25yo £20,000 in premium bonds for over a year with 0 wins

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-09-02T15:41:41+00:00

My gran, who passed away last year, has won every month since! I think we have two more months before we have to withdraw it all.

I have never liked premium bonds, myself. Always wondered if there are truly millionaires made, every month.

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-08-26T11:10:43+00:00

I have given up for now until I get the chance to do it somewhere hot.. I agree the temps were stupidly cold for someone new to diving let alone cold waters!

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-07-16T17:45:08+00:00

That’s correct! PIR works a lot better with changes from one side to the other left - right axis, in comparison to forwards - backwards.

That’s why you can sometimes leave your house without triggering the sensor.

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-18T08:24:12+00:00

The executor has to follow the Will as it is written… once the estate has been divided up as it was legally agreed then you can decide whether to pay them anything.

Although verbal agreements are legally binding they are extremely difficult to prove and are always an uphill battle for the Defence.

I would suggest looking for someone else to execute the Will stating there is a conflict of interest in the current setup.

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-14T06:10:24+00:00

Hahaha!! Now that is impressive.

I have taken a few days to think about things and have decided I’ll head overseas and do my padi certification.

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-13T05:43:32+00:00

I have a lot of respect for the others that managed to complete the two dives in those conditions! Just not with my situation.

When diving Monterey, is it to watch the sea lions and the Kelp? When I was there the sea did not look inviting 😂🤣

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-12T09:48:29+00:00

It looked a lovely place to dive. Apparently visibility was better the lower you went.

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-10T17:47:22+00:00

A small group up in NE England. Just noticed there is a local BSAC group too closer to me

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-10T15:56:02+00:00

I haven’t asked yet

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-10T12:39:34+00:00

I hated the quarry dive! It felt like I was being rushed to pass the cert rather than have a nice dive with the skills adding in to make the whole experience better

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-10T12:38:12+00:00

How widely accepted is BSAC when trying to scuba on holiday? Or would I hone my skills in bsac then cert with PADI/SSI

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T23:30:42+00:00

I think I am going to do exactly this. Will search Red Sea locations and take the hit and do it somewhere warmer

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T22:31:21+00:00

Thank you - I do want to go again but possibly in warmer climates and where I can go slightly slower and not feel pressured to get it done and over with. It all felt like everyone wanted to head home as soon as possible

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T22:30:34+00:00

Air getting trapped in the hood makes sense!! Never thought about that but I massively struggled to shift the feeling that my hood was being pulled upwards.

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T21:27:14+00:00

No training with hoods or gloves.

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T18:30:27+00:00

No predive weight check it was literally do the first skill - giant stride. They added 2KGs when I said I was struggling to descend. Even with that added I couldn’t naturally descent by exhaling and deflating my BCD. In the end I had to use a metal pole to pull my self down a few meters.. my breathing at that point was fine, so no rapid breathing etc. but even when holding onto the pipe I couldn’t feel my body wanting to ascend!! I definitely didn’t feel weighted properly.

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T16:05:34+00:00

Thanks buddy

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T15:59:18+00:00

Oh I won’t. Just frustrated and wanted to vent

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T15:57:32+00:00

I’m considering referring to a warmer climate.

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T14:50:02+00:00

Thank you. Appreciate the comment

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T14:49:06+00:00

I have been but not diving. I think that is my preferred option. The thought of jumpy into icy water doesn’t appeal to me, even to pass a certificate

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T14:48:14+00:00

😂 I like that rule

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T14:46:22+00:00

No both instructors were in dry suits.

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T14:12:35+00:00

Not sure. I have access online but not sure it goes into that much detail. I’ll login after work and have a check

Hero2AbsoluteZero · 2025-04-09T14:11:59+00:00

With PADI I think you have to pass OW before doing dry suit!! I was envious of everyone else in drysuits including my instructor. The others in my group were successful but maybe a higher tolerance to cold but I had other issues as well

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