Good Omens Series 2 Episode 6 — “Every Day” — A Review

29th September, 2023: the Introduction.

It’s official: I’ve been into town, today!

Strangely enough?

It was the second time I got out of the flat, today: I posted a letter, the first time.

The second time was to have an eye test!

The excitement’s overwhelming you, isn’t it … ?

At any rate … ?

I’m now, officially, cooking dinner.

And … ?

Kicking myself for not telling people about this video, by an old friend:

I can’t think who the extra presenter is!

At any rate … ?

Dinner is being cooked.

Stuff has been transferred from an external drive, to TV.app.

And, more specifically?

Once I’ve eaten, I’m going to be settling in with “Every Day”, the last episode of Good Omens … then tell you about it, tomorrow night.

I’ll see you then.

~≈👹≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 30th September, 2023.

30th September, 2023.

Right … Saturday it is, then … !

And the day after Friday: and the day after I’ve had my most recent eye test.

And?

I’m due two new pairs of spectacles: for reading and TV watching.

I pick those up, next week.

~≈®≈~

I’m on benefits: which you’d worked out.

So … ?

Qualify for various types of help.

Including being on what’s called a social tariff — a low cost price plan for those ion us on benefits — for my internet connection.

I caught this piece, yesterday the BBC.

Seemingly, campaigners are trying to get energy companies to offer the same sort of low cost tariffs.

Granted, the twenty pound uplift helped: and should never have been withdrawn, in my view.

But it was.

So?   The sooner a social energy tariff is introduced — and regulated by government — the happier I’ll be.

I’m facing ridiculous bills.

~≈®≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 29-9-2023 — Michaelmas.

29th September, 2023: Michaelmas.

Right … it’s Friday.

And … ?

If you recall, in yesterday’s Teaser, I said my boiler had been playing up … ?

I’ve officially made the phone call: and got a repair visit arranged for Monday.

Here’s hoping it’s a quick visit!

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28th September 2023.

28th September, 2023.

I think we can safely say it’s Thursday!

Which means … ?

Well, I’m probably going to have to a phone call to my landlords.

Yes: the boiler’s playing up.

Or, at least, the boiler’s thermostat is playing up!

Oy vey!

~≈Ê≈~

Nik Nak’s Old Peculiar — 27th September 2023.

27th September, 2023.

Right then … 

It’s Wednesday: and … ?

I’m thinking a movie would be good.

But … ?

I’m also thinking I’ve got the next episode of Ahsoka, lined up.

We’ll just have to see what happens, won’t we … ?

~≈Ω≈~

Nik Nak’s Old Peculiar — 26th September 2023.

26th September, 2023.

Right then … 

I had my nephew over, yesterday!

Which you’d possibly realised: if you’d read yesterday’s Teaser!

At any rate … ?

He’s been exploring UFC4 on the Playstation 4!

You couldn’t tell, could you … ?

~≈Î≈~

I had some sad news, when I woke up: seemingly?

Actor, David McCallum has died: at the age of ninety.

That’s … well, that’s started my day on a low note.

The man was very good at his job: Sapphire and Steel a big part of my childhood.

He’ll be much missed.

~≈Î≈~

And finally … ?   The other news piece that caught my attention?

Was this: a piece that tells us some twenty-four thousand letters were lost by a hospital trust in Newcastle.

I am no expert: especially on large infrastructure IT systems.

But … ?   Well … ?

Aren’t these things supposed to be backed up … ?

~≈Î≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 25-9-2023 — Nepal.

25th September, 2023: Nepal.

Yep: it’s Monday, again.

And … ?

I think I’m going to be busy, today.

I’ve my weight management program, this morning, some printing and posting to do, lunchtime … 

And my nephew, this afternoon.

‘Busy,’ possibly doesn’t even start … !

~≈®≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 24th September 2023.

24th September, 2023.

Yes: it’s officially official.

I’ve done a video or two.

Hopefully … ?

They’re enjoyable!

~≈Ñ≈~

Talking of videos?   Which we weren’t?

The latest trailer for the 60th anniversary Dr Who specials, dropped last night.

They do look rather good, don’t they … ?

~≈Ñ≈~

Good Omens Series 2 Episode 5 — “The Ball” — A Review

22nd September, 2023: The Intro.

It’s Friday: and … ?

I officially live in a ground floor flat.

And have just seen three — count them, three — whole police vans go past.

Police Technical Support vans, so you know.

Quite what’s happening at the other ens of my street?

I think I’d rather not know!

~≈👼🏻≈~

At any rate … ?

It’s Friday night.

Which means?

Well, as ever, it’s fish and chips for dinner!

Next … ?

I’ll be watching the next episode of Good Omens: then telling you about it, tomorrow.

Assuming we’ve not been arrested.

~≈👼🏻≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 23-9-2023 — International Day of Sign Languages.

23rd September, 2023: International Day of Sign Languages.

It’s officially Saturday.

And … ?

Frankly?

I’ve paid most of my bills, and got shopping.

I’ve still got sort out the gas and electric … but that won’t take long.

So long as I’ve got enough cash for a hair cut?

I’m laughing!

~≈Ω≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 22nd September 2023.

22nd September, 2023.

Right … 

I’m sorry if this is late … 

But … ?

I updated iMovie, this morning … and then had to role it back with Time Machine.

I don’t know what Apple’s done — bar optimising it for Apple Silicon machines — but the results, sound wise?

Wasn’t something I found impressive.   (You’ll spot it in today’s intro.)

~≈⏰≈~

I’m thankful I know something.

That we have a date: for when those of us on Universal Credit receive the next Cost of Living payment.

Some point between 31st October and 19th November, this year.

The sooner the better, I think.

At any rate … ?

In a news piece, today, The Russell Trust — the charity that runs many food banks in the UK — makes a good point.

Basically?

Those cost of living payments really don’t last.

They’re not telling me anything I — and many others — don’t already know.

I can only hope someone in government’s listening to that.

~≈🍔≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 21st September 2023

21st September, 2023.

Did I mention I had dinner, last night?

I had dinner, last night!

Obviously!

With an old friend called Graham — @Cthuloom, if you’re wondering — and Nina: who’s visiting the country, after doing a presentation at Durham University.

It was Durham, wasn’t it, Nina?

I think we can say a good time was had by all.

And … ?

I learnt that the Finnish equivalent to the English term, ‘Dad Joke’?

Is ‘Wood foot’, or  ‘wooden foot joke’.

You learn something new, every day!

~≈🦶≈~

NikNak’s Daily Teaser — 20th September 2023.

20th September, 2023.

Right … it’s Wednesday.

And there’s a possibility of dinner.

We’ll have to see about that: I’ll let you know, as and when it happens.

~≈Œ≈~

Before I move on, though … ?

Yes: today is Wednesday.

Which means yesterday was Tuesday: and the day my nephew made more videos!

Feel free to hit the ‘Like’ button!

~≈Œ≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-9-2023 — Talk Like A Pirate Day.

19th September, 2023: Talk Like A Pirate Day.

Hm … 

It’s Tuesday: you’d noticed, hadn’t you … ?

So?

Well, I’ve got my nephew, this afternoon: videos may well be made.

But it’s also the day after my weight management group.

I’ve lost some weight: which is all to the good.

Especially as I’d gained, in previous weeks.

That’s something good, I think.

~≈Â≈~

I’m on Twitter.

Or X, as it now is.

And … ?

Noticed a piece in the news that tells us Elon Musk is planning to introduces a charge for those of us who have a free account.

Frankly?

I hope it doesn’t: that’s money I can ill afford.

But just so you know?

I’m on Mastodon, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, in case you’re wondering!

~≈Â≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 18-9-2023 — Old Faithful.

18th September, 2023: Old Faithful.

Arrrgh!

I’m actually up, late!

I’m usually up early on a Monday: to Get to my weight management programme on time!

But … ?

Forgot to set my alarm, last night!

Arrrgh is possibly putting it mildly!

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17th September 2023.

17th September, 2023.

Right … it’s now Sunday.

And … ?

I’ve the soundtrack for Chernobyl — the TV show — on in the background!

It’s still as powerful as, and as unnerving, it was.

~≈®≈~

At ANY rate … ?

We weren’t talking about videos, there, were we?

We weren’t.

But … ?

I’ve another review done: and thought I’d share it.

Feel free to hit ‘Share’ … !

~≈®≈~

Good Omens Series 2 Episode 4 — “The Hitchhiker” — A Review

15th September, 2023: the Introduction.

Right … 

It’s officially Friday.

And … ?

Potatoes have just been chopped up: then boiled … and shoved into the oven.

Fridays, for the past few months have taken a vague form.

Make and eat dinner.

Watching a video whilst having dinner: and old friend is doing some interesting stuff about Judge Dredd.

Then … ?

Once I’ve eaten, washed up, cleaned my teeth, done the hoovering, conquered the world, and ensured a meaningful peace in the Middle East … ?

Or, at least, washed up … ?

I’ll be watching the next episode of Good Omens’ second series: and telling you about it tomorrow night.

I’ll be back, then!

~≈😈≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16-9-2023 — Marc Bolan

16th September, 2023: Marc Bolan.

Right then … 

It’s Saturday!

So … ?

Well, I’ll be finishing off a review, I know that!

And … ?

Doing MORE stuff for my court case.

Do you get the feeling that, despite being out of a job, that I’m going to be busy … ?

~≈Ê≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th September, 2023.

15th September, 2023.

Right … it’s Friday.

Which means … ?

I know one friends is currently being rained on in Durham.

There’s possibly a story, there … 

At any rate … ?   It’s Friday.

So I’m possibly going to be heading for the food bank.

And definitely watching TV: there’s another episode of Good Omens to catch.

~≈Ç≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 14th September 2023.

13th September, 2023.

Right … it’s Thursday.

Which is going to be quiet.

To deal with that … ?

I’m going to be doing some writing: quizzes do not write themselves.

Then?   For the sake of variety?

I’ll be doing some more writing.

I’ve managed to scan in some paperwork for my upcoming appeal against a decision by the Department of Work and Pensions.

And tried uploading it from Brentwood Library.

Which didn’t work, I should add.

At any rate … ?

I’ve got a lot to do … 

~≈Ç≈~

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

13th September, 2023.

Right … it’s Wednesday.

And you’re possibly aware I’m trying to claim Personal Independence Payment: or PIP, as it’s also known.

I’ve had what’s called the MRN, the Mandatory Reconsideration Notice.   Which has also been refused.

So I’m trying to lodge an appeal with the court service.

I couldn’t get through on the website, yesterday: as it kept telling me the site was “experience difficulties”.

Indeed, using that link give the same answer, today.

However?

I DID manage to get through, yesterday — once! — using my spare computer.

And the initial stages seem to be showing up.

However?

I think phoning the courts, to make sure of this, could be wise.

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12th September 2023.

12th September, 2023.

It’s Tuesday: and … ?

I’m expecting both my nephew: hopefully, we won’t have to walk far, to get dinner.

Before I do that … ?

I’m due to lodge an appeal against a decision by the Department of Work and Pensions: and spent a long time on the phone, yesterday, trying to start the thing off.

Right at the moment, though?

The relevant site’s having issues … 

That’s frustrating!

~≈©≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 11-9-2023 — QI

11th September, 2023: QI.

Right … It’s early on a Monday morning.

Frankly?

I’ve got my weight management meeting, today.

Hopefully?

I’ll’ve lost seem weight.

I was up last week!

~≈¥≈~

I have to admit, I made an effort, last night: to try and watch a movie.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, in case you’re interested.

I have to admit, I gave up on it: between the heat, the painkillers, and the length of the thing, I really wasn’t in the mood … !

~≈¥≈~

At any rate … ?

When I get back, I’m going to either have to make a phone call — or go online — to do some work.

Putting in appeals against a DWP decision takes a lot of work!

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th September, 2023.

10th September, 2023.

Right … it’s Sunday.

And … ?

The day after I’ve received a letter from the Department of Work and Pensions: telling me that I’m not going to be receiving Personal Independence Payment, that the Mandatory Reconsideration has not gone my way.

And the day before I can phone them — or use the website — to start the appeal process.

I’m … 

Well … 

Not exactly happy!

~≈¥≈~

At any rate … ?

Yes: I’ve released another video review.

I hope you enjoy it!

~≈¥≈~

Good Omens Series 2 Episode 3 — “I Know Where I’m Going” — A Review

8th September, 2023: the intro.

Right … I’m writing this on Friday.

And, if you’re in my part of the UK … ?

You’re as aware as I am, that it’s damn hot!

Hot enough to make cooking dinner decidedly uncomfortable.

Frankly?

I can only hope that it cools down at some point over the next few days.

Blistering hot summers aren’t supposed to last into September!

~≈👼🏻≈~

At any rate … ?

I’m writing this on Friday, 8th September: whilst dinner’s doing.

And?

Once that’s done, a video about Judge Dredd commented on, and washing up out of the way … ?

I’ll be posting my reviews of “I Know Where I’m Going”: and find out exactly what that title means!

Back, tomorrow … 

~≈👼🏻≈~

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

9th September, 2023.

It’s official: it’s Saturday.

And, frankly?

Radio Four’s spent a lot of the morning telling us to expect a thunderstorm.

Of course, checking the BBC’s weather page for my area … ?

I find we’re going to be boiling for most of the day … 

And that we won’t — potentially! — get a storm until Tuesday.

Ho … … hum … !

~≈Ω≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8-9-2023 — Queen Elizabeth 2nd.

8th September, 2023.

Right … it’d Friday.

And another day that’s going to be quite, I think.

Bar heading into town to get my meds.

Which reminds me: I need to do something about that sharps bin!

I think I’ll be walking around a lot!

~≈¥≈~

As you’re possibly aware … ?

I’m waiting to hear back from the Department of Work and Pensions: about whether I’m eligible for Personal Independence Payment.

The decision on my appeal, my Mandatory Reconsideration … ?

Is due by the 26th of this month.

OK … I can wait.

But … ?

The wait, the not knowing … ?

Is very frustrating … !

~≈₨≈~

On other fronts … ?

I notice YouTube’s taken steps.

To combat online disinformation, that is.

Seemingly?

They’ve introduced a scheme in the UK: to verify that healthcare professional in the UK, are genuine professionals.

I can’t help but think that’s a good thing.

~≈£≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 7-9-2023 — The International Criminal Police Organisation.

7th September, 2023: The International Criminal Police Organisation.

Yep: it’s Thursday.

Which means … it’s the day before I watch the next episode of Good Omens.

I’m looking forward to that.

~≈Ç≈~

If you’re in the UK, you’re possibly aware that there’s something of a scandal.

About buildings that have been built with concrete called ‘Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete,’ or RAAC.

A form of concrete that’s turning out to be a lot weaker than it could be.

It’s causing something of a fuss: especially as many schools seem to have been built with it.

The government has released a list of the affected schools: that you can find, here.

Personally?

I’m just grateful Jude’s school isn’t affected.

Although I suspect he isn’t!

~≈Ç≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 6-9-2023 — Eswatini.

6th September, 2023: Eswatini.

Right … it’s officially a Wednesday.

And?

Unless the Department of Work and Pensions suddenly decide to give me a ton of cash?

One I suspect is going to be both hot: and quiet.

~≈Ê≈~

Oh, before I forget … ?

Yes: my nephew, Jude, was over last night.

Yes: he’s uploaded another video … 

And yes: I’ve managed to help him set up a new Playstation 5: one with a blu-ray drive.

Yes, that was expensive: but gives me an idea of what to get him for Christmas.

~≈Ê≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 5th September 2023.

5th September, 2023.

Right … it’s officially Tuesday.

And?

I’ve got Krazy Ken on, in the background: talking about dodgy TV deals.

It beats listening to the radio!

~≈¥≈~

Yes: it’s STILL Tuesday!

Which means … ?

My nephew, Jude, will be over.

There’s a good chance video will be made: and chicken bought.

If I can persuade him onto the bus!

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 4-9-2023 — Newspaper Carrier Day.

4th September, 2023: Newspaper Carrier Day.

Normally?

I’d be officially telling you it’s officially Monday.

In an officially official kind of way.

With … you know … officially sprinkles.

So I thought I’d over do it, today.

Then move on … 

As I’ve seen news.

It’s officially the case that — in an interview with The Advocate — 15th Doctor actor, Ncuti Gatwa, has outed himself.

Good for him.

I can only hope he doesn’t get a negative reaction, as a result!

I’m very aware the interview doesn’t answer the important question.

Or, at least, the important one from where I’m sitting?

The important question … is “Is Ncuti left handed?”

~≈⚖️≈~

Oh … you’ll’ve possibly realised I’m overweight.

Indeed, I’m off to a weight management meeting, this morning.

So?

Given I was one person initially prescribed Ozempic — the diabetes drug that’s helpful in reducing weight — until a shortage meant switching to another medication called Trulicity.

Which is helping my blood sugars: but, seemingly, not as good as a weight loss promoter.

At least, the rate of loss — for me — seems to have slowed.

It’s still heading down: just more slowly than it did on Ozempic.

Given that … ?

I was interested to hear that Wegovy is to be made available on the NHS: although in limited amounts.

Given its active ingredient is Semaglutide, something Wegovy shares with Ozempic?

Means I’ll have to ask my GP about it.

~≈⚖️≈~