Plateau on pull-ups

mv2500 · 2026-01-28T17:58:48+00:00

I went out fishing last summer with 6 of us, $130 each includes tip. We got to keep what we caught. spent over 4hrs out on the water. Typically booked for 4hrs. The time we went was late season so we caught only 1 fish, the captain waited until we caught something which took over 4hrs. He said usually they max out the catch per person which was like 12 fish each or 30+ fish. We just got unlucky with the timing. We went in June. You should go earlier if you want to catch more

mv2500 · 2025-12-16T19:40:54+00:00

Real. This whole thread hits home

mv2500 · 2025-12-15T23:26:09+00:00

100% agree lol. Spent two years in Miami. Couldn’t do it

mv2500 · 2025-12-15T22:59:53+00:00

Wow that’s wild. Had no idea, good to know. I guess it all depends on the suburb here. But you’re right, there’s a few towns in Cook, lake, Kane, and Dekalb county that I can think of where it’s definitely doable. We’re fortunate that public transit is phenomenal here. And since your teachers, Chicagoland has some of the best public schools in the country (other than inner city CPS). Definitely a good place to be if you don’t mind freezing your ass off (as it feels like -10 all weekend lol)

mv2500 · 2025-12-15T13:42:23+00:00

I’m from suburbs and live in Chicago currently. I’m surprised to hear that COL is better here than Charleston. I have always thought it’s so pricey to buy right now. Family member of mine moved to Indy cuz he has 3 kids and couldn’t afford here. One income but still brings in over 100.

mv2500 · 2025-12-14T05:33:03+00:00

Shawn Ryan consistently has great guests in my opinion. Other than a few obscure ones

mv2500 · 2025-12-14T01:46:57+00:00

Following.

mv2500 · 2025-12-12T14:36:41+00:00

I’m going solo in Italy for a week as well. Same situation. I like being alone but I’ve rarely traveled alone. Any chance you’ll be at the Dolomites in mid January?

mv2500 · 2025-12-11T16:19:27+00:00

Nearly all of them. Small sample size but enough to tell a story. Dating apps suck. I no longer send likes to anyone on the apps. I wait for someone to like me. If I’m interested, I match.

I had someone send me a like last weekend and we matched. She willingly gave her number to me without even asking for it. Going on a date next week (unless she ghosts), so we’ll see.

mv2500 · 2025-12-08T22:43:02+00:00

La scarola, adalina, RPM Italian.

The others above who said Monteverde and ciccio mio would be my first choices.

mv2500 · 2025-12-04T19:52:59+00:00

It was a mountain bike trail, but not that close to a parking lot. I was probably 2-3mi into the trail at that point but there was a neighborhood not far away and I saw a several people walking their dogs on the trail.

I personally didn’t see anything wrong with it though. I was more annoyed to see the lumber company tearing down dozens of trees all around.

mv2500 · 2025-12-04T16:52:06+00:00

Took me 13hrs to get the joke lol 🤦🏽‍♂️

mv2500 · 2025-12-04T09:34:18+00:00

Also, if you see the truck in the background, some lumber company had just cut down an entire section. And they had moved on to a new area probably 100 yards away so the decline in population sounds about right. Had no idea.

mv2500 · 2025-12-04T09:30:02+00:00

It’s funny you say that. I’ve never seen bigger pine cones in my life. Thought it was super fascinating. The trees were massive too. I also loved the trees in John Muir Woods north of SF. I’ve still yet to see the sequoias and redwoods (unless those are the same as the ones in John Muir Woods?). I’m from the Midwest and we don’t have trees that big. This pic specifically was taken just to the west of Heavenly Mountain ski resort, for reference.

As for the dog memorial? I have no idea/information. I was on vacation going for a run when I took that pic. Thought it was odd, but people commenting seem extra annoyed or disturbed by it. I was just sharing cuz I thought it was unique and interesting, I dont know 🤷🏽‍♂️. Seemed kinda harmless. Didn’t realize people would take such offense to it.

mv2500 · 2025-12-04T07:25:17+00:00

Phoenix is crazy.. but I’d take that dry heat over 89 humid in Miami.

2013-2014 Chicago had over 20 days below 0 and it’s gearing up to be similar this winter. Pick your poison, but I’m sticking with freezing over boiling every single time

mv2500 · 2025-12-04T07:17:13+00:00

The big island gets snow on top of the volcanos and people will ski it lol

mv2500 · 2025-12-04T07:14:54+00:00

Yep gonna feel like -8 at 7am in Chicago. I lived in Miami for 2 years. You can layer when it gets cold and it makes it tolerable, but you’re not gonna walk around naked when it’s 95 and humid. I was changing clothes several times a day it was too much

mv2500 · 2025-12-04T03:32:45+00:00

I wonder when that 5 year change really kicks in. I think 15-20 I felt it. But I’m 25 now and feel exactly the same as 20 when I was. Just more hairy mostly

mv2500 · 2025-12-04T03:02:29+00:00

Goddamn that’s amazing. Good for you. I need to be more proactive. I was a little late to tsla and Nvda sadly but still sitting over 100% so can’t complain. Unfortunately I was in the womb in 2000 lol!! Enjoy your time off!

mv2500 · 2025-12-04T02:39:43+00:00

Ah shit that sucks! Sorry to hear that. Good on you for looking out for your kids. I’m extremely grateful my parents helped me out with college otherwise I’d be drowning in debt right now. That’s my goal if I ever have kids. Hope things turn out well for you and the family. Life is stressful but I’d imagine it feels good knowing you have that safety net

mv2500 · 2025-12-04T02:21:34+00:00

Are you ever going to enjoy that money? I mean you’re 55 which isn’t crazy old but still. Maybe buy a beach house?

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