Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 20-7-2026 — Colombia

20th July, 2026: Colombia.

Right … it’s Monday, again.

And … ?

After taking weight loss medication, last Friday, it’s time for me to head for my weight loss weigh in.

Keep you’re fingers crossed, please: while you’re doing that, I’ll be hoping the bag of crisps I had, yesterday, won’t show up!

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Andy Burnham* gets sworn in as Prime Minister, today.

I wish him luck: although my cynical side has a question.

When exactly, will he resign?

We’ve got through a few PMs, since 2016.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 9-7-2026 — Argentina

9th July, 2026: Argentina.

It’s official: I’ve uploaded a video!

But you’ve possibly guessed that.

And possibly already noticed that uploading a video to tell you I’ve uploaded a video seems a little recursive.

For want of a better word!

At any rate?

I caught the first episode of For All Mankind’s new series: and thought I should tell you about it!

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Oh … the BBC’s new site released this article, a few days ago: telling us many companies are renting out robots, and questioning what use the robots are.

It’s mostly entertainment ones getting rented out, it seems: ones doing tasks that are easy to program.

That’s not necessarily caught my attention, though.

The simple fact that companies are renting out robots is what caught me.

Why?

Because renting out electronics is an old idea: Brentwood had a branch of Radio Rentals, after all.

That’s not the first thing I thought of, though.

No.

I thought of Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot.

That’s the first place I saw the idea … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-10-2023 — Austria

26th November, 2023: Austria.

Yep: it’s official.

Yesterday was Wednesday.

I managed — happily — to get ingredients for a batch of chilli.

As I’ve got extra money on the meter, and latex gloves.

That’s made I should add: and gives me five extra meals, along side from in the freezer.

My only problem?

Is that — in all the excitement? — I completely forgot I was supposed to have a diabetic eye test in the town hall.

So I’ve rebooked it.

For Monday afternoon.

When I’m supposed to be having a COVID jab in Shenfield!

I’ll get the hang of diaries, one day!

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JUST in case you’re a Dr Who fan … ?

You’re possibly aware of the upcoming 60th Anniversary specials, airing this year.

Yesterday?   The BBC announced the air dates for the three specials:

• “The Star Beast” — 25th November, 2023.
• “Wild Blue Yonder” — 2nd December, 2023.
• “The Giggle” — 9th December, 2023.

They’ll be shown on BBC One, and the iPlayer, and — internationally? — on Disney+

Ladies and gentlemen, we have dates.

And, thankfully?

Ones that make my reviews a bit easier to do: I get a week’s rest, in between each one!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 22-2-2022: Brazil

22nd April, 2022.

It’s Friday, 22nd April: and the day before what’s normally payday.

The day, in other words, when my benefits are due.

Except?   I usually get them a day early: as pay day, this month, is a Saturday.

Basically?   I get the chance to pay my bills.

Yay … he says …

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-4-2022: Venezuela

19th April, 2022.

Right … it’s Tuesday: so you know.

Which means, of course, that it’s the day after Monday.

A Monday when my nephew, Jude, tried creating his own channel: which didn’t go to well, although we have managed to create a channel, complete with a video.

Feel free to hit Like, Subscribe and Share.

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Talking of video … ?

I fairly managed to finish my written and video reviews of Legend of the Sea Devils.

I THINK I raise an issue or two about China.

Let me know what you think … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31-1-2022: Nauru

31st January, 2022.

It’s a Monday: which is nice.

It’s the start of another new week: and means I’m a week nearer finding out if I’m getting any extra financial help.

The sooner that happens, the better.

The sooner I can start appealing, if need be.

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At any rate … ?

I’ve officially got a visit, this morning: from a worker form the Office of National Statistics, the ONS.

They’re doing a study on the spread of of COVID-19: and I’m one of the people taking part.

It’s nice: and the £25 voucher they give you is appreciated.

But it DOES mean the calls to arrange the visit come in at all sorts of times.

I really shouldn’t complain: I did volunteer, after all!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15-2-2021: Serbia

15th February, 2021.

Argh!

I feel knackered … 

But there you go: that’s happens when you’re up all night, blogging — and vlogging — about a TV show you like.

I’m not getting any younger!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 18-11-2020: Oman

18th November, 2020

Right … 

It’s Wednesday: which means … ?

Well, a lot of things.

The main one … ?

Is that the surgery appointment went well.

There’s a course of antibiotics involved, at least!

Hey … ho!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 3-3-2020: Bulgaria

3rd March, 2020.

Yes, it’s officially official.

I have a condition … !

I got a call from my GP’s, yesterday: after having some blood tests, last week.

I — after an initial mix up — called called, yesterday, for some additional tests.

Including a urine test, I should add: very entertaining pots, those … 

A—hem!

At any rate, extra tests.

The net result of those tests?

Seemingly, my glucose level is about double what it should be.

There was a few other bits and bobs in there, as well.

But basically?

It turns out I’m diabetic*.

Type one or type two, I don’t know: yet.

I’ve got my very first diabetes review, today, at 11:50.

We’ll have to see what happens.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 18-4-2019: The Republic

18th April, 2019

Yep: I’m nervous.

I’ve got an interview, today.

For a social landlord in Pitsea, would you believe?   Doing the same sort of job that I was doing in Chelmsford: at a slightly better salary.

It’s one I dearly want.

I’m hoping two things.

Firstly?

That the trip — to get to Pitsea, I have to go towards London — doesn’t get held up by climate protestors.

Secondly?

That I get the job … 

Here’s hoping … 

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