The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 8 — Chapter 24 “The Return” — A Review

17th July, 2023: an Introduction.

Right … it’s Monday.

Which means I’m trying, desperately, to not burn dinner … whilst listening to tonight’s episode of I’m Sorry, I Haven’t a Clue.

With games of Mornington Crescent, like that?

You can’t go wrong!

~≈👽≈~

At any rate … ?

It’s Monday.

So, once I’ve had dinner — a burger — I’ll be watching Chapter 24 of The Mandalorian: “The Return” is the last of the current series: so I’m hoping it’s a suitable finale!

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The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 7 — Chapter 23 “The Spies” — A Review

10th July, 2023.   The Introduction.

Yes: it’s true.

You’ll be very aware it’s Monday, that I’m going to be having dinner — a burger, so you know — and will be watching the next episode of The Mandalorian, once I’ve had that.

While I’m writing this intro, though?

I’m listening to the opening episode of the new series of I’m Sorry, I Haven’t a Clue.

Right now?

Pippa Evans is singing the words of The Teddy Bears Picnic … to the tune of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah!

I would seriously give that show a listen: especially if you’ve never heard it!

~≈👽≈~

At any rate … ?

It’s Monday: so … ?

I’m going to be having dinner, watching an old friend’s comic book video … then watching “The Spies” … 

I’ll be seeing you, tomorrow … !

~≈👽≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 6 — Chapter 22 “Guns for Hire” — A Review

3rd July, 2023: the Intro.

Right … 

It’s a Monday: one that’s been a long day.

I’ve been trying to sort out a gas meter, would you believe?

You can read about that in today’s Teaser: and possibly more in tomorrow’s.

At any rate?

It’s Monday.

Which means that, once I’ve had dinner and watched an old friend’s video about comics … ?

I’ll be watching the next episode of The Mandalorian.

I’ll finish this post up, tomorrow night: you can let me know what you think … !

~≈🤠≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 5 — Chapter 21 The Pirate — A Review

26th June, 2023: “The Pirate”.

It’s got to be said: Monday’s can be exciting.

Really!

At least they could be, if they really wanted to be!

You can tell I’m boiling vegetables, can’t you … ?

Yes: it’s Monday, and I’m doing dinner.

Once I’ve had that?

I’ll be watching the next episode of The Mandalorian: and posting my reviews, tomorrow.

The episode’s about pirates: which can only make Monday’s more interesting.

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The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 4 — Chapter 20 The Foundling — A Review

19th June, 2023: “The Foundling”.

Right … I’m typing this with a certain sense of urgency.

Frankly … ?

Dinner is cooking: and I’d rather my veggies didn’t boil over!

Or the instant mash, come to think of it.

At any rate?

It’s Monday, I’m feeling rushed and hungry … 

But?

Once dinner’s done, and eaten?   Will be coming up for air, to watch the next episode of The Mandalorian.

Given the scenes we saw in an earlier episode?

I wonder who that foundling could be?

You’ll find out when I post my completed reviews: tomorrow night.

I’ll be back, then!

~≈👽≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 3 — Chapter 19 “The Convert” — A Review

12th June, 2023: “The Convert”.

Right … 

As I start writing this?   It’s a Monday afternoon.

But you knew that.

And that I’m doing dinner: with an episode of Yes, Prime Minister on in the background.

Sir Humphrey and the PM are up to their usual warring: extremely funny warring!

At any rate, once dinner’s done, I’ll be watching the next episode of The Mandalorian’s third series: and telling you about it, by tomorrow night.

I’ll be right back … 

~≈👽≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 2 — Chapter 18 The Mines of Mandalore — A Review

5th June, 2023: Chapter 18 — “The Mines of Mandalore”.

Yes: it’s Monday night.

And … ?

Frankly, I’m going to be having dinner in a bit: whilst watching an old friend’s YouTube video about comics;

And after rewatching my nephew’s latest video;

I’m glad they’re both short.

It means I can get through them, whilst I’m eating … then watch “The Mines of Mandalore”, the next episode of The Mandalorian.

Once I’ve had dinner and stopped gossiping with the neighbours … !

~≈👽≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 3 Episode 1 — Chapter 17 The Apostate — A Review

29th May, 2023: Chapter 17 — “The Apostate.”

Right now … ?

It’s a Monday night: or, at least, something of a sunny Monday evening.

When I could be taking a nice healthy walk in the sunshine.

I’ve done that, already.

So?

I’m going to have dinner, then watch TV!

Frankly, I’ve not caught up with an old TV friend, and want to start watching season three of The Mandalorian.

Then release my review of the first episode, The Apostate*, tomorrow night.

This is — as the saying has it — the way!

~≈👽≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 2 Episode 8 — Chapter 16 The Rescue — A Review

27th March, 2021.

Yes: I think I’m getting the hang of those revamped introduction videos.

Many moons ago, when I first got an iMac with a built in webcam?

It seemed a good idea to do a video intro: one that got posted to the blog.

Which — a couple of years in? — stopped working.

I still — to this day — do not know why.

So I started posting them to YouTube.

The fact they’re far more publicly accessible, there, means having to alter them.

Which I’m slowly getting the hang of, I think.

At any rate: yes, I’ve had Spaghetti, again: with homemade Bolognese sauce.

Yes: I’ve seen the last episode of The Mandalorian, series two.

Which has a surprise or two.

And yes: The Book of Boba Fett airs in December of 2021.

That’s something to look forward to … !

Now, if you’ll excuse me?    I’ll finish this, tomorrow night.

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The Mandalorian — Series 2 Episode 7 — Chapter 15 The Believer — A Review

20th March, 2021.

Yes … 

This is getting to be something of a habit, by now.

Sitting in from of a screen, I should say.

Right now?   I’m sitting in front of a computer screen: having had a dinner that’s either too big, too small, or just too damn unhealthy for my own good.

An — arguably — home made cheese burger.

Or home cooked, at least.

Eaten whilst watching Star Trek Lower Decks: which I’m not going to write about.

There’s only so much time in the day, after all!

At any rate … ?

I have seen episode 7 of The Mandalorian.

And, with some Dave Brubeck in the background?

Wanted to set up my review of the episode, tonight: and finish it, tomorrow.

It gives me the chance to tell you to take … five … 

~≈V≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 2 Episode 6 — Chapter 14 The Tragedy — A Review

13th March, 2021.

I have to say, Saturday night’s are to be a thing.

No, really.

I’m starting to get used to the idea of watching a streamed TV show on a Saturday night.

It’s about the one upside to not working.

I’ve a regular night that I can schedule for a (cheapish) pleasure.

Blogging about the one I find interesting?

Is something of an added bonus.

At any rate?

I’ve seen another episode of The Mandalorian, series two.

And, of course, will tell you more, on Sunday night!

~≈🚀≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 2 Episode 5 — Chapter 13 The Jedi — A Review

6th March, 2021.

Yes: it’s another Saturday night.

Where I don’t especially want to get to bed late … but, having watched the next episode of series two of The Mandalorian?

Wanted to get started on my review of the thing.

There’s possibly a couple of other things to mention, though.

The episode itself definitely seems to have been designed by someone who like murky, muddy … and Japanese … 

And dinner … ?

Was a rather good home made goulash: if I do say so, myself!

At any rate … ?

I’m going to hit the sack: I’ll be back, tomorrow.

~≈🚀≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 2 Episode 4 — Chapter 12 The Siege — A Review

27th February, 2021.

Yes: it’s officially official.

A couple of things have happened, today.

I’ve just managed to do a halfway decent pot of decent chicken stew.

I tend to make enough to last three or four meals, so you know.

Tonight’s?   I’ve made enough to last until Wednesday.

It’s amazing how long chicken pieces, a litre of stock, three peppers, two red onions, half a dozen mushrooms, three carrots and a parsnip will last.

I think I’ve got the right amount of flour as thickener, as well.

The other … ?

It’s my birthday on Thursday: but I’ve had my birthday present, a new mobile phone, a few days early.

Something I know I was nervous about, this morning.

But that seems to have gone well.

At any rate … ?

That’s possibly something for another time.

For now?

I’ll be closing this part of the post: by telling you I’ve seen another episode of The Mandalorian, Series two.

I’ll tell you what I though, tomorrow night.

~≈🚀≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 2 Episode 3 — Chapter 11 The Heiress — A Review

20th February, 2021.

Yes: it’s another post about The Mandalorian.

Why?

Because I happen to like the series!

As ever, though?

It’s a post I’m starting tonight, on Saturday, 20th February: so I can, at least, get an early night.

Frankly, I’ve just started re-reading Killing for Company: and want to get another chapter finished!

I’ll catch you tomorrow.

~≈¥≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 2 Episode 2 — Chapter 10 The Passenger — A Review

13th February, 2021.

You know, it’s suddenly occurred to me … I do these intro videos to give people a summary of what’s ahead.

In this case?

That I’ve had dinner, and am going to watch an episode of The Mandalorian.

Or, at least, have just watched an episode of The Mandalorian, at the time of writing.

The second episode of The Mandalorian, series two, so you know.

And I’ve been doing all that, whilst posting on Instagram, listening to Brain Eno … and without telling you what I’ve had for dinner!

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At any rate?   It seems Eno’s did an album back in 2018, called Music for Installations: I think I’m going to listen to that on Spotify, as and when.

Frankly, iTunes want quite a chunk of money!

At any rate … ?

I’m going to hit the sack.

Tomorrow night?

I’ll be telling you about The Passenger … 

~≈¥≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 2 Episode 1 — Chapter 9 The Marshal — A Review

6th February, 2021.

Yes: it’s officially Saturday night: and one that sees my part of Brentwood getting rained on.

It’s a good thing I’m out of cash.

I’d hate to be out in this weather!

Frankly, though?

I’m glad to stay in: as it means I can get an early night.

After getting a start on this post: knowing I’ll be able to tell you about the first episode of The Mandalorian, series two, in the morning.

~≈📺≈~

Watchmen — Series 1 Episode 1 — It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice — A Review

22nd September, 2020.

Laundry … ?

Laundry, laundry, laundry … !

I knew there was something I needed to do: take the laundry out of the tumble dryer!

Never mind!

I can do that in the morning.

Right now?

I’ve just seen a TV series: one that’s won awards.

One with superheroes.

Yes.

I’ve started watching series one of Watchmen.

~≈Ω≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 1 Chapter 8 — Redemption — A Review

11th September, 2020.

OK … 

I can safely say two things, at the moment.

I’ve had dinner.

Fish and chips, if you must know.

And, right now?   I’m telling you that: through the medium of my blog.

Obviously.

The mild difference?

Is that I’m experimenting with the new Blogger interface.

At the moment, there’ll be a time when I won’t be able to use the legacy version.

So?

Frankly, getting slowly used to the new version — when I don’t have to use it — seems fair enough.

Right now, though?

I have understandable concerns.

I suspect that I won’t be able to use the prepared html links I usually use, nor YouTube embed code.

I have’ve over the past few weeks, I know that.

In that sense?

There’s little change from there.

There is, however, one page that tells me I can use the embed code … if I switch between HTML, and COMPOSE mode: the pen icon in the top left hand corner in this photo.

HTML mode looks like this … 

If you’re not used to it … ?

That can be very confusing!

However?

That isn’t necessarily want I wanted to tell you.

You’d possibly guessed.

No, I wanted to tell you about what I’ve just seen on TV.

Yes: the last episode in series one of  The Mandalorian.

~≈¥≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 1 Chapter 7 — The Reckoning — A Review

4th September, 2020.

Right … 

I’ll happily admit I was feeling decidedly glum, this morning.

I suffer with mild depression: and, after getting a funding request turned down?

Was feeling the emotional after effects.

Believe it or not?

I think telling you — yes, you, Mr, Ms or Mx Reader — seemed to help.

I’m not especially religious: certainly not Roman Catholic.

But I think that the Church may have a point: that the act of confession may have some uses.

~≈†≈~

Right at the moment?

You’re possibly aware that I’ve been blogging for many years.

Nik Nak’s Old Peculiar has been around for a while and seen a few changes.

At the moment?

I’m using the latest change to the interface that let’s me post.

I’m still unsure about it.

The Labels section — near the Publish button — seems to have been improved.

However, and as you can see in this experimental post?   The new interface cannot accept YouTube or Spotify embed codes.

Nor will it accept html tags.

Something the Legacy interface does very well.

I’m hoping that’s something Google will improve.

~≈†≈~

At any rate?

This was not — at least not completely — what I wanted to tell you.

No.

I’ve been watching TV.

Again.

And, as you’ve possibly worked out from the poster?

I’ve caught the penultimate episode of series one of The Mandalorian.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a cliffhanger.

~≈†≈~

The Mandalorian — Series 1 Chapter 6 — The Prisoner — A Review

28th August, 2020.

Right … it’s quite assertively a Friday … 

And a Friday where I’ve got stuff brewing.

Right at the moment … ?   I’ve got Handbrake on the go.

I’ve bought copies of the special edition version of The Power of The Daleks, and Good Omens, on blu-ray.

Normally?   I’d use MakeMKV to turn the discs into .mkv files: then use Handbrake to turn those into .mp4 file.

Recent changes to both MakeMKV and Catalina mean the process can produce iffy results.

Flawed, or unreadable, .mkv files, and no .mkv versions of shorter videos.

Fortunately?   I’ve managed to restore an older version of MakeMKV onto my Mac: via Time Machine.

Which still wouldn’t let me turn the discs into .mkv files.

But has let me make decrypted copies of the disc two series: that I can then re-code with Handbrake.

It’s — thus far — all good.

~≈¥≈~

At any rate … ?

I mentioned it’s Friday in that intro video.

Which I realise looks odd, I know.

Frankly, Apple have finally updated iMovie: scrapping some old filters, and introducing some new cartoony ones.

Which I think look good: and do interesting things to some of my usual Jester backgrounds.

I’m doing it again, aren’t I … ?

Burbling!

It’s Friday … 

Which means I’ve caught yet another series one of Disney+’s … 

The Mandalorian

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