Life Tell me about Springfield, Mo - Page 3

Mr_Tomahawk · 06-05-2013, 09:10 AM

Recently, there has been some talk with my employer about a position opening up in our Springfield office. This would be a slight pay increase...I am just curious if it would be worth the transfer. There is more opportunity to grow in the new position...however, I am happy with where I am and what I am doing.

So...curious...tell me about Springfield. I grew up in Olathe...currently reside in Spring Hill. What are the 'nice' areas of Springfield...and the areas to avoid?

Direckshun · 06-05-2013, 10:00 AM

What do you want to know, exactly? Lived here much of my life.

**Rain Man** · 06-05-2013, 10:02 AM

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I'm intrigued.

tell me more about these things called "restaurants".

They have several of them, so they must be popular.

**luv** · 06-05-2013, 10:02 AM

The other thing I hate is that we are "close to Branson". I hate Branson.

**Rain Man** · 06-05-2013, 10:03 AM

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A lot of people hate on Springfield. We are not nearly as redneck as people think we are. Well, maybe some north siders.

Hey, when you go picking on Tom Watkins Elementary School, you're picking on me.

Dayze · 06-05-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

The other thing I hate is that we are "close to Branson". I hate Branson.

**Rain Man** · 06-05-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

The other thing I hate is that we are "close to Branson". I hate Branson.

In 20 years, Springfield is going to be a suburb of the Branson metro area. Brace yourself.

DMAC · 06-05-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

The other thing I hate is that we are "close to Branson". I hate Branson.

I like Branson. Silver Dollar City is badass.

**luv** · 06-05-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DMAC

I like Branson. Silver Dollar City is badass.

Silver Dollar City, maybe White Water, or the Landing (even that has kind of gone downhill). Other than that, not a fan. Just too touristy for me, I guess.

dj56dt58 · 06-05-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

Bass Pro Shop.
Chewin' Tobbackie.
Close to Branson.
Pick Up Trucks.
Bar on Friday, Church on Sunday.
College Girls.
Minor League Cardinal Baseball (better than watching the Royals)
Fantastic Caverns
3 Hours to St. Louis
3.5 Hours to Tulsa

It takes about an hour and a half to get from Springfield to Joplin and another 2 hours to get to Tulsa using I44

Mr_Tomahawk · 06-05-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

What do you want to know, exactly? Lived here much of my life.

Looking for a nice place to relocate my family. Newer homes (<10 years old) between $200k-$250K. Great School District. Safety..I travel alot and dont want to have to worry about my family when I am away.

A perk would be located near a nice trail system as I am a runner. Also like my space...not a fan of small city lots.

Schools and Safety are top priority for me....

**Rain Man** · 06-05-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DMAC

I like Branson. Silver Dollar City is badass.

I met my extended family at Branson a few years back, and I was embarrassed to tell anyone I was going. But I have to admit, it was actually pretty good. I liked Silver Dollar City and we saw some re-enactment of American expansionism at the Dolly Parton Show while eating Civil War food.

**loochy** · 06-05-2013, 10:12 AM

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throwed rolls

This....and unlimited main courses

DMAC · 06-05-2013, 10:14 AM

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This....and unlimited main courses

You will need unlimited salt too.

Direckshun · 06-05-2013, 10:15 AM

Great family town. Crime rate is rock bottom (I have been a victim of a nighttime car window smashing and a stolen wallet in the ~20 years I've been here -- and that's it), housing is super cheap, especially if you look for homes in Nixa or Ozark. They're about 10-15 minutes away from the southside of town by highway, but you can get a nice home with a fantastic price.

Schooling is good enough. Greene County has demolished the spending on education, but we've still managed to make huge investments at all our area high schools, which all look phenomenally better than they did when I went to high school here.

I live by the Ozarks Greenway Trail. Run there every week. There aren't a lot of trails for running in the city, but there are more than a few. My favorite place to run is in this hilly set of trails at Busiek Park which is about 15 minutes south of the city by highway.

Dayze · 06-05-2013, 10:16 AM

close to great camping/canoeing.
Mark Twain National forest.

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Mr_Tomahawk Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring Hill, KS Casino cash: $2760526	Tell me about Springfield, Mo Recently, there has been some talk with my employer about a position opening up in our Springfield office. This would be a slight pay increase...I am just curious if it would be worth the transfer. There is more opportunity to grow in the new position...however, I am happy with where I am and what I am doing. So...curious...tell me about Springfield. I grew up in Olathe...currently reside in Spring Hill. What are the 'nice' areas of Springfield...and the areas to avoid?
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luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6089600	The other thing I hate is that we are "close to Branson". I hate Branson.
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06-05-2013, 10:15 AM	#44
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4183447	Great family town. Crime rate is rock bottom (I have been a victim of a nighttime car window smashing and a stolen wallet in the ~20 years I've been here -- and that's it), housing is super cheap, especially if you look for homes in Nixa or Ozark. They're about 10-15 minutes away from the southside of town by highway, but you can get a nice home with a fantastic price. Schooling is good enough. Greene County has demolished the spending on education, but we've still managed to make huge investments at all our area high schools, which all look phenomenally better than they did when I went to high school here. I live by the Ozarks Greenway Trail. Run there every week. There aren't a lot of trails for running in the city, but there are more than a few. My favorite place to run is in this hilly set of trails at Busiek Park which is about 15 minutes south of the city by highway.
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06-05-2013, 10:16 AM	#45
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $4919358	close to great camping/canoeing. Mark Twain National forest. __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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