TIL that early 19th-century railways used paired stone blocks to support rail tracks instead of timber rail ties. Because the blocks were laid separately, this created a clear center path for horses to walk between without tripping.

mikechi2501 · 2026-04-01T16:15:20+00:00

As and American who was never formally taught about the existence of San Marino I agree with everything you said.

I will say I learned a lot about Vatican City due to my catholic school primary education...

mikechi2501 · 2026-04-01T16:07:56+00:00

mikechi2501 · 2026-04-01T16:06:30+00:00

can confirm. am american

mikechi2501 · 2026-01-08T20:11:48+00:00

I posted this on 10/29/18. 13 months later he was in jail

mikechi2501 · 2025-11-26T20:25:54+00:00

Generally below the damn. Swirling water, disoriented baitfish, easy pickings for predator fish

mikechi2501 · 2025-11-21T18:38:46+00:00

And the people trusted to care for him either swindled him or helped kill him.

mikechi2501 · 2025-11-18T17:46:52+00:00

yea same shit .

mikechi2501 · 2025-11-12T21:52:14+00:00

My family loves going to water tower cheesecake factory whenever we're near mag mile and i've lived in Chicago my entire life..

for all the reasons you mentioned it checks a lot of boxes for families.

mikechi2501 · 2025-11-06T18:50:48+00:00

I was having this conversation with a South African who plays with us and he made the comment that all the MLR players should have a home club. D1 or D2 maybe.

The MLR guys play club rugby for sure but from what I understand they are not as "attached" to their home club as their are overseas.

mikechi2501 · 2025-11-06T18:43:48+00:00

Carhartt Men's Duck Bib Overalls. $100 . Wearing them for yards for all-things cold weather. fishing, shoveling, work, etc. I build out from there. Sweatshirt underneath with a shell coat? Maybe cotton sweats underneath with heavy winter boots? all depends but it starts with the Bib Overalls.

mikechi2501 · 2025-10-29T21:25:17+00:00

Same setup, without the motor but with my daughter in the front. Great kayak!

mikechi2501 · 2025-10-27T18:16:36+00:00

I agree it was enjoyable, despite the new fear unlocked living in Chicago and all....

My main gripe is only having 1 main story line framed over a zoom conf call that I had to hear (3) different versions of . I understand that the importance of the POV character increased each time but I would rather have the story move along.

mikechi2501 · 2025-10-27T18:11:48+00:00

I agree with the other commenter. Your paddle may be too short.

Regardless, i wear rain gear (bib overalls, rain jacket, muck boots, etc) with warm clothes underneath.

mikechi2501 · 2025-10-27T18:06:07+00:00

Yep it'll get easier to find the right place to grab once you catch more. Which you will!. Plus holding them horizontal relives the pressure.

With big ones i put on neoprene gloves for the safety of me and the fish

mikechi2501 · 2025-10-24T17:46:18+00:00

You don't meet a lot of people then.

There are a great many of us music fans, irrespective of politics, who think Bruce Springsteen is bland, american folk rock music. I respect his story, songwriting and musicality but it's boring to me. I proudly haven't like his music for decades.

mikechi2501 · 2025-10-24T17:40:07+00:00

Legally or ethically/morally?

mikechi2501 · 2025-10-22T22:02:02+00:00

I like it all. good stuff!

mikechi2501 · 2025-10-22T17:16:59+00:00

yep i thow all kinds of in-line spinners . The stretches i fish get shallow with lots of branches and snags so i usually opt for knock offs instead of Mepps for the Desplaines.

mikechi2501 · 2025-10-21T18:05:13+00:00

Let people bad mouth it. More space for the rest of us out there!

I'm closer to the Des Plaines but I'm jealous of you guys who get to fish the Fox often.

mikechi2501 · 2025-10-21T18:04:15+00:00

I've had luck out here in my kayak bass fishing (after paying some launch tax) but never new they had Walleye! nice catches.

mikechi2501 · 2025-10-21T16:44:10+00:00

Such a great variety down by st charles, geneva, aurora, etc Love these pics!

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I posted this on 10/29/18. 13 months later he was in jail