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cbayer

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43. That looks like it could be fun and could definitely be fit on the itinerary.

Thu Mar 14, 2013, 12:55 PM

Mar 2013

Have you been to the Creation Science Museum. I thought PZ Meyer's review of it was interesting (linked elsewhere in this thread).

We could do both Jungle Jim's and the museum while in the area, as we will be in no hurry. If I could just find a way to get into the museum for free, I would ink it in.

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Creation Museum- Petersburg Ky - Should I put it on the itinerary or not? [View all] cbayer Mar 2013 OP

If you let them know your true beliefs you might get stoned (not the good kind) kairos12 Mar 2013 #1

I was thinking we would just be vewy, vewy quiet cbayer Mar 2013 #2

Why would you give them any of your money? struggle4progress Mar 2013 #3

That's definitely a negative. I just thought it would be an interesting, educational cbayer Mar 2013 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author cleanhippie Mar 2013 #28

+a zillion! GreenPartyVoter Mar 2013 #62

Yes. Treat it as a comedy zone. Laugh at everything and when you're asked why you're laughing just Lint Head Mar 2013 #5

That could be fun as well - an opportunity to challenge them using "humor". cbayer Mar 2013 #6

by all means, visit (if you're taking dynamite)! lastlib Mar 2013 #7

Er, no. Not my style. cbayer Mar 2013 #8

I think you ought to make it a stop. A piece of Americana, like Area 51. pinto Mar 2013 #9

That's in line with my thinking. cbayer Mar 2013 #10

Except that nothing in Area 51, which is NOT open to visitors, nonoyes Mar 2013 #14

By stopping and giving them admission money, you are encouraging this stupidity. shraby Mar 2013 #11

And therein lies my dilemma. Is it worth the entertainment value or not? cbayer Mar 2013 #12

Inquiring minds locks Mar 2013 #13

Hello there! So you would vote in favor of our stopping in there? cbayer Mar 2013 #15

I think you should... haikugal Mar 2013 #82

As I am discussing this here, I am thinking a video report could be great. cbayer Mar 2013 #83

Yes! I think you've 'got it'!! haikugal Mar 2013 #91

Well, that's a great question and I will look into it. cbayer Mar 2013 #92

I'd give it a maybe--- No Vested Interest Mar 2013 #16

We really like to go to weird, odd and eclectic places. cbayer Mar 2013 #18

You don't mention dates. okasha Mar 2013 #20

Saw that. We will be there late May, but I'm thinking I can find another special. cbayer Mar 2013 #21

May I suggest... rexcat Mar 2013 #36

That looks like it could be fun and could definitely be fit on the itinerary. cbayer Mar 2013 #43

There were a group of atheists... rexcat Mar 2013 #84

Thanks for the suggestions. I will look more closely at them. cbayer Mar 2013 #87

I think you should go moobu2 Mar 2013 #17

Lol, only if I considered what they are selling science (which I don't). cbayer Mar 2013 #19

Well, they consider it science which is the point isn't it. moobu2 Mar 2013 #22

Yes, that's why I would find it entertaining. cbayer Mar 2013 #23

Sixty bucks for two people?! Adsos Letter Mar 2013 #24

I use the Roadside America website to plan trips. cbayer Mar 2013 #25

That's how we did our trip through the Southeast last year. Adsos Letter Mar 2013 #35

Don't give them money Notafraidtoo Mar 2013 #26

I'm beginning to think that as well. Now, if I could only find a way cbayer Mar 2013 #27

Here's a report by PZ Myers. longship Mar 2013 #29

His review is pretty much what I expect, but he didn't really sway me either cbayer Mar 2013 #30

Yes, I would go... longship Mar 2013 #31

Husband detests Disneyland and will never go, but cbayer Mar 2013 #32

If they throw you out, you get your money back. longship Mar 2013 #33

You know me. I wouldn't be mocking, just mirthful. cbayer Mar 2013 #34

You're a freelance journalist doing a cross-country travel piece on "uniquely American sights". pinto Mar 2013 #47

I thought of just sending them an email saying we were desperate to see the place, cbayer Mar 2013 #48

Someone said fathers get in free on Father's day. Kalidurga Mar 2013 #59

Unfortunately, we will not be there on father's day, but I love your idea. cbayer Mar 2013 #64

Yep that would get attention all right... Kalidurga Mar 2013 #66

Actually, I think not getting attention might be the order of the day, lol. cbayer Mar 2013 #67

Yeah I dunno Kalidurga Mar 2013 #68

To fully enjoy it, I think the best plan might be to pretend to be one of them cbayer Mar 2013 #69

Oh and upload it here of course nt. Kalidurga Mar 2013 #95

LOL. When I moved here I promised friends I wouldn't step foot in Disneyland. pinto Mar 2013 #38

I love Disneyland. Absolutely love it. cbayer Mar 2013 #42

Well, I also said I would never eat sprouts. Which I have... Maybe we could meet-up this summer. pinto Mar 2013 #49

And I said I would never wear Birkenstocks, but just ordered a pair. cbayer Mar 2013 #50

Absolutely go. rrneck Mar 2013 #37

You just want a film of us getting thrown out of there, don't you? cbayer Mar 2013 #40

Actually, rrneck Mar 2013 #45

I knew it. Will you please stop encouraging her. Starboard Tack Mar 2013 #81

Okay rrneck Mar 2013 #85

I think you should go. Mariana Mar 2013 #39

Thanks, Mariana. I think we should as well. cbayer Mar 2013 #41

I seriously doubt it's ever No Vested Interest Mar 2013 #76

I wouldn't visit if I were you. jeepnstein Mar 2013 #44

Appreciate that. Did you go because you thought it would cbayer Mar 2013 #46

Morbid curiosity. jeepnstein Mar 2013 #61

GO GO GO GO!!! JoePhilly Mar 2013 #51

Lol, we would definitely go prepared with questions. cbayer Mar 2013 #52

Go to a local evangelical church and tell them you want to go learn JoePhilly Mar 2013 #54

I was considering contacting them directly with that exact story. cbayer Mar 2013 #56

Sounds like you've been praying a lot about this. nt. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #57

Nah, just talking to y'all. cbayer Mar 2013 #65

I would not go because you have to give them money and that would only encourage them. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #53

I'm trying to find a way around that. I'm thinking that there may be coupons cbayer Mar 2013 #55

I might not be able to keep a straight face so I would not want to offend these people. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #58

these people are the craziest of the crazies. Dont go anywhere near them bowens43 Mar 2013 #60

Well, it's not contagious I am pretty sure. cbayer Mar 2013 #63

Why be worried about getting kicked out? That would be a badge of honor TlalocW Mar 2013 #70

The guards are armed with tasers. cbayer Mar 2013 #71

To me that just says... TlalocW Mar 2013 #72

You are a "bring it on" kind of person. I'm kind of a "disappearing into cbayer Mar 2013 #73

You should go just for the fun of it Tyrs WolfDaemon Mar 2013 #74

OMG, I wish you could go with us! cbayer Mar 2013 #75

Wear a long skirt okasha Mar 2013 #86

Lol. Apparently riding the triceratops is among the top "must dos" there. cbayer Mar 2013 #88

You say that now but you might be hating me after getting chased out of the place Tyrs WolfDaemon Mar 2013 #89

Now, I think you should know that you have to cbayer Mar 2013 #90

Paying admission to this travesty Brainstormy Mar 2013 #77

I recognize that and am working on a way to not pay. We shall see. cbayer Mar 2013 #79

You should go but only on the condition that you report back to the rest of us tularetom Mar 2013 #78

That's where I'm leaning right now. I'm thinking a video, or, at the very least cbayer Mar 2013 #80

I'm wondering about this place and their $60 admission charge.. goldent Mar 2013 #93

It's actually $60 for two, but that's still high. cbayer Mar 2013 #94

The laugh value is enormous but think where the money is going...Do you really want to subsidize Rowdyboy Mar 2013 #96