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Globalksp t1_j58osb3 wrote

Reply to date night by AbReVa-AdDiCt

A little more context is going to be needed. For some a good first date could be a trip to Menard’s followed by a stop at an Andy’s.

For others, it could be a stroll around the native prairie meadow at Lake Springfield followed by dinner at the Ozark Mill.

Spell out some interests, budgets, etc for some better responses.

Edit: really wanted to toss humor in here, but since you noted it was a “serious question”, I contained myself.

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Globalksp t1_j3felh2 wrote

Reply to comment by SweetSewerRat in Comfy reading spots for a date by ETOH_RN

I’ll 2nd Eurasia but it’s not the comfiest unless you score the window “seat” with the coffee bean bags. Also give Blue Heron Bakery on C Street a go too.

The lobby of the Vandivort could work if not too crowded.

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Globalksp t1_j3afv8e wrote

Reply to Cozy Sunday night dinner by IntroVlady

The Order in the Vandivort. Fireplace in the lobby, seating can avoid the tv’s above the bar. Veg options are there (we’re pescatarian). Open on Sunday. One of if not the best kitchens in town in my opinion. And frankly doesn’t have to be “expensive” if you order accordingly.

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Globalksp t1_j306f0x wrote

Reply to comment by kernelpanic789 in What did they do to our boy?! by snorlaxatives_69

They’ll price match most all competitors and allow me to pickup same day. They’ll also take back anything and have open box / returned items for sale on-the-floor which I haven’t seen at any other electronics store.

Edit: after reading the other comments, seems there aren’t any more products on the shelves??

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Globalksp t1_j1kz25v wrote

Reply to Preschool recommendations by Resident-Log6503

We were pretty impressed with the Montessori on National near MSU, but they’re waitlisted till August. Located in a church, but wholly separarte (this too is a non-negotiable for us). Worth a tour if the distance isn’t too great.

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Globalksp t1_j0y7oc2 wrote

Reply to comment by Netzapper in Ethiopian restaurant by Redneckshittery

You nailed it on the head. I was fairly gung-ho to open a fairly tiny hole in the wall this coming year, but the numbers simply don’t work out well enough when you take all the variables you mentioned into account.

As for the question at hand, man I wish there was Ethiopian food here, but good luck. I don’t even know how far you’d have to drive to get even homemade Injera, let alone some kitfo and tibs.

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Globalksp t1_izd6psn wrote

Reply to comment by strangedange in Looking to move to Springfield - Some comparisons by strangedange

Oh lord... that's a tough one. If I had to again live in any of the previous places I've lived, I don't really know where I'd choose, but these came to mind: New Orleans came to mind first, followed by Portland, OR (but, ugh, not lately), Lancaster County Pennsylvania (rather similar to here, but, much better in my opinion), and Charlottesville, VA.

Perhaps start looking into Charlottesville, VA. It's a great little town.

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Globalksp t1_izd4cbs wrote

Reply to comment by strangedange in Looking to move to Springfield - Some comparisons by strangedange

Not sure what your budget is or how you define "big" yard and "safe" neighborhood, but the two could, again depending on your definition, be hard to find here. If you're OK living outside of "town" in more of a suburban development rather than a "neighborhood", you'll be fine.

But, for real... if the entire country is your oyster... maybe keep looking. If you like the ecology of here, there's always northwest Arkansas.

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Globalksp t1_izd3qi9 wrote

Reply to Springfield is up there in the violent crime rankings. Is it safe for an incoming Missouri State student? by viraxil359

Our babysitter is an international grad student (black woman) at MSU who also doesn't have a car and lives very close to / on campus. What the others have said is all true and valid.

A "15 min walk to uni" will leave you in some potentially uncomfortable neighborhoods if you're feeling alone.

Find an apartment on or very, very near campus.

After that, just brush up on your / form some street smarts: Carry pepper spray (and know how to use it! Buy a practice bottle if you've never used it before) if you're going to be walking alone at night; know your way around campus; safety in numbers (usually); etc...

If you're wanting to know about crime stats, use this tool (zoom into springfield and use the filters): https://communitycrimemap.com/?fbclid=IwAR3UvZQWdhpPo9boIwH9abLklo50PvcesTowH_79U18jZL0-cZ_ZrghyuBA

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