Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31-3-2026 — Newfoundland

31st May, 2026: Newfoundland.

Right, then: today is a day of general overexcitement.

Or possibly general yayness.

Because?

At yesterday’s weigh-management weigh-in, I found I’d lost some eight hundred grams: about one and three quarter pounds.

That’s good: so long as I can avoid treating myself to a bag of crisps*!

~≈🍟≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31st March 2025.

31st March, 2025.

Right … it’s officially early, on what’s officially Monday morning.

And … ?

I’m up early: again.

Yes: I’m off to my weight management meeting, today.

Desperately hoping I’ve lost weight: last week’s weigh gain was a little too big for my comfort … !

~≈⚖️≈~

At any rate, getting up this early, after the clocks went forward?

Is nice.

As it means waking up in the dark.

There’s something a little romantic about that … 

~≈❤️≈~

That’s a good thing … 

English pharmacies will have a new service: free morning after pills for those who need them.

I think that’s going to be a much needed service: there’s always going to be a need for it, I think.

But … ?

I’m also aware Britain’s had a history of pro-life protestors, blocking abortion clinics.

And wondering if we’ll see them outside the local chemist.

I doubt it.

I doubt we’ll see it.

I seriously doubt it’ll happen.

I hope I’m right … !

~≈⚚≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31-3-2024 — Easter Sunday

31st March, 2024: Easter Sunday.

Right … Easter Sunday … 

Which means I’m going nowhere near sugar.

But, given regular readers know I’m diabetic?

They’ll probably tell you I’m planning on going nowhere near it … or chocolate!

Gosh, the excitement, eh?

~≈Ü≈~

JUST in case you’re wondering … ?

I’ve got the soundtrack for Strickland’s In Fabric on in the background.

The music is still worth listening too, after all this time.

I’m betting the film, itself, would be just as watchable … 

~≈Ü≈~

Sometimes … ?

My imagination gets away with me.

I spent most of yesterday morning with a version of Itsy Bitty Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini going through my head.

Performed by Chancellor Gowron of the Klingon Empire: and Commander Strax of the Sontaran empire.

Of course I mentioned it on Twitter.

My mind is feeding me a version of this song … sung by #ChancellorGowron and #Strax https://t.co/1MBL2l6anf

My imagination is WEIRD!

The rest of me is wondering what a cartoonist like @MAW_H would make of it: but suspect it’s not his thing … !

— Paul Downie (@Cuddy2977) March 30, 2024

And of course, the ever talented @MAW_H obliged!

pic.twitter.com/Fx0HQZNfHi

— MAW Holmes (@MAW_H) March 30, 2024

Frankly?

It made my evening!

~≈Ü≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31st March 2023.

31st March, 2023.

Right … it’s now Friday: and the day after I had a appeal hearing.

By phone.

It went well, I think.

Although … ?   I’m not sure if I’ll be awarded anything.

I’ll find out by post, it seems: next week, apparently.

~≈£≈~

Which is possibly the concerning bit.

I’ve a couple of friends who’ve been through this process: although, admittedly, through in person or video calls.

They … ?   Got their awards on the spot.

I, on the other hand?

Have been told I’ll be notified by post.

I don’t know why.

But, frankly?

I’m assuming I’ll be getting nothing.

We’ll have to see.

~≈£≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31-3-2022: Malteaser

31st March, 2022.

Right … 

It’s Thursday: and frankly?

I’ve got my nephew over, this afternoon.

Yes: he was over yesterday, and managed to do a couple of videos.

Liking and subscribing would be nice!

On top of that … ?

I’ve got another weight loss group meeting, this morning: the last of the regular ones.

It goes to monthly meetings, from now on.

How that will go … ?

We’ll have to see.

~≈Ÿ≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31-3-2021: World Backup Day

31st March, 2021.

Yes: it’s WEDNESDAY!

That means exercise!

I had an appointment with a physio-therapist: who’s prescribed a set of five-day-on, two-days-off, exercises.

Rather simple ones, thankfully.

I am — metaphorically — back on the treadmill.

~≈🐶≈~

Not that it make’s much difference … but I’ve been shielding for the past few weeks.

It’s not been that much different to the rest of Lockdown.

However?

It comes to an end, today.

Quite what the implications are?

I don’t know.

But it coincides with a general easing of lockdown.

To be completely honest with you, though?

I’m just looking forward to the non-essential shops re-opening.

I’d like to have a haircut at some point!

~≈💈≈~

Star Trek Picard — Series 1 Episode 6 — The Impossible Box — A Review

31st March, 2020.

You know, the video — the introductory video — is possibly going to be interesting … or just look odd.

Depending on your point of view.

But there’s something of an explanation for it, if nothing else.

I write brainteasers.

And, just to keep my ears occupied, whilst writing?

I’ll have old episodes of whatever, on in the background.

Today?

The six part, William Hartnell, Doctor Who story, The Web Planet.

Which, in the final episodes?   Sees the alien species the TARDIS crew are working with, the Menoptra, trying to lure a Zarbi to where they want to go … 

By yelling ‘zaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar-BEEEE,’ at it.

In assorted strange voices.

When you’re a Menoptra?

You have to do this sort of thing.

When your the person watching Menoptra doing their thing … ?

All sorts of things stick in your mind!

Frankly?

Watching something else, to make sure that you get a TV earworm — eyeworm? — out of your head makes a certain amount of sense.

Yes.

I’ve seen the next episode of Star Trek Picard’s first series … 

~≈†≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31-3-2020: Ruby Tuesday

31st March, 2020.

Yep: it’s day whatever of the UK wide lockdown.

And frankly?

I’m losing track of days!

Well … lost count of how many days we’ve been locked down.

It’s still frustrating … 

But also odd: I live by the rail line, and — with the trains on a permanent Sunday service? — it’s unnervingly quiet.

~≈¥≈~

I’ve got to admit, I’m in a local WhatsApp group: for those needing or offering help during the lock down.

And got a message, this morning.

Warning that the video calling app, Houseparty, had been hacked.

It’s causing a media panic.

It’s also got the manufacturers, Epic Games, offering a $1, 000, 000 bounty, to anyone can can prove it does.

Something I know I managed to flag up.

It’s … 

Well, I think the Corona Virus is going get a lot of that sort of thing.

It’s ALREADY generating email scams.

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31st March, 2019.

31st March, 2019.

Right … I’ve had a door fall off: right onto my head!

That’s … 

Well, not want you want, first thing in the morning.

I don’t think I’m too badly hurt: although I’m going to have one hell of a bruise.

Right now, my biggest concerns?

Are;

• Getting the broken door reported to my landlord.
• Finding out who the hell THIS lot are!

Am I the only person who thinks the male lead singer looks like Jake Blues?

~≈§≈~

The Third Man — A Review

31st March, 2018.

Yes … 

As I open the text of this post?

With just the word, ‘yes,’ accompanied but those three little dots that tell you there’s a significant … … pause.

Well, you have to get little Pinteresque, once you’ve turned fifty.

At any rate: I’ve had some time off ill, with what boils down to a trapped facial nerve.

Makes eating cornflakes fun.

At any rate?

Tonights marks a Saturday night where I’m not getting an early night … AND have had some time off.

AND finished a box set: The Man in the High Castle’s second season, if you’re interested.

And … ?

“And?” I hear you say?



And I sat down with a movie: so you know.

Something I’ve been meaning to watch for a while: the Carol Reed film that is … 

The Third Man …

~≈§≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31-3-2017

Righty-ho, then!

It’s officially back-to-work Friday.

Oh, and Payday.

Which means sorting out the bills, of course.

The one thing I am grateful for … ?

Is that I managed to pay my mobile phone bill, last week.

It means I don’t have to top up, this week.

More for me, then!

I can possibly stat putting aside some savings!

~≈$≈~

The Daily Teaser — 31-3-2016

Oh, blimey, it’s getting late!

Actually, no it’s not: it’s only JUST gone eight in the morning.

But personally … ?

I usually like to get an early start: where possible.

Not to do so … ?

Seems to be wasting the day!

One upside, though?

Is that I’ve JUST had a look at the statistic for yesterday’s Teaser.

Is that — comparatively — it’s done rather well.

It’s all good.

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