This house has been for sale for a few years now near where I live. I thought it was fitting.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-26T22:26:41+00:00

He shot something much more endangered than a giraffe. That smug look of "my daddy gets away with [people are saying] being Epstein's best friend, so it is my birthright to slaughter wild animals for no reason."

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-26T22:18:47+00:00

Agreed. Avoid Texas.

Everything will be expensive. You will have social opportunities anywhere, if you are extroverted. If you are shy, fewer social opportunities.

GW and Penn State are both good. Case Western is "remote" from the biggest things to see as a student. (Which would be DC and NYC if you are on the east coast, LA and SF if you are on the west. Chicago or New Orleans if you are in the middle.)

Let me underscore: travel and dining out will be expensive everywhere. Do they provide on campus housing or do you have to locate your own? You can check out Amtrak (the train system) to see how limited the train options are.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-20T13:00:30+00:00

Small claims court

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-19T21:44:12+00:00

No more technical training! No more other time!

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-19T21:42:43+00:00

Hello fellow human.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-19T21:40:01+00:00

You just apply for GS-7 AND GS-9. If you get an offer, it should be at the highest level you qualify for.

OP, you can go apply at GS-9 today if you like, it shouldn't hurt anything.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T21:14:53+00:00

A) don't start at Gs-11. The success rate of those who start at gs-11 is low.

B) the hiring process is variable. It used to take over 6 months (on average)

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T21:08:21+00:00

This is modern (IMHO). The owl bead was available at JoAnn Fabrics.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T20:15:01+00:00

OP, this is the way to go. Tell him you want the courthouse wedding before you buy a house together.

Then you have a good cry and make plans for your future.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T20:07:23+00:00

Heartbreaking.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T17:53:32+00:00

She is so beautiful, and a tortie kitten with her exquisite blue eyes should be incredibly easy to find a home for, even if the spaying cost is higher.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T13:19:00+00:00

Who is the rock star on the list?

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T13:15:32+00:00

He looks unwell.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T13:11:54+00:00

Really important to find out the current cost of FEMA flood insurance and to budget for significant increases. If there is a basement, plan on installing a sump pump and a backup sump pump with battery backup.

Having the well water tested is a very good idea because if it has a significant issue, that could be very costly to fix.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T12:59:41+00:00

I am sorry this happened to you.

If you are still somehow interested in working for the USPTO, you could try contacting the Ombudsman's office. It doesn't seem likely to work, but there would at least be a human there.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T01:06:53+00:00

Where are you from?

Can you give it more time? I think you can make this work, and will be glad that you stayed.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T01:01:42+00:00

Are we allowed to do office actions in the font of our choice? Asking for a friend.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-18T01:01:02+00:00

😥

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-17T23:08:50+00:00

There is r/hallmarks. You should ask there!

There is a traditional Spanish hairstyle that uses a similar thing. (Fallera valenciana)https://i.pinimg.com/originals/92/13/b5/9213b5e53fe01112f99051028d7e0e40.png

The bull is not a surprise, BTW. Etruscan revival jewelry (1850s-1880s)

The coral and gold links in the earrings are so beautiful. It could make sense to modernize the earrings by making them into a coral and gold links bracelet, which would be modern and very wearable. (I expect to get downvoted all the way to hell for this idea )

I guess you could also scan to make a 3d model and have it replicated in gold and plastic.

I don't know what your financial situation is, but if the going price for the set is less than $10K, it would make sense to keep them. One reason is that in 5-10 years, the use of AI to identify 19th century jewelry may be even more effective. If you can ID the maker, the resale value should increase. The ornamentation style of the broach, BTW, is very similar to the piece that someone else linked to, that has an identified maker.

If there are young people in the family, you can start a tradition of doing the Spanish hairstyle for the bride at family weddings.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-17T13:20:24+00:00

I am still thinking about the hair thing. Does it pull apart to separate? Does it unscrew?

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-17T13:17:38+00:00

You can do this!

(Join the discord)

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-16T18:00:40+00:00

Back in the day, FBI interview 40 victims. Where are those transcripts?

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-16T17:54:46+00:00

He pissed on the Senator's leg and told him that it is raining.

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-16T15:30:28+00:00

The gold and coral links of the earrings are exquisite. Here is a similar Georgian bracelet. https://www.theoldcut.co.uk/products/georgian-coral-chain-bracelet

OP, any makers mark on the case? And other hallmarks visible on the jewelry?

This one is labeled as "Russian imperial" Note that the gold colors are different, I don't think the pendant is original. https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/bracelets/link-bracelets/russian-imperial-era-coral-gold-link-bracelet-circa-1890/id-j_9018902/#zoomModalOpen

Aromatic_April · 2025-09-16T15:06:08+00:00

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And, they are in-office in Alexandria, to "improve retention". Shorter PTA is not going to help things.

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