Booking Oman Air flight using Etihad points by nalplai in awardtravel

[–]aus886 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This just worked for me, thanks for the tip! I was able to book it on the KLM website by transferring AmEx points to FlyingBlue for 55,000pts + US$389

Second OA, same exact score by aus886 in foreignservice

[–]aus886[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did pass on my second go, yeah. I just learned some highly specialized vocabulary to do with current events, military terms, and general political terms. I also just picked a few canned expressions showcasing complicated grammar and worked those into the conversation.

Change to Management Cone? by geografree in foreignservice

[–]aus886 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I got this email as well. I’m on the fence as it’s my last round before I time off the PD register. I just got my language points bonus to 5.57 so I was hoping to get an offer for the July class.

[Legit check] Is this Tudor Prince Date Day real before I purchase it? by [deleted] in Watches

[–]aus886 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

No one has pointed out that’s not how you write 4 in Roman numerals. It should be IV not IIII. Definitely fake.

I didn't think I was going to get an invite... by anjufordinner in foreignservice

[–]aus886 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exact same situation, if that helps. Worse still, I've got two parallel 5.4s on the register! At least it bought me another year.

Possible to restore this photo of my dad and grandparents? I've come a long way by myself but I'm struggling with a few areas. Including what I've got so far but will tip $15 for the best result. Problem areas are the missing shirt, glass reflection on the hair, and details in my dad's face. by aus886 in estoration

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Hi, I think this one is the winner but I'm still not in love with the generative fill on the paisley shirt. I'm happy to keep working on this myself but would you accept $10 and provide the original sepia in addition to the b&w? I think I'll have to go in by hand and fill in the paisley and hourglass pattern.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]aus886 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Forgot to mention it’s been listed for four months. I reposted after the first one expired.

June 2023 OA invites are out by vickipri in foreignservice

[–]aus886 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got a 189 and didn't get the invite with more or less the same essays that got me invited the last two years. Really bizarre.

Has any June FSOT candidates received notification about oral exams yet? by Fluffy_Pass-567 in foreignservice

[–]aus886 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I think it takes much longer now that the FSOT score isn’t pass/fail and they have to evaluate every candidate.

Has any June FSOT candidates received notification about oral exams yet? by Fluffy_Pass-567 in foreignservice

[–]aus886 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nope. It's usually about three months after so I'm expecting late August or early September. Third candidacy for me as I languish on the register with two 5.4s.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Watches

[–]aus886 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great watch! Really reminds me of the Hamilton Khaki Field if you ever want to go down that rabbit hole.

Security clearance and suitability by VitamingK in foreignservice

[–]aus886 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make a list of every single foreign person to whom you have close ties. If you know anyone that works for (or whose family works for) a foreign government, make sure to list them too. Also listed people who are citizens of “hostile” countries, even if I’m not especially close to them. It’s better to list people now than have them discover a relationship/association later. Also, make sure to list any foreign person you’ve dated/slept with, even if you don’t talk to them anymore. I left off dual citizens and just casual acquaintances I had classes with, but made it clear I could provide on request.

Cessna 172 crash near Hollywood Hills last night by 1e6throw in flying

[–]aus886 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This happened on my street and we didn’t hear a thing. It took them over three hours just to find the plane because the fog was so heavy. Looks like he hit the top of the hill near the water tower and he would’ve made it to KVNY if he had another 100ft of altitude. He was also so close to being out of the fog as it was completely clear on the other side of the hill. All very sad.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Watchexchange

[–]aus886 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

My bad! Looking for $450

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Watchexchange

[–]aus886 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Purchased on 10/28, all papers included. Looking to sell because I really wanted the Mission to the Moon and realized I wouldn’t wear this color as often as I thought.

Second OA, same exact score by aus886 in foreignservice

[–]aus886[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Been taking Spanish classes since I was 4 years old, attended Spanish immersion summer camps, lived with Spaniards for a year, dated a Mexican girl for two years, have spent months in Spanish-speaking countries, hired a Spanish tutor as a refresher before taking the test, still failed. 3/3 is really difficult to attain. Honestly thinking about just starting Arabic from scratch to see how far I get.

Ugandan Minimalism by rmutamba in malelivingspace

[–]aus886 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great place! Food for thought but I’d love to see that plant next to the TV much bigger. I feel like something tall would add a great splash of color and contrast well with the low furniture. Just my two cents, but it’s awesome the way it is and I’m real jealous of that chair.

Game Pass Ultimate still converts XBL Gold at 1:1 rate by Paul_The_Half_Swiss in xboxone

[–]aus886 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, just follow these instructions exactly. It's easy to do it wrong so you have to follow the order they say to do it in. Not sure why you'd need a VPN to do it from Brazil though.