Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-10-2023 — Austria

26th November, 2023: Austria.

Yep: it’s official.

Yesterday was Wednesday.

I managed — happily — to get ingredients for a batch of chilli.

As I’ve got extra money on the meter, and latex gloves.

That’s made I should add: and gives me five extra meals, along side from in the freezer.

My only problem?

Is that — in all the excitement? — I completely forgot I was supposed to have a diabetic eye test in the town hall.

So I’ve rebooked it.

For Monday afternoon.

When I’m supposed to be having a COVID jab in Shenfield!

I’ll get the hang of diaries, one day!

~≈ß≈~

JUST in case you’re a Dr Who fan … ?

You’re possibly aware of the upcoming 60th Anniversary specials, airing this year.

Yesterday?   The BBC announced the air dates for the three specials:

• “The Star Beast” — 25th November, 2023.
• “Wild Blue Yonder” — 2nd December, 2023.
• “The Giggle” — 9th December, 2023.

They’ll be shown on BBC One, and the iPlayer, and — internationally? — on Disney+

Ladies and gentlemen, we have dates.

And, thankfully?

Ones that make my reviews a bit easier to do: I get a week’s rest, in between each one!

~≈ß≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?


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

The day also saw Trevor§ leaving us a message.


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

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

Q1)        26th October marks the national day of Austria.   It marks the country’s 1955 declaration of what: neutrality, independence or war with Hungary?

Q2)        Austria was once part of an empire: partnered with which other country: Hungary, Italy or Czechia?

Q3)        What’s Austria’s capital: Vienna, Graz or Linz?

Q4)        Austria’s official language is a version of what: German, French or Hungarian?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Austria is a what: monarchy, or republic?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        25th October is Northamptonshire Day.   What’s the county’s county town?

A1)        Northampton.

Q2)        That town is Northamptonshire’s biggest by population.   What’s the county’s next biggest town: Kettering, Corby or Wellingborough?

A2)        Corby.

Q3)        When addressing a letter, ‘Northamptonshire’ is usually abbreviated to what: N Yorkshire, Northants or Notts?

A3)        Northants.

Q4)        Northamptonshire County Council was created in 1889.   It was abolished in which year of the 2020s?

A4)        2021.

Q5)        It was replaced by how many ‘new’ councils: one, two or three?

A5)        Two.

Q6)        Name one of those new councils.

A6)        West Northamptonshire or North Northamptonshire.

Q7)        The British Grand Prix is held in Northamptonshire.   Where: Silverstone, Brands Hatch or Donnington Park?

A7)        Silverstone.

Q8)        The Northampton Saints are from Northamptonshire.   They play what: rugby union, rugby league, association football or cricket?

A8)        Rugby union.

Q9)        Keyboard player, the Reverend Richard Coles, is from Northamptonshire.   He was a member of which band: Bronski Beat, the Communards or the Mighty Wah!?

A9)        The Communards.   (If ANY one is going to air piano?   It’s to his Reverence’s solo on their version of “Don’t Leave Me This Way”)

Q10)        Finally … ?   The Rushton Triangular Lodge is in Northamptonshire.   It’s a what: castle, folly or manor house?

A10)        Folly.

Here’s a thought …

“Austria […] is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps.”

From the Wikipedia entry on the country.

And a song …

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

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        Hello, Mum¶!

†        Morning, Olga¶: busy day … ?

‡        Follies?   Isn’t that any given president, Debbi¶?

        Oh, there’s a trailer on Disney+’s YouTube channel …  

§        I have an excuse, Trevor: I was busy forgetting things!

¶        The next ten question set is on the 31st …