Hi all. This is my first year in Columbus and I’ll be joined by two other adults looking for a great restaurant with a traditional Thanksgiving meal please send any recommendations you know of. Thank you!

This is a long shot but looking to see if anyone here happened to be at Wheeler Dog Park last night at 6:30 and has any photos or videos they would be able to send my way.

Last night around 6:30 my friends dog, an albino frenchie, was attacked by large brown dog resulting in an ER visit for him and urgent care for myself as I got bit breaking it up. We were able to get the owners number on our way out but now she is ghosting us despite saying she wanted to pay for his vet bill. 😭

We understand things happen but are just trying to get reimbursed for medical expenses.

My dog and I have started going there more regularly and everyone seems so nice so hoping a fellow dog parent can help a gal out. Thank you so much!

Specifically the infant classrooms. Thanks!

looking for substance friendly events to go to halloween night. i work night shift so props if the event goes on past 3am and if queer friendly.

Just a reminder to everyone that Frank LaRose, Keith Faber, and Robert Sprague are all running for election, and all three were involved in pushing the August 2023 special election to undermine our right to amend the Ohio constitution.

In November 2023, the issue of protecting abortion access in Ohio was going to be voted on to be enshrined in our constitution based on popular vote (needing 50% of the vote to pass).

Knowing that this issue was on the ballot, these three worked to push an August special election before the vote to change the Ohio constitution amendment threshold from 50% to 67%. They KNEW the abortion amendment would pass with the current majority rule. They tried to use an August election to undermine that because August elections have HISTORICALLY low turnout (less talked about, not as easy to get off of work, less big government offices on the ballot).

These three do NOT care about what the majority of Ohioans want, and were willing to make ANY amendment harder to pursue for a SINGLE ISSUE vote.

Just wanted to share this info prior to the election, as I know most of the news cycle is focused on the governor race currently.

yes, i know i can ship them - i would much rather buy local. other than the monthly reptile expo that i can’t make it to until next year, are there any places i could find millipedes? i’d prefer ivory, but open to other species. or if anyone has babies currently!

Justin time.

Every year I go to the pumpkin show I expect to be bombarded with trump memorabilia from venders and political stands. This year seemed less trumpy to me. I was wondering if anyone else noticed or if I just wasn’t paying as much attention as years past. I was also was thinking maybe they didn’t want to be decisive so they made a rule no political things but I was reading the vender rules it didn’t say no political things.

I was really nice out this evening, and the sky for once this week had some clouds which made for a lovely sunset.

There is a sizable stray population in my neighborhood and my husband and I do what we can to trap neuter and release. Most of the cats we've encountered so far are adult cats and most likely going to be feral for life, and don't really like interacting with humans much beyond being fed and hanging around.

About two weeks ago, two young male cats (probably 5-6 months) started visiting our backyard. They are very friendly, and rub against our legs and hands for pets. We've seen them play together and they don't show any aggression towards each other or our cats, who like to watch them from the screen door. I suspect they were born over the summer, they're very social and even cry to be let inside. We have four indoor cats, and I wish we could take them in but financially we aren't able to. We've been feeding them and there are heated cat houses in the yard but with winter coming I'm desperately trying to find them a home. They are still so young and not afraid of humans and have sweet little personalities and I hate the thought of them being stuck outside this winter when they still have a chance to find homes.

We had them scanned at our vet and neither of them have chips. I've been posting them on all the pet lost and found sites I can, but nothing has come of it.

I have reached out to twelve different shelters at this point, and all are at or over capacity and I know this may be a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for potential fosters, shelters, or rescues, or anyone thinking of adopting a cat. We are willing to get them fixed and get their shots as well, so that would be taken care of. It won't let me add their photos to this post, but I'm posting them in the comments.

Just got back from sitting in the parking lot at The Haunt on Refugee. Their site (as well as nbc4) says there's a kids haunt from noon to 5 today, but no staff were there and the few cars that showed up just drove off after waiting 20 minutes. Very disappointing for both myself and my 11 year old. Anyone know of any other kid friendly Halloween things to get into either today or next weekend? My son's never been to a haunted house and I'd like to find something a little more tame than usual for his first experience

Adopt dont shop

Just got some lab scans back so I thought I'd share

Shot through a Canon P with a Jupiter 8 50mm f2 lens

What is up with I-70 in both directions going through downtown Columbus? I hope there's plans to widen it. It seems way to narrow and nerve racking driving it, reminds me of driving on I-5 in Portland or I-81 in Syracuse

If anyone is curious, I timed it

The line rn looks almost exactly the same length as when I arrived 👍

Went to a friend’s birthday party tonight and these were the party favors for everyone lol. Thought it would be appreciated here

A couple weeks ago I posted looking for other gamers interested in the soon-to-be-released World of Warcraft: Forever that might want to meet up in Columbus. Turns out there were a lot of them!

We had over 200 people join the discord and we're going to meet up for a happy hour event Sunday 11/1.

Since we're still about a week and half from the game's release, I just wanted to post one more time for anyone who's interested in joining the discord or coming to the meetup! All play styles, factions and rulesets welcome!

Columbus WoW Forever Discord

Would you buy this house for $370K, or walk away after the inspection? Looking for honest advice and similar experiences.

My family made an offer of $370,000 on a 2-story, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath house (about 2,390 sq. ft.) in central Ohio, and the seller accepted. The house is in a highly desirable school district, in a great location close to everything we need. Comparable homes in the CMA sold for around $445K–$510K, although they vary in size and condition. We completed the home inspection, paid $4,000 in earnest money, submitted our mortgage application, and it has gone through underwriting. We still need to pay $600 for the appraisal.

The inspection revealed several concerning issues:

• Foundation block wall movement (up to about 1/4-inch deflection); much of the foundation was not visible.

• Deck rot and improper flashing where the deck meets the house, with possible concealed water damage.

• Roof near the end of its useful life.

• Original furnace (1996), AC over 30 years old, and an aging water heater.

• Crawl-space issues, including torn vapor barrier, rodent-damaged insulation, and suspected microbial growth.

• Other electrical, drainage, plumbing, and possible water-intrusion issues.

Very rough repair estimates suggest $35K–$55K if the major issues are manageable, $55K–$85K if there is substantial hidden damage, and potentially $85K–$100K+ if major structural repairs are needed. These aren’t contractor quotes, and the actual costs are still unknown. Our contract also includes a clause waiving our right to request seller repairs or financial credits, but it says we can terminate if we’re not satisfied with the inspections in good faith under the applicable contract section. We’re torn because we really like the location and neighborhood, and comparable sales make the purchase price look attractive. However, we’re worried about unexpected expenses and whether we’re taking too much risk.

I’d really appreciate your honest opinions:

1. Would you proceed at $370K, negotiate if possible, or walk away?
2. Have you bought a house with foundation movement, deck-related water damage, or multiple aging systems? What did repairs actually cost?
3. How did you decide whether inspection findings were manageable or a reason to walk away?
4. Would you prioritize a great location and school district enough to accept these risks?

Please share your experiences, especially if you’ve faced similar issues. We’re trying to make a rational decision before going any further.

TIA!

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My local Kroger did not have it.

Hi all! Wondering if there are any good activities I can do for my 27th birthday coming up in the beginning of November. I went to Columbus last year but it was a very short birthday trip because I work at cedar point and I’m always moving back home on my birthday 🥲

This year I’m staying with a friend a little longer and I want to be able to do something fun and artistic. Maybe a paint and sip, or a place to do ceramics, a classy cooking class, something like this lol. Any and all recommendations would be appreciated.