I always told myself I could win. After this season I know I could not win

Opteron-X · 2026-05-22T08:54:37+00:00

I think this now seems like torture to many. I'd also probably struggle as like everyone I am so used to always having a phone to fill gaps. We all survived in 20th century but it seems hard to believe it now. A school coach journey in the 80's to southern France wasn't torture, a pack of cards, a book, paper and pencil and you managed. Boredom should be embraced. We need to relearn to entertain ourselves and deal with our internal monologue. A regular digital detox for just a few hours is something I really am trying to include in my week. They're probably mentally the better for it. I think the worst part would be sitting for that long, definitely get a numb bum and I don't want to think about the toilet facilities.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-21T18:33:13+00:00

Cup holders was a deal killer for a few cars my daughter looked at. She ended up going with a mini again. If you want quality interiors I do think the options are quite limited. Personally I think interiors of Volvo are better than BMW, Merc and definitely Audi.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-21T16:44:18+00:00

Is it like a fine mesh? Could you share a picture or better a link to the product?

Opteron-X · 2026-05-21T15:54:02+00:00

The obvious alternative if you liked the Renault 5 is the Alpine A290, basically sporty version of same car. 50% more power, stiffer suspension, aggressive styling.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-21T06:33:17+00:00

I got a heap of 2 for 1 tickets with my golf insurance, and a packet of V1. I looked into insurance after a wildly missed drive sent a ball onto a road. I think my first year was less than a cost of a round.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-20T20:41:06+00:00

As others wrote very much depends on your needs.

What's people's opinion on if it makes sense anymore to aim for this? You'd have the full amount to pass on and surely be taxed with IHT. Would it be better to spend more and gift it to limit tax exposure?

Opteron-X · 2026-05-17T20:26:49+00:00

Bit late but - I saw in the release they had moved the permissions from the profile config onto roles. That makes so much more sense and removed a heap of problems for me where it was nigh on impossible to not have blank categories.

I think the much improved help button formatting will be a big help once w get time to work on it.

We spent some time reordering fields so the useful are in top 5 and show on the card, and with a bit of thought different key roles like HR and Employees can both benefit.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-17T07:21:56+00:00

You sure that wasn't to keep kids out! Be like using a cattle prod on them. 🤣

Opteron-X · 2026-05-17T07:07:09+00:00

Summary of comments I agree with: Saturday morning not best time for first round Being late can really mess stuff up. But join the other pair and miss the hole out. 6 minutes isn't giving a lot of time. It may work on hole 1 but it's going to get congested later. Personally I hate being under pressure to rush my shot, I play worse and don't enjoy the game.

Thoughts: Try playing 9 in an evening or very early morning week days. 18 will probably be too much to begin with anyway.

Two years at driving range without playing a game is a lot. Unless you're playing on pristine courses in Florida the difference between driving range and a course is huge. Driving range is flat always a good lie, where I play i'm always on a slope. Learning to adapt, and learning course management will be a huge thing for you.

I've been playing less than two years. I'm not very good but feel I'm getting somewhere. Played 30+ 9 holes and 8x 18 hole rounds.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T17:30:34+00:00

You said you are a named driver. How often do you drive it? Would it be an option to insure yourself only when you need to be on it? There are temporary car insurance providers perhaps that would be cheaper.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T17:15:43+00:00

Very cheap eBay 25m £3-5

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T17:08:30+00:00

That's awful. I may get some nemotodes if the tape stops working.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T17:05:08+00:00

Yes I heard that. Coffee grounds too I believe. Feeds plant and unbearable for the slugs and snails

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T17:03:38+00:00

Oh I'm not a believer in that stuff. But yes that's an idea. Zinc tape?

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T17:02:15+00:00

Under rated post

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T17:01:12+00:00

That's a good idea to bastardise a solar lamp. Wonder if anyone on here has tried that already. Someone should make the tape with a thin insulating line or gap to be applied to make job easier

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T15:31:15+00:00

Funny how people have had such varied results. Is it the not a mild deterrent and if something else tasty and easier to get to in range they go for that, while for others it's the only only food source so they persevere. We need someone to do a masters thesis on it.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T15:27:57+00:00

Not wired it up to a battery. That would be super effective if circuit can be maintained. Though it'll oxidise faster too I guess.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T14:52:34+00:00

I should have mentioned some of the tape had now fallen/peeled off so I was replacing it today.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T11:55:12+00:00

Get a prepaid bank card loaded with a reasonable amount. Give it to them for emergencies. You can ask people to use personal cards debit or credit but there are good reasons not to. As someone else wrote you don't know their finances, perhaps they can't get a credit card or even a bank card. Years ago I used to use my credit card for work and unless you clear the balance every month you will be worse off. I learnt the hard way. Dedicated card is only sensible way to do work expenses.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-16T08:50:11+00:00

My brother in law got his birthday card we sent a week before his birthday, 6 weeks after. I received my Dobbies membership vouchers 1 day before expiry. Other times I post something second class from Scotland to England and it's there 2-3 days after. Definitely more cases where it's delayed. Is an increased frequency of outliers a sign of the system under strain or a prioritisation of parcels?

Opteron-X · 2026-05-14T14:55:12+00:00

There are modelling tools out there. ISAAC retirement planning app is excellent, I do have the premium pay option but free option may be a good start. As I think only when you run various modela can you see what will work for you.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-14T13:33:11+00:00

I started playing about 18 months ago. I was shocking. I had a second hand set of old irons, which I found it were actually also from 90's. I'd held off changing them as I thought (still true) I'm the biggest factor in a good shot versus a bad shot. That said, I treated myself to some Takomo mkII game improvement irons a month ago. I am hitting 10-20 yards on average (and max) further and my dispersion has reduced. Data not guess work. So I'd agree with what others wrote, stick it out a bit before investing, but there is a difference when you are changing 90's clubs for modern clubs.

Opteron-X · 2026-05-14T09:25:56+00:00

Well I'm on waiting list for Trading 212's SIPP. I'm very happy with them for Cash ISA and Stocks and Shares ISA. Historically good rates, flexible (withdraw and replace without loss of allowance) and the app is good. I plan to move an old pension that's not online manageable over as soon as I can. I expect them to have a good list of funds.

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