Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13th February 2026.

Friday, 13th February.

It’s officially: the Tale of the Toaster is ongoing … !

I bought a toaster from Amazon: on Tuesday, just gone.

One that only cost me a tenner, all told: including the delivery charge.

“That’s a bargain,” I thought to myself.

Especially when others on the site were pricier: as were ones at my local Argos.

On my money?

I look for value.

So that price seemed very good*.

Then I say the delivery date.

20th March, this year.

20th March.

When I’d ordered the thing on 10th February!

When Amazon, and the third-party sellers on Amazon, usually take a lot less time!

So?

I’ve sent off an annoyed email to Jeff Bezos.

And, over the course of a couple of emails … ?

Got a solution, and some information.

One?

Apparently, the toaster in question is back ordered!

So?

I’ve cancelled the order.

Two?

Amazon has given me £14·99 in gift vouchers: “as a goodwill gesture.”

Three?

I’m waiting for £10’s worth of refund to go into my bank account.

That’s going to take three to five working days: so will get to me by next Thursday, at the latest.

The day before payday.

Do you know what I’m thinking, right now?

I should’ve gone to Argos in the first place … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13-2-2025 — Radio Waves

13th February, 2025: Radio Waves.

Right, then: it’s official Thursday … and … ?

I’m due a repair man: to fix the cupboard doors, under the kitchen sink.

Hopefully?

He’s quick!

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Yesterday … ?

I had a video appointment with my Job centre case worker.

Which went well enough.

My one big worry about the thing … ?

Was simply the technology: would it work … ?

It did … thankfully.

So that means I can have the next meetings by video.

Which certainly helps the knees … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13-2-2024 — Shrove Tuesday.

13th February, 2024: Shrove Tuesday.

Right … it’s now, officially, Shrove Tuesday.

Which means, of course, there’s a suitably themed set, due, today.

And … ?

There’s ALSO a vide review: of episode two of The Underwater Menace … 

I hope you enjoy it!

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As an afterthought … ?

I’ve had the last of the cost of living payments in, yesterday.

And managed to pick up a (reasonably priced) additional external drive.

That should be here, on Saturday.

The reason I got it … ?

Was as extra back-up for some important files: a back up that can be read by a computer other than a Mac.

Following the ol’ 3-2-1 back up rule, as best as I can, seems wise.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13th February 2023.

13th February, 2023.

Right … it’s officially Monday morning.

And?

Frankly, I’m expecting a quiet day.

Well … until my nephew, Jude, turns up!

Videos — and a lot of noise — are bound to occur.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13-2-2022: Radio Daze

13th February, 2022.

Hmmm … 

Romford’s handy.

No, really.

I was there, yesterday.

Getting there was interesting: as there was a bus replacement service.

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Getting back … ?

Was even more interesting.

Ish.

I got to part of the roads around Romford Station where the replacement buses left from.   Only to be told that they were no longer stopping at Brentwood, where I get off.

It was only when we got to Gidea Park — the next stop down from Romford — that we were told by a Transport for London worker that the delay?

Was due to an accident at the Brooke Street Roundabout; and that the bus would skip Brentwood, and stop at Shenfield.

And that there’d be a shuttle bus from Shenfield to Brentwood.

He stayed on the bus to guide the driver on the — temporarily — revised route.

Well played him: it could’ve taken a couple hours to get home, if he hadn’t.

Frustrating … ?

Yes.

But I have to admit, that one worker — who was able to tell people what was going on, AND guide the bus driver — was bloody helpful: especially dealing with the one stroppy — and very middle class — customer.

That was something to see.

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The Mandalorian — Series 2 Episode 2 — Chapter 10 The Passenger — A Review

13th February, 2021.

You know, it’s suddenly occurred to me … I do these intro videos to give people a summary of what’s ahead.

In this case?

That I’ve had dinner, and am going to watch an episode of The Mandalorian.

Or, at least, have just watched an episode of The Mandalorian, at the time of writing.

The second episode of The Mandalorian, series two, so you know.

And I’ve been doing all that, whilst posting on Instagram, listening to Brain Eno … and without telling you what I’ve had for dinner!

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At any rate?   It seems Eno’s did an album back in 2018, called Music for Installations: I think I’m going to listen to that on Spotify, as and when.

Frankly, iTunes want quite a chunk of money!

At any rate … ?

I’m going to hit the sack.

Tomorrow night?

I’ll be telling you about The Passenger … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13th February, 2021.

13th February, 2021.

It’s true: it IS a Saturday.

And one that’s still nippy.

And?   As I think I’ve already said?   I’m actually due a cold weather payment: covering the period from 6th February to the 12th.

Quite when that’s supposed to turn up?   I’m still not sure.   It’s be on the 24th of February, at the latest.

It would be nice if it was in the bank on Monday, though.

I could top up my gas meter, and get some shopping.

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Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

Buffy … the Vampire Slayer … 

I have to admit, the show’s a personal favourite: and influential.

After all, it picks up the idea of a season arc from Babylon Five, and made it far more popular than the latter ever did.

But?   I, like other fans, am very aware that Charisma Carpenter made serious allegations against show runner, Josh Whedon: in the wake of equally serious allegations from the Justice League set.

More power to her: that statement’s a damning read.

Other members of the cast have followed.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy herself, said “While I am proud to have my name associated with Buffy Summers, I don’t want to be forever associated with the name Joss Whedon.”

Anthony Head (Rupert Giles) said he was examining his own memories of the time: saying “Admittedly, the first post by Charisma was when she was working on Angel, and I was long gone.   But there are other posts subsequently that are making me think, ‘How on earth did I not know this was going on?’”

The really serious comment?   Is from Michelle Trachtenberg, who played Dawn, Buffy’s sister.

Seemingly … ?   He wasn’t allowed to be in the same room as Trachtenberg … alone.

I think that one possibly needs testing in court.

I’ve seen nothing as yet, from Alyson Hannigan (Willow), Nicholas Brendon (’Xander) or David Boreanaz (Angel): all three played significant characters on the show.

Personally?

I think Buffy The Vampire Slayer is a fantastic show: one that’s still, still, very watchable: The Body is still the best individual television episode ever made.

The cast?   Could be, should be, and are extremely proud of what’s on screen.

Unfortunately?   It looks like the back stage environment was far nastier than it should have been.

And that’s sad to see.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13-2-2020: Radio Daze

13th February, 2020.

You know, job hunting’s starting to pall.

Really!

Right now, I’m obviously blogging.

But, frankly?

I’m doing a lot of thumb twiddling!

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One thing I do know?

Is I managed to finish Orwell’s The Lion and The Unicorn, last night.

That?   Is quite the read!

I know it sounds strange: especiallly if — like Old Peculiar regular, Debbi Mack — you have a To Be Read pile the size of Chelmsford.

But if you want a good example of of how to write well in English, The Lion and The Unicorn is possibly it.

And … ?   I’m no expert, but think Eric Arthur Blair possibly knew a thing or two.

“The heirs of Nelson and of Cromwell are not in the House of Lord.   They are in the fields and the streets, in the factories and the armed forces, in the four-ale bar and the suburban back-garden: and at present, they are being kept under by an army of ghosts.”

I think … I’ll be keeping The Lion and The Unicorn close at hand.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13th February, 2019

13th February, 2019.

Yep: I’ve been reading quite a bit, just recently.

Frankly?

I think the new spectacles are helping, there.

Right at the moment?

The proverbial book at bed time is Eric Idle’s autobiography.

He’s funny: he IS a Python, after all.

But boy … Eric Idle can’t half name drop … 

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Oh … just as an afterthought … ?

I’ve actually lined up an interview on the 26th: at Romford Magistrates Court.

That’s the first in a couple of weeks, I know that.

I think there’s a phone assessment, first, though: but we’ll have to see.

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Just as a final thought … ?

I actually had enough saved up to order a very cheap DVD copy of Der Golem from Amazon.

Which didn’t turn up when it was due: on Monday just gone.

And the third party seller who sold it to me?

Hasn’t got back to me.

You can bet there’s a Jeffmail going off … 

At some point … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13-2-2018: Glen Coe …

13th February, 2018.

Bloody Twitter … !

They are — at the moment — telling me that the Tweets I post — with each day’s Daily Teaser on them — are automated and spam.

And stopped me doing them, however temporarily!

I’ve reported it, of course.

But lord knows how it’ll take to rectify the issue.

Can I ask you a favour?

Can you complain?   To @TwitterSupport, on Twitter?

Ta … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13-2-2017

Hmmm … 

Looks like it’s going to be a short week, this week.

As I don’t know if I’ll be picking up an extra shift on Wednesday or Thursday.

Which is a worry.

As, obviously, it gives me less cash.

On the upside?

It does give me an extra day off.

Swings and roundabouts … 

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On other fronts … ?

I finally managed to |catch Back in Black, the BBC’s documentary about the last Sir Terry Pratchett.

Which, I have to confess, gave me a certain sense of closure: although I’m very aware his close friends and family won’t be saying the same thing.

But … ?

I found it hard going … 

But worth a watch … 

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