21st May, 2024.
Right then … it’s Tuesday!
And, frankly?
I’ve got I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue on in the background.
Where Tony Hawks has just murdered the Communards version of “Don’t Leave Me This Way”.
Dearie, dearie me … !
~≈¥≈~
Can I admit to being in something of a doomy mood, today?
I’ve had mental images of nuclear war going through my head: not helped by having the Annihilation mix of “Two Tribes” on in the background.
I have to say, after seeing Threads?
The Patrick Allen speeches are no longer the funny Mickey-take I thought they were in the 1980s.
They’re terrifying*.
~≈¥≈~
Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with both scoring five out of five.
The day also saw Olga§ leaving us a message.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) 21st May is one of two International Tea Day. When’s the other: 15th December, 13th November or 11th October?Q2) According to the UN’s page on the day, tea is the world’s mostly widely drunk drink. After what: water, coffee or beer?Q3) Tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. The plant is a what: shrub, moss or fern?Q4) Tetley were the first company to sell what in the UK: lose tea leaves, teabags or teaspoons?Q5) Finally … ? Some three percent of tea’s dry weight is made up of what: caffeine, cocoa or carbon?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 20th May is World Bee Day: according to the United Nations. Which country proposed Bee Day: Slovenia, Slovakia or Bosnia?A1) Slovenia.Q2) The day marks the birth of Anton Janša. Janša was a pioneering what: beekeeper, bird watcher or rose grower?A2) Beekeeper.Q3) Bees are what: insects, arachnids or crustaceans?A3) Insects.Q4) Many bees live in which ‘H’?A4) Hives: also called a beehive.Q5) Finally … ? Honey bees do a what: waggle dance, honey dance or metal dance?A5) A waggle dance. (It shows the rest of The hive where pollen can be found.)
Here’s a thought …
“The earliest written records of tea come from China.”From the Wikipedia entry on Tea.
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.
* I’ve now got the Final Story mix of Paul Hardcastle’s “19” on, now. By contrast? It’s light and fluffy,
† Hello, Mum!
‡ I THINK you got the fifth question wrong, Debbi¶: I’ll try and double check, when I get the chance … !
Oh, I got listening to the commentary on “Boom”, last night. Apparently, Jon Pertwee owned a burger bar in Acton!
§ It went well enough, Olga … although my weight’s up, again! Oy!
And I’ll keep my eyes open for you, too: and keep posting the links past you!
¶ I’ve got a gong if you want it, Debbi …
3 comments:
1 15th December
2 Water
3 Shrub
4 Tea bags
5 Caffeine
Q1) 15th December
Q2) Water
Q3) shrub
Q4) teabags
Q5) caffeine
I managed to make a quick visit today, Paul. I had a class with Jordi this morning. His wife fell while they were hiking and has broken her arm. They are waiting for further tests and a decision if she needs an operation or not (he's shown me the X-ray and although it is not my area of expertise, I suspect she might). They had a holiday booked starting at the end of next week, so at the moment it is not clear if they'll be able to go.
Tomorrow I'm meeting a friend mid-morning and we'll go to see an exhibition, have lunch, go for a walk, so I don't think I'll have time to join the teaser, although I'll try and pay a visit if I can.
Sorry about the weight and take care.
OMG! Jon Pertwee had a restaurant in Acton? Interesting. :)
Is that anywhere near Whitstable? :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ggBDn_Qtk
1. 15th December
2. water
3. shrub
4. teabags
5. caffeine
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