Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th July 2026.

27th July, 2026.

It’s Monday, again … !

So, of course, I’m off to my weekly weigh-in.

Hopefully?

I’ll’ve lost a little more weight: after losing half a kilo, last weeks.

We’ll have to see, won’t we?

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27-7-2025 — Norfolk and Chance (Ten Questions)

27th July, 2025: Norfolk and Chance.

Right … it’s now Sunday morning: and … ?

I’ve finally got some Star Trek reviews posted!

The written review of “Shuttle to Kenfori” can be found, here.

And here’s the video … 

Feel free to hit the ‘Like’ button!

In addition?

Paramount’s gone and released a sneak peak for season four.

Has Anson Mount had work done … … ?

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Did I tell you I’m not usually a fan of Marvel movies?

I tend to prefer DC films: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, what-have-you.

But I did know there’s a new Marvel movie: Fantastic Four: First Steps, one that’s been recently released.

A film that got released on 25th July, of this year.

What surprised me — but shouldn’t — is simply how quickly it’s wound up on Pirate Bay … !

Apparently, the studio live-streamed it … in an effort to combat piracy*.

That worked … … … … … … …

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th July 2024.

27th July, 2024.

Right then … it’s Saturday … !

And, frankly … ?

I’m expecting a quiet day!

With — possibly — a movie.

We’ll have to see how that goes.

~≈¥≈~

At any rate … ?

And just so everyone knows?

I’m writing this year’s Left Hander’s Day quiz.

Frankly?   It looks like it’s going to be a short one.

As are a lot of the ones I’ve written for August.

Hopefully?

I’ll be able to get ahead of myself, as a result!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th July, 2023.

27th July, 2023.

Yes: it’s officially official.

I’m desperately playing Blondie’s “Screaming Skin” — track one of No Exit — in order to counter … an earworm!

I’ve now replaced it … with the Eat to the Beat LP.

Because … ?

I’ve woken up with a dance meme bouncing around my head.

Dratted thing … !

~≈🕺≈~

At any rate?

That’s countered by a certain amount of sadness.

As I — and you — learnt about the death of singer/songwriter, Sinéad O’Conner.

That’s a loss.

Much like Phil Lynott and Dolores O’Riordan, was one of Ireland’s finest.

She’ll be missed.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th July, 2022.

27th July, 2022.

Right … I’m officially in Wednesday mode.

And thinking I need to do more shopping!

Yep: I forgot mushrooms, yesterday!

Making spaghetti sauce without, could be tricky!

~≈Œ≈~

Something that caught my eye, this morning?

Was a piece on the Today program: that tells us a group of MPs have recommended pausing deductions from Universal Credit, ones that repay arrears and overpayments.

I’m one of the people who has some deductions: to repay council tax arrears.

I’m … kind of caught.

I’d like to get those arrears sorted: that would have long term benefits.

I also have to admit, a pause would be welcome: even given I’ve re-negotiated some bills, and had help with others?

The extra few quid a month would be useful.

My only concern?   Is whether the government will accept that recommendation.

I think it won’t, given the mess it’s in.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th July, 2021.

27th July, 2021.

Yes: it’s official.

I’m running out of potatoes!   And will have to buy some.

I’m just hoping the vegetable stall in Brentwood High Street’s open.

The size of their baking spuds is legendary.

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You’ve realised I’m a fan of Dune: the 1965 Frank Herbert novel.

And looking forward to the upcoming Denis Villeneuve version.

Here’s the trailer … 

One thing that bothered me?   Is simply that the trailer reveals some of the dialogue of the film: little of which seems to match the dialogue of the original novel.

Oh, I grant, Gurney (Josh Brolin) hates the Harkonnens as much as he does in the novel: but the featured speech isn’t in the novel.

Duncan (Jason Momoa) seems as capable as he does in novel: but, again, his dialogue — in the trailer — doesn’t necessarily match what’s in the book.

That whole “My planet is so beautiful,” speech from Chani (Zendaya) isn’t there, either!

So — stickler for authenticity that I am? —   I’m a touch concerned.

But something occurred to me, yesterday.

The dialogue in David Lynch’s 1984 version is — I think — a touch closer to the novel.   It’s more authentic, if you will*.

The question that occurred to me, yesterday?

Was simply this.

“What if the dialogue differences between the book and the 2021 version is where the film’s producers … are trying to stay out of trouble?   Specifically, copyright trouble?”

I don’t know.

But I believe that may be an issue.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27-7-2020: The Number 27,

27th July, 2020.

Right … 

It’s now Monday, 27th July: which means … 

Well, a couple of things.

It means I can now, officially, phone the dentist!

This tooth’s irritating.

The sooner it’s out, the better … 

~≈¥≈~

It also means something else.

I don’t know if I mentioned it, but I had one, at about this time, last year: to check on my lungs.

I had a couple of nodules on my right lung, that my doctors wanted to monitor.

At last year’s scan?

I was — thankfully — clear: the nodules hadn’t grown.

I’ve a second, confirmatory scan, today: again, at Basildon Hospital.

I’m hoping, again, that the things haven’t grown.

I’ll only find that out, once the scan’s done.

~≈¥≈~

As a final thought … ?

Yes: O2’s website says everything’s lovely, fine and super, and that there’s a signal in the area.

Once again?

My mobile disagrees.

Once again, O2 is lying to me.

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th July, 2019

27th July, 2019.

Ladies and gentlemen?

We have rain!

And, frankly?   I couldn’t be happier.

After all?   It does break the heatwave we’ve been having.

~≈§≈~

Right … 

Are you using a Mac?

Running macOS Mojave?

In that case, you, as I, are facing the fact there’s an update to the operating system is now available.

I’ll be putting that through, later.

But I have to ask … am I the only person who worries about these things?

~≈§≈~

Oh, just as one LAST point?

Apparently, President Trump has announced that he’s working on a good trade deal with Boris Johnson.

Hmm … 

I really don’t like the President.

I don’t.

I also think this: his basic policy, of putting America first?   Means any trade deal he’s looking to make will favour the USA.

Not the UK.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27-7-2018: A wild Hare.

27th July, 2018.

It is — I’m told — Furnace Friday.

I’ve got Radio Four’s Today programme on in the background: which is something of a tradition, for me.

So on top of the Amber warning the Met office have issued?

There’s the possibility of thunderstorms.

We could be looking at flood warnings.

Although I’d rather just have the thunderstorms.

We need to get the air cleared.

~≈§≈~

On top of that … ?

On top of that, we’re expecting a Blood moon, tonight: a Lunar eclipse, in other words.

Given the timings?

It’ll hopeful be visible on the way home from work.

Assuming, of course … 

That the skies are clear.

Oy!

~≈§≈~

Re-Animator — Retro Fun … !

27th July, 2016.

You know, I have to admit to a certain amount of disappointments today.

This week’s Gazette Teaser got nudged aside: at least, the print edition did.

Replaced by an advert, would you believe!

I don’t ask for much: just the chance to have my work aired in the local paper.

I know they have to take adverts: but to bump me out, as well as the readers letter?

Little disappointing, that.

At ANY rate … ?

At any rate, as I had the night off?

I felt I deserved a movie.

If for no other reason than to hide from my kid sister, Ruth.

Well, I DID buy my nephew, Jude, a water pistol, this afternoon.

I THINK I could be in trouble!

Either Way, the movie was something I’ve not actually seen in years.

1985’s Stuart Gordon directed, Brian Yuzna produced, H. P. Lovecraft inspired piece that is … 

Re-Animator … 

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Nik Nak’s Weekly Teaser — 27-7-2016: Gary Gygax

Right … 

I am feeling decidedly rushed: as I want to get a letter written: BEFORE I head into town to post it.

But, on the upside?

At least the postman’s been with a delivery!

~≈Â≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27-7-2016

Ok … 

I am DEFINITELY feeling tired: bordering on the ropey.

And ALSO feeling that I should … you know … 

Shut the windows!

Basically?

It’s actually looking like it’s going to rain.

Which makes a change: especially given as my home town’s been sweltering, a bit, under some rather toasty weather.

I might just head out in the rain … 

And see what’s what … !

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