This is not a day for things to be acting up!
As you're possibly aware?
I'm due to pick up my main computer -- a 2017 21.5" iMac -- from a repair shop in Shenfield, today.
In the hope that it's;
As you're possibly aware?
I'm due to pick up my main computer -- a 2017 21.5" iMac -- from a repair shop in Shenfield, today.
In the hope that it's;
- Repairable.
- Repaired.
- Working.
- Cheap!
Frankly?
I'm definitely anxious about the situation!
I'm definitely anxious about the situation!
Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Stewart*, Olga†, Mum‡ and Debbi§ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring five out of five.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Here they are, along with the How To, License and video.
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Stewart*, Olga†, Mum‡ and Debbi§ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring five out of five.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Here they are, along with the How To, License and video.
Q1) 22nd December, 1989, saw the Brandenburg Gate re-open: after a thirty year gap. The Gate is where: Berlin, Hamburg or Munich?
Q2) 22nd December is National Mathematics Day. Where: India, China or The USA?
Q3) 22nd December, 1970, saw the birth of Senator Ted Cruz. He’s the junior senator of which US State?
Q4) Dilip Doshi was born on 22nd December, 1947. He played cricket for which international team: Bangladesh, India or Ireland … ?
Q5) Finally … ? Itō Hirobumi became Japan’s first Prime Minister: on 22nd December, 1885. He’d also been a what: samurai, shogun or Noh actor … ?
Q5) Finally … ? Itō Hirobumi became Japan’s first Prime Minister: on 22nd December, 1885. He’d also been a what: samurai, shogun or Noh actor … ?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) The first Doctor Who story to feature the Daleks, was broadcast on 21st December. Of which year of the 1960s?
A1) 1963. (The show was 60 years old, this year: so that should be obvious.)
Q2) The story was written by who: Robert Holmes, Terry Nation or Dennis Potter?
A2) Terry Nation.
Q3) The first episode was called “The Dead …” what: planet, forest or swamp?
A3) “The Dead Planet”.
Q4) The first sight of a Dalek was of a Dalek manipulator arm, at the end of the first episode. That arm looks suspiciously like a what: sink plunger, hammer or syringe?
A4) A sink plunger.
Q5) Finally … ? Peter Hawkins, and David Graham, provided the Daleks distinctive what: voices, sound effects or movements?
A1) 1963. (The show was 60 years old, this year: so that should be obvious.)
Q2) The story was written by who: Robert Holmes, Terry Nation or Dennis Potter?
A2) Terry Nation.
Q3) The first episode was called “The Dead …” what: planet, forest or swamp?
A3) “The Dead Planet”.
Q4) The first sight of a Dalek was of a Dalek manipulator arm, at the end of the first episode. That arm looks suspiciously like a what: sink plunger, hammer or syringe?
A4) A sink plunger.
Q5) Finally … ? Peter Hawkins, and David Graham, provided the Daleks distinctive what: voices, sound effects or movements?
Here’s a thought …
“I was immersed in comic books and hero figures when I was a kid. I like writing about characters that have really big responsibilities foisted on them.”
David S. Goyer, born December 22, 1965.
David S. Goyer, born December 22, 1965.
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.
* They go exactly there, Stewart! Thanking you for joining us, yesterday!
† It's usually the case, Olga. Unfortunately, repair is the cheaper option for me. The affordable Mac mini is £649/€750: and I don't think I'd've got very far, asking for that! I think I'm going to need to start saving!
‡ Hello, Mum!
§ Oh, definitely not the Gogos of the 1980s, Debbi! They weren't big, over here: but the Bangles were. That's what happens when you hang around with Leonard Nimoy!
Decisions about scores are final.
Thank you for coming: have a good day.
* They go exactly there, Stewart! Thanking you for joining us, yesterday!
† It's usually the case, Olga. Unfortunately, repair is the cheaper option for me. The affordable Mac mini is £649/€750: and I don't think I'd've got very far, asking for that! I think I'm going to need to start saving!
‡ Hello, Mum!
§ Oh, definitely not the Gogos of the 1980s, Debbi! They weren't big, over here: but the Bangles were. That's what happens when you hang around with Leonard Nimoy!
3 comments:
Q1) Berlin
Q2) India
Q3) Texas
Q4) India
Q5) Samurai
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and for a lottery win today here (although we haven't bought much lottery this time).
1 Berlin
2 India
3 Texas
4 India
5 Samurai
I see. I recently interviewed the British author who likes Doctor Who. :)
The video is out now: https://www.debbimack.com/blog/crime-cafe/the-crime-cafe-with-f-r-jameson/
The podcast will be ready on Sunday.
1. Berlin
2. India
3. Texas
4. India
5. samurai
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