23rd December, 2023.
Right ... it's Saturday, the day after my iMac was supposed to be repaired.
So ... ?
You're possibly expecting me to tell you I've brought it home, safe, well, and working.
Unfortunately?
You'd be wrong.
They've managed to fix the power supply which was causing the main problem.
But?
Apparently, the screen's having trouble: and they have to get a component.
Understandably? I'm not pleased.
Especially given the time of year.
It's adding time to the process that I'm definitely unhappy with!
So ... ?
You're possibly expecting me to tell you I've brought it home, safe, well, and working.
Unfortunately?
You'd be wrong.
They've managed to fix the power supply which was causing the main problem.
But?
Apparently, the screen's having trouble: and they have to get a component.
Understandably? I'm not pleased.
Especially given the time of year.
It's adding time to the process that I'm definitely unhappy with!
~≈⸸≈~
Q1) Jazz musician, Chet Baker, was born on 23rd December, 1929. He played what: the trumpet, saxophone or oboe?
Q2) 23rd December is marked — in the city of Oaxaca — as the Night of the Radishes. Oaxaca is in which country?
Q3) The Tampere Conference took place: on 23rd December, 1905. The conference saw the first meeting between Vladimir Lenin. And who: Leon Trotsky, Joseph Stalin or Felix Dzerzhinsky?
Q4) The first demonstration of a transistor took place on 23rd December. Of which year of the 1940s?
Q5) Finally … ? 23rd December, 1605, saw the birth of the Tianqi Emperor. He belonged to which Chinese dynasty: the Ming, Liang or Qing?
Q2) 23rd December is marked — in the city of Oaxaca — as the Night of the Radishes. Oaxaca is in which country?
Q3) The Tampere Conference took place: on 23rd December, 1905. The conference saw the first meeting between Vladimir Lenin. And who: Leon Trotsky, Joseph Stalin or Felix Dzerzhinsky?
Q4) The first demonstration of a transistor took place on 23rd December. Of which year of the 1940s?
Q5) Finally … ? 23rd December, 1605, saw the birth of the Tianqi Emperor. He belonged to which Chinese dynasty: the Ming, Liang or Qing?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 22nd December, 1989, saw the Brandenburg Gate re-open: after a thirty year gap. The Gate is where: Berlin, Hamburg or Munich?
A1) Berlin.
Q2) 22nd December is National Mathematics Day. Where: India, China or The USA?
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 … ?
A4) India.
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 a thought …
“In our family, there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing.”
From “A River Runs Through It”, by Norman Maclean, December 23, 1902 – August 2, 1990.
And a song …
Decisions about scores are final.
Thank you for coming: have a good day.
* Yeah, it was the Fat One, yesterday, wasn't it, Olga§? It actually got a mention on the Today programme! If you win the big prize, mine's a (metaphorical) pint! (The Today programme said the prize fund was about two and a half billion! Ye gods!)
† Hello, Mum!
‡ I've got the video version bookmarked, Debbi§. I can watch it later!
† Hello, Mum!
‡ I've got the video version bookmarked, Debbi§. I can watch it later!
§ Ye gods, but formatting things on Blogger is a right royal pain on this laptop! And don't get me started on inconsistent keyboard shortcuts!
I would like to wish you and all of your regular Quizers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteQ1) The trumpet
ReplyDeleteQ2) Mexico
Q3) Joseph Stalin
Q4) 1947
Q5) Ming
Yes, I saw your message about the computer. Let's hope it isn't too difficult to find the parts, because Apple has a bit of a reputation for not making things easier and for repairs being a pain in the ass.
No luck with the Gordo yesterday, at all. We've bought one for el Niño (here the Epiphany is a more traditional occasion for giving gifts to children than Christmas, although for quite a few years now it seems that giving presents all the time is the norm), but again, we're not holding our breath. The chances are very slim, although yes, the prices are good for those who get them, even after the taxman gets his part.
Oh, and thanks to Trevor, and I join him in wishing you and all the followers a Great Holiday Season (although I hope to join here most days. We have guests on the 26th, but we will probably go out, if our colds allow, because I got one as well now, after my mother has been having a cough for several weeks).
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ReplyDelete2 Mexico
3 Stalin
4 1948
5 Quing
Merry Christmas, Paul, Trevor, and all the Nik Nak regulars. And happy Festivus for the rest of us!
ReplyDelete1. the trumpet
2. Mexico
3. Joseph Stalin
4. 1947
5. the Ming
Hang in there, Paul. You're doing a great job.