Ben Yates
@benyates.bsky.social
Opsimath, betwixt fascinating rock and smart looking hard place. #OUFC
Not shouted into the void for a while. So this year has been Onehellofayear(TM) but yesterday I had an offer accepted on a house.
Related, I have the finest breakfast bagel in the history of food.
Related, I have the finest breakfast bagel in the history of food.
November 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Not shouted into the void for a while. So this year has been Onehellofayear(TM) but yesterday I had an offer accepted on a house.
Related, I have the finest breakfast bagel in the history of food.
Related, I have the finest breakfast bagel in the history of food.
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
October 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
So, today...
I don't know where all these pieces land.
If you're destined for the gallows there's no point running I guess.
I don't know where all these pieces land.
If you're destined for the gallows there's no point running I guess.
March 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
So, today...
I don't know where all these pieces land.
If you're destined for the gallows there's no point running I guess.
I don't know where all these pieces land.
If you're destined for the gallows there's no point running I guess.
Felt like some potato loveliness was required.
March 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Felt like some potato loveliness was required.
I see the algorithms are at it again.
February 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I see the algorithms are at it again.
Lovely pub lunch, but I was confused as to whether this was a memorial, if they were barred, or if this was the lobster tank equivalent in a Korean restaurant.
Sorry, if there's a hell I'm almost certainly going there anyway.
Sorry, if there's a hell I'm almost certainly going there anyway.
February 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Lovely pub lunch, but I was confused as to whether this was a memorial, if they were barred, or if this was the lobster tank equivalent in a Korean restaurant.
Sorry, if there's a hell I'm almost certainly going there anyway.
Sorry, if there's a hell I'm almost certainly going there anyway.
I've escaped for a little while, to be by the sea in the gloaming, and listen to the Oystercatchers on the flats in the Bay.
February 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I've escaped for a little while, to be by the sea in the gloaming, and listen to the Oystercatchers on the flats in the Bay.
My new favourite insult (via Felicity Cloake
February 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
My new favourite insult (via Felicity Cloake
I know some of you are deeply worried about AI taking over, but be reassured that M$ Copilot is fighting back, with this zinger based on 2 pages of simple headed sectioned text.
February 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I know some of you are deeply worried about AI taking over, but be reassured that M$ Copilot is fighting back, with this zinger based on 2 pages of simple headed sectioned text.
Wait, I've found 2025 in breakfast form.
£4.19
£4.19
February 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Wait, I've found 2025 in breakfast form.
£4.19
£4.19
Being a bake-off dickhead.
February 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Being a bake-off dickhead.
2 licorice wands and packet of drewballs please.
January 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
2 licorice wands and packet of drewballs please.
#pictureaday Lanterns in the Empress Trees, St Peter's Square, Manchester
January 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
#pictureaday Lanterns in the Empress Trees, St Peter's Square, Manchester
From now on The Herald is going to be my primary news source
January 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
From now on The Herald is going to be my primary news source
First proper day off of 2025, best pit stop ever.
January 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
First proper day off of 2025, best pit stop ever.
Hi Tom, really sorry to hear that. I'd love one, the late Christobel was a huge fan of The Bear and felt they channeled the same vibe. Drop me a message re: payment B
January 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Hi Tom, really sorry to hear that. I'd love one, the late Christobel was a huge fan of The Bear and felt they channeled the same vibe. Drop me a message re: payment B
Sandwich from the awesome Rank in Manchester. Whoever thought of putting Cacio e Pepe spaghetti in toasted sourdough with all the cheese is as unhinged as I am and an evil genius. I don't care what you think, this isn't a Tesco Lasagne Sandwich.
January 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Sandwich from the awesome Rank in Manchester. Whoever thought of putting Cacio e Pepe spaghetti in toasted sourdough with all the cheese is as unhinged as I am and an evil genius. I don't care what you think, this isn't a Tesco Lasagne Sandwich.
#Pictureaday betwixt Salford and Manchester
January 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
#Pictureaday betwixt Salford and Manchester
1 year anniversary, so guessing I can't call it a new job.
Juggling in my mind that it feels a long time ago, I feel like I've come a hell of a long way, but also that I don't have much to show for it.
That's probably not true; Mick was probably right that sometimes you get what you need.
Juggling in my mind that it feels a long time ago, I feel like I've come a hell of a long way, but also that I don't have much to show for it.
That's probably not true; Mick was probably right that sometimes you get what you need.
January 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
1 year anniversary, so guessing I can't call it a new job.
Juggling in my mind that it feels a long time ago, I feel like I've come a hell of a long way, but also that I don't have much to show for it.
That's probably not true; Mick was probably right that sometimes you get what you need.
Juggling in my mind that it feels a long time ago, I feel like I've come a hell of a long way, but also that I don't have much to show for it.
That's probably not true; Mick was probably right that sometimes you get what you need.
Mainline AI.
Well, Mallaig Extension AI, but that may be a bit advanced for the poor mite.
Well, Mallaig Extension AI, but that may be a bit advanced for the poor mite.
January 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Mainline AI.
Well, Mallaig Extension AI, but that may be a bit advanced for the poor mite.
Well, Mallaig Extension AI, but that may be a bit advanced for the poor mite.
