Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-11-2025 — Gone for a (Richard) Burton.

10th November, 2025: Richard Burton.

I meant to mention this, yesterday.

But, if you’re on certain benefits in the UK, you qualify for the Government’s Warm Home discount: a £150 payment that goes onto your electricity bill.

Mine … ?

Went onto my meter, on Saturday afternoon.

I’m grateful.

It means that — on my next payday — I can put the money I spend on electricity, onto my gas bill.

The older I get, the worse my circulation feels, so the warmer I prefer it.

Either way, that payment’s welcome.

The fact the batteries had run out on my thermostat, this morning … ?

Wasn’t … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th November, 2024.

10th November, 2024.

Right … it’s officially Sunday … !

Frankly?

I’m expecting things to be busy … during the week!

Today, though … ?

Will be nice and quiet … !

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

10th November, 2023.

I’ve GOT to confess: I have an earworm!

Miriam Makeba’s “Pata Pata”, so you know!

It’s a dance: one that’s supposed to imitate security guards, patting someone down.

And the song’s in Xhosa.

If my ailing memory’s working correctly?   The ‘xh’ in Xhosa is a clicking noise: rather than an X sound.

It’s amazing what you learn.

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Talking of tunes?   Which we weren’t, but there you go … 

Talking of tunes, the BBC had a Dr Who night: at the recent Proms.

One that included a rendition of the theme — leitmotif? — for the 15th Doctor, himself,

I know it’s nothing like it … but the opening few seconds had me thinking of Dick Barton … !

I think it’s the drum beat.

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I wrote — a few days ago, now — about how a couple of internet services providers had blocked a pro-suicide site: and my concern that other ISPs hadn’t blocked it.

I should maybe not have worried.

As the site has decided to limit access to UK users: after Ofcom, the UK’s internet regulator, contacted them.

At least, according to the BBC, they have.

Granted: the site, itself, provides an onion link you can use with TorBrowser.

But?

That limitation is welcome.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-11-2022 — Richard Burton.

10th November, 2022.

Yes: I’ve finally managed it!

I’ve managed to get … a haircut!

OK, OK, it’s not that much to get excited about.

But?

Well, it’s made me feel a bit less shaggy … !

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Have you been listening to Radio 4’s Today programme?

I have, today.

The show’s interviewed Lord Simon Wolfson, the CEO of Next.

He’s said in the interview that the UK’s current immigration policies are not helping businesses: as it’s not letting workers the country needs, into Britain.

Speaking as a Remainer?

I’m going to sit here and be smug.

As the man’s having to eat his own Brexit supporting words.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th November, 2021.

10th November, 2021.

Yep: the pest controller’s due back, today.

At ten: so you know.

Hopefully?

I’ve not had any EXTRA visitors!

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Watchmen — Series 1 Episode 8 — A God Walks Into Abar — A Review

10th November, 2020.

Right … it’s late — ish — on a Tuesday night.

And … ?   It’s late enough that going to bed with a James Bond novel — currently, I’m reading Diamonds Are Forever — is very appealing.

I wanted to get started on this post, though: to register a couple of points.

First?

My landlord was supposed to fix the main door of the building, today.

They’ve re-arranged it for the 20th!

Secondly?

I’ve seen the penultimate episode of Watchmen.

Things are hotting up!

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11th November, 2020.

Right … 

I’m now officially back: to tell you I’ve seen the penultimate episode of Watchmen.

But … ?   Do you remember me saying, only last night, that the door repair that had been scheduled yesterday, got rescheduled for the 20th?

It’s now been rescheduled for the 19th … 

I hate having to wait!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th November, 2020.

10th November, 2020

Wouldn’t you know it … ?

There’s now a supplemental update for macOS Catalina 10.15.7 … !

Which sounds a bit underwhelming, I know.

I’m also aware the update includes several security patches.

So installing it, as soon as possible?

Would be a good idea.

Apple — being garrulous for once — and telling us that exploits that use the feature being spotted in the wild is … rare … 

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It’s officially official.

I’ve just had a phone call: from my landlord.

The repair man is due down, today, to reinstall the security bar on the from door.

And, as I managed to get the call in, in time?

ALSO have a look at the internal door handle.

Here’s hoping … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th November, 2019.

10th November, 2019.

I have To say, I’ve got Radio 4’s Sunday Service, on at the moment.

The minister conducting the service, the Very Reverend John Witcombe?

Has just told us we need to be more Christ Child like.

I’m not quite sure what he means … but I’m assuming he doesn’t mean waking up screaming at three in the morning, and messing your nappies … 

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At ANY rate … ?

I have to admit, when I opened up YouTube, this morning?   There was a trailer for Disney+’s The Mandalorian staring at me.

It has to be said, it looks good: and wondering if it would be suitable for my eight year old nephew.

The one thing that does get me?

Is that it’s on Disney+.

Am I the only person thinking there’s possibly too much choice — and money — involved with with modern streaming.

That’s before you looking at the fact that Disney+ goes live in Europe on the 31st March.   Some four and a half months after its US debut, on Tuesday.

Personally?

I think torrent sharing sites like Pirate Bay, and the illegal streaming sites used by Kodi, will have copies before we do in Europe.

You’d think the legal providers would learn … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th November, 2018

10th November, 2018.

Yep: I’m (semi) serious, there.

I’m off to work, today: and due to start at nine.

And, as you’ve possibly guessed?

I’m up early to get a post done: as well as get ready.

Frankly?

A weekend off would be nice, at some point.

Says the man who’s seasonal work means I’ll be complaining about lack of hours, come summertime!

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Hmmm … 

I’m just thinking about my next day off: Wednesday, I think.

Frankly, and at the moment?   I’ve a few series in stock in the collection, I’ll be watching Dr Who’s next episode, tomorrow … 

But I’m an impatient little sod.

You’ve possibly guessed.

Right at the moment?

I’m very aware Star Trek Discovery’s next season is out next year: in January.

I’m ALSO aware Stranger Thing’s third season is also due … at some point in 2019.

Frankly?

I’m impatient for both.

But am at least grateful for Dr Who … and a seventieth series of I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue: due to start on Radio 4, this Monday.

I’ve got my timer set for those, at least!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th November, 2017.

Ah HA!

We got costume … !

I don’t know about you, but I’m some thing of a Dr Who fan: grew up on it, and followed both old and new, ever since.

So, obviously, whenever there‘s an announcement about a new Doctor?

I tend to keep my eyes peeled for them.

So … ?

So, yes: I saw the news about Jodie Whittaker’s costume.

Part of me is thinking: “We’re concentrating on the outfit, because she’s a woman … !”   Whilst being very aware that there’s been interest in other versions of the look the boys are wearing.

Personally?

Personally, I know there’s speculation that Jodie’s Doing Mork And Mindy.

But, frankly?

I’m thinking it’s vaguely Sixth Doctor.

It’s the unfeasible loud trousers …

Change my dears and not a moment too soon - she IS the Doctor whether you like it or not!

— Colin Baker (@SawbonesHex) July 16, 2017

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-11-2016

I have to admit … 

I ended up NOT catching a movie, yesterday.

Which is a shame.

But … ?

But I did manage to catch the most recent episode of Class, last night.

And catch some quality time with a friend.

Chewing over movies, would you believe … ?

Frankly … ?

It’s all good … !

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