used for more than just screaming … 

Or possibly singing!

The character’s supposed to be a computer coder, after all!

~≈®≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-6-2023 — Judy

10th June, 2023: Judy

Right … it’s official.

I’m heading into town, later.

The new medication has turned up at my chemists, so I’m going to head up there, and pick it up.

I think I’m going to wear long sleeves.

My town’s going to be sunny … 

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 9th June, 2023.

9th June, 2023.

Right … it’s Friday.

And … ?

Well, I’m running late: it’s been one of those mornings.

But … ?

I managed to visit my chemist — and GP’s — yesterday.

To arrange for replacements for the Ozempic I’ve been using for the past few months.

I’ve now been signed up for one called Trulicity.

Here’s hoping it’s effective.

~≈Ω≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8-6-2023 — Universal

8th June, 2023: Universal.

Right … it’s Thursday … 

Which means … ?

I’m going to have to get to the high street, at some point.

As I have to re-order my Ozempic medication.

The problem there?

There’s a shortage, you know.

Hopefully … ?

My chemist and GP will be able to sort out something.

~≈🚑≈~

Talking of which … ?

I couldn’t help but notice both the BBC, and ITV, have reported that Wegovy is to be trialled as a weight loss drug.

With the Diabetes UK website emphasising its use as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, the version I’m living with.

The problem, there, of course?

Is simply that both the rare as rocking horse poo Ozempic, and Wegovy, both have Semaglutide as their active ingredient.

It’s like buying Anadin Ultra, when the chemist has run out of Nurofen.

Both have the same active ingredient, ibuprofen.

The only difference between Anadin Ultra/Nurofen and Ozempic/Wegovy?

Is that the former are made by two different companies.

And the latter, Ozempic/Wegovy*?

Are made by the same company.

Do you get the feeling the NHS is being had?

~≈💉≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 7-6-2023 — The Decision.

7th June, 2023: The Decision.

Damn … 

But listening to Radio Four can provoke earworms, can provoke a song to play it’s way through your head.

I had the Today programme on, earlier.

Which featured a report by Elaine Dunkley.

Me being me … ?

I immediately thought of the song, “Ok, Fred”.

By Errol Dunkley.

You can see the way my mind works, can’t you … ?

~≈👨🏻‍🎤≈~

Oh … videos … 

Jude’s started a new channel: about his pet rabbit, Mikey.

You can find it: here!

Feel free to subscribe: and watch his two videos … 

Oh … and an old friend’s done another video about Daleks.

I’m wondering if his guest speaker’s knows something I don’t … 

~≈🤪≈~

And, JUST as a final thought … ?

You’re possibly aware I thingie, do-dah, wossname, yurt!

Let’s do that again!

You’re possibly aware I’ve been using one of Apple’s Mac computers for for some time.

So I keep an eye on the big announcements at each year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, the WWDC.

Alongside a LOT of new Macs*?

They’ve announced macOS Sonoma, the new version of the operating system: and told us it’s due to be released “in the fall”.

Unfortunately?

The new OS has dropped support for my older model of iMac.

Something that’s disappointing: but not surprising.

I was expecting them to drop support in Ventura, to be honest!

~≈🖥️≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 2 — Chapter 18 The Mines of Mandalore — A Review

5th June, 2023: Chapter 18 — “The Mines of Mandalore”.

Yes: it’s Monday night.

And … ?

Frankly, I’m going to be having dinner in a bit: whilst watching an old friend’s YouTube video about comics;

And after rewatching my nephew’s latest video;

I’m glad they’re both short.

It means I can get through them, whilst I’m eating … then watch “The Mines of Mandalore”, the next episode of The Mandalorian.

Once I’ve had dinner and stopped gossiping with the neighbours … !

~≈👽≈~