Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 24th May, 2020.

24th May, 2020.

You know … 

The UK — largely — is still under lockdown.

Although, from what I can see, it’s eased … a little …

That hasn’t made much difference to me, as someone who’s job hunting.

I’m still waiting to have the normal meetings I’m scheduled to have, every fortnight.

As dull as they are?

As dull as they are, they get me out of the flat, and at least feeling as if I’m doing something … 

Speed the day they restart!

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I have to admit, I tried watching a film, last night: 2019’s The Wretched.

But … ?

But it really didn’t hold my attention, however good it was.

You might enjoy it more: I don’t know if I did … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 24-5-2017: Victoria

24th May, 2018.

Yes: it’s true.

I forgot to set my alarm clock!

I hate doing that … !

Argh!

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The Daily Teaser — 20-6-2014: Queen Victoria

Right, that should be that … 

For once.

If you’ve been reading me for a while, you’ll’ve probably worked out that I’m not a football fan.

Dr Who, yes.

Football, no.

Which probably dates back to growing up in 1970s and ’80s,

I can distinctly remember one or two episodes being delayed after a match went into extra time.

Something I resented then: and still do, now, to an extent.

So, from where I’m sitting … ?   Well, from where I’m sitting, the fact England where beaten 2-1 by Uruguay, last night, and are looking at going out if Italy don’t win their next two matches.   Oh, and lose or draw to Costa Rica.

From a personally perspective?   I always say I hope England do well.   But look forward to them going out of the tournament, as that signals the end of the media rumpus for another four years

The one thing I really resent?   Is the way people bang on about it.

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The Daily Teaser — 28-6-2013: Queen Victoria

Oh, YUM … !

Sorry, I’ve got a documentary on that I recorded last night, about Ancient Greece.

Fascinating to watch.

Until you get to the bits about Blood Broth: an old Spartan recipe, designed to keep its troops going during military campaigns.

Going by the presenters expression on trying a spoonful, I think we can be grateful it’s not still made.

As a counterpoint … ?   Some of their medical kit is still fairly usable — and, much like hammers — still considered basic kit, today.

All that’s combined with the practise of infanticide: which one really couldn’t get away with, today … 

Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with letting us know the Law’s an Ass, she also scored five out of five.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s rather regal questions, shall we?   Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video … 

Q1) 28th June, 1838, saw the coronation of Queen Victoria.   In which church was her coronation … ?

Q2) How old was she at the time of her accession: seventeen, eighteen or nineteen … ?

Q3) More to the point, who was Prime Minister, at the time of her accession … ?

Q4) Who preceded Victoria on the throne … ?

Q5) Victoria eventually married her cousin, Prince Albert: what title did he hold, as such … ?

Q6) How many children did they have … ?

Q7) And finally … who succeeded her on the throne … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 27th June, 1967, saw the first use — publicly — of an ATM machine: what does ATM stand for … ?

A1) Automated Teller Machine.

Q2) It was used — for the cameras — by comedy actor, Reg Varney: who starred as Stan Butler in which English sitcom … ?

A2) On The Buses.

Q3) That ATM machine was in a branch of which bank … ?

A3) Barclays.

Q4) More to the point, in which part of London: Kentish Town, Canning Town or Enfield Town … ?

A4) Enfield Town: the historical heart of Enfield.

Q5) Finally … The cash machine’s inventor, John De La Rue, finally got a OBE for his work in which year: 2004, 2005 or 2006 … ?

A5) 2005: the 2005 New Years Honours List, if you want to be picky.

I’ll leave you with this thought from Queen Victoria, herself …

“Since it has pleased Providence to place me in this station, I shall do my utmost to fulfill my duty towards my country”

Queen Victoria.

And with Zadok The Priest: traditionally used at British coronations for some time, and used at Queen Victoria’s, as far as I can tell.

*        I’ll have a sit down with that one, later, Debbi: oh, and try and send a follow-up email, too … !