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My name's Ben and I'm a Wakeyholic.
About 45 minutes into teaching an online class before I realised I was using my wife's special glass.
November 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
About 45 minutes into teaching an online class before I realised I was using my wife's special glass.
I took this photo just over 10 years ago. From a very similar spot.
November 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I took this photo just over 10 years ago. From a very similar spot.
I feel like I need to get one of these badges, but instead of a slider it's just permanently fixed in the red.
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I feel like I need to get one of these badges, but instead of a slider it's just permanently fixed in the red.
Classy when you're rich but trashy when you're poor.
October 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Classy when you're rich but trashy when you're poor.
The "Past Members" section of the Wheatus Wikipedia page is worth a read. As a taster, someone has created a graphical timeline:
October 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The "Past Members" section of the Wheatus Wikipedia page is worth a read. As a taster, someone has created a graphical timeline:
Look at my massive hand.
October 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Look at my massive hand.
After hearing the terrible news that's affected Leeds this week, we'd like to announce that we're laying down our arms and are willing to welcome those displaced by the inhumane conditions that Roundhay residents will soon have to endure. #WarOnLeeds
October 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
After hearing the terrible news that's affected Leeds this week, we'd like to announce that we're laying down our arms and are willing to welcome those displaced by the inhumane conditions that Roundhay residents will soon have to endure. #WarOnLeeds
Traditional Yorkshire Pudding and Chilli con Carne.
September 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Traditional Yorkshire Pudding and Chilli con Carne.
"the best food in the area"
September 15, 2025 at 1:29 AM
"the best food in the area"
Alcoholism, the cure all treatment. Now available on Wood Street Wakefield.
September 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Alcoholism, the cure all treatment. Now available on Wood Street Wakefield.
I think they meant "maximise". Their notoriously poor with their antonyms.
August 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I think they meant "maximise". Their notoriously poor with their antonyms.
Utility companies are preparing for the back to school traffic in Wakefield.
August 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Utility companies are preparing for the back to school traffic in Wakefield.
People say all news is depressing these days. It's good to see a feel good story once in a while. Well done BBC.
August 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
People say all news is depressing these days. It's good to see a feel good story once in a while. Well done BBC.
Breaking news: Thousands of flags for the patron saint of Palestine put up accross the country as a sign of solidarity with Gaza.
August 24, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Breaking news: Thousands of flags for the patron saint of Palestine put up accross the country as a sign of solidarity with Gaza.
McAfee scam detector? Is that an oxymoron?
August 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
McAfee scam detector? Is that an oxymoron?
Bought this book by the people who do @smbccomics.bsky.social. I'm hoping to get some ideas for when we build a Wakefield on Mars in a couple of years time.
August 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Bought this book by the people who do @smbccomics.bsky.social. I'm hoping to get some ideas for when we build a Wakefield on Mars in a couple of years time.
The Wakefield Express is a legitimate news outlet.
The Wakefield Express is a legitimate news outlet.
The Wakefield Express is a legitimate news outlet.
... sigh...
The Wakefield Express is a legitimate news outlet.
The Wakefield Express is a legitimate news outlet.
... sigh...
August 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Wakefield Express is a legitimate news outlet.
The Wakefield Express is a legitimate news outlet.
The Wakefield Express is a legitimate news outlet.
... sigh...
The Wakefield Express is a legitimate news outlet.
The Wakefield Express is a legitimate news outlet.
... sigh...
August 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Secret VIP visitors.
August 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Secret VIP visitors.
I didn't get a photo today, but here's me in about 2001 in Key West at my elder sister's first wedding. Proving I have worn a suit.
August 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I didn't get a photo today, but here's me in about 2001 in Key West at my elder sister's first wedding. Proving I have worn a suit.
Forgot the photo.
August 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Forgot the photo.
Corned Beef Pie. The highlight of the North East.
August 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Corned Beef Pie. The highlight of the North East.
I think there's been a spelling mistake.
August 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I think there's been a spelling mistake.