My trip to Chicago

Jumper · Post by **Jumper** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:26 pm

The past six months have been a challenge, so I figured I'd give myself a little Christmas treat. Had the chance to visit Miranda, and let me tell you, her place is something else - ducks, chickens, koi pond, duck pond, a gorgeous greenhouse, and a fishroom, all right in the heart of Chicago. I ended up bringing home some real gems. Fingers crossed they'll be part of a breeding program soon.

bowsar · Post by **bowsar** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 7:55 pm

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Those are some stunning fish, Brian. I'm glad you treated yourself to a nice visit and came back with some great additions. I live in Eastern Iowa, which is about 2.5 hours west of Chicago, so it's possible you drove right past my area on your way to the city. Of course, that depends on where you're coming from - if you were driving from the south or east, you wouldn't have passed through here. Either way, I'm sure those fish will make some beautiful babies when the time comes.

Jumper · Post by **Jumper** » Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:56 am

I'm in the Kansas City area, and I recall taking I-35 to I-80 east. The drive to Chicago was pretty intense - icy roads, accidents all over, and sub-zero temps had me white-knuckling the steering wheel. In contrast, the drive home was a breeze.

bowsar · Post by **bowsar** » Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:22 am

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We're pretty close, about 30 miles north of I-80, so you must've passed right by. I didn't even think about the weather when I was responding earlier - you guys really picked a tough time to make the trip.
I mean, 50 mph winds, blowing snow, and windchills down to -35? That's just crazy. I'm really glad you made it safely, though - that's the important part.

paddlepop · Post by **paddlepop** » Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:12 am

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Those beauties were definitely worth braving the icy roads for, Brian. I'm excited to see how they'll do in your care and hopefully contribute to a breeding program soon.

FishNe · Post by **FishNe** » Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:33 am

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I'm really glad you got to treat yourself to this trip, Brian. Their fish are absolutely stunning. And I completely agree, having all that right in the city is just incredible.

novaby · Post by **novaby** » Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:28 am

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So nice to hear about your new additions. Good luck with them. Mine are thriving, growth is rapid, and spawning is regular.

Lexat · Post by **Lexat** » Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:05 am

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I'm curious about the beauties you picked up - how are they adjusting? Got any updates or recent pics to share?

Jumper · Post by **Jumper** » Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:38 pm

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They're doing fantastic. Still in QT, but I'm excited to report that the LSS's have paired up. I'll get some photos posted later.

Lexat · Post by **Lexat** » Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:39 pm

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Planning on raising fry from these beauties. Any chance you'll be shipping some of the babies if all goes well with the breeding program?