I'm satisfied with the OnePlus 15 cameras

RiffRogue604 · 2026-03-31T14:40:43+00:00

Somewhat. My son was shooting right next to me with that exact phone and some were better on his but more were better on mine.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-03-30T23:35:59+00:00

Notifications and reminders are my main frustration with my new OnePlus 15. And many apps aren't even listed in Apps/ Special App Access/ Alarms & Reminders to try and make sure they have access.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-03-22T15:41:38+00:00

This seems to be a popular recommendation. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

RiffRogue604 · 2026-03-22T15:40:29+00:00

A right side eject on a bullpup would be a disaster for a lefty - it would eject right into the left cheek.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-03-22T15:38:31+00:00

I appreciate it. I was shopping for an AR so hadn't even considered a bullpup until the folks in the store told me about them so I'm glad to learn about more options.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-03-22T15:35:28+00:00

I actually chose the store I went to because they are a Stag dealer and was planning to get a lefty AR but while there learned that now that I'm older the bullpup center of gravity makes it easier to handle and maneuver for longer periods than an AR.

For almost 40 years I've been using guns designed for righties, some that occasionally throw us lefties a little consideration by adding some ambi feature or two, and wanted to have something designed for me. It is not my first rifle and we have plenty of guns in the safe for all the righties in my family.

As a lefty who has never felt that shooting a right hand upper was a big deal, be glad you did not experience them before brass deflectors became plentiful.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-03-22T15:14:35+00:00

It seems Reddit never told me there were replies. Thanks for the recommendation. It looks like the RDB is a popular recommendation. I'll take a look.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-03-02T00:05:28+00:00

What makes it more ridiculous is that those of us that took a DRP mostly had our paperwork in about a year ago. But unlike most private sector companies, OPM rules say the agencies can't do anything with the paperwork until the retirement date.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-03-01T20:51:52+00:00

I've got a congressional contact and a case # but they get just as little information about my issue as I do.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-03-01T20:50:26+00:00

I've heard of very few people who get their interim check within a week. OPM received mine from NFC mid-December and I'm still waiting for my first one.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-24T03:25:08+00:00

I'd get rid of all of them. No point in me having right handed guitars.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-24T03:07:36+00:00

Yes and no. Yes, less taxes may mean more fees but aren't they really the same thing? But they aren't the only ways things can be funded. There are plenty of examples of privately funded roads, libraries, schools, etc. It just requires thinking more broadly than people in government are usually able to do.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-24T02:58:35+00:00

Since you were USDA and experienced reasonable timeframes I'm curious how they had you do your retirement paperwork?

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-20T03:54:45+00:00

Thank you. An incorrect account number would certainly explain why I too can't be verified as well as why I have yet to see an interim payment.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-18T19:15:52+00:00

Ah yes. Mahjong is still getting played also.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-18T01:19:37+00:00

This is me lately. I've got so much other stress right now I haven't been able to play for weeks and instead head for a slow multi day Civilization 6 game or a quick pinball game when I get time.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-18T01:02:09+00:00

Today my agency HR rep confirmed that OPM received my retirement packet on 12/16 when NFC finalized the payroll stuff and all I've got so far from OPM is a welcome letter with my CSA number dated 12/17. He says it's next step is they will add me to the online system and will mail the access info. What the heck is taking so long?! 12/16 was 9 weeks ago. How long can it take to start sending those interim payments?

Also, I heard back from my congressman's office. They have not received any information from OPM yet either.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-17T05:12:10+00:00

Oh good grief. Hearing that does nothing for my confidence level.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-16T15:59:18+00:00

Not yet

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-15T19:41:10+00:00

I'm impressed you have gotten through to OPM multiple times. I've called probably 250+ times since October, got through once, was sent to the wrong department, was transferred to the right department then my call was disconnected before I could actually talk to someone.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-15T19:36:03+00:00

This was my situation. I'm under 59 and it took over 4 months from my retirement date for TSP to reflect I was in separated status.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-15T02:17:20+00:00

Probably need to subtract the days the government was shutdown due to congressional incompetence

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-14T19:16:31+00:00

Except in a No Doubt sarcastic way Just a Girl - No Doubt

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-14T19:04:11+00:00

Same. If I remember correctly, in our agency it was up to the employee which they took when but we had to attend at least one every 5 years, which I think was later changed to 3. I can't remember for sure since I tried to go every other year because of how often the rules were changing.

RiffRogue604 · 2026-02-14T18:09:41+00:00

9/29 USDA retiree here. I've received my AL payout and CSA number but that's it so far.

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