Nik Nak’s Old Peculiar

8th July, 2026: the Number 189 . Right, then: as we speak, stuff is being pencilled in! Or, at least, drafted! Yes: I’ve started watching Fo...

29th June, 2026 . Yes: it’s another Monday … ! So, it’s another weigh-in, at the usual place. And, given I gained half a kilo, last week? I’...

10th June, 2026: 161 . Right … I had a visitor, yesterday … ! As you may or may not know, I was having issues with what’s called my ‘in-home...

13th May, 2026: № 133 . Right … it’s officially Wednesday … ! Which means it’s getting nearer to payday. I’m looking forward to that: I’m ok...

12th March, 2026: Number 71 . It’s officially official: it’s Thursday. So … ? It’s officially the day after I was supposed to have a hygieni...

6th September, 2025. Did I mention I have a blu-ray on order? I’ve got a blu-ray on order: of the classic 1980s comedy, The Young Ones . Why...

24th May, 2025: 144. Hello, that’s changed …  I’ve JUST pasted the labels into this blog post: and a pop-up has told me I can have no more t...

16th March, 2025: the Number 75. Right … it’s officially Sunday morning. And … ? Things are in the air: as they usually are. Personally? I’m...

25th November, 2024: the Number, 25. Right …  It’s officially Monday: and … ? I’m heading into town, twice! Yep: I’ve got my weight manageme...

10th April — Room 101. Right … it’s Wednesday …  And, frankly … ? I’ve just given a local food bank a call: as I’m running out of milk! Heig...

18th February, 2024: The Number 49. Yes: it’s Sunday. And … ? The day after I’ve done some checking. I got hold of an extra external drive, ...

23rd December, 2023: 361. Right ... it’s officially Wednesday. And frankly?   I was expecting a new Mac Mini, on Friday: Friday the 29th, I ...

21st April, 2023: 111. Right …  I’ve calmed down, a little: after yesterday’s bad news. I’m not getting extra financial help from the Job Ce...

10th April, 2022. Yes: I’m mildly annoyed. I’m on benefits: including the housing component of Universal Credits. My rent’s going up: so, af...

19th February, 2022. Right … I can safely say I’ve survived Storm Eunice . Granted?   I spent most of the day, indoors, with my nephew, Jude...

10th February, 2022. Yep: it’s official. I’ve got one of my weight loss groups, this morning. So I’m up early. After watching a film on Tues...

14th January, 2021. Yes: it’s Thursday. And I’ve more food than I had, yesterday. Quite what I’m supposed to be doing with that many spring ...

11th December, 2020 I think I can safely say I’m … not annoyed, as such. But a little twitted off. I was due a visit from an engineer: to do...

31st August, 2020. Right … First things first, how does that introduction video look? I think the new comic filters in iMovie l...

30th August, 2020. Right …  I officially have a pile of bits and bobs to do, today. Mostly … ? Bits of editing and s...