Columbus Thread VI (All City/Arena Questions, Ticket Exchange, Meetups, etc in here)

[SCLHockeydotcom]

Hey guys me and my family are looking into moving to the Columbus area. My son has kidney failure and we are looking to be closer to the Nationwide Childrens Hospital for when he will be needing a transplant at some point. I have done pretty good research on the area but still want to learn more about the area, including where to look for work, preferrably Im going to want to get a job before I bring the family over and that isnt going to be easy. Any help and advice is appreciated.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Hey guys me and my family are looking into moving to the Columbus area. My son has kidney failure and we are looking to be closer to the Nationwide Childrens Hospital for when he will be needing a transplant at some point. I have done pretty good research on the area but still want to learn more about the area, including where to look for work, preferrably Im going to want to get a job before I bring the family over and that isnt going to be easy. Any help and advice is appreciated.

Prayers and good thoughts for your son and you and your family, SCL. Children's is in a residential area but it's definitely an urban setting. So depends on the kind of neighborhood your family would be comfortable in, and how much dough you'd want to spend. The good news is Columbus, despite its construction, is pretty easy to get around in - kind of 20 minutes to anywhere.

So what kind of neighborhood and what kind of work you do would be helpful to know. Columbus is big in banking, insurance, medical and marketing, among others.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

So what kind of neighborhood and what kind of work you do would be helpful to know. Columbus is big in banking, insurance, medical and marketing, among others.

All true, and in addition:

#1 in the US for college graduates
#5 for startups
#3 for logistics and warehousing
#3 for fashion and clothing

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Government and education, too, courtesy being the state capital and the presence of OSU and a nice selection of smaller schools.

 

[SCLHockeydotcom]

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers guys, want to stay in an area that is good on raising kids of course, I have 5, but also want to be on the cheaper side. I was looking into Gahanna quite a bit but that may be a bit more expensive. I have worked in the printing industry most of my life and my research shows quite a bit of printing companies there, but there isnt much turnover in that industry since its specialized so I may need to venture into another option. Thanks for the help.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers guys, want to stay in an area that is good on raising kids of course, I have 5, but also want to be on the cheaper side. I was looking into Gahanna quite a bit but that may be a bit more expensive. I have worked in the printing industry most of my life and my research shows quite a bit of printing companies there, but there isnt much turnover in that industry since its specialized so I may need to venture into another option. Thanks for the help.

Gahanna is a good community that won't break your bank to live there. And it's on 670 which gets you to Children's pretty quickly. The Columbus area has an unusual "win-win" agreement with municipal government and public schools, so make sure you're going to go to the school you want based on the neighborhood where you live -- i.e. Gahanna vs Columbus schools.

Gotta be honest I'm not familiar with the printing industry. Again, there's always going to be traffic but Columbus is still a pretty easy place to get around as far as commuting.

 

[SCLHockeydotcom]

FYI I am coming from Southern California, I dont think traffic is at the top of my concerns lol

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

What traffic?

 

[Viqsi]

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers guys, want to stay in an area that is good on raising kids of course, I have 5, but also want to be on the cheaper side. I was looking into Gahanna quite a bit but that may be a bit more expensive. I have worked in the printing industry most of my life and my research shows quite a bit of printing companies there, but there isnt much turnover in that industry since its specialized so I may need to venture into another option. Thanks for the help.

Could kill two birds with one stone and look into working at NCH. We've been expanding like crazy of late. I haven't been paying attention to what jobs are emerging as the part that is expanding is mostly the medical side and I'm research, but still.

 

[Viqsi]

My father believes they've got North and South Upper Arlington mixed up.

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

My father believes they've got North and South Upper Arlington mixed up.

Upper Arlington definitely needs flipped. Amish Country isn't that direction.

But a fine laugh, indeed.

 

[JMCx4]

My father believes they've got North and South Upper Arlington mixed up.

My wife & I are planning to take in a Blue Jackets game on the front end of an Ohio State hockey weekend in November. Looks like my choice of local lodging between "Drunk Girls in Miniskirts in December" and "Rich Gays" is a pretty safe option.

 

[The Jones Zone]

All but giving away a Dubinsky Reebok Jersey

I think there are places that will change the name and maybe the number

I have a pullover I wear to games now instead

Brandon Dubinsky Reebok Jersey XL Excellent condition. | eBay

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

My father believes they've got North and South Upper Arlington mixed up.

Entertaining yet surprisingly accurate. Although I wouldn't say New Albany is a poor Upper Arlington. They could call it Red Bricks or Wexner Country.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

NM

 

[bouncesonly]

Does anyone know if/how suites tickets are sold individually at Nationwide Arena? I know for Staples Center there are suite tickets that can be had individually without having to get the entire suite. Looking to visit Columbus and Pittsburgh when the Kings are on the road in December.

 

[ACC1224]

Planning to bring the family(wife and two daughters) December 28th for the Leaf game.
What's the area like around the Arena? Any concerns I should have?
Appreciate any info.
Thanks

 

[MAHJ71]

Planning to bring the family(wife and two daughters) December 28th for the Leaf game.
What's the area like around the Arena? Any concerns I should have?
Appreciate any info.
Thanks

The area around Nationwide Arena is nice. Lots of restaurant/bar/lodging options that have been mentioned in previous posts. Can't really go wrong with anything near the arena.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Planning to bring the family(wife and two daughters) December 28th for the Leaf game.
What's the area like around the Arena? Any concerns I should have?
Appreciate any info.
Thanks

No concerns at all. It's a commercially-developed area that built up around the arena, and wherever you park or stay you'll likely be in at least a small group of fellow attendees post-game.

There are a handful of family-friendly places to grab a bite pre-game, if you need.

 

[ACC1224]

The area around Nationwide Arena is nice. Lots of restaurant/bar/lodging options that have been mentioned in previous posts. Can't really go wrong with anything near the arena.

No concerns at all. It's a commercially-developed area that built up around the arena, and wherever you park or stay you'll likely be in at least a small group of fellow attendees post-game.

There are a handful of family-friendly places to grab a bite pre-game, if you need.

Thank you both.

 

[MAHJ71]

No concerns at all. It's a commercially-developed area that built up around the arena, and wherever you park or stay you'll likely be in at least a small group of fellow attendees post-game.

There are a handful of family-friendly places to grab a bite pre-game, if you need.

I like your wordier answer better, LOL

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I like your wordier answer better, LOL

Wordier is my middle name.

I mean in real life. Obviously, Shift is my middle name at HF.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

Does anyone know of any local restaurants that offer low/lower sodium options or would be willing to prepare food differently upon request? I was recently diagnosed with a heart condition and need to watch my sodium intake. I usually go to Columbus 2-3 times a month (occasionally staying overnight) and am looking for some help sticking to my diet.

 

[Speedy Sanderson]

Does anyone know of any local restaurants that offer low/lower sodium options or would be willing to prepare food differently upon request? I was recently diagnosed with a heart condition and need to watch my sodium intake. I usually go to Columbus 2-3 times a month (occasionally staying overnight) and am looking for some help sticking to my diet.

Northstar Café comes to mind. I'm sure there are others.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Tickets for the 23rd are sold.

Open to offers on the remaining games.

Is that Bob waving goodbye to Columbus?