Mike Ingram
@mrpike.bsky.social
Formerly: linguist and shipping lawyer
Lapsed: cyclist and political activist
Occasional: gig-goer, bird watcher, and real Ale enthusiast
Currently: Ombudsman and greyhound owner
Lapsed: cyclist and political activist
Occasional: gig-goer, bird watcher, and real Ale enthusiast
Currently: Ombudsman and greyhound owner
"Was I on the verge of signing a document with him?" Well, no, because joining a political party doesn't usually involve a personal written agreement with its leader. The usual deflection tactics from Farage.
January 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM
"Was I on the verge of signing a document with him?" Well, no, because joining a political party doesn't usually involve a personal written agreement with its leader. The usual deflection tactics from Farage.
It's not just football, although there's enough rivalry there to fill a book.
January 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM
It's not just football, although there's enough rivalry there to fill a book.
Why does he say he has to take NF's denials at face value?
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Why does he say he has to take NF's denials at face value?
Many years ago, I saw Ian Hislop loitering outside Woolworths near Clapham Junction. I didn't speak to him, as I was on the top deck of a 249 bus. Years later, Mrs Pike had lunch with him, but he didn't mention it.
December 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Many years ago, I saw Ian Hislop loitering outside Woolworths near Clapham Junction. I didn't speak to him, as I was on the top deck of a 249 bus. Years later, Mrs Pike had lunch with him, but he didn't mention it.
It's also useless as a dating app.
December 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It's also useless as a dating app.
Do you think she'd give me $3,000 to stay away?
December 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Do you think she'd give me $3,000 to stay away?
Kid in my school was called Bogey because he picked his nose. Pretty sure that's what the song is referencing.
December 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Kid in my school was called Bogey because he picked his nose. Pretty sure that's what the song is referencing.
One of my favourite songs of hers (and yours).
December 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
One of my favourite songs of hers (and yours).
"It's the principle" is a sure sign you should ask for a payment on account.
December 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
"It's the principle" is a sure sign you should ask for a payment on account.
But you can claim to live in Surrey and work in London while doing both in Croydon.
December 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
But you can claim to live in Surrey and work in London while doing both in Croydon.
I'm a financial ombudsman whose fingers still struggle with "account".
December 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I'm a financial ombudsman whose fingers still struggle with "account".
Is the Oxford comma still woke? Asking for Therese Coffey.
December 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Is the Oxford comma still woke? Asking for Therese Coffey.
The next street along from where I grew ups was built very early in the 20th century. Of its 60 or so houses, four have plaques commemorating crew members who lived in those houses and who died on Titanic. It must have been devastating.
December 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The next street along from where I grew ups was built very early in the 20th century. Of its 60 or so houses, four have plaques commemorating crew members who lived in those houses and who died on Titanic. It must have been devastating.
Ah, I see you've met my dog.
December 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Ah, I see you've met my dog.
The "don't know" numbers are surprisingly low. People really don't like to admit to not knowing things, do they? I include myself in that, by the way.
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The "don't know" numbers are surprisingly low. People really don't like to admit to not knowing things, do they? I include myself in that, by the way.
I ordered a fridge freezer from them and told them about the dozen steps up to the front door. The delivery men wouldn't take it up the steps. They said AO would make them pay if it got damaged.
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I ordered a fridge freezer from them and told them about the dozen steps up to the front door. The delivery men wouldn't take it up the steps. They said AO would make them pay if it got damaged.
When we got married, I didn't expect my wife to take my surname. She on the other hand saw it as an opportunity to get rid of her dad's.
November 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
When we got married, I didn't expect my wife to take my surname. She on the other hand saw it as an opportunity to get rid of her dad's.
I've seen several over the years, but never one quite like this. Which is why I bought this print.
November 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I've seen several over the years, but never one quite like this. Which is why I bought this print.
If you want to be helpful, yes you should.
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
If you want to be helpful, yes you should.
No Time to Die introduced a new 007, Nomi. Why not take the opportunity to turn it into a 007 franchise, rather than a Bond one?
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
No Time to Die introduced a new 007, Nomi. Why not take the opportunity to turn it into a 007 franchise, rather than a Bond one?
Tidal sounds better to me, even through ear pods. I used FreeYourMusic to switch my library; well worth the one=off fee, even for a small collection.
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Tidal sounds better to me, even through ear pods. I used FreeYourMusic to switch my library; well worth the one=off fee, even for a small collection.
Where's this supermarket where you can get a decent couple of pints then?
November 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Where's this supermarket where you can get a decent couple of pints then?
I'm sure her tenants will be delighted by all the attention.
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I'm sure her tenants will be delighted by all the attention.