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cjh32495 OP t1_jasxzua wrote

Reply to comment by ActionFalcon in When you go camping by cjh32495

Yeah I know I could post it to a camping sub or something, but I didn’t want to because like those people are more serious. Like they probly have their $2,000 camping setup for backpacking materials and whatever else. I’m just wanting to know more about your average regular person. Not like people who are hardcore camping enthusiasts. Just a more broad idea.

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ActionFalcon t1_jasxk34 wrote

I'm curious, is there a specific reason you're asking this in /r/SpringfieldMO? Because I figure there are more suitable subs with more users that would give you better results than our local sub.

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Dbol504 t1_jasnsmr wrote

Trails aren’t good? What are you smoking? Nature Center is excellent, several good parks with longish trails, Wilson’s creek is now free, just to name a few aside from the nearby state parks.

As someone that lived in KC for years and stills gets back up there very regularly what are you seeing that’s so great and free in downtown KC? P&L is free to get in to but you’re not going to have fun if you don’t spend any money on food and drinks.

College students don’t just move away because Springfield is not ideal to live like a larger city, there’s also a tiny job market and no way we could support large numbers of graduates every year with new jobs.

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Longjumping-Ice-8814 t1_jasiu0n wrote

This is so thoughtful to do. I have long Covid or PVS, so all of the diagnoses to come out of that have been pretty overwhelming, but I also have a really great village. I love that and don’t want to take it for granted! Yesterday was a tough day, but today, I get to enjoy a show with a friend of mine and I’m excited for the dopamine rush! 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️😆

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PossibleReporter6873 OP t1_jasfdjf wrote

I really love your suggestions!! I personally believe if we invested in public infrastructure, walkable sidewalks, and more public land would make Springfield leagues better. I'd love to pitch this idea to people who would listen, I actually had the mayor come to one of my classes and speak to us about leadership, maybe I can ask my professor for a contact info to reach out (:

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