Ames or BUST
by Something Witty on Aug 22, 2011 11:42 PM CDT
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I just dropped the following on http://www.clonechronicles.com/ and I thought I'd ask my fellow pokes the same stuff:
In my effort to (eventually) visit every Big 12 campus I have decided it's time to venture North to lovely Ames in November. First off, how cold is it really going to be? Am I going to need to dress head to toe in North Face gear? Anyway weather aside i'm excited to visit Iowa State and watch some football that Friday evening but I'm curious about what I should do with my Saturday? I'm traveling with my wife and another couple, and while the ladies will be good sports and go to the game they will also require some non football related activities to make the trip nagging free more enjoyable for them. I would really appreciate any suggestions you can provide in the comments. I'd love to hear about: best bars on/near campus to get some cold beer pregame, best restaurants in/around Ames, places to avoid, ANY touristy type of stuff near Des Moines/Ames that women might find interesting, etc. Any kind of "worlds largest _______", scenic view, historic ______ sort of thing will help a lot.
So, any of you been to Ames and have travel tips? Anyone else planning on going up there Nov 18th?
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I have not been there, unfortunately.
But let me know if you and your wife find the World’s Largest Nattie Lite Can.
by Royal John on Aug 24, 2011 11:13 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Not a bit. Thanks though. Great effort
For what it's worth...
by Something Witty on Aug 25, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Let me ask you this,
Do you enjoy cornfields?
by Yachoffsmirnoff on Aug 25, 2011 11:37 AM CDT reply actions
Are there Alien crop circles in them?????
For what it's worth...
by Something Witty on Aug 25, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
If you consider drunk Iowa State fans falling down in a semi circle....
Then yes, lots of them.
Where the fuck is Ames? Seriously, somebody point it out on a map.
Can’t find it, can you?
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
It's north of Des Moines about 30 miles
Damned if it didnt take me about 5 minutes longer than it should of to find it too.
by Yachoffsmirnoff on Aug 26, 2011 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Alright. Explain this...
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
by KWashburn on Aug 26, 2011 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
Well
My suggestion would be driving back down to Kansas City and hanging out there. Seriously, the Ames/Des Moines area is pretty boring, and especially in November.
KC is a pretty close drive (straight down I-85) and there is far more to do down there. Depending on the time of the game and how much late night/early morning driving you were willing to do, and if your companions would be willing to do it, you could probably make the Mizzou-Texas Tech game in Columbia the next day but it might get pretty tiring.
http://victorypolka.blogspot.com/
Forget KC, (which is a cool town) YOU'RE IN IOWA, SON
There is plenty to do. The world’s largest pitchfork is located behind a Target dept. store in Ames. Yachoff defies you to make this shit up. Also, ISU has the largest collegiate garden GNOME IN DA WORLD. So check that out. And you and your wife and the other couple are going to be blotto drunk the moment you step off the chopper ride it took to get into Ames, anyway SW!
by Yachoffsmirnoff on Aug 26, 2011 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Best Suggestion Yet
For what it's worth...
by Something Witty on Aug 26, 2011 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
So, any of you been to Ames and have travel tips?
Turn around and go back.
My hatred for Purdue is so great that no mortal human can detect its existence.
