Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-3-2025 — Ohio.

1st March, 2025: Ohio.

I think it’s official: I had a late night, last night.

Please don’t ask why!

It’s complicatedly messy!

At any rate … ?

I’ll have the film review up, later: once I’ve had more sleep … !

~≈🛌≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 11-11-2024 — Washington State

11th November, 2024.

I am officially up!

Yay!

And I’m officially busy.

My weight management meeting is this morning: hopefully, I’ll’ve lost more weight, regardless of how much I’ve lost.

This afternoon … ?

I’ve got a hygienist appointment.

At some point, between the two … I plan to get more sleep!

I feel knackered!

~≈🥱≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 21-6-2024 — New Hampshire

21st June, 2024: New Hampshire.

Yay!

It’s Friday!

Which means it’s payday: and I can sort out my bills, and get some shopping.

Oh … 

I also have some new medication: replacing the Trulicity I had been on.

Yes: I now have four weeks supply of 1mg doses of Ozempic.

Hopefully?

Those supplies can be maintained.

As helpful as the Trulicity was, I believe it wasn’t quite as effective as the Ozempic.

~≈Ω≈~

As a side point?

The World Health Organization has issued a global alert: warning people about fake Ozempic being sold online.

The alert is a good thing to see, I think.

But also … ?

Not — given the demand for the stuff — what I’d call surprising!

People will buy anything!

~≈Ω≈~

As a final thought … ?

I managed to catch the most recent version of Tales of the TARDIS, last night.

An updated — and very relevant — version of Pyramids of Mars, the first Dr Who story to feature Sutekh.

It was rather good to see the old story: albeit it in a somewhat edited form.

The updated effects were very good.

As was the framing story: of the Doctor and Ruby discussing how the Doctor could dealt with the revamped villain.

Personally?

I can only hope the BBC gives this — and the other Tales of the TARDIS — a blu-ray release: I think they deserve to be seen by as many people as possible.

~≈Ω≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 4-3-2024 — New Hampshire

4th March, 2024: New Hampshire.

Right … it’s officially official: I am up early, again.

Yes: it’s Monday, and I’m off to my weight management meeting, today.

Again.

Hopefully?

The weight’s gone down.

It would be a nice thing to mark my birthday!

~≈Ü≈~

You’re possibly aware that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will be announcing the UK’s budget plans on Wednesday.

And?

That I’ve had help from Southend Council’s Essential Living Fund over the past few months.

That fund?   Is financed by the Household Support Fund.

And … ?

It looks like the money for the Fund could well end, in this budget.

That’s beyond sad.

Beyond being a shame.

And beyond many words I could use.

There are thousands who rely on schemes like this.

~≈Ü≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 14-2-2024 — Raisin’ Arizona

14th February, 2024: Raisin’ Arizona.

Yes: it’s Saint Valentine’s Day!

And … ?

Yes: I’m not expecting a card!

Saying that?   The last one I got, was anonymous, a long time ago, and very appreciated.

Especially if it was from I think it was from.

They were gorgeous!

~≈❤️≈~

Oh, if you’re in the UK … ?

And use the iPlayer on a desktop, or laptop?

It seems the BBC’s iPlayer service will — from 11th March, this year — no longer allow downloads to Macs or PCs.

Apparently?

It’s costing them more money than it’s making them.

I can’t complain too much: as that was never something I used.

It just surprises that Aunty hadn’t done so, already.

~≈📺≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8-11-2023 — Montana.

8th November, 2023: Montana.

Right … It’s now Wednesday.

And … ?

I’ve finally been given this years Cost of Living payment.

Most of that went, quick!

It’s paid for Christmas: and put some cash on the meter.

But … ?

I’ve still got enough for some shopping!

Heigh-ho!

~≈Ç≈~

Yes, before you ask: I had Jude over, yesterday: my nephew like making videos.

And?

Yes: he’s posted a couple more videos.

Feel free to enjoy them!

~≈Ç≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31-10-2023 — Spookin’ Nevada

31st October, 2023: Spookin’ Nevada!

Right … 

It’s officially official: I’ve had my COVID 19 vaccination.

And went all the way to Shenfield for it.

It is, effectively, the closest place to my front door.

To be honest?

I got there an hour late: but, thankfully, the chemist was happy to oblige me.

Phew!

~≈Ÿ≈~

Oh … tomorrow is the 1st November: you’d guessed.

You’re also aware — if you’re a Dr Who fan in the UK — that all of the classic series, bar one story, is going to start showing on the BBC’s iPlayer Service.

From tomorrow.

There’s more!

It seems a spin off — Tales From The Tardis — is also going to air on the service.

And the franchise will be released under the ‘Whoniverse’ banner.

People are going to be busy!

~≈Ÿ≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-8-2023 — Colorado!

1st August, 2023: Colorado.

Yay!

It’s officially Tuesday!

And, yes: it does mean my nephew is heading over.

Hopefully?

We’ll be able to do something videographic!

~≈🎱≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 3-7-2023 — Short-Stocked Idaho.

3rd July, 2023: Short Stocked Idaho.

Yes: it’s officially officially: I’m up early.

It’s week eleven of my weight management program: the last will be next week’s.

We’ll have to see what happens next.

~≈®≈~

Remember, a few days ago, I told you about my gas meter?

I’m on a pay-as-you-go gas meter: one that’s no longer accepting my payment card.

I tried getting another payment card: that ASLO wouldn’t work.

To cut a long story short?

My utilities supplier is going to install a new smart, pay-as-you-go gas meter.

They want to add a pay-as-you-go electricity meter as well.

Which I don’t need or want.

I THINK I’m going to have to have a word.

~≈®≈~

In fact, I’m definitely having a word.

As I write?

I’m on the phone to my utilities supplier: trying to arrange for just the gas meter to be replaced.

I’m spending a lot of time, this morning, listening to hold music¶!

~≈®≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 6-2-2023 — Massachusetts.

6th February, 2023: Massachusetts.

Yes: it’s officially Monday.

And … ?

I’ll have a video review up, later.

I managed to catch the first episode of For All Mankind’s first series, last night.

And came away mildly impressed.

I’ll post it and the written review, later.

~≈¥≈~

I’m due to be at a phone hearing on the 8th: by phone, at 14:45.

At least, in theory, on the 8th, by phone.

I checked my online account, yesterday: and it seems that the hearing is still on the 8th.

At King’s Lynn Magistrate’s Court.

I’m hoping that’s a typo!

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 6-1-2023 — New Mexico.

6th Mexico, 2023: New Mexico.

Right … Fridays … a day where I might get a chance to sit down with a film.

Or a TV show.

I’m very aware I’ve said that at least once, this week.

We’ll just have to see.

~≈📺≈~

At ANY rate … ?

I had a meeting, yesterday: with my Job Centre work coach.

Discussing my ongoing appeal for PIP/Limited Capacity to Work/Employment Support Allowance/whatever it’s called this week was obviously a feature.

The net result of that discussion?

Was my coach suggesting I double check my emails.

I should have a link to create an account on the Court services site: one that would let me track proceedings.

I checked my emails when I got home.

I had the email … but the link had expired.

So … ?   I emailed back: to ask what I could do.

I’m not expecting a reply: not just yet.

But, hopefully?

I’ll hear something: soon.

~≈⚖️≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28-12-2022 — Iowa.

28th December, 2022: Iowa.

Yes!

The bank holidays are now over!

Phew!

Which sounds a strange thing to say, I know.

But … 

The world’s most stressful holiday is over.

Now all we have to remember … is the fact it’s New Years Eve on Saturday.

It’s all fun and games, isn’t it … ?

~≈Ω≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12-12-2022 — Pennsylvania 6-5000.

12th December, 2022: Pennsylvania.

Right … just in case you didn’t know … ?

It started snowing!

At least, it started snowing, last night.

Which has thankfully stopped: after leaving us with about two inches of snow.

Will we get more?

Well, the BBC’s weather site was saying no.

And Radio 4’s weathermen are telling us it will get milder by the weekend.

But?

We’ll just have to see.

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16-11-2022 — Oklahoma.

16th November, 2022: Oklahoma.

It’s a news day.

Or possibly, a news day.

For one thing?

My most recent written and video review — of the second episode of The Abominable Snowmen — is up.

As is my nephew’s most recent video.

Jude’s friend Jaskaran … ?

Is ever-so-slightly shy, I should add!

At any rate … ?

Feel free to like them, and share them!

~≈📽️≈~

Secondly?

And I realise it’s something of a punt … 

But, in light of the fuss around Twitter, I’ve joined rival social network, Mastodon.

I’m still intent on using Twitter: I’ve built up a small following, including both regular readers, Olga and Debbi.

But, given the fuss and given I know a couple of people on there?

I felt it worth a go.

So you know?   Mastodon is made up of several federated modules: called servers.

I’m on one called Mastodon World.

So my Mastodon handle is @Cuddy2977 if you’re on that one: and @Cuddy2977@mastodon.world, if you’re on a different server.

That’s how you can go and find me.

I can also invite you.

With this link: https://mastodon.world/invite/tvQ3xEBb

From what I’m told?   The mobile Mastodon apps are very experimental, right now: but the site works well in a desktop browser.

Feel free to join up … 

~≈🦣≈~

Just as a final thought … ?

Missiles hit Poland, last night.

Quite from where, no-one seems sure.

It’s worrying: as Poland has pointed ou that these were Russian made missiles.

Although no-one’s saying if these were deliberately aimed at Poland from Russia: or were Russian missiles that had been shot down by Ukraine anti aircraft missiles, landing in the neighbouring country by accident.

However?

That’s one hell of a worry.

If it can be shown that it was a deliberate move by Russia?

The could well trigger something nasty … 

~≈🍄≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 2-11-2022 — South Dakota.

2nd November, 2022.

Yes: as the workmen putting up scaffold over the road gently clang about?

I know for a fact I know where my trousers are.

Despite all the noise.

The reason for the (mild) trouser concern?

I’ve got another meeting at Restart: over in Chelmsford.

Well, I say meeting … it’s actually a job fair.

I get to met a lot of potential employers in one place.

It’s a handy thing to do.   And wearing trouser will possibly be appreciated … 

~≈W≈~

Oh, JUST in case you interested?

I caught a horror film on Monday night: on Halloween, in other words.

You can read my written review of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, here.

Or you can just watch the video: 

Feel free to hit the like button, if you do watch: it all helps!

~≈W≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 4-3-2022: Vermont

4th March, 2022.

Right … I’m now, officially, a year older.

It’s my birthday.

I’m another year old, another year — Ha! — wiser … 

And definitely creaking.

Oh … and I share my birthday with Vermont, and Patsy Kensit.

Heigh ho!

~≈Ÿ≈~

Oh, JUST as a thought … ?

My nephew, Jude, was over, yesterday.

Would you mind hitting like on the resulting videos … ?   He’s managed three … … 

~≈Ÿ≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 3-7-2019: I’d a hoe: in the cupboard …

3rd July, 2019.

Yep: it’s a Wednesday.

The day after I’ve had to take a TV back to Sainsbury’s: as I couldn’t get the base fixed on!

I’ve had a replacement, I should add.

But … ?

With that amount of money on the table, you’d expect these things to be easy to put together … !

~≈¥≈~

Oh … just so you know, Yorrick — the wooden skull I’m waving about — is something I’ve inherited rom my late Aunty Bella: and something I can remember her having for years.

Perched on top of her curtain rails, would you believe?

It’s creepy, I know … but it was her’s, and something I can remember her by.

Oh, and freak out the neighbours with … 

~≈¥≈~

And to cap it all off — possibly the wrong choice of phrase, there — I’m off to the dentist, this afternoon.

Nervous?

Nope.

It’s just a hygienist’s trip.

More of a frustration.

I hate sitting still for that length of time!

~≈¥≈~