Thank you to everyone who helped me or wanted to donate to me. I found the equipment listed on Facebook marketplace and, luckily, they posted pictures where I could read the serial number.

In case my mom finds out where I had met this guy and how, I won't go into detail but holy shit it was terrifying. I really don't know how I got out of there but here's the update you all requested.

Again, thank you so much.

Ive lived out here a while now and swear ive never seen them go off. Do they not work at all or do they simply not flash like other places? I feel like theyre just there to scare people at this point lol.

Since moving to the Springs, I’ve noticed that nice weather tends to trigger everyone’s manic episode at the same time. Saw mad people dancing in Vasa today and yesterday acting strange—they seemed like they were feeling really good. If the sun shines too bright, homies driving into trees they so happy. Prayers for the springs. Be safe. 😂🙏

Petco and San Luis Valley Animal Welfare Society are pairing up for a “Home For The Holidays” special event. Please join us at the Petco 9690 Prominent Pt. and support us in finding homes for these shelter dogs!🐕🐶

Moved here, took a sales job. Ended up being the worst idea I’ve ever had. Worked my butt off for 2 months and haven’t made a dime. I need something/some form of income while I go through the process of finding something stable. I once worked temp jobs as a teenager when I lived in NY. Is there anything like that around here?

Hey coloradians! My spouse and I are going to be visiting in mid December and we're wondering about recommendations for spas/massage places/hot springs. Must be queer friendly. We were looking at sun water but their prices are a bit eye popping. Thanks from Wisconsin!

Hey everyone just throwing out a net. Iv been working a ton on myself lately. Unfortunately iv found myself chronically struggling with mental health and that manifests in depression mess and overeating. The eating is a battle ill be handling on my own but im looking to get a reset on my living conditions and develop the habits to take care of myself properly.

Im curious if anyone has found a good "Compassionate cleaning service" or happens to work for/run their own. I really want to work on the habits so im more then happy to dawn the rubber gloves myself but having someone there to teach/motivate and work along side i hope would do wonders making another step along this journey of kind of getting back control of my life.

12th Annual Christmas Lights Guide

Whether you’re ready for the holiday season or not, the Christmas Lights Guide is here for your perusal. Enjoy a night touring the town with friends and family (or fly solo if you want) & appreciate the cheer that others have spent time creating. The best free activity of the season for all ages. Grab some coffee from a local shop on the way! Thank you to everyone that submits their home! 🎄

https://www.timberlinelandscaping.com/colorado-springs-christmas-lights-guide/

Looking for some of the best spots in town to take my girlfriend who loves Christmas lights! I've been told Manitou/OCC are nice, but wondering if there are any lesser known areas I can make her feel like she's in a Hallmark movie 🎅

So, I always got my pho from I Love Pho, and I’m seeing that it looks as if it is now closed. Boo. I loved pretty much everything they had there!

Now where do I go get my Vietnamese food and Pho fix? Close to downtown or on DoorDash are preferred. I’m disabled and don’t drive.

Please give me your recommendations. As long as I can get the food without shellfish due to allergies and cilantro due to having that gene that makes it taste like soap/poison, I’m super good. I’m not vegetarian, but am cool with tofu in small quantities, but prefer chicken and pork.

Any suggestions? All threads about this seem old, so I did search before making this. Please help! My body craves Asian food a lot. I can make my own, sure, but sometimes I just don’t want to cook!

Hi, so I'm trying to find more places that sell really cute stuff, like Sanrio things, or anything similar. (But please nowhere at the citadel mall). Chain stores are ok, but lesser known places and small businesses are awesome too ^^

I'm typing a list below, both so they aren't repeated in comments as suggestions, and just in case anyone else is looking too:

• Hot Topic
• Claire's
• 5 Below
• Hobby Lobby
• Walmart/Target/Kohl's/Michaels/Ulta

I know Kawaii Haven is a good place, again I won't go to Citadel, but as an example of what I'm looking for. Thanks!

Going to be moving to CO springs in next 60 days. I am looking for best gyms in the area? I have owned a personal training gym for 17 years - so I want to find a good gym atmosphere that doesn’t need to have coaching and classes to take. I’d love to find one with good open hours and focused more of strength equipment vs cardio. Bodybuilding, powerlifting, athletic performance and kettlebells are all things I prefer.

Also any highly recommended BJJ gyms are great too as I’ll be joining one of those as well unless I can find something that offers both.

AND YES - I already searched. Thats why im being specific with my specific interests and desires.

My fiancé and I are getting married at Garden of the Gods next April, with approximately 30 people in attendance. We’re doing a relaxed reception and dinner afterward and would like to invite guests to brunch out the next morning.

Does anyone have recommendations on food for the reception dinner and/or for brunch the next day? The dinner will be catered (restaurant or catering company) and we’d like to do brunch at a restaurant, potentially in a private room since it’s a large group. Thank you in advance for any help!

Hey COS,

Wife and I are getting to the point where we want to make a change in the home and start bringing some of it up to date. The problem is neither her nor I are very good at the "design" aspect of things.

We can both do the actual work but the idea and color matching and what a space "says" all that is....well we might as well be speaking a foreign language at that point.

So wondering if people had recommendations for Freelance or Professional interior designers who do consulting work.

Thanks!

Looking to buy some local honey, in bulk! Where's the best place to go this time of year?

I don't even know where to begin to help a friend. How does one get in with a distributor? I personally love the product and everyone in my sphere that has tried it also loves it. Would love to see this in grocery stores. Has anyone done this? If so, where do you begin?

Sunrise in OCC on Saturday.

please be on the lookout for a grey chevy colorado with a white “Defend Hawaii” sticker on the back window!!! it was stolen between 6pm-9pm.

Noticed a flashing light in the sky. Through binoculars, looks like red, blue and white lights. Light is stationary. From garden of the gods area, it is east and a bit south. I’m pretty sure it’s not aliens, just curious if anyone knows what it is.

Just moved here a year ago, and am planning a pub crawl for my birthday in a few weeks. What are some of the best bars in this town?

I know at least one other family saw this as I saw an entire family on the side of the road pointing. Anyone else catch it? Why are that many drone things flying in that area? They were flying way too low to safety, quite alarming.

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Edit -

For the record, people keep messaging me saying I didn't see aliens. I never said I saw aliens or anything like that I am saying they were some type of drone / aerial tech. They were large spheres and were zipping low like a drone i am assuming some type of military test - Honestly I don't care what they were.. my main concern is they were dangerously low and shouldn't be doing whatever they are doing in a public area.

And yeah, they were going fast and i didn't film it, I was driving with my grand daughter and didn't even think to rip my phone out and start taking pictures, plus they were moving to fast anyhow.

ANy one hearing what they are going to be yet?

I was inspired by a post like this, so I am sharing some care packages I made to give to some homeless folks. Socks, hand warmers, and other small things. Anyways, if you think I’m looking for clout, you are welcome to be mad, for the rest of you, it didn’t cost much and is something that could make a person’s day. Thank you for your time.

I just happened to see it while driving by, but was blown away by how HUGE it is. Sorry if the photo isn’t great, I snapped it real quick while at the stoplight at the east gate.

Hello everyone,

I am having a hard time finding drive through lights event here in the Springs. Any suggestions?

Hi, all! My husband and I should be closing on a townhome in a couple of weeks, and we'll be moving from out of state. We're planning to leave a few pieces of essential furniture behind and will buy new ones when we hit town. Looking for recommendations on a furniture store with fair prices, delivery and in home setup/assembly. The specific items we're going to need to replace are:

Large screen TV

TV stand

Office Desk

Diningroom Set

You've all been exceptionally helpful in our big move so far, and I'm thankful for any suggestions you have to offer!

Bonus Points: We need to have a washer/dryer removed from the unit before the movers deliver our stuff. They're old but I believe still functional. If you know a good junk hauler who can be out within a couple days of the request, I'd be in your debt.

Extra Bonus Points: If you have a trusted locksmith who can swap or rekey locks and provide all of the necessary bits of equipment within a couple days of the request, I'd love the referral!

Hey everyone! My family and I are super excited to be visiting next month, and I was wondering if any of you have gym recommendations for us. We’d really appreciate your suggestions! Thanks a bunch!

I’m scrolling FB Marketplace sometimes mainly looking for books and the occasional neat listing. I’ll also look at vehicles sometimes, but lately dozens of posts have come up with this same description. It doesn’t matter the make and model and year of the vehicle, the posting is always as above. If one it funny as it’s clearly a scam BUT I’m sure there are some people who fall for it and contact the “seller.” I’ll be if you contact the. They’ll want half up front via Zelle to make sure they don’t sell the vehicle to someone else. Then you’ll never hear from them again.