The Banbury Man
@thebanburyman.bsky.social
Never knowingly impartial.
The Rich Tea biscuit is neither rich, nor does it contain tea. This plain biscuit was always the last one left in the biscuit tin, but I had one the other day and it was more palatable than I remember, although still inferior to the sadly defunct and more toasted Morning Coffee biscuit.
September 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Rich Tea biscuit is neither rich, nor does it contain tea. This plain biscuit was always the last one left in the biscuit tin, but I had one the other day and it was more palatable than I remember, although still inferior to the sadly defunct and more toasted Morning Coffee biscuit.
It's Tie Tuesday
September 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
It's Tie Tuesday
Angela Rayner's chief sin lies in being a capable woman from a working class background. There was never anything approaching the levels of outrage she has endured when rich Tories were creaming millions off the state and arranging their tax affairs to avoid paying fair tax.
September 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Angela Rayner's chief sin lies in being a capable woman from a working class background. There was never anything approaching the levels of outrage she has endured when rich Tories were creaming millions off the state and arranging their tax affairs to avoid paying fair tax.
My building society mobile application informs me today that "dark mode is now available". As I have banked with them for nigh on 30 years, you would think that they would know I am a decent, sensible sort of person, and therefore would eschew dark mode.
September 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
My building society mobile application informs me today that "dark mode is now available". As I have banked with them for nigh on 30 years, you would think that they would know I am a decent, sensible sort of person, and therefore would eschew dark mode.
I went to a Wenzel for the first time today and I purchased a coconut macaroon that tastes just like Granny's coconut pyramids. This is a dangerous discovery.
August 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I went to a Wenzel for the first time today and I purchased a coconut macaroon that tastes just like Granny's coconut pyramids. This is a dangerous discovery.
I discovered somebody this week who liked Hobnob biscuits and was shocked that such people exist.
August 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I discovered somebody this week who liked Hobnob biscuits and was shocked that such people exist.
Has anyone ever prioritised an email because the author has flagged it as important?
June 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Has anyone ever prioritised an email because the author has flagged it as important?
I bought a coffee plant today and had a Dubai chocolate bun.
May 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I bought a coffee plant today and had a Dubai chocolate bun.
I'm very sorry for the delay in the smoke tonight. I had a rather surprising phone call and an offer to decline before the stove could be lit. I am flattered but it is not the right time for me.
May 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I'm very sorry for the delay in the smoke tonight. I had a rather surprising phone call and an offer to decline before the stove could be lit. I am flattered but it is not the right time for me.
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Today I shall put lots of plants in the bathroom
March 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Today I shall put lots of plants in the bathroom
March 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today I learned that when I have had a long bath, I can't use my fingerprint to unlock my 'phone until they are no longer shrivelled.
February 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Today I learned that when I have had a long bath, I can't use my fingerprint to unlock my 'phone until they are no longer shrivelled.
I had a lie in today and didn't get up until 6.45. it was nice helping to work when it is light but I didn't enjoy the extra people at Liverpool Street.
February 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I had a lie in today and didn't get up until 6.45. it was nice helping to work when it is light but I didn't enjoy the extra people at Liverpool Street.
Today I learned to turn off the HVAC when I am trimming my beard near it.
January 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Today I learned to turn off the HVAC when I am trimming my beard near it.
Today I learned that I don't have to remove my gloves to turn the page when I am reading the Kindle in my garden.
January 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Today I learned that I don't have to remove my gloves to turn the page when I am reading the Kindle in my garden.
I find it unconscionable that there is an Orange Creme and an Orange Crunch in Quality Street yet no room for a Coffee Creme which was my favourite chocolate.
December 29, 2024 at 8:37 AM
I find it unconscionable that there is an Orange Creme and an Orange Crunch in Quality Street yet no room for a Coffee Creme which was my favourite chocolate.
It's Tired Tuesday
December 3, 2024 at 6:25 PM
It's Tired Tuesday
Despite it being a musical, I quite enjoyed Wicked.
November 24, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Despite it being a musical, I quite enjoyed Wicked.
Is there a lovelier thing then an IKEA cinnamon bun?
November 16, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Is there a lovelier thing then an IKEA cinnamon bun?
Ok I have had enough of the winter. Is it spring yet?
September 30, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Ok I have had enough of the winter. Is it spring yet?
The mechanism of chewing food causes excess wax and dead skin cells to work their way along the ear passage to the outside world. 1/2
September 25, 2024 at 8:53 PM
The mechanism of chewing food causes excess wax and dead skin cells to work their way along the ear passage to the outside world. 1/2
What is the most searched for term on Bing? It's (of course) Google.
September 20, 2024 at 12:43 PM
What is the most searched for term on Bing? It's (of course) Google.