Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th July, 2021.

15th July, 2021.

Yes, I’ll admit it: I’m something of a news junkie.

Well … I listen to the news.

OK, OK … I have the Today programme on, every morning.

And … ?   They’re reporting on the National Food Strategy report, authored by Henry Dimbleby.

OK: there’s possibly a lot in there.

Including taxing the salt and sugar content of various food and drinks.

That … ?   Could possibly be a good thing.

Although I’m worried that’s going to put the price up of cheap food many of us rely on.

The headline that caught me, though?

Was the idea this tax could be use — in part — to help the National Health Service prescribe fresh fruit and vegetables, for those of us who need them.

To me, personally … ?

That sounds — depending on how it’s done — like a good idea.

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Oh, JUST as a thought … ?

You’ll remember I had a colonoscopy a couple of weeks ago.

Which was fun … !

I had the results letter, back, yesterday.

The polyps that got removed?

Were benign.

I’m officially don’t have colon cancer!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 14-7-2021: Storming the Bastille

14th July, 2021.

It’s official.

The weather looks a lot like it did on Monday: ever so slightly grim.

It’s overcast: with the possible promise of rain.

Unlike yesterday, which was relatively sunny.

That means stocking up on spuds … ?   Is going to be fun!

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It’s got to be said, I’m not one for awards.

Or, to be more precise, watching the Emmys.

They don’t usually get aired, over here.

However?

This year’s nominations have been released … and The Mandalorian’s done well.

It’s nice to know I’ve backed a potential winner.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 13-7-2021: Patrick Stewart.

13th July, 2021.

I have to admit, I woke this morning … very aware that the weather, outside … ?

Looked grim.

It’s actually looking … well … slightly better.

Not sunny … but sunnier than it was … 

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You’re possibly aware I follow politics.

Although not to the same extent as some.

If you’re reading the desktop version of this site, you’d’ve noticed the petitions I have in the sidebar.

One to keep the £20 uplift to Universal Credit.

The other, supporting scrapping voter ID.

The petition to keep the uplift is having issues: it’s nowhere near the 100, 000 target needed to force a debate in the House of Commons.

Feel free to share it, if you think it’s important.

On the other hand?

The Voter ID petition has hit the target: and is now waiting for a parliamentary date.

Here’s hoping that’s soon.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12th July, 2021.

12th July, 2021.

Yep: it’s raining.

And frankly?   I’ve got to get potatoes in this lot!

Hopefully … ?   It would’ve stopped by the time I get out.

Which will be at some point after My 11 o’clock Zoom meeting.

That course … ?   Is certainly helping me get through the week.

Let’s move on, shall we?

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 11th July, 2021.

11th July, 2021.

It’s official: I had a bad night’s sleep, last night.

Up and down to the loo, lord knows how many times!

One of these days?

I’ll learn how to avoid diet colas!

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Did I mention Friday … ?   Just gone … ?   Friday 9th … ?

When I went out … ?

I was hearing music: from somewhere!

It turns out it was someone holding an illegal rave in Kelvedon, about two miles away.

I was wondering what was going on … !

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Just as a last piece of news?

You’re probably aware of situation in the area: with the phone masts.

The local mobile phone mast — on top of Ewing House — was taken down in June of 2020.

And never replaced.

There’s been talk of various replacements alternative sites: including at Pastoral Way, at the old Warley Hospital site, and at the Coptford Road multi-storey carpark.

I’ve just seen a recent piece of news, courtesy of the Yellow Advertiser.

It seems the Pastoral Way site has been turned down.

But the Coptfold Road site could still go ahead.

Here’s hoping.

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