Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th April 2026

10th April, 2026.

Right … 

I have a quote for today’s Teaser.

“I’m never interested in the business of promoting myself.   I really don’t care if people know who I am or what’s said about me.   I’m just here to do a job.”

One that’s wise, insightful, wonderfully wossname, and that’s capable of instilling deep joy in anyone who reads it.

But?

I didn’t make a note of who said it: and the Google search I did for the text showed me nothing!

I hate mornings like that!

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Yes: if you’ve watched today’s introduction video, you’ll know I’ve had my usual Friday dose of Mounjaro.

A dose that can feel like having a strong coffee: like having a case of the jitters.

Why?

I don’t know.

I do know I’ve finally found out how — in Final Cut Pro 12·2 — to do a glitch effect: thanks to this video.

Thanking you, Reggie!

Glitchiness will have to replace knowledge … 

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Just as a last thought?

Most Dr Who fans will know that some lost episodes of The Daleks’ Master Plan have recently been found.

The five surviving episodes have made available on the BBC iPlayer.

It’s a fascinating watch: with a berserk performance from Hartnell, as the First Doctor.

I can only hope the remaining seven episodes of the story are found, and found soon.

Or that an animated reconstruction is done.

Given the story’s length, though?

I get the impression we’re going to have a long wait … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th April, 2025.

10th April, 2025.

Yes: it’s officially Thursday … !

And?

I don’t have to go to a meeting: nor am I expecting a visitor.

That’s possibly a good thing.

What may or may not be helpful?

Is the fact my Job Centre case worker feels I should do a course: one aimed at people in their fifties.

That may or may not have an effect, may or may not be affordable, may or may not be in the area.

But … ?

I think it’s busy for both me, and my case worker …

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You’re possibly aware I’ve caught a few movies, recently.

And, as a result?

I’ve come to the conclusion that — in the case of movies who’ve had multiple versions* — studios should sell those multiple versions.

I bought versions of Blade Runner, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, with that in mind: they had the original cuts, along side the director’s cut.

Those latter cuts are usually the director’s preferred version, I should add.

At any rate … ?

The elephant in the room … ?

Is Star Wars.

Bar the fan-made, un-official, remakes of the original cuts?

There’s only special edition versions of the original trilogy available.

However?

One interesting bit of news I noticed?

Was this piece from the Guardian: a piece that tells us the original cut is to be aired by the BFI, the British Film Institute, in the summer.

Hopefully, that will generate a demand for the original cuts.

It would be nice if those were on sale.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-4-2024 — Room 101.

10th April — Room 101.

Right … it’s Wednesday … 

And, frankly … ?

I’ve just given a local food bank a call: as I’m running out of milk!

Heigh ho!

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Did you hear about a US school shooter called Ethan Crumbley?

He killed four pupils, and injured seven others, in a school shoot in 2021.

He was sentenced to life imprisonment, two years later.

His parents?

Have been given lengthy sentences for involuntary manslaughter: after supplying the gun Ethan used.

Or, at least?

For failing to secure the gun their son used in the shooting.

Personally?

I think their gaoling is a good thing.

I know gun rights activists in the US will tell us Americans have a right to bear arms: and that guns don’t kill people, people kill people.

But … ?

I feel that the right to bear arms comes with a rider: the responsibility to keep a lethal weapon out of the hands of someone who thinks using them on their school-mates is a good idea.

I’m also wondering something else.

Brenda Spencer was the school shooter who inspired “I Don’t Like Monday.”

If I recall correctly?   Bob Geldof — the man who wrote the song — claimed her parents bought her several guns as gifts, in his autobiography.

If true, would that lead to their prosecution?

I don’t know.

But it’s food for thought.

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Just as a last thought … ?

On of my favourite games — one I’d long thought wouldn’t be re-released  — has been.

Released, that is!

Granted, it’s an Intel version: rather than a Universal or ARM version.

Granted, it’s that: but it works well enough through the Mac’s onboard Rosetta emulator.

Either way …  ?

Fun can be had.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th April 2023.

10th April, 2023.

Right … It’s Easter Monday.

Frankly?

Bar finishing some bits and bobs?

I’m going to be bored out of my skull!

I hate bank holidays: you can never get things done!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-4-2022

10th April, 2022.

Yes: I’m mildly annoyed.

I’m on benefits: including the housing component of Universal Credits.

My rent’s going up: so, after getting the official letter to say so, I’ve notified the relevant people at the Department of Work and Benefits.

Yesterday — Saturday — I got a message for the relevant bodies: to tell me the relevant part of my benefits wasn’t going up.

On a Saturday … !

A Saturday … !

Letting me know on Friday — a day earlier — would’ve been nice.

Or tomorrow, a Monday.

On either day, I could’ve done something.

Instead, the DWP informs me on Saturday.

When I can’t.

Dear lord … but things can get frustrating.

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Once Were Warriors — A Review.

10th April, 2021.

Right … 

I’m officially going to bed, in a while.

But … ?   Needed to make sure I’ve got my initial thoughts on paper.

Or screen, at least.

Or — ha! — website.

Just in case you didn’t know?   I’ve been blogging a while.

And I treat Nik Nak’s Old Peculiar — the blog you’re reading now — as a mix of online diary, and way of entertaining people: as I’m sure my regulars will tell you.

I also occasionally write about TV shows I’ve watched, and movies I’ve seen

Right now, I’m writing this on Saturday, 10th April: after having made my mind up, about what film to watch.

You’ve possibly guessed already.

I’ve sat down with the 1994, Lee Tamahori directed, film, Once Were Warriors: after seeing one of it’s stars in season two of The Mandalorian.

I’ll tell you more, tomorrow … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-4-2021: Max von Sydow.

10th April, 2021.

Hmmm … 

The Duke of Edinburgh — husband to the Queen for some 73 years — died, yesterday morning.

I’m … 

You know, I’m not sure how I feel about that.

I’m not especially Royalist: although I feel the system — as it currently stands — works well.

Nonetheless?   Even given there’s rumours he could be difficult, and a number of affairs, and that his relationship with Charles, in particular, were difficult at times?

It’s sad to hear of his death.

There’s not that many people who served in World War 2, who still survive.

Plus, of course, he’d been key in supporting the Queen in her job as head of state.

Personally?   Even if I’m aware of his bad point, I’m aware of some of his good points.

And, at the last, can only offer my condolences.

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Just as a quick thought … ?

I’ve managed to treat myself to a one-hundred sided dice.

Or die, if you’re feeling punctuated.

I know for a fact I managed to confuse the postman.

He thought it was a snooker ball!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-4-2020: Omar Sharif

10th April, 2020.

You know, it’s Good Friday.

Not that I’m marking it, or have written a Teaser about it … 

But it’s Good Friday.

There’s two points, here.

I’ve got no hot cross buns*.   Which is possibly a good thing.

I’m diabetic: so sweet buns may not be a good idea.

Oh … 

And I want to go back to bed … !

Late night Star Trekkin’, strikes again!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th April, 2019

10th April, 2019.

Yep: it’s official.

Today, I have a phone interview: with a housing association in Basildon.

The job sounds similar to my last one: so something that I could easily pick up.

About my only concern?

Is the transport cost.

Given the part of Basildon it’s in?

It’s a train trip: one that’s comparative expensive, compared to my job in Chelmsford.

Hopefully?   If I do get it, it would pay enough to cover the costs.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-4-2018: 100 Days.

10th April, 2018.

Yep: I officially had a long day, yesterday.

A lot of which?

Was spent at Basildon Hospital.

Having a CT scan, to check on my arterial function.

I’ll actually get the letter making the results appointment, some point soon.

The scan, itself … ?   Was quite an experience.

Having a CT scan of your chest, abdomen and pelvis with contrast from Health and Care Videos on Vimeo.

Certainly, the iodine dye mentioned in the videos was interesting.

You get a definite warm feeling.   Especially around the groin region.

Right now … ?

Right now, it’s something I’m grateful I’ve had.

I can start looking forward to seeing my health improve: although I realise this will take time.

Right now, thought?

I have to admit to having an early night, last night.

It was a long day … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-4-2017

Hmmm … 

It’s the 10th of April.

Which you’d possibly worked out, by looking at the title at top of the post.

Frankly?

That means it’s almost the 15th April.

Saturday, in other words.

Yes, I know I’m working that day.

But you can bet a body part I’ll be recording the opening episode of a series 10 of Dr Who.

I’ll make a confession, here, though.

I was tempted to write taping, there, rather than recording.

You can tell I’m showing my age, there … 

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Hmmm … 

I’ve got Radio 4’s Today programme on, in the background.

John Humphrys has just informed us that the governments of Russia and Iran have announced that — were the US to launch more air-strikes on Syria — they would respond.

Forcefully.

I’m not getting any younger: and I’m used to World Wars One and Two being history, and World War Three — or the idea of it — being science fiction.

I’m hoping we don’t wind up being involved WW3.

I’d rather the situation turned into the Cuban Missile Crisis: and blew over.

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The Daily Teaser — 10-4-2016

Oh, well, that’s something … 

Normally … ?

I’d’ve had the day off, today.

Except that — with the local McDonald’s closing down — we’ve had something of a busy weekend at work.

Busier, I should say.

That, and the fact we’ve got a few staff on holiday?

Mean’s I’ve been able to pick up some of the hours I lost, phoning in ill on Wednesday.

That’s good, as far as I’m concerned.

But it does mean getting over to Mum’s for dinner is going to be fun!

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Small Town Murder Songs — A Review: Blood, Guts and Hillbilly Noir …

9th April, 2013.

OK … 

I’m going to be frank, here.

Or, at the very least, be honest enough to tell you I’ve rented a film from iTunes, tonight.

The 2010, Ed Gass-Donnelly directed, Small Town Murder Songs.

As tired As I am, after a marathon session of Teaser slideshow assembly, and the consequent late night … ?

I thought that making a start — at the very least — on the write up for it would be doing the film a courtesy.

Or, at least, let my regular readers know I’ve found something interesting.

Back in the morning … !

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