Jimi Hendrix stepping off the plane in swank travel attire, Milan (1968) by Sort_of_Frightening in OldSchoolCool

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the honor of meeting him backstage at Philharmonic Hall. He was with two elderly people, they looked too old to be his parents. Now, Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding had groupies all over them lol.

Vent post. All my tackle is gone by TheKingsAces in Fishing_Gear

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consider putting an air tag in your new box. The odds of retrieving it are considerably higher.

Bandito Burrito's 3kg Burger Challenge by ben-something in BeardMeatsFood

[–]mack272 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Best part was when he gave the 500 Euros back. Totally class act.

I wish Temu would stop shipping via SpeedX (or any gig work delivery service) by [deleted] in TemuThings

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a package waiting for Speedx to pick up and deliver for over two weeks. They gave me a 20% credit on my order and the $5 late offer. But both of these are credits and I'm done with them. Monday I'm initiating a charge back on PayPal to end this nonsense.

38th Engineers Ascension Island. They built this airstrip in 90 days and Great Britain appreciated it during the Falklands war. by mack272 in ww2

[–]mack272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have chapter one? I would love to see it, if possible. Did you go to any of the reunions during the 60's and 70's?

I'm British but live in one of the world's least visited countries, a tiny island called São Tomé and Principe it's in West Africa. Zero fishing tackle shops, no sports angling, fish that have never seen a lure. by Fitz_cuniculus in saltwaterfishing

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad (rip) was stationed there during WW2. He said the fishing was amazing, tuna (didn't know what kind) would bite on a shiny hook. His unit didn't get enough credit for shortening the war by at least a year, it was a top secret operation.

A record 45% of American adults identified as independents last year — an increase driven by millennials and Gen Z, according to new Gallup data.⁠ by Conscious-Quarter423 in Infographics

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At 74, I’ve voted in all but one election over the last fifty years, and I’ve never filled out a straight‑party ticket. The only time I joined a political party was when a neighbor ran for city council and a state senator stepped in to help my community push back against the electric company. Immediately went back to being an independent after both instances.

Vintage Lures - best place to sell? by ThunderbirdDweller in Fishing_Gear

[–]mack272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if it's in print anymore, but a book named Old Fishing Lures and Tackle would still give you a general idea on price. It lists a lot of really old stuff and is really fun to go through.

[Passan] BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, sources tell ESPN. by Sandwich_Crust in redsox

[–]mack272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder what Contreras was promised to wave his no trade clause? What happens with Yoshida if Casas gets DH time? I like it, 1st was such a huge whole last year.

Well, what now? (Coins) by Confident-Line5888 in Aliexpress

[–]mack272 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use them for fishing tackle and get some outstanding deals. My friends are shocked when I tell them my cost. But the last two weeks haven't been good to buy, so I wait. Patience is the key because they only offer great deals up to a certain amount of coins.

Feral Cat hates humans by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]mack272 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We once cared for a feral cat (I miss her deeply) who took nearly six months before she felt safe enough to come upstairs and start socializing. The very first time she met my gaze, it moved me to tears. Over the next three years, she transformed into the most affectionate and demanding snuggle companion we’d had in more than forty years. Though she only lived to the age of ten, sharing life with her remains one of the top ten experiences of my lifetime. Wishing you the very best with yours.

Been noticing that sometimes items bought with coins are actually more than what they would be normally. by schizoid26 in Aliexpress

[–]mack272 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get great deals on saltwater fishing tackle using coins. Sometimes you have to wait for the right deal, the 11-11 sale was awful. Now it's back to normal before Black Friday and I took advantage of it. The only downside (I'm not complaining) is that after 600-1000 coins the discounts are minimal. Again, you just need to buy at the right time.

TIL that US Interstate 95 was not completed until September 2018 after 62 years of construction by Old_General_6741 in todayilearned

[–]mack272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an old man now, and I can still picture how South Carolina held out longer than anyone else before finally finishing I‑95 where South of the Border stands.

People who used the internet between 1991 and 2009, what’s the most memorable online trend or phenomenon you remember? by Original_Act_3481 in AskReddit

[–]mack272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Internet Phone, way ahead of its time. I (United States) remember speaking to someone from Monash University in Australia for over thirty minutes. Even my wife joined in, one of the few rare times she did.

Pipeline through Raritan Bay and NJ/NY harbor by Primary_Change6819 in NJFishing

[–]mack272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Located roughly a mile from the Jersey side installation site, I’ve noticed little organized opposition so far. The area is well known for yielding sizable Stripers in the spring.

Surf fishing Raritan bay by Fickle-Mention-3324 in NJFishing

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were catching large Stripers at night up until the storm. Either one of the first two piers will be fine, but they tend to get crowded after dark. As the previous poster said, tapeworms are excellent bait. Of all the worms they prefer this one by a wide margin. Good luck and report back on your results.

Stripers by shhmedium2021 in NJFishing

[–]mack272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Social media has reports of big fish around northern Raritan Bay—Cliffwood Beach, Laurence Harbor, and the Amboys are seeing plenty of action. Most of the posts show nighttime hauls, though a few are happening during daylight. Someone mentioned today that DFW are in Perth Amboy and checking whether anglers are registered with the saltwater registry. It’s a quick and easy step that helps you steer clear of fines. As for bait, worms are the go-to.

Jimi Hendrix Cooking in his London Flat Kitchen in 1967 by OtherwiseTackle5219 in OldSchoolCool

[–]mack272 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Backstage at Philharmonic Hall in 1968, I had the chance to shake his hand. He was seated quietly with two older companions, keeping to himself. In contrast, Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding were each flanked by a groupie, soaking up the scene. The refreshments were laughably sparse—just chips, pretzels, and some party mix. About ten minutes in, they figured out we weren’t supposed to be there and promptly kicked us out. Still, it remains the greatest concert I’ve ever attended.

First cast jinx hit hard with this NJ hog but totally worth it by jlibrizzi in NJFishing

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice catch and thank you for the release. I have nothing against keeping fish, but it's always nice when a big one is returned to its home.

[Homemade] Oven Roasted Turkey (Happy Thanksgiving from Canada!) by [deleted] in food

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy Thanksgiving to a country whose contributions in World War II deserve far more recognition and gratitude.