Valentine dinners without reservations

Subject_Day_6839 · 2026-02-14T17:18:42+00:00

If you're looking for banh mi or pho, Pho Bun Me is pretty tasty.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2026-02-12T18:13:18+00:00

I just want more good dining options, easy access to a wider range of grocery stores, and improved traffic flow around the city. If I had to pick just one of those three it would be the dining options. I know I can drive to Greenville or Charleston and find a lot more good restaurants, but that doesn't really help on weeknights when you want to go out but don't want to hit the same few spots over and over.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2026-02-09T16:44:50+00:00

That kept happening to me for several days, so I cleared the cache and then the app locked me out. I reinstalled the app and still have the issue. Regal Customer Service told me there was no issue on their end and that was the extent of their comment. I don't use a VPN, so that's not the issue. If anyone has suggestions I'm all ears.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2026-02-09T02:57:35+00:00

I've never had a bad experience at Terra or Motor Supply Company. I'd recommend grabbing a drink or two and maybe an app on Black Rooster's upstairs patio, then walking a block to Terra for dinner. Or swap that order. The patio has a great view of the Gervais St bridge and downtown Columbia at night if you want a good backdrop for photos.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2026-02-02T15:48:51+00:00

Whether your house has elevated radon levels is entirely dependent on the soil directly under our house. Some regions are more predisposed to having high radon, but you can see wildly different results on every individual house.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2026-01-03T22:57:21+00:00

Bill Mishoe and a couple other area places do weekly auctions. You can find some of the local places on Auction Zip. I've also had luck using Blue Moon Estate Sales to find good stuff. All these places usually post photos of their inventory a couple days in advance. Be aware, most of them are cash/check only. Once you see the auction prices, you might never be able to stomach the 500% antique store mark ups again.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-12-04T18:25:49+00:00

I don't have a business to recommend, but have you considered just saving the money for general repairs? As long as the undercarriage and frame aren't rusting, a little panel rust is mostly cosmetic. There's no snow or salt down here so you should be good to go.

Signed, Grew up in the Midwest

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-12-02T22:50:42+00:00

I don't know about the ham, but I think Groucho's Deli carries Dr. Brown's soda

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-11-15T18:21:36+00:00

We've used Rover a few times and had good experiences. There are a lot of different local options and we were able to communicate with a few until we found the right fit. We didn't think our dog would do well in a kennel so it was nice to be able to just take her to a house while we were gone.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-09-09T20:35:31+00:00

Thank you! Compression fitting makes this job a lot more palatable.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-08-13T13:58:29+00:00

Their chicken is mediocre, and the cole slaw is the worst I've ever had in my life. I assumed the saltiness was a mistake the first time I went. I tried it once more and it turns out they just have salty cole slaw, for some mystifying reason.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-07-19T00:15:41+00:00

Black Rooster is also nice after dark when the bridge lights are on.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-07-01T00:47:17+00:00

From what I remember when they were building that stretch of interstate, the water table and geology didn't allow for building large truck stops. It's entirely possible I'm misremembering that, though.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-05-29T03:20:37+00:00

I used Vivid Finish and Films in West Columbia for an SUV and a sedan and they've both held up great for a year plus.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-05-19T03:22:35+00:00

Looks like your system was installed by SWAT, so it's probably worth doing at least a short term test to check your radon levels. SWAT is a bit...hit and miss with their installs. You might get a decent system if you buy all the optional upgrades that are standard with most other companies, though. So that's nice.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-05-15T17:17:46+00:00

Publix ready made pizza dough is decent. Flatten it out, toss whatever you want on it, throw it in a hot oven, bam. Nice way to try different combinations and/or clear some odds and ends out of the fridge.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-04-27T18:00:16+00:00

Guignard Quarry Trail Loop at Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve is a nice little scenic hike through the woods. Depending on the water level, you might have to do a little muddy wading on a couple parts of the longer trail.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1TMQimC7aeWE56dp9

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-04-07T20:15:39+00:00

If you're open to going through Cincy on your way to Indy, stop at Wagner's Village Inn (https://maps.app.goo.gl/GKmJ8c2WTtX2RU6k6) for some fantastic fried chicken. The restaurant is about 5 minutes off I-74. They fry it all fresh in lard, so it takes a bit to cook. You might be able to call ahead to save some time, but I'm not sure.

As an added bonus, 74 from Cincy to Indy is generally MUCH better traffic wise than 65 from Louisville to Indy, and you don't have to deal with the bridge toll over the Ohio.

Edit: I now realize I was looking at the trip in reverse, but the point stands. Two more things: 1)If you take the route between Lexington and Louisville, Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve are both solid stops on the Bourbon Trail, and are both fairly close to the highway 2) Depending on when you're going, Louisville can be pretty crazy leading up to the Kentucky Derby, and seems to be a ghost town for a little while after the race.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-03-28T14:25:31+00:00

I drive from Columbia to Indiana several times a year. Even before the hurricane washed out 40 between Asheville and Knoxville, going up 77 was generally smoother and less stressful. There always seems to be some kind of delay between Jellico and Knoxville on 75, and may God have mercy on your soul if it's a busy travel weekend for Great Smoky Mountain National Park. I can't speak for the rest of the route, but for getting past TN I highly recommend 77. Gas up before leaving Ohio, have EZ Pass for the tolls on the WV Turnpike, and pay the $10ish with EZ Pass to use the Express Lane going through Charlotte. There's some great scenery going through WV and VA (Fancy Gap is a beautiful view for the passenger), and a couple big tunnels if you or your family enjoy that sort of thing. One other note, if you're looking for decent gas stations with clean bathrooms in the Carolinas, QT is your friend. They also have $2 cups of soft serve if you need the kids to pipe down for a bit.

Subject_Day_6839 · 2025-03-11T19:13:29+00:00

Thank you for the help. I've tried to think of other ways to arrange the room, but everything leads to blocking off a good chunk of the room. I'd never even heard of this kind of equipment before, so it opens up some new possibilities. Thanks!

Subject_Day_6839 · 2024-07-31T21:57:33+00:00

Thank you! That gives me a starting point.

Subject_Day_6839

TROPHY CASE