Bowman, South Carolina - UFO Welcome Center

We visited the UFO Welcome Center in February of 2009. It seemed to be abandoned and about to fall in on itself. The yard was filled with trash and the trailer appeared to be empty. We were able to take pictures from across the street that did not show the dilapidated condition. We had called ahead and only got voice-mail but no return call. Was glad nobody was there to try and demand $3 admission. [Fred, 03/11/2009]

[RA: The UFO Welcome Center isn't a staffed, commercial tourist attraction... but we bet you would've gotten your $3 worth if someone had been home!]

I recently spent a month in South Carolina on business and could not pass up the opportunity to meet Jody and his gang of cats and a newly acquired canine friend referred to as Brutus. I wrote about it here: ufowelcomecenter.blogspot.com

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While I may be poking some fun, Jody was a very nice guy and very welcoming to my friends and I. [Evan Murphy, 01/11/2009]

A friend of mine just stopped by and spoke to Jody. He is well and was busy working on the ship's upper saucer. She also reported that Jody's fence has been repaired, and he built a small saucer cat feeder. [Rachel Stern, 01/11/2008]

I just got an email from a friend saying he stopped by and spoke with Jody today. He had some damage to the vessel from Sunday's NorEaster...but all is well. [Rachel Stern, 04/20/2007]

I was there in Feb. and the place was JUST like the previous travelers described. I have met Jody in the past, and when he didn't come to the trailer door after I knocked, I feared the worst. But then I took a stab in the dark and called him. His answering machine picked up and I started talking about being there to visit him and the UFO. Jody picked up the phone from inside the trailer and came out. He told me he is screening his calls for legitimate visitors/travelers and that he does have a job that keeps him away at times. [Rachel Stern, 03/15/2007]