Wow! What a student union complete with chandeliers! It was a fun walk through Ohio State seeing the old and the very new--and all large--buildings. We played aerobie on the Oval, laughed at duck antics at Mirror Lake, and chatted about college life. North campus has really changed! Curl Drive isn't even there anymore! How the heck do college kids get dropped off and picked up at the dorms?? Does the university provide dollies?!
We strolled down High St and ate lunch at Moy's Chinese restaurant. The owner was so much fun! She gave Adelaide a tutorial in using chopsticks and then gave each of the kids their own set. Dessert was a stop at Buckeye Donuts. So happy to see it still in business! Our last stop was SBX. I was amazed to see it still going although sad to see Long's all boarded up. The talk up and down High St from all the merchants was how Ohio State has purchased all the stores (bars) on High St and the various rumors of what was coming in (Target, hotel, parking garage). SBX staff reported they have 2-3 years to find a new home. I was also amazed at the dramatic change in the south part of High St. At one time that was the seedy end but now it seems quite trendy and makes the north part seem run down.
Lots of good memories. I was happy to return after many years! And yes, I left campus with apparel although no sweatshirts because I still have my originals!!
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