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.
I appear to have forgotten how to fall asleep. Which is a worry.
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I appear to have forgotten how to fall asleep. Which is a worry.
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
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
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
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.
actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Outstanding work by @ono-ch1.bsky.social again. A joyous night out. Thanks you lovely lot.
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Outstanding work by @ono-ch1.bsky.social again. A joyous night out. Thanks you lovely lot.
Reputation is gone
You're in the clear, boy
Every day of your life
You persevere, boy
#FallFriday
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You're in the clear, boy
Every day of your life
You persevere, boy
#FallFriday
youtu.be/03--ARTlhw4?...
Wolf Kidult Man | The Fall | From The Basement
YouTube video by From The Basement
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November 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Reputation is gone
You're in the clear, boy
Every day of your life
You persevere, boy
#FallFriday
youtu.be/03--ARTlhw4?...
You're in the clear, boy
Every day of your life
You persevere, boy
#FallFriday
youtu.be/03--ARTlhw4?...
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
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
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Downtown Victoria North 2
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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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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
YouTube video by PATHWAY 23
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October 31, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Eldritch house with green moss
Sound of ordinary on the waves
Tiles drip from its roof
Home secretary has a weird look
#FallFriday
youtu.be/jt-7UdLSFVY?...
Sound of ordinary on the waves
Tiles drip from its roof
Home secretary has a weird look
#FallFriday
youtu.be/jt-7UdLSFVY?...
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
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 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
SA looking very strong today. Looking ominous for England with this pair at the wicket. #ENGvSA #WCWC #staringdownthebarrel
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
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
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
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
Horseshoes splacking, swallows hay cart, cart horse
Hay and box
Of the peasants blocking his path
Had to leave his drinking student friends
#Fall#Friday
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Hay and box
Of the peasants blocking his path
Had to leave his drinking student friends
#Fall#Friday
youtu.be/Ex3zOcJcM0U?...
The Fall - Dktr. Faustus
YouTube video by Contraflow
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October 24, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Horseshoes splacking, swallows hay cart, cart horse
Hay and box
Of the peasants blocking his path
Had to leave his drinking student friends
#Fall#Friday
youtu.be/Ex3zOcJcM0U?...
Hay and box
Of the peasants blocking his path
Had to leave his drinking student friends
#Fall#Friday
youtu.be/Ex3zOcJcM0U?...
October 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
October 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Every single one of those rent-a-gob wankers who fell over themselves to get on TV so they could condemn the banning of Maccabi fans should be dragged back into the studio to explain to viewers how the Israeli police are now in some way antisemitic. And then barred from TV studios permanently. cunts
October 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Every single one of those rent-a-gob wankers who fell over themselves to get on TV so they could condemn the banning of Maccabi fans should be dragged back into the studio to explain to viewers how the Israeli police are now in some way antisemitic. And then barred from TV studios permanently. cunts
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Train has pulled into Toulouse and will be here for another 45 minutes. Could feasibly nip down the road, sink a swift pint at the Melting Pot, have a look at my old flat and still be back before the train pulls out. #tempted
October 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Train has pulled into Toulouse and will be here for another 45 minutes. Could feasibly nip down the road, sink a swift pint at the Melting Pot, have a look at my old flat and still be back before the train pulls out. #tempted
All aboard... the night train.
October 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
All aboard... the night train.
Absolutely smashing through tapas before this evening's train back to Paris. Boy, am I going to miss this. Good job I'm heading back to Catalunya next month, otherwise I may have to seriously consider moving here. #bravas #tortilla #pancontomate #padron
October 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Absolutely smashing through tapas before this evening's train back to Paris. Boy, am I going to miss this. Good job I'm heading back to Catalunya next month, otherwise I may have to seriously consider moving here. #bravas #tortilla #pancontomate #padron
Sitting outside a café in Spain, which is in France. Yes, I'm in the weird Spanish (well, Catalan) enclave of Llívia.
October 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Sitting outside a café in Spain, which is in France. Yes, I'm in the weird Spanish (well, Catalan) enclave of Llívia.