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Ben McCormick
@benmccormick.bsky.social
Writer, beer maker and drinker, lefty, inventor of the Beer Advent Calendar, slow cyclist, even slower guitar player, deft exponent of the reverse mocker.
Wonderful. Night before I couldn't sleep, last night I get to sleep fine but wake up at 5.30am with Tina Charles - I Love to Love as my earworm. WTF? Nobody warns you about this shit. #insomnia #earworm #ffs
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Careering into December and the working week wide awake and not even remotely able to sleep. Fucking great. Think I need meds.
December 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Who wants to be in a Hovis advert anyway?

#FallFriday

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The Fall Just Step S'Ways
YouTube video by PATHWAY 23
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November 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Just heard McColl's Brewery in County Durham is closing down for good. Sad news. Always liked their beers and reviewed one for @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social a while ago. #breweryclosure
November 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
So, ALFOS in Barcelona was bloody lovely. Great crowd, nice little venue, huge sound. 10/10, no notes, etc. #ALFOS #Barcelona #ooof #AHCC
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
There goes the best chance we had of winning a test this series. Bundled out by their second string attack. Woeful. #AUSvENG #Ashes #pisspoor
November 22, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Stupid fucking Brexit passport shittiness. Honestly, I could strangle those brainless cunts for this alone.
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Long way to go for a night out. #ALFOS
November 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Series over. #AUSvENG #Ashes #abysmal
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I appear to have forgotten how to fall asleep. Which is a worry.
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Curse this inability to sleep. Not sure there's much point in trying now. Still, I got through another 100 pages of book, so there's that. #insomnia #randomsleeplessness #onamondayaswell
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I've just sent a slightly edited version of this template to my MP and urge everyone else to do the same. It takes five minutes. The EHRC is not fit for purpose and its Code will do untold damage to community, business and human rights for all. Thanks.
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Scrap the Bathroom Ban
🚨This is urgent🚨 Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision to make. The EHRC, a regulator mired in controversy over anti-trans views, has sent a new draft Code of Prac...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Outstanding work by @ono-ch1.bsky.social again. A joyous night out. Thanks you lovely lot.
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Reputation is gone
You're in the clear, boy
Every day of your life
You persevere, boy

#FallFriday

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Wolf Kidult Man | The Fall | From The Basement
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November 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Lot of centrist dweebs fawning over Mamdani like they wouldn't have leaned massively into antisemitism accusations had he been a UK politician. And like they in some way have anything in common with him. Reminder: your guy lost. #mamdani #dweebs #taketheL
November 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
G'wan, sunshine. #zohran #mamdani #fuckoffcuomo
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Glorious morning for a bike ride despite the wind. Need to do more, though, as I was out for the count after just 56km. #bikesky #autumnalcolours #knackered
November 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Eldritch house with green moss
Sound of ordinary on the waves
Tiles drip from its roof
Home secretary has a weird look

#FallFriday

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The Fall Lay Of The Land
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October 31, 2025 at 4:21 AM
India getting so close then giving it away with stupid shots. Just need to keep their heads and they've got this. #AUSvIND #WCWC #stoppanicking
October 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
SA on target for 280+ here. England completely out of options and ideas. #ENGvSA #WCWC #onslaught
October 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
SA looking very strong today. Looking ominous for England with this pair at the wicket. #ENGvSA #WCWC #staringdownthebarrel
October 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Crikey, those Xmas ALFOS tickets are selling fast. #ALFOS #xmas #in
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Was trying to think of a decent pub in SE London where I could sit quietly and read my book and I honestly can't think of any. So I've just stuck a 'sharing' bottle in the fridge and that'll have to do. Yes, I am middle aged. #quietpub #dearth #gapinthemarket
October 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Yeah, I know. FWP and all that. Just got ready for a bike ride and discovered my electronic shifting battery is out of juice. Bellendedly didn't check it last night like a berk. #bikesky #fwp #bloodysram
October 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM