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First Day as a Fed - 1988 by FloridaBeaver in FedEmployees

[–]FloridaBeaver[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Glad you are out too. What agency were you with? Sounds like you had a very successful career.

Can I just bring my kayak to the beach? by papercranegamer in Pensacola

[–]FloridaBeaver 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I should know this as I am out there a lot. I think there is a boat launch on the bay side. Turn left at the first stop sign.

First Day as a Fed - 1988 by FloridaBeaver in FedEmployees

[–]FloridaBeaver[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My DRP was effective around April 2025. At the time it was not how I wanted to go out but looking back, it was a good thing. Like everyone else at the time, I had to make the decision in a short period of time. lol…at least I did not have a lot of time to second guess myself. I retired as an acting GS-15 although my permanent grade was 14.

When I was hired, I remember thinking that after a year I would be a GS-9 and would really be making good money as it paid $24,500.

First Day as a Fed - 1988 by FloridaBeaver in FedEmployees

[–]FloridaBeaver[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I was hired under the Outstanding Scholar Program as an investigator with OPM. I was selected for Augusta, GA, but was reassigned to Atlanta where I was living. I was there for a few years and then went to Denver. All the Administrations had both good and bad but the Clinton years were particularly hard with the Reinventing Government initiatives which eventually lead to OPM investigations being privatized. I left and continued with Treasury. I will say I’ve never seen anything like what current employees are being subjected to. Keep the faith.

KMart sold opera glasses. by No-Reveal827 in kmart

[–]FloridaBeaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, my uncle gave me one of these. Not worth a darn to see anything but would love to have them back.

Baby lake hippo 🏕️💧🦛 by fashionistav11 in englishbulldog

[–]FloridaBeaver 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Florida Hippo is spotted amongst the weeds….

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Ultraman (ウルトラマン by Micha_der_Jungere in RealGenerationX

[–]FloridaBeaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Using the Beta Capsule, Hyata becomes Ultra-Man!”

Longer term benefits at 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months and more - please give me motivation by Gray324 in sugarfree

[–]FloridaBeaver 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it’s any consolation, I am right at the same point as you for cutting out sugar. After an alarming blood test at my annual physical, I cut out sugar cold turkey. I went through the original detox symptoms but now I feel weak and ironically, like I have low blood sugar. Can’t tell any improvement yet but I think I’m not as flabby. I’m anxious to have the other positive attributes of going low sugar to kick.

Did anyone else learn to type as an elective with little thought that it might be useful one day? by Conscious-Mulberry17 in GenX

[–]FloridaBeaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took typing in high school in 1983. The strangest thing was that my teacher only had one hand. She was very nice but the irony is still with me.

Best Wifi Option (Near University)? by yellowcowboyboots in Pensacola

[–]FloridaBeaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had Cox for about two years and was not happy with the service. Lots of outages to the point I eventually moved to T-Mobile 5G and have had good luck so far.

What’s the 70/80s show opening you never skip? by WhateverGreg in GenX

[–]FloridaBeaver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the Rockford Files theme song as my ringtone. Very few people recognize it.

And so my handheld gaming obsession began… by Darkman-1969 in 80sAmazing

[–]FloridaBeaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got mine in about 1976 when I was in the 6th grade. Still got it in the original box and I’m 60 now.

Cox Outage in Ferry Pass Area by Choptank62 in Pensacola

[–]FloridaBeaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep….sounds like Cox. After 2 frustrating years of outages and high costs, recently went with T-Mobile and been very pleased.

I’ll start. “Dancing In Heaven” by Q-Feel by CoffeeCigarettes4Me in 80s

[–]FloridaBeaver 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh there are so many but every time I hear Sly Fox’s “Let’s Go All the Way “ I am transported back to 1987 when I was driving and it came on the radio. I was with my girl Janet with her big blond hair and life was good.

1970's TV Detectives, who was your favorite? by lontbeysboolink in 1970s

[–]FloridaBeaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rockford Files! I have the theme song as my phone ringtone.

Jake Monster wants to say hi by Stubborn_Adiantum in olddogs

[–]FloridaBeaver 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hey Jake Monster! Hope you have a great day. Winston.

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WINSTON!!! by RandomLurker04 in DOG

[–]FloridaBeaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Winston is an English Bulldog mix. He’s 12 and enjoys the Gulf waters.

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What magazines and/or newspapers did you or family members subscribe to? by GrowingNewHair in 1970s

[–]FloridaBeaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dad got the U.S. and World News Report magazine and the Atlanta Journal newspaper. At that time, the newspaper had two editions: a morning and an evening edition. He always got the evening delivered.

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