Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1st December 2025.

1st December, 2025.

Right … you’ll possibly remember me mentioning that a house not far from my place had burnt down.

Sadly … ?

It seems that at least one person has died: and another — I’m assuming the spouse — is seriously injured, and still in hospital.

Thankfully — or not, depending on your point of view — the police are treating the event as non-suspicious.

So … ?

That means it was an accident: and not murder.

That possibly doesn’t makes things easier for the survivor.

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Yes: before you say anything … 

I am up early!

Although not as early as last week.

But I’m up early for similar reasons.

I’m off to hospital: for my regular diabetic blood tests.

Thankfully … ?

It’s in Brentwood Community Hospital: rather than Basildon.

The trip’s going to be shorter … !

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Just as a last thought … ?

I caught Frankenstein, the 2025 version, on Friday.

It’s rather good.

I’ll have a fuller review up, later … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1st December 2024.

1st December, 2024.

It’s a Sunday morning.

And?

I’ve got Radio 4’s Sunday programme on in the background: telling us how many diaspora churches — churches where many immigrant communities worship — are having trouble finding venues to worship in … 

Despite many churches in Scotland having buildings going begging!

At any rate … ?

The church around the corner from me rents out its building of a Sunday afternoon: to something called Brentwood Tamil Church.

I know that, because — during its evening services — it has a volunteer over the road: holding up a sign that says something on the lines of “Jesus Saves!”

It’s not something that encourages me to visit: nor many others.

But … ?

Well … I have to give them credit for persistence!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1st December 2023.

1st December, 2023.

Right … it’s officially Friday: and, yes, I’ve had my Trulicity injection.

As far as I can tell … ?

The stuff’s helping my sugar levels: but not — as the Ozempic I was on — helping with the weight.

It seems I’ll have to wait until January to here about that … !

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On other fronts … ?

I have to admit to having had a call, yesterday.

Partly as a check-up, partly as a follow up, and partly to confirm a referral.

To the relevant specialist used by my GP: to confirm a potential diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD.

Some of the symptoms on Wikipedia sound relevant: but that’s not why I spoke to my GP about it.

I was actually more worried about being potentially autistic!

At any rate … ?

I’m now in the system: or, at least, on the waiting list, for that referral.

It’s six months at most: we’ll have to see how things go!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-12-2022 — Mum’s Gone Back To Iceland.

1st December, 2022: Mum’s Gone Back to Iceland!

Thursday … !

You have to love a Thursday.

If, of course, you’ve got something to do!

Frankly?

I haven’t: bar some shopping.

Frankly?   With the weather getting colder, stew seems appropriate!

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Oh … 

My nephew was over yesterday: feeling rather sad, as one of his pet rabbits, Donnie, had died.

I think a lot of hugs, and making a video, helped.

Here’s hoping!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-12-2021: The Month Of December

1st December, 2021.

Yes: I’m up early … again!

And hungry!

I’ve got blood tests, at eleven: ones that require me to fast.

Frankly?   It’s just gone seven, and I’m feeling grotty, already.

Thankfully, though?

I’ll be able to get something to eat, when I get back.

Which will be nice.

Especially as I’ve got my COVID booster jab, this afternoon.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-12-2020: Richard Pryor.

1st December, 2020.

Yes: It’s officially official.

It’s nippy out.

I’ve just had a look, quickly, to take a photo for a friend.

Calling it cold is possibly undercooking it.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1st December, 2019

1st December, 2019

Is any one else in the UK … ?

I am.

And frankly?   It’s starting to look wintery!

It’s not been snowing in Brentwood: we’ve been saved that, thankfully.

But the temperature is distinctly low.

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You’re possibly aware of the London Bridge terrorist attack on Friday.

And possibly not surprised that it’s getting political.

The government’s announced that it plans to review the early release conditions for those imprisoned for serious terrorist offences.

Personally?

I think that’s stupid.

As, from what I can see, getting released early — as a reward for good behaviour and doing the various rehabilitation course on offer — in prison?

Is one way of encouraging good behaviour, in prison and out of it.

Talking of which … ?

I saw the attackers lawyer, interviewed, yesterday.

According to him, Usman Khan had asked for help being de-radicalised whilst gaoled for an earlier terrorist conviction.

And been refused.

Due to a lack of money, according to a news report on Radio Four, this morning.

Personally?

Usman Khan committed two murders on Friday.

That refusal by prison services?   That lack of cash for a budget conscious prison service, reinforced by a cost-cutting government?

Those person bear some responsibility for those deaths.

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Just as a final thought?

Apparently, there was a sonic boom over parts of the south-east, in the early hours of this morning.

I must have slept through that.

But it does leave me thinking I know a song about it … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-12-2018: World AIDS Day

1st December, 2018.

Right … 

Christmas has — in some senses — come early.

As my family’s decided to get me a new phone: for which I’m eternally grateful.

It’s not an iPhone: we couldn’t afford it.

But is a Huawei P Smart.

It says here … 

I know there’s security concerns about Huawei’s infrastructure … 

But the phone, itself?

Has a rather good camera.

And a better processor than my iMac!

Ahem!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1st December, 2017

Right … 

It’s a Friday: and I’ve been paid.

Frankly?   That means I’m going shopping on Sunday, as that’s my next day off.

And stopping at the Co-op near work, tonight.

It always amazes me how milk manages to run out … when it’s fiddly to get to the shops.

Unfortunately?

I’m not Harry and Meghan.

They can do the walk about, while some else else picks up the milk … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-12-2016

I have to admit, I’m mildly tired.

But there you go: that’s what happened when you have a late night.

I’m not complaining, too much, though.

I managed to get a few videos done for the blog.

AND … ?

Well, I also managed to sit down with the most recent episode of Dr Who spin off, Class.

Yes, I’ve two or three other series lined up.

Who doesn’t, in this age of binged-watched, box-sets?

But Class … ?

Is a bit special.

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