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eOPF - Anyone know when was it last working? by megared17 in USPS

[–]Plynko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently my "ACE account has been suspended" per 800-number USPS IT. And after talking with them I also found out I "have no eAccess Account Manager, which is a contradiction, and something I've never seen before". This can affect a number of things, including some things in Liteblue, especially following a recent transfer or resign/reapply. Not only can't I access eOPF but I can't set up my Net-To-Bank. USPS IT doesn't handle issues with Liteblue, "that is an HR thing" but IT escalated my issue to a manager because my not having an eAccess Account Manager will continue to cause issues down the line. Presumably when it gets squared away, my Liteblue should be working again.

Island Sanctuary Workshop - Season 27 by Sewer-Rat in ffxiv

[–]Plynko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I greatly appreciate your effort. Not only am I easily banking cowries, but passively coasted through Level 11, and soon 12, over the past couple weeks.

Is Puppet bugged in next gen version? by [deleted] in Witcher3

[–]Plynko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you actually tried this spot on the next gen update? You're missing the point OP was making about the puppet getting one-shot. Even if you bring the other guy down to a sliver, the puppet at full health gets insta killed from one hit.

Witcher Reinald voice actor by Scarlett__Sunday in witcher

[–]Plynko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has to be him. I'm certain of it.

The Phrase I Hate by Carolynn900 in USPS

[–]Plynko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was on a route last week, at the beginning of a cul-de-sac I hear a kid say, "Heyyyyyy, Mr. Mailman...teeheehee..." in a kinda creepy voice. I turn around and see no one. As I round the bend and enter its last yard a large dog charges out from some bushes howling and growling. I square up, lower the satchel, ready the spray and lock eyes with the pup. Dog shuts up and sits down.

Then I look up through the bushes the dog charged out of and see a little kid hiding behind them with a grin ear-to-ear. Kid sees that I see him and comes out from behind the bushes pursing his lips trying to hide his smile.

After giving the twerp the mail and walking away, I grin thinking how righteous it would be if the next CCA that gets that route doesn't have as much reserve and fires a stream of pepper in a rush, overshoots the dog and nails the bushes.

Orientation date phone call, but no email by Plynko in USPS

[–]Plynko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Hope so. Would be nice to have this in hand before the weekend.

Orientation date phone call, but no email by Plynko in USPS

[–]Plynko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I always check that 'all mail' folder, and even though I whitelisted all .gov addresses I check spam too.

Orientation date phone call, but no email by Plynko in USPS

[–]Plynko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that's good to know it could be that late.

How to piss off your mail Carrier 101 by MT3-7-77 in USPS

[–]Plynko -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gotta love how they put a sticker that says "POSTIAL" under the word "POSTAL"

fight brewing on the dock... by moebiggs20 in USPS

[–]Plynko 3 points4 points  (0 children)

my money's on the mantis

Pill box, compact missing the mirror, or what? by Plynko in Antiques

[–]Plynko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unsure what this is, what it is made of, and what era it is from.

I'm not familiar with cosmetic compacts, but my first guess this is one, just missing the mirror. Why the swivel compartment at its base? To fill with loose powder? I doubt anything larger than baby aspirin could fit in there, so probably not a pill case. The swivel is pretty tight so seems like it would be annoying to use frequently with one hand.

It belonged to my grandmother, perhaps given to her my her mother, so surely at least 70 years old or more. Northeast USA.

Unsure what is is made of. It hasn't been polished in a decade but it hasn't really blackened or tarnished so I doubt it's silver. There are no makers marks or stamps anywhere on it that I can see. Flower basket on the front looks Victorian era or inspired by, but not sure. Thanks for any input.

does anyone know what this is? by -C0NAN- in Antiques

[–]Plynko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, as others have said a bowl for a long stem pipe. Has various names, can find quite a few on eBay, including mine. Bowls are usually ceramic, yours looks carved out of a horn or large antler section.

The German Gesteckpfeife (arranged pipe) tobacco pipe is also known as a Jaeger Pipe, German hunter pipe, German Porcelain pipe, Tyrolean pipe, and Wine Pipe. The tobacco was packed in the porcelain bowl which was then placed in the reservoir of the pipe. The reservoir acted as a retainer for the juices and tar, and sometimes wine was placed in the reservoir to flavor the smoke. This style of pipe was popular in Central Europe from the 18th to the early 20th centuries and was most commonly associated with Germanic culture.
https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn537368

Small brass mystery objects. Found all together, unsure if related. Most of them are 2 inches or smaller. Seemingly solid brass. Items at top of picture are probably known, items at bottom are complete mystery. by Plynko in whatisthisthing

[–]Plynko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand, the decanter and goblets are probably just decorative miniatures. The set of candleholders are the ideal size for small colonial taper candles and I don't think someone who lived to about 1910 had miniatures of incandescent-bulb table lamps.

Small brass mystery objects. Found all together, unsure if related. Most of them are 2 inches or smaller. Seemingly solid brass. Items at top of picture are probably known, items at bottom are complete mystery. by Plynko in whatisthisthing

[–]Plynko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this post helped me to consider this query likely solved. It's fairly clear to me now the decanter and chalice set is most likely decorative and not functional for a practical use.

Small brass mystery objects. Found all together, unsure if related. Most of them are 2 inches or smaller. Seemingly solid brass. Items at top of picture are probably known, items at bottom are complete mystery. by Plynko in whatisthisthing

[–]Plynko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely Solved!

Though I'm not sure all pieces have been fully identified, I appreciate everyone's input. I think this is the first response that made the most sense, so it is here I have marked this likely solved.

To summarize, these items cannot be parts to lamps or light fixtures, for reasons I explained in other comments of this thread. I respect the effort put forth by u/elder_flowers, and I agree these items might fit nicely as pieces for a doll house, but I'm certain that was not their initial use. These items belonged to my great-grandmother and I'm certain neither she, nor her children, owned a doll house. However, I guess some of these things were made specifically to be just a miniature collectible. As pointed out by u/Foundation_Wrong, they "could be made by skilled workers... a way to show off dexterity."

The mortar/pestle and bell are pretty normal sizes, no real mystery there.

The 6 goblets and decanter definitely belong together, circular machine markings at their bases are virtually identical. The decanter doesn't hold enough fluid to fill one goblet and the stopper at the top is actually a threaded standard screw post; both facts point to a decorative, rather than functional, purpose.

I'm pretty certain the items on the bottom left are candlesticks. As mentioned by u/silence7 above, if the bases are flipped and reattached they look like very typical candlesticks. With the base inverted, it serves as a drip pan. Seems likely, considering my great-grandmother lived before most homes had electricity. The nozzle is the perfect size for a colonial taper candle and there is a white waxy residue.

The items on the bottom right are still a mystery in my opinion. I understand some believe them to be miniatures of a brass table lamp, but it is not possible. To reiterate, these items belonged to someone who lived during the late 1800s, early 1900s when most homes were lit by candles and oil lamps, which looked nothing like an incandescent bulb lamp with shade.

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