spending a couple weeks in Portsmouth helping family and need a place to work for a few hours between everything else. my contract work is mostly emails and light ops stuff, nothing that needs full privacy, but I'd like a place with real tables instead of tiny counters. somewhere I can sit for two hours without feeling like I'm taking up space they need for turnover. wifi that doesn't cut out would be nice. i'm staying near downtown but can drive a bit if it's worth it. not looking for a full coworking setup, just a reliable backup when the house gets too chaotic with teenagers

Who's fired up for this year's Turkey Trot???

Going to be a who's who of competitors. Feel like there is a big running scene in Portsmouth right now.

Looking to get a memorial tattoo in honor of my son who passed away shortly after birth last summer. Looking for recommendations on artists who can help with the design and ideas.

My idea is to get his hand and foot prints, with his name and birthday. Would look for help on how to design. Plan is to have it on the outside of my left bicep.

It’s like a date before the date. You can see a great comedy show, then go do dinner and drinks and still get home and in bed at your regular time. I’m testing this idea out and I hope you’ll join us. Tickets at bglowcomedy.com/tour

I’m a web designer looking to help a few local businesses improve their online presence.

If you own a business and feel like your website could use a little refresh, drop your website link in the comments and tell me a bit about what you do.

I’d love to redesign a few websites for free and share the finished designs with you.

I’m open to all kinds of businesses, so if you or someone you know could use a better-looking website, feel free to reach out.

Does anyone want two tickets to the Price Daddy and The Hyena show tonight? DM me

If you've had a great experience boarding your dog in or near Portsmouth, I'd like to hear about it? We are going to need some options if we take a trip that doesn't include dog-friendly accommodations. Thanks!

Two short ones since we are meeting in just a few weeks!

Fiction: The Death of Ivan Ilyich — Leo Tolstoy

Nonfiction: Everything Is Tuberculosis — John Green

The Middle Seat is a book club built around conversation, curiosity, and meeting new people. Each month we read one fiction book and one nonfiction book, then gather to talk about whatever connections, questions, and ideas emerge. Two books. One table. We sit. Conversation rolls.

Link to RSVP (sorry - I know, another log-in! I tried to start this book club as totally analog - but alas, it's not the way to connect w/ others you haven't yet met). The app or website is simple and you can quickly RSVP here): https://bookclubs.com/the-middle-seat/meetings/1125546

Pretty much just looking for a place with a hat under $40

Hi everyone! Looking for recommendations for doggy daycare/ pack walks/ boarding for my 3 month old yellow lab. I live in Portsmouth and am trying out Playtime Pet Resort in Newington today. He loves all people and dogs. I work from home so I don't need it to be every day, but more to allow him to socialize and get used to somewhere for when I will need to eventually board him if I am away. Also open to dog sitter recommendations. Thank you so much!!

Where is the best place in Portsmouth that I’m likely to see raccoons?

hello, portsmouth!

I'm doing a thing next weekend and I'm going to need some good fresh tomatoes and basil.

I'm not looking to break the bank and I'm not looking to drive all over creation. do you have any suggestions?

Hi guys, thank you so much for the advices last weekend when I asked about needing help with a very tight lug nut on a damaged tire that I had.

A guy from here went there and helped me with it, I'm very grateful for all the advice and the cautionary tips when replacing the tire.

Now, very importantly, I'm needing 2 tires urgently for my Honda Civic. Anyone got any suggestions where can I get them for a decent price including installation?

Hi, we’re four friends and we’ve put together Portsmouth’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota.

The idea is pretty simple: you’re shown two restaurants and choose where you’d rather eat. For example, Black Trumpet or Moxy? All the votes then create a ranking that hopefully gives a better picture of where people in Portsmouth actually like to eat.

We’ve tried to include every restaurant in Portsmouth and clean up duplicate or outdated listings, but locals will always spot things we’ve missed.

iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota/id6744969212

Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

Full transparency: we’re not from Portsmouth. Two of us live in Copenhagen and the other two in Gothenburg. There are four of us building this independently. We don’t collect or sell personal data, there are no ads in the app, and we don’t use AI-generated content to describe restaurants.

Any honest feedback is welcome, especially if restaurants are missing or something is listed incorrectly.

Recommendations for restaurants in greater Portsmouth? We eat all kinds of food.

Hello everyone,

I'm reaching out on behalf of a friend who is trying to find a carpool option for getting to work, especially with winter approaching. She lives in Portsmouth (Hodgdon Way) and works in the Pease area (Lonza). She works weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., but is somewhat flexible and will happily contribute to fuel costs.

I already registered on "CommuteSmart" without results. Any suggestion is greatly appreciated — please DM me or comment below. Thank you!

Hope this ok to post on the sub: I’ve got 2 tickets for the Little Feat show tomorrow night (Friday 10/2) at the Music Hall for sale at face value on the “cash or trade” site/app.

Hi all. My wife, 18 month old daughter, and I will be visiting in about a week. I’m looking for restaurant recommendations that are somewhat kid friendly. We would definitely like to try some seafood (especially lobster), but wouldn’t want to go somewhere overly fancy with our little one. We also like all types of foods so feel free to recommend anything. Thank you!

Anyone know why like 50% of the spots have barricades up saying no parking from October 5th-9th?

I’m having another Sarku craving. Is anyone able to confirm if they’ve definitely retired? They deserve their retirement, but man I miss that food.

I can’t imagine the other Sarku locations are as amazing. If anyone can speak to the other locations I might have to take a drive…