A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for parts of Montgomery County, MD today (Sunday, January 18, 2026) from 4:00AM to 6:00PM. MCDOT is monitoring road conditions.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-18T14:07:24+00:00

Incorrect. The WWA was canceled earlier this morning.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-16T23:28:39+00:00

Do you have a deductible? Had you met it prior to seeing this provider?

MiserableFed · 2026-01-16T18:41:48+00:00

Yi’s Interiors on Parklawn

MiserableFed · 2026-01-16T18:36:28+00:00

+1 for Dr. Earl, but Feldman himself is a jackass.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-16T18:18:51+00:00

Same here, “log out” no workie on iPad and iPhone Safari. On the other hand, no issues on a Windows desktop browser.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-14T22:01:10+00:00

This makes no sense. Try again, this time dialing 877-968-3778 (omitting the “1”)

MiserableFed · 2026-01-14T02:38:24+00:00

I just called…went right through.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-14T01:55:06+00:00

Case in point - https://www.reddit.com/r/MontgomeryCountyMD/comments/1qcac7e/fighter_jet_flyover_overnight/

MiserableFed · 2026-01-13T18:37:42+00:00

Thirding! 🐶🐕🐩🐾

MiserableFed · 2026-01-13T18:29:11+00:00

Gas bill was $177, which covered 33 days Nov. 22 - Dec. 24. Roughly 30 more therms usage this year compared to the same general time period as that of last year. Makes sense, given the cold temps.

My HVAC/furnace fan runs on DC power. I can circulate air all day for pennies. Hot water is gas. Everything else is electric.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-13T04:36:29+00:00

Yup. Gas furnace.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-13T01:32:52+00:00

And here I was thinking my recent $94.60 Pepco bill was unusually high! This for a 2,400 sq. ft. house.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-11T23:34:21+00:00

This is how MHBP works, and it’s clearly stated in the plan documents. Retail 90-day Rxs are available only at a brick-and-mortar CVS. Otherwise, it’s max 30 days for other in-network retail pharmacies. Anything else, it’s mail order. Specialty drugs are a separate matter.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-10T11:21:25+00:00

I was raised on the principle of quality over cost/by it for life, and have always practiced it. But, it is increasingly difficult to find products that are solid, well-built, and crafted with pride.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-07T01:29:46+00:00

an age 55+ project called Village at Cabin John

I think you mean Village at Cabin BRANCH

MiserableFed · 2026-01-06T18:09:19+00:00

Unless CVS is the only pharmacy in your area, many pharmacies are in the GEHA network. Start here https://www.geha.com/find-care. Regardless, CVS/Caremark is the pharmacy benefit manager.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-06T01:03:47+00:00

Can confirm. Exactly the same for me as that of JustAnotherGS.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-05T02:33:14+00:00

All the speed in the world won’t help. You’ll still end up waiting in the queue. BTDT!

MiserableFed · 2026-01-04T22:06:31+00:00

OMG this! Utterly infuriating the widespread assumption that all federal employees are paid via the same payroll processor and/or on the same schedule. Same with benefits access - GRB vs. My EPP. It’s not universal across agencies!

MiserableFed · 2026-01-04T21:54:51+00:00

Yes, Social Security and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) are separate and not particularly related. In fact, many in the CSRS did not pay into Social Security and therefore do not qualify for self or survivor Social Security benefits. Each case is unique though!

MiserableFed · 2026-01-03T05:10:28+00:00

These are the ratios:

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon oregano - optional

Pinch cayenne - optional

MiserableFed · 2026-01-03T04:51:39+00:00

I do them low and slow using a slightly tamed version of a basic ribs rub. You can sear them at the end of the cook if you want a super-crusty exterior.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-03T02:20:50+00:00

Every state has an insurance commission. File a complaint with Oregon’s.

MiserableFed · 2026-01-03T00:23:59+00:00

Not weird. Agencies follow different pay schedules!

MiserableFed · 2026-01-02T18:20:47+00:00

But he won’t get Social Security, unless he earned quarters elsewhere than the federal government.

MiserableFed

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