Why Ohio Is The Best State

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 01/21/2016 at 18:42 • Filed to: Ohio

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1. We have Mid-Ohio race way

2. No car safety inspections

3. Car and Driver tests their high performance cars on our !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! in Hocking Hills

4. The Acura NSX is built here

5. You can tour our awesome coastline

6. You can ride in a “dragster”

7. You can get Oppositelock all winter long

8. We have some great off roading

9. We have the always awesome Dayton Air Force Museum

10. We have cool roadside attractions

Other Ohio Opponauts please feel free to add to the list. Also we should plan a get together. That is all.

TheHondaBro > JR1 01/21/2016 at 18:47

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Umm, ooh.

For Sweden > JR1 01/21/2016 at 18:47

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No mention of Toledo Rockets

Get out

fourvalleys > JR1 01/21/2016 at 18:47

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I’ve been to more states than I haven’t, and Ohio is in the bottom 3 or so. I’ve given it enough tries in enough different cities.

Sorry.

e: For the record, I don’t have a suggestion for what IS best, I just think it isn’t Ohio. :-D

BKosher84 > For Sweden 01/21/2016 at 18:49

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TOL!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JR1 01/21/2016 at 18:49

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Driving across the length of Ohio was one of the worst things I’ve ever done.

deekster_caddy > JR1 01/21/2016 at 18:52

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Norwalk drags?

Summit?

TheJWT > JR1 01/21/2016 at 18:53

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Cleveland is secretly a really nice place to be.

TheHondaBro > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/21/2016 at 18:54

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You know what’s a fun drive? Oregon. You have the dry desert in the south, some farmland going up north, then you either hit plateaus or forests from there, THE GORGE , and then you’re in Washington. Fantastic drive.

GeorgeyBoy > For Sweden 01/21/2016 at 19:00

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The ratchet rockets

wiffleballtony > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:01

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wiffleballtony > TheHondaBro 01/21/2016 at 19:02

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Is it still a 55 mph state?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TheHondaBro 01/21/2016 at 19:02

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While not quite as scenic, southern Tennessee has some awesome roads that are damn near empty. Rolling hills, clear streams, and nice forests, it’s quite nice.

TheHondaBro > wiffleballtony 01/21/2016 at 19:03

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They’re raising the speed limit later this year.

JR1 > TheHondaBro 01/21/2016 at 19:04

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Yep that is a legit thing

JR1 > For Sweden 01/21/2016 at 19:05

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BGSU!

JR1 > fourvalleys 01/21/2016 at 19:05

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You can’t travel across the state on I-70 or I-80. If you do then the state sucks

JR1 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/21/2016 at 19:06

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Well you must have an amazing life because Ohio is great!

For Sweden > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:06

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Alma Matter of Jim Harbaugh

Made that which Ohio hates

Get out

JR1 > deekster_caddy 01/21/2016 at 19:07

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Both good suggestions. I am a fan of Nat Trails because I live 15min from it

JR1 > TheJWT 01/21/2016 at 19:07

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I have been to every major city but Cleveland. I really need to go sometime.

JR1 > wiffleballtony 01/21/2016 at 19:08

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I have no idea what this is

deekster_caddy > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:09

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And I don't even live close to Ohio!

TheHondaBro > For Sweden 01/21/2016 at 19:09

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you accidentally a bullet point

JR1 > For Sweden 01/21/2016 at 19:10

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Lets not talk about him

wiffleballtony > TheHondaBro 01/21/2016 at 19:12

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Wow its about time.

wiffleballtony > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:12

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The Drew Carey Show, was supposed to be in Cleveland.

TheHondaBro > wiffleballtony 01/21/2016 at 19:13

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Right?!

JR1 > wiffleballtony 01/21/2016 at 19:14

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I have heard of it but I did not know it was based in Cleveland. Cool

RacinBob > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:14

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Because Nelson Ledges - One Fast Race Track and about a milion tires!

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:15

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This is wrong. The secret most awesome state is NJ. We gave the world people like this:

Views like this:

And food like this:

You're welcome, world.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:18

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Nope, it’s pretty shitty. I just grew up in the foothills of the Appalachians.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Your boy, BJR 01/21/2016 at 19:22

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What is the bottom bagel thing? It looks like a mistake to eat that’s totally worth it.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:22

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I don’t like snow.

Blondude > Svart Smart, traded in his Smart 01/21/2016 at 19:23

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Heathen

Your boy, BJR > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/21/2016 at 19:26

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Pork Roll, egg, and cheese! An NJ breakfast staple!

Jack Does Cars > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:28

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I’ll be in Ohio next Friday-Sunday. Flying into Cleveland, staying near Mansfield.

We’re going skiing.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Your boy, BJR 01/21/2016 at 19:35

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That sounds pretty great!

garagemonkee > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:36

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TheJWT > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:38

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I’d reccommend going after the republican convention, the whole city is under construction now...

If you’re ever there hit me up though

Baeromez > JR1 01/21/2016 at 19:38

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for Michigan > JR1 01/21/2016 at 20:21

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“Coastline.” Hah.

MM54 > JR1 01/21/2016 at 20:28

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I moved to Ohio in June and the only downside I’ve found is that the roads are pretty flat and straight. Otherwise it’s good. I even live ~30 minutes from Nelson Ledges and ~30 minutes in the other direction from Summit Racing

nermal > JR1 01/21/2016 at 20:30

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Counterpoint: It has both Cleveland and Cincinatti.

/go stillers

Theropod > JR1 01/21/2016 at 20:31

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Do you have one of these? The answer is always Colorado.

TrickJos > JR1 01/21/2016 at 20:33

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You mentioned this, but I was thinking it before I read the list. Because roller coasters! I’ve got a Cedar Fair Platinum Pass that I’ve been dying to use for the last couple weeks. Still months away from opening day :(

JR1 > RacinBob 01/21/2016 at 21:14

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Where is this?

JR1 > Your boy, BJR 01/21/2016 at 21:15

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I have not the time to prove your inaccuracy but we gave the world the men who would invent flight. *Drops mic and walks out

JR1 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/21/2016 at 21:16

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How do you hate that? I love it!

JR1 > Jack Does Cars 01/21/2016 at 21:17

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Interesting skiing destination!

JR1 > garagemonkee 01/21/2016 at 21:18

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Ugh they weren't fleeing it was the greatness of Ohio that sent them into space

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JR1 01/21/2016 at 21:19

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I’m saying that spoiled me for scenery. 5 hours of cornfields just does nothing for me.

JR1 > TheJWT 01/21/2016 at 21:19

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Will do. Isn't there a pretty cool lighthouse right there somewhere?

JR1 > Baeromez 01/21/2016 at 21:20

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Don't even get me started on Florida

JR1 > for Michigan 01/21/2016 at 21:20

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I can't argue with that. Michigan has beautiful coastline

JR1 > MM54 01/21/2016 at 21:21

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Go southeast or towards Cinncinati. That's where the fun hills and twisty roads are

JR1 > nermal 01/21/2016 at 21:22

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Steelers can kiss my ass

JR1 > Theropod 01/21/2016 at 21:22

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Yeah but where is your coastline and large body of water?

JR1 > TrickJos 01/21/2016 at 21:23

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Holy shit what is the new one?!

JR1 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/21/2016 at 21:25

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I guess I'm confused if you grew up in the Appalachian foothills of Ohio why would you not like it

TrickJos > JR1 01/21/2016 at 21:30

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Valravn at Cedar Point. It’s a dive coaster. 223ft I think. Looks like a great addition to an already outstanding lineup! https://valravn.cedarpoint.com/?_ga=1.2365369…

for Michigan > JR1 01/21/2016 at 21:34

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It is.

Cedar Point and Dayton Air Base Museum are pretty great. As is Great Lakes beer.

What passes for snow down here has left me a little wanting, but the milder winters have their perks.

Trying to find a good driving road in NW Ohio is infuriating, though.

JR1 > TrickJos 01/21/2016 at 21:35

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Awesome! I always welcome a new coster. It'll be hard to bet the Millenium Force though

JR1 > for Michigan 01/21/2016 at 21:36

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It simply doesn't exist. Maybe the road that follows the Maumee River isn't terrible but it isn't pure driving fun

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/21/2016 at 21:37

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They didn't invent flight! They invented flying transportation.

for Michigan > JR1 01/21/2016 at 21:39

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Rivers are basically the only hope, but any roads that do follow them tend to run for less than a mile. I miss my hills and landscape flecked with tiny lakes.

Baeromez > JR1 01/21/2016 at 21:43

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Don’t worry, I’ll start for you:

-No state income tax

-No vehicle inspections

-Daytona

-Sebring

-the beach

-the weather

-watching space launches in person (from my front yard)

-Publix subs

-Publix chicken fingers

-Publix chicken finger subs!

TheJWT > JR1 01/21/2016 at 21:45

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I’m pretty sure there’s one on the west side that’s been turned into a nice restaurant. Never been there though.

surgesilk > JR1 01/21/2016 at 21:46

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You realize Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus are all in Ohio...which easily negates your dubious best of list. Oh and don’t forget the “Giant Pile of Tires on Fire” outside Canton, Ohio. The pile, once four hundred feet high has been burning since 1977. Let’s not forget the abomination that passes for chili in Ohio. Oh and home to Jeffrey Dahmer! Congrats!

TrickJos > JR1 01/21/2016 at 21:47

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Millennium Force is probably my favorite as well, but Maverick and Banshee at Kings Island give it a run for its money. Basically, whichever one of the three I’ve ridden most recently is my favorite.

I live in Dayton and it is so great to be close (relatively) to both . Cedar Fair buying Kings Island was a dream come true. One season pass plus two awesome parks equals a great summer every summer.

Your boy, BJR > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/21/2016 at 21:53

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It’s amazing. Idk if they even SELL Taylor Pork Roll outside of NJ, but this is the stuff to look for:

I like it best with yellow American cheese, scrambled eggs, and a toasted and buttered egg bagel.

yamahog > JR1 01/21/2016 at 22:00

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I have nothing nice to say, so I’ll just do this

*hissssssssssss*

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JR1 01/21/2016 at 22:11

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I should’ve clarified, not Ohio, but southern TN and north AL is where I grew up. AL has the beautiful gulf coast, mountains, untouched marsh, beautiful rivers, Barber Motorsports Park, Talladega, and many other awesome things. And fucking awesome BBQ.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Your boy, BJR 01/21/2016 at 22:15

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I'll have to try to find it somewhere, or if I'm ever there try it where it came from.

MM54 > JR1 01/21/2016 at 22:21

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I’ll have to keep that in mind in the spring! I’ve been tending to the north since it’s a direction I’m more familiar with but I’ll have to explore the south sometime as well

Jack Does Cars > JR1 01/21/2016 at 22:39

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I know, but my mother claims that it is Ohio’s premier skiing destination.

Oh, and we’re there to see my grandfather as well, but skiing is more important.

JR1 > Your boy, BJR 01/21/2016 at 23:05

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Even better

JR1 > for Michigan 01/21/2016 at 23:07

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65 and 424 are the exception and only really exciting roads in the area

JR1 > Baeromez 01/21/2016 at 23:08

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Moment of truth my family actually has a vacation house that we share with my grandparents in the Fort Myers area so I love it down there. Driving roads are few and fair between though

JR1 > surgesilk 01/21/2016 at 23:10

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Columbus is an excellent city. Hell one of the suburbs was named best in the country. Cleveland and Cinncinati are pretty good as well. The chili is awesome too.

JR1 > TrickJos 01/21/2016 at 23:11

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I agree. I haven't been to Kings in a while though. I need to go back this summer

JR1 > yamahog 01/21/2016 at 23:13

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Your loose

Baeromez > JR1 01/21/2016 at 23:16

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Yeah, you’ve got to have an appreciation for the long straight roads. Central Florida’s great for just killing an afternoon or a night driving around for hours.

Theropod > JR1 01/21/2016 at 23:16

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The large body of water is right there on the mountain. Kinda frozen I guess. No shoreline to speak of since the Cretaceous seaway closed up 65 million years ago although some, under the right influence, still claim to be able to see it.

JR1 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/21/2016 at 23:17

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Oh gotcha. And I didn't realize Alabama had foothills. I didn't think it extended that far south.

JR1 > MM54 01/21/2016 at 23:18

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Totally worth it and when you do go to Hill Billy Hot Dog you won't regret it

JR1 > Jack Does Cars 01/21/2016 at 23:19

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I think you are probably going to Mad River Mountian if my memory serves correct. It ain't bad

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/21/2016 at 23:20

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We gave the world George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic. NJ wins.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JR1 01/21/2016 at 23:20

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Yep, they technically stretch to south of Birmingham.

JR1 > Baeromez 01/21/2016 at 23:21

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I really like the Kissimee area too. As long as you avoid Orlando traffic

JR1 > Theropod 01/21/2016 at 23:21

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As a rock nerd I have always been jealous of the Cretaceous era rock

JR1 > Your boy, BJR 01/21/2016 at 23:22

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Keep those delusions going buddy!

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/21/2016 at 23:25

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If you don’t enjoy the hell out of this, then you’re lying.

RacinBob > JR1 01/22/2016 at 08:07

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Nelson Ledges Race Track, SE of Cleveland. http://www.nelsonledges.com/

RacinBob > RacinBob 01/22/2016 at 08:11

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PS - Somewhere off the top right turn (Turn 1) in the woods sits the drivers front wheel from my Chevy Citation X-11. It broke off and rolled into the woods (weak hub drsign). Wheels roll a long ways and hide. Its been there going on 20 years.

Nelson is one fast track. We could average over 80 mph in a VW Rabbit!

Jack Does Cars > JR1 01/22/2016 at 08:57

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I don’t think that’s it, because it’s supposedly close to Mansfield/Ashland.

Ohio Fact: “Shawshank Redemption,” was filmed at the Mansfield Reformatory. As was, “Tango and Cash,” “Air Force One,” among other things.

JR1 > Your boy, BJR 01/22/2016 at 09:02

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I won’t deny I like it. Still not better that flying transportation, football, or the Buckeyes. But it is good.

JR1 > RacinBob 01/22/2016 at 09:05

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Haha that is a funny story. Looks like a cool track. Wish it was closer to Columbus because I am lazy and Cleveland is a three hour drive for me. But I will have to go!

JR1 > Jack Does Cars 01/22/2016 at 09:06

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I know. Have you gone to the reformatory? It is impressive.

Jack Does Cars > JR1 01/22/2016 at 09:50

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I have, its the coolest place.

Ed, for the old good times > JR1 01/24/2016 at 14:19

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Marching Bands?