Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-7-2026 — Tom Lehrer

26th July, 2026: Tom Lehrer.

OK, it’s Sunday.

Which means that yesterday was Saturday, and the day I had a second haircut in the space of a fortnight.

Why … ?

The last time I had one, I used a different barbers: as the regular place I go was shut: a much deserved holiday.

I wasn’t especially pleased with it.

So?

As I had some cash, and my usual place was re-opened?

I had another.

I think Daniels have done their usual sterling job!

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Oh, did I mention I’m thingummy do-dah wossname … ?

Rather fond of the work of writer, William Gibson, in other words!

So … ?

I’m looking forward to AppleTV’s upcoming TV version of Gibson’s Neuromancer.

I caught the trailer, this morning: and, going by that … ?

The show is due for release on 22nd January, next year.

I’m looking forward to it.

I don’t think it’s accurate to the text: but … ?

It does look entertaining.

And they look like they’ve got Molly right … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-7-2025 — Jung

26th July, 2025: Carl Jung.

Right then: it’s now Saturday morning.

The day after more blood tests, and an appointment with my surgery’s nurse practitioner.

The tests are for my GP: and I’m convinced that headache I had, later, was because I’d skipped breakfast.

The appointment … ?

Was to talk about a blood sugar monitor I’d been issued.

You have to prick your finger with a lancet, and put the drop of blood onto a test strip: the machine ‘reads’ the blood, and gives you a result a few seconds later.

Except, of course, my fingers being my fingers?

I barely get a drop: along side an error code that translates as “There’s not enough blood!”

I pick up the new, improved, bigger, needles on Monday … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-7-2024 — Liberia

26th July, 2024: Liberia.

Right … 

It’s Friday!

Which means a couple of things.

First?

I’ve started my new, injectable, diabetes medication: one that’s supposed to help me loose weight.

Second?

Jude’s posted a new video.

I hope you enjoy it: he worked on those sound effects for minutes!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-7-2023 — A New York State of Mind.

26th July, 2023: A New York State of Mind.

Yes: it’s now officially Wednesday.

And events will no doubt be eventuating.

Which is nice!

Frankly?

Beyond going shopping, I’ve little to do.

We’ll have to see what I can find.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26th July, 2022

26th July, 2022.

Yes: it’s now Tuesday.

And I’ve got the day off.

In a manner of speaking!

In other words, I’ve got nothing planned for the day: beyond making a phone call or two, and possibly buying the makings of some spaghetti.

Oh … and watching Stranger Things, tonight.

It’s looking rather good.

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I keep an eye on the technology news: occasionally, at any rate.

So I’m very aware that facial recognition technology is something of a hot issue.

It’s seen by some as being very invasive of privacy: and many will remind you that it’s had — and probably still has — issues recognising people of colour.

I recall reading one piece that told us many black British men had been asked to take off their lipstick.   I’ll let that sink in, shall I … ?

At any rate … it’s problematic.

It’s also come to a crunch point.

Southern Co-op* is facing legal issues: at least, according to this piece.

Basically?   Big Brother Watch has filed a complaint about Southern’s use of Facewatch: a facial recognition.

It’s invading people’s privacy.

Southern, themselves?   Say they’re only planning to use it in branches with a history of crime and anti-social behaviour.

Personally?   And while I’m aware of the issues?

I’ve also worked in retail.

Were I still working in shops?

I’d feel comfier knowing something like this is around.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26th July, 2021.

26th July, 2021.

Yes: it’s officially nice, bright, sunny, and positively tropical, out.

He says, turning up the irony knobs to eleven.

It’s actually looking distinctly overcast: with the possibility of a lot of rain.

Saying that?   I don’t think my part of Brentwood’s had more than five minutes of drizzle all of yesterday.

Which is odd.

Especially when you consider parts of London — which isn’t that far away — were flooded, yesterday … 

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You’re possibly aware I’m a Dr Who fan: and have been for years.

One who’s currently ripping the blu-ray box set of the shoe’s twenty-fourth season: Time and the Rani to Dragonfire, so you know.

The set has two discs for each of the four stories.

I’m just finishing Time and the Rani: and it seems typical of the set.

The first disc has scaled up versions of the broadcast versions of the stories, plus a lot — a lot — of extras.

The second disc — or, at least, the second disc of the Time and the Rani discs — has extended versions of the story.

Plus both raw studio and location footage.

Seven hours worth of raw studio and location footage!

I know some will be happy to see it.

Personally?   I think that much footage is possibly pushing it!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-7-2020: Kargil Vijay Diwas.

26th June, 2020.

Oh, that’s irritating! 

I’ve got a loose tooth.

On a Sunday!

Under a still restrictive Lockdown … 

OK, granted, I’ve messaged them on Facebook.

And I can either call or phone, tomorrow.

Still … irritating sums it up … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26th July, 2019.

26th July, 2019.

Oh, my word, it’s rained, over night … !

Are you in the UK … ?

If you are, you’re probably very aware that we’ve had a heatwave: reaching the mid to high thirties in some parts of the country.

It certainly got me commenting.

And certainly got me showering twice a day.

Right now … ?

The fact there’s a nice breeze coming through the front room window … ?

Is definitely pleasant … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-7-2018: Potsdam

26th July, 2018.

It’s not that often Britain has heatwaves.

For, of course, a given value of ‘heatwave.’

It’s hot, it’s sweaty, it’s distinctly uncomfortable.

And, what’s more?

I seen the BBC’s got this weather as a near enough permanent news story.

The Met Office is issuing warnings.

All told?

The fact Brentwood’s supposed to be expecting a thunderstorm, today … ?

Isn’t exactly reassuring … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-7-2017

Right … 

I have to admit, I’m looking forward to tomorrow: it’s going to be my one day off this week.

Although, frankly?

I’m expecting to do a LOT of laundry, tomorrow!

That’s right: I’m going to be washing my shirts!

Oy … … … 

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… … 

Vey … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-7-2016: Aldous Huxley

Ye gods, but that was a bad night!

I don’t know if I mentioned it, but I suffer with IBS: a relatively minor condition.

But one that’s incredibly painful it flares up.

It did last night: although, thankfully, not as severely as has been the case.

I’m left with a little insight, though.

Last night?   I had some good old fashioned mince.   The SAME batch I’d used to make a bowl of chilli, on Saturday night.

That didn’t set my guts off.

What I THINK’S set it going?   Is the fact I overdid the oil to make some roast potatoes, and fry the mince, itself.

Insight?

Definitely a small amount, there.

Small insight.   With large amounts of tiredness.

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