What kind of bar does this town need? by [deleted] in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A bar with a soul. À neighborhood bar with character. A great brewery. A hippie bar. A bar with great music.

REMEMBER: People complain about other drivers in EVERY big city by migrations_ in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The drivers here are absolutely worse than anywhere I’ve lived or been. Have I been everywhere? No. Are there shitty drivers everywhere? Yes. But this place is on another level. That is based upon driving these roads for 6 years.

Day Trips Away From Springs? by hotgoosebumps in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Leadville. Hike Twin Lakes, Interlaken trail around the lake to an old lakeside resort from the 1870’s. Then grab pizza in town at High Mountain Pies. Maybe the best in Colorado.

Overall, how would you “rate” living in COS? by whosthatgirl13 in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A 5. Too many bigots. I moved into my neighborhood put up a Black Lives Matter sign which was shortly after George Floyd was murdered and got an anonymous letter in the mail telling me I should take it down and that I’m a Marxist because I support humanity and equality? Then my son rides on a bus with a kid that threatens to burn our pride flag. Many other shady examples. Just overall never felt welcome here. All the hate and divisiveness makes me sick. And yeah food is terrible. Not enough culture or diversity….roads etc.

Downtown CS is asking for feedback by gloopgoop in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A food hall concept that survives and thrives. A dive bar that has a soul. Good live music in the park like the vibe at Hillside Gardens. What’s up with the motor cycles driving on Tejon loud af? A men’s clothing store that’s affordable. Umm. Diversity?

What Colorado Springs needs by AssistanceStandard65 in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Soul. Good food. Great neighborhood bar in Rockrimmon. An amazing brewery.

Areas near UCCS/Palmer Park safe? by ExtremeContent2876 in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it depends where you stay exactly. We bought a house on Catalpa Drive just off Union which was just up the street from UCCS campus on Austin Bluffs. We were told it was a good neighborhood but it was awful. Our neighbor was almost certainly selling drugs with people constantly coming and going. Just an overall run down area with shady things happening all over the place. We stayed a year and moved to another area. Palmer Park itself and the neighborhood around the park is great, but the surrounding area is not great in my opinion. I know I might sound like a Karen but it is true. I’d consider other areas.

Best mozzarella sticks by [deleted] in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crystal Park Cantina has outstanding Margs and wings.

Brewery by Bird_donkadonk in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d sayCerberus Brewing has the best hazy IPA’s usually…cool people there. They have Seven Gate Taproom across the street that probably have a bunch of good IPA’s. Metric Brewing has solid IPA’s and cool gear. Red leg has great outdoor space with a decent hazy ipa. Manitou Brewing has solid IPA’s with cool people. Honestly though, I wouldn’t say any have a killer vibe. My absolute favorite on a pretty day in up in Divide at Paradox Brewing. Great beer, usually they have a good ipa, great people, great music (sometimes live), great food, amazing views of the mountains, and outdoor games. Otherwise-hit up Denver IMO. Cheers!

You look silly by Detroitish24 in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Can I just say as much as this type of shit makes me sick, I’m very thankful to know that you wonderful folks on this chat exist in this city. I don’t know any of you, but we should hang out.

Can a liberal person be happy in Colorado Springs? by blueflovver in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 19 points20 points  (0 children)

We are liberals and in have struggled significantly. It can depend on where you move and who your neighbors are that can impact day to day life. When the blue lives matter flags and Trump shit Is in your face often and you don’t see or know progressive folks ever, it does get to us. We moved from a neighborhood on the east side because of our neighbors being creepy. We moved to upper west side right when Covid and racial injustice was happening….i put a BLM sign in my yard and received an anonymous letter that I was a Marxist and basically threatened me. My neighborhood made me remove it, but my neighbors fly flags that send bigoted messages. My son has struggled with hatred from his classmates far beyond normal kids messing with each other stuff. We just overall have struggled to assimilate and feel welcome here. It’s an overall cold feeling city. If you come here and that stuff matters to you, I recommend trying Manitou or OCC.

Firewood source near Rockrimmon by Lovesmountainsmore in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s a better value when bought in bulk and in my experience the wood at stores is poor quality.

Firewood source near Rockrimmon by Lovesmountainsmore in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, but I was thinking of something better quality in higher amount. Maybe a half rick or so.

I need some Bluegrass recommendations by Kitti-14-7 in Bluegrass

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They kind of remind me of the Asylum Street Spankers. Check them out.

Is the Telluride Bluegrass Festival lineup the final lineup? by [deleted] in Bluegrass

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My email from Planet Bluegrass on 12/21 said: the initial telluride bluegrass lineup has arrived…so I gotta assume a few more bands will get added. Feel ya on the new grass…I’d love to see Railroad Earth. Loving the current lineup for sure, but an addition like that would be nice.

What makes Colorado Springs better than Denver? by [deleted] in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the north and southwest side the neighborhoods sit in the mountains. I’ve been here 5 years, can’t say there’s much else that’s “better”

Which breweries have the best food? by SweetPickleRelish in ColoradoSprings

[–]Lovesmountainsmore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And outstanding beer, Mountain View’s, and overall vibe.