tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201402372024-03-13T08:33:56.696-04:00The Search For BigfootMelissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.comBlogger410125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-26678104446098246382016-08-23T08:04:00.000-04:002016-08-23T08:47:27.552-04:00Interview with Darren Lee, Executive Director of the Mid-America Bigfoot Research Center. <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I met the subject of this next article after dipping my
toes into what was the premier site for bigfoot discussion the old Bigfoot Forums.
A researcher and the person behind the Mid-America Bigfoot Research Center out
of Oklahoma, Darren Lee (a/k/a Darkwing), has spent years and years doing "boots on the ground
research" and talking to witnesses. I can't say we were fast friends right
away but as time went on, and disagreements were had, a friendship did form, a
friendship I have grown to appreciate and cherish. </div>
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Why do I bring this up? Because our friendship proves one thing - you can
disagree and disagree strongly - but still remain friends and surprisingly friendships can form out of disagreements when both sides listen to each other. Darren Lee is one of
a dwindling number of "old timers" in this community who has always
been willing to share information and help other researchers, even when it
might mean trouble for him. I have always admired that about him. Not many are
willing to put their neck on the line for someone else. Sure he's been burned,
and burned badly, by those he thought were telling the truth - but how many of
us who work with witnesses haven't? </div>
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It's not the "burn" that matters, it's how you conduct yourself when
you realize it. <br />
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Darren is a field researcher in the truest sense of the words. He spends more
time in the field than most and works with new researchers all the time. His
group, <a href="http://www.mid-americabigfoot.com/" target="_blank">Mid-America Bigfoot Research Center</a> or "MABRC" is filled with bright minds
and people who are serious field researchers as well. The website forum is
filled with interesting information and topics. If you've never been to the
site you should give it a look. </div>
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As a woman in this community, I can tell you without a doubt, Darren will
always treat you like "one of the guys" and show you as much respect
as you show him. Although I have never spent any time in the field with Darren
it is my hope one day to do just that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> Please tell the
readers about yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: I’ve had a
lifelong interest in Bigfooting since 1977 when a supposed Bigfoot attack
happened in Adair County, the supposed attack happened about 4 miles from my
house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It turned out to be a hoax, but
in 2004 I talked to one of the original researchers that investigated and he
told me that it was based all on actual events, except it was the kid’s
neighbors that was having activity.</div>
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I served in the U.S. Army as a
Ranger, before coming home and learning everything I could about computers,
eventually making a career out of networking and computers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I learned how to analyze photos, video and
audio from working with the software that continues to be made available to the
public.</div>
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Being a former Eagle Scout,
I’ve also an extensive background in wilderness survival nd woodcraft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I use a lot of this in my Bigfoot research.</div>
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I’m currently the Executive
Director and founder of the Mid-America Bigfoot Research Center, one of the
largest Bigfoot research groups in the country with 500 plus members around the
globe.</div>
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I also just started expanding
the Bigfoot Field Guide series of magazines, books, radio show, videos and more
into its own stand alone brand. </div>
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<b>Melissa</b>: I know you have
created an "Evidence Review Board," recently. Could you please
explain what this is and the intent. </div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b><span style="color: red;">: </span>With certain events that transpired a year ago in
Texas, the MABRC decided that an Internal Evidence Review board would be in the
best interest of the MABRC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A board was
formed in which I only acted in an advisory role, and the members put together
a long list of protocols and procedures for the evaluation of evidence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently, the Board only reviews evidence
submitted by MABRC members who want to have the MABRC stand behind their
evidence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eventually, the board would
like to expand to include members from other groups, and begin evaluating
evidence outside the MABRC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently
there are 5 regular board members, with 1 reserve member who can step up and
help evaluate evidence should a board member wish to submit evidence to the
board and has to disqualify themselves from the review.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The MABRC would like to see this become the
standard for all groups, creating an Evidence Review Board if they don’t want
to collaborate with the one the MABRC has put together, and they are more than
welcome to use the current templates the MABRC Board has put together for their
own groundwork.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Personally, I would
love to see peer review or all evidence before it is made public, in order to
weed out the weaker evidence and produce only strong evidence to the world at
large.</div>
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<b>Melissa: </b>Are you a
member of any Organized Group(s) or are you an Independent Researcher? Or
both?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: I am the
Executive Director of the Mid-America Bigfoot Research Center, and I even when
I go out researching, I do it as the head of the MABRC.</div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> Are you a
"skeptic," or a "believer"? How would you describe your
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: I’m a
skeptic/believer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do believe Bigfoot
exists from my personal encounters and the evidence that I have got to look
at.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I also have a skeptical side on
evidence that gets presented all the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I use a skeptical approach to research and investigation, even when the
photo or video shows something clearly out in the open, I will not say it is a
bigfoot, I will say “possible” or “probable”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I will then work to debunk it, only when I can’t debunk it, I will still
say “possible” or “probable”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Never say
it is a Bigfoot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<b>Darren Lee</b><span style="color: red;">: </span>The biggest benefit I have found is that I don’t
believe anything is outright Bigfoot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
would say about 5% of the evidence I see, I would consider credible enough to
make a comment on that it could be legit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I don’t embrace everything as being bigfoot related like a lot of others
do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I fully believe this makes me a
better researcher, as I will try to debunk even my own evidence until I can’t
debunk it even further, but still I will say “possible” or “probable”, never
100% Bigfoot.<span style="color: red;"></span></div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> How long have you
been active in the field of Bigfoot research/investigation?</div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: I’ve been
researching actively since 1991, taking my first trip to Fouke looking for the
Boggy Creek Monster.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Little did I know
at the time, that I lived in an active area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I had my first encounter in 1998, and that is when I founded the
precursor to the MABRC, the Green Country Bigfoot Research Center.</div>
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</span>Melissa:</b> Have you noticed any changes in this field of research/investigation
over the years?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: I have noticed a serious degradation of
the research/investigation in the Bigfoot Community, in part due to the influx
of people getting into it because of Facebook and the show Finding Bigfoot
among other things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I first got
into Bigfooting, it was tough when putting out evidence to the community, we
learned real fast to have thick skins and we learned valuable lessons, taking
them to heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, people post garbage
and you will see multiple people jump up and say they seen all kinds of bigfoot
in each and every photo, when it doesn’t have anything in it except
matrixing/paraedolia.</div>
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Those who continue to try and do legitimate research are
usually accused of being meanies when they tell the new folks that something
has already been tried or proven to be a hoax.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Even with the insertion of thermal cameras in research, you would think
that the research would progress in a more positive manner, but people do not
want to use thermals as it shows that truthfully, nothing is out there where
they claim Bigfoot activity.</div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> Do you think the research is headed in the
right direction?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: Research has taken a turn for the worse
with the influx of so many new people who think they know everything just
because they watched Finding Bigfoot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is a few still in the Community that continues trying to take the
research in the right direction, but they are quickly being outnumbered and
overwhelmed by those who want to take it the wrong direction.</div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> Do you find that because you are a
"flesh and blood" bigfooter people believe everything you say? </div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b><span style="color: red;">:</span> I would
say that 90% of the time, new people to the community will tell me I don’t know
what I am talking about, because they don’t spend the time to get to know the
history of the Bigfoot Community and understand that I have been around for a
long time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really don’t want people
to believe everything I say, I want them to be skeptical of everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Question, question, question. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I will say this, I wish many wouldn’t be
lazy and actually would Google stuff before they ask questions.<span style="color: red;"></span></div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> What keeps you asking questions?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: I keep asking questions because I know
Bigfoot exists, I have seen them myself on multiple occasions, I want to know
more about these creatures, so that when they are proven to exist, we can be in
a better position to discuss their behaviors and more.</div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> What do you think about the growing numbers
of women becoming active in this field?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: Personally, I think the number of women
in the field is great, the MABRC has a large number of women that are in the
group, and they share the same respect and experiences that the men get.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the woman is in Bigfoot research to
actually do research, I’m all for them being in the field.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But lately, quite a few seem to be getting
into it expecting to become famous for being in it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many go to extremes to get their name and faces out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those are the ones that I do not want to see
in the field, as they will someday get someone or themselves hurt.</div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> Have you had a
sighting? If so please explain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: I’ve been in
the woods around 4000 times throughout my lifetime, and in that time, I have
had 26 encounters that I can honestly say was a bigfoot encounter, and when you
figure it up, that is .006 percent of the time, I have something happen to
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have only had two encounters
where I was scared during the encounter, the rest I haven’t had fear in me.</div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> One piece of
equipment you think is the most important?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: Thermal
camera, that is the single most important piece of equipment that I use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of it, I can quickly rule out a
bigfoot is nearby, and I can spot anything in the dark trying to hide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My wife gripes about how the thermal takes
all the fun out of Bigfooting now, because all the noises we use to hear, we
can turn the thermal on and see that it’s armadillos or other animals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The thermal is the go to equipment for
research.</div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> Most researchers
have one report that "stands out" in their minds. Is there a report
that still "stands out" for you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: The one that
always stands out in my mind is one of the earlier reports that I investigated
when I first started researching. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
chicken farmer, the kind that has large chicken houses for the poultry
industry, was noticing that the number of chickens in his chicken houses was
decreasing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He thought someone was
sneaking up at night and going in and stealing them at night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One day he was walking down the length of
one of his chicken houses, and as he turned the corner, he ran smack into a
Bigfoot carrying a large number of his chickens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The collision caused the Bigfoot to drop the chickens while it
put the man on his butt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Bigfoot
and the man looked at each other for a second or two, then the Bigfoot reached
down and scooped up several chickens before walking away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The man was so terrified of the encounter
that he sold the property and left it behind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But it appeared that the Bigfoot had watched them open the doors of the
chicken house enough times that it knew how to open it, and also that it had to
close the doors to make sure that the chickens didn’t get out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the landowner told me about it, you
could see that the terror in his eyes were still there, even weeks after it
happened.</div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> What questions would you like
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: Wow, that is a big question, I can say,
that I would like to see them ask the same questions that John Green would ask,
his interview sheets were very encompassing on all levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the main question I would like to see
asked, is how much Bigfoot on TV they have watched, as that seems to influence
most witnesses into forming their opinions about their encounters, and this has
been a big drawback to the research.<br />
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<b>Melissa</b>: Do you think we give away too much information thereby making
it easier for the next hoaxer?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b><span style="color: red;">: </span>At times
we do give too much information away, but that is the catch 22, if we don’t
tell newbies how the hoax was done, so they can be educated, then we
continuously end up having to go through it all over and over again on trying
to make them understand it was a hoax.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Once that information is put out there in the public domain, of course
hoaxers can use it to make their hoaxers better, so the catch 22 surely hits us
no matter what we do.<span style="color: red;"></span></div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> If there were one thing about this field of
research/investigation you could change what would it be?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: I would get rid of Facebook and YouTube,
as that has become the biggest detriment to the field of research.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It lets anyone get involved to the point
that they can create a following of people, whether it’s the right ideas or
not, and can eventually lead to someone getting hurt or killed because of bad
information or directions.</div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> What you would like people to know about
you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: That I do not sugar coat anything, not
even to the MABRC researchers, they know that I tell them what the analysis shows,
and that I am very critical on the evidence presented to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I myself, run my own evidence through
stringent protocols because I want to dot the I’s and cross my t’s because if I
am not critical of my own evidence first, I will get roasted by the old timers
that I do respect.</div>
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<b>Melissa:</b> Do you have any advice for the new
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<b>Darren Lee</b>: Several things that I would say, for one,
use common sense, that is the most effective thing for a researcher to
have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second is not to go into the
woo side of Bigfooting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It truly
contradicts the common sense advice, if you believe in woo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bigfoot can’t cloak, can’t dimensional
shift, doesn’t mind speak, or anything else that the woo crowd believes
in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Common sense dictates that no known
animal on earth has any of these capabilities, and neither does Bigfoot.</div>
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<b>Melissa</b>: Do you think this mystery will be solved in
your life time?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b><span style="color: red;">: </span>I honestly
believe it may, as more people build houses out in the country and encroach
more upon Bigfoot’s habitat, the conflict is potentially there where someone
may end up having to shoot one for being aggressive towards the people that
suddenly pop up in their woods and drop a trailer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or some kid will be out deer hunting and drop one in its
tracks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more people in the woods or
living in the country, the more chance it will happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may happen in the twilight years of my
life, but I do believe it will happen.<span style="color: red;"></span></div>
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<b>Melissa</b>: Do you have any regrets?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Darren Lee</b><span style="color: red;">: </span>My biggest
regrets is listening to people who put their personal agendas ahead of the
MABRC’s agenda, this has lead the MABRC down some rough roads in the past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those folks have since left the organization
and I think the MABRC is a better group because of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, that I didn’t have a GoPro camera with
me on the majority of my encounters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But that problem is now fixed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.mid-americabigfoot.com/" target="_blank">MABRC</a><br />
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Melissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-28635859315201691412016-08-16T08:46:00.000-04:002016-08-16T09:13:04.985-04:00An oldie but goodie ~ Six things a new Bigfoot researcher should think about by; Steve Hyde <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I first discovered the Bigfoot Community - I spent months and months reading everything Bigfoot related on multiple sites, and I had great conversations with one researcher in particular. I found this very well written
article by Steve Hyde had already been around for quite some time.
Steve's thoughts are still as, "on point," today as they were when he
wrote this. If you have never read this article, take the time and read
it. I still read it, every so often, and I find it puts many things into
perspective.<br />
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Although I will say I still disagree with Steve on the value of casting - that's okay - we can still be friends! <br />
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I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did, and still do.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Six things a new Bigfoot researcher should think about</b><b> by; Steve Hyde</b></u> </span><br />
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I want to state right up front that I don't consider myself a
particularly smart person or a very experienced researcher. I do however
try to learn from observation and the successes and failures of others.
If you're new to the field of Bigfoot research it's vitally important
that you learn to develop this ability. You can learn a lot from
watching what other people in the so-called "Bigfoot community" do, from
what brings them good results and also what gets them into trouble. What
follows are a few of the things that I have observed and learned over the
years, and that you need to consider if you are new to this field. I
hope that you will find them helpful.<b> </b><br />
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<b>1. BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE, HAVE A CLEAR IDEA OF EXACTLY WHAT IT IS YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH.</b><br />
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<b></b>It
may seem an odd question, but now is the time to ask it. Just why do
you want to go look for Bigfoot? Your answer may be that you simply want
to satisfy your own curiosity, that you want to see it for yourself.
That's fine. Or you may want to prove that it exists. That's fine too.
But you need to ask this of yourself, because your answer will greatly
affect how you go about the quest.If you only want to satisfy yourself,
then congratulations!
You're the one that will probably have the most fun doing this. Only you
know what your standard of proof is and it can be as high or as low as
you want. If you're out in the woods and see a strange shadow or hear an
odd noise or see that faint mark that just might be a track and it makes
your hair stand on end, maybe that's all that needs to happen for you to
be convinced. That's great and nobody should have a problem with that.
But you need to realize that your experiences are not going to matter to
anyone but yourself. If you're out to prove the existence of Bigfoot to
someone other than yourself, I'm afraid you have a much tougher journey
ahead of you. It's no longer your own standard of proof that must be met,
you must now meet the standard of proof of whomever you're trying to
convince. Even if that other person believes in Bigfoot's existence in
the same manner as you, he or she may not interpret your evidence or
experience the same way you do.If you're going to prove the existence of
Bigfoot to the world at large, you'll have to meet the standards of proof
of the world at large, and the world looks to the mainstream scientific
community to set those standards. And science demands concrete
physical proof. If you claim to have discovered a previously unknown
species of animal, you will have to produce substantial physical proof
sufficient to be able to describe and classify it with scientific rigor.
The only proof that will accomplish this is a body or a substantial piece
of a body. Mainstream science has always demanded this, and it always
will. You might as well get used to that fact now because it won't
change, no matter how badly you may wish it to be otherwise and no matter
how frustrated you may get at not being able to find it. Your only
available options are to kill or capture one or look for one that died
of other causes. Nothing else will do; not pictures, not casts, not hair,
not trace DNA, not tape recordings, not film and not stories. You will
discover quite quickly that the Bigfoot"community" is sharply divided
between those who convey a willingness to obtain a specimen by deadly
force and those who object to harming the animals on moral
grounds.Although both sides can present good arguments to support their
viewpoint, when it comes to proving the animals exist the researchers
willing to kill or capture a specimen are the only ones who will have a
reasonable chance of accomplishing their goal. Those who object to this
method are left with the option of chance discovery of remains,
the possibility of which is extremely remote.<b> </b><br />
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<b>2. BE WARY OF PEOPLE. YOU WILL LEARN MORE ABOUT HUMAN NATURE THAN YOU EVER WILL ABOUT BIGFOOT.</b><br />
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This
occurs in a number of ways. As with any group of people who interact
with each other, there are always the fusses, fights and squabbles, the
making and breaking of friendships and alliances. One thing you will
learn is that the Bigfoot community is indeed a microcosm of society in
general. Human weaknesses abound in this field. You will encounter the
typical variety of ordinary folks, intellectuals, nut cases, pricks and
morons.But there are some individuals to whom you should be particularly
wary. There exists in the world a large group of people who think that
anyone who believes in and/or spends time researching Bigfoot (or UFOs or
paranormal phenomena) is by definition an idiot.There are a number of
people within that group who decide to try and take advantage of
the"idiots" by jerking them around psychologically for their own
amusement. Look at any of the numerous Internet message boards and you'll
see this happening. The most common tactic used is to bait someone into
an exchange of personal attacks. This will quickly draw others into the
fray, and any ongoing civil discussion degenerates hopelessly.
The instigators usually try to portray themselves as believers of some
sort, but it becomes apparent pretty quickly that they have little or no
real knowledge of the subject. You will also encounter "eyewitnesses" who
do the same thing. They will contact you and report a sighting or
experience just to mess with you. The best policy is to blatantly ignore
them.When they don't succeed in baiting you they will disappear.There
are also a number of people who try to take advantage of the "idiots" by making money off
of them. These people generally take great pains to elevate
themselves in stature among the believers by constantly extolling their
own virtues,
exploits and discoveries but never seem to have any evidence to back any
of it up. When questioned they become extremely defensive, almost to the
point of hysterics in some cases. And they always seem to be trying to
sell you something, be it a book, a membership to their organization,
equipment, knowledge, merchandise, whatever. And cases of this
are becoming more prevalent. Again, ignoring them is the best policy. As
for the cynics (I differentiate them from mere skeptics), know that you
will always have the advantage over them. It's very easy to be cynical,
especially about a subject as elusive and complex as Bigfoot. Cynics
think there is very little risk involved in taking their position, but
there is one great risk. It is impossible for them to prove that Bigfoot
does NOT exist; there is no practical way for them to do that. It is
entirely possible for you TO prove it if it DOES exist, if you find that
elusive body. Then you can pull the toilet handle and make them all swirl
down into the septic tank of irrelevance, and the last word would be all yours.<b> </b><br />
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<b>3. BE OBJECTIVE. THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A THEORY AND A BELIEF.</b><br />
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People's
ideas about Bigfoot are much like people's ideas about God. Each person
has his or her own unique concept, and it will range from quite logical
to seemingly drug-induced. I'm quite sure you have your own opinions
about Bigfoot, but if you're going to be a good researcher you will need
to consider your opinions in the light of theory and not of belief. The
reason is simple; if you consider your opinions to be a working
theory, then you can be flexible and modify or change your theory as
necessary to fit the empirical evidence you gather and analyze. If your
opinions constitute a heart-felt emotional belief, then you will tend to
stick to that belief regardless of any evidence that would contradict
it. At present my own working theory of Bigfoot is that it is a quite
normal animal, a species of ape somewhat similar to the great apes we are
familiar with. I call it a working theory simply because I conduct my
research using assumptions I have made based on my theory. But I'm
careful to keep an open mind and to try and be objective. If I were
to come across good evidence that Bigfoot is a hominid more closely
related to humans than the great apes or something else entirely, like
the whole phenomenon is an extraordinary human hoax or some type of mass
hysteria, then I wouldn't have much problem changing my working theory.
But if I had a deep heart-felt emotional belief that Bigfoot was (for
example) a human like being with near-human intelligence and I
acted accordingly, my belief would constantly cloud my judgment and I
could never be an effective researcher, even if my belief in the end
proved to be correct.<b> </b><br />
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<b>4. ALWAYS QUESTION YOUR ASSUMPTIONS.</b><br />
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Remember
that all theories and beliefs are based on assumptions, some more valid
than others. And it's important to question your basic assumptions
occasionally.Most researchers automatically assume that Bigfoot actually
does exist and that is always the first assumption in need of
challenging, but there are others. For example,there is a popular theory
that Bigfoot is (or is a descendant of) the fossil ape
species Gigantopithecus Blacki. It's a perfectly logical theory; there is
in fact a documented fossil species of large ape that is thought to have
lived between 1 million to 300,000 years ago,and scientists have
inferred from the fossils certain characteristics that match closely
with the more consistent descriptions of Bigfoot. But there are some
shaky assumptions involved. G. Blacki is the only fossil species of large
ape we know about, but that doesn't mean it was the only species that
ever existed. And we only have G. Blacki's jaws and teeth. No cranium or
other remains have been found to date. In fact, the only thing we know
for sure about G. Blacki is that it was apelike and had big jaws. There
is also a popular theory that Bigfoot is a relic animal, an ancient
species that somehow managed to survive the Pleistocene epoch and remain
in its primitive form. This may indeed be thecase, but on the other hand
Bigfoot may be a species that has undergone as much oreven more
evolution in the last million years than we have. It may actually be a
form quite advanced from its prehistoric ancestors. We simply don't know.
But it shows that we must be mindful of the assumptions we make.<b> </b><br />
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<b>5. BE SKEPTICAL, OBJECTIVE AND REALISTIC ABOUT EVIDENCE AND KNOW ITS LIMITATIONS.</b><br />
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We
all get excited whenever we find evidence, especially if we think
it's compelling or of high quality. You must realize that unless your
find consists of a body, your evidence will be considered circumstantial.
That is, the interpretation of the evidence depends a great deal on the
circumstances of its acquisition; where it was found, how it was found,
who found it, etc. and the predisposition of the interpreter to accept
or reject it. We also have to be realistic about the possible impact the
different types of evidence can have regardless of its quality.Footprint
casts. These are probably the most famous pieces of Bigfoot
evidence.This type of evidence tends to have very little effect in
trying to prove anything because of the possibility of misinterpretation
and of forgery. The ones with dermal evidence aren't really much better,
since they can only further demonstrate what DIDN"T make the print.You
can demonstrate that a human foot or a known ape foot DIDN'T make the
impression by noting dermal or anatomical characteristics that are
different from those feet, but you cannot adequately describe what DID
make it. I personally don't think that footprint casts by themselves
really matter much anymore, and I quit casting tracks some time ago. To
me tracks are more valuable in context. I'm more concerned now with what
they can tell me about where, when and why the animal goes on its
travels. As you go in the field, don't be real concerned about bringing
plaster with you. Except in very extraordinary circumstances casting
tracks is a waste of time. You're better off learning how to study them
in the ground.Photographs and film. Some very well known (to us, anyway)
pieces of evidence fall into this category. They also tend to be the most
controversial, and their actual value as evidence is hotly debated. You
have the same problems here as with footprints since there is always the
possibility of misinterpretation and forgery. As with casts, you can
at most demonstrate only the possibility that something was indeed
recorded on film. The Patterson film and the saga surrounding it should
be an abject lesson to all those who think that film evidence by itself
can be demonstrable proof of the animal's existence. It's valuable only
if the person examining it is already predisposed to believe in the
animal's existence. It will never constitute evidence to those who are
not. If you are predisposed to accept it, film and video can be valuable.
Much was learned about the animal's actual appearance and movement from
the Patterson film by those who chose to accept it as genuine. So it is
worthwhile to take a camera with you on your trips, just don't expect any
real recognition to come from it no matter how good your results may
be. The most you can hope for is to perhaps convince someone to pay
closer attention to the phenomenon.Hair and trace DNA. I lumped these two
together because they are both analyzed much the same way. They also
have the same problems as the first two categories. At most, you can only
demonstrate what it is NOT. Hair and DNA can only be tested by comparing
them to known control samples. If they don't match to any known samples,
then the result will be inconclusive. Think about it. The only way
you could positively identify a hair or DNA sample as coming from a
Bigfoot is if you had a known, beyond-a-shadow-of-a-doubt sample of
Bigfoot hair or DNA to compare it to. If you had such a substantial
sample that it was known beyond all doubt to be Bigfoot then you wouldn't
have to resort to the DNA analysis. The mystery would already have
been solved by conventional means at that point. I always have to shake
my head whenever Isee or hear of someone chasing the unmatchable trace
DNA in bits of hair and feces and the like trying to use it as proof,
always to no avail. But I wouldn't tell you not to bother collecting this
type of evidence, since it's as close as most of us will ever come
to actually holding in our hands a bit of the unknown. If you're the sort
who is into UFOs,it's sort of like going to Roswell and finding a
sliver of metal in the side of that hill. There's no real way of knowing,
but it could be. And that's personally satisfying for a lot of
people.Anecdotal evidence. This includes eyewitness accounts and the
second-hand stories that you always hear. Keep in mind that human
eyewitnesses are notoriously unreliable, and no two people will describe
anything, much less a Bigfoot, in exactly the same way. And since you
weren't there when it happened, you not only have to deal with whatever
facts the witness can give you but also the witness' own interpretation
of those facts. Was it really a Bigfoot he heard screaming, was it really
a panther, or was there really even a scream at all? Ultimately the
witness might seem pretty sure, but you can never be. Two people may see
the same animal at the same range at the same time.One will see a
dark-colored animal with prominent ears; one may see a
light-colored animal with no visible ears. The difference? Perhaps just
the angle of the head and the angle of the ambient light on the hair with
respect to each witness, which could be very different. The veracity,
abilities and motives of the witness come into play too. For
these reasons and many others, eyewitness testimonies and anecdotes are
intriguing but not worth much in the way of solid evidence. They are
often the only things you as are searcher have to work with, but your
interpretation of them is entirely subjective and you alone have to
decide how to act on them.<b> </b><br />
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<b>6. THE BIGFOOT MYSTERY IS SOLVABLE, AND YOU CAN BE THE ONE WHO SOLVES IT.</b><br />
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If
there is one great thing about the Bigfoot mystery above all other
great mysteries, it's that it is within the reasonable capability of any
ordinary person to decisively solve it. All it takes is to be at the
right place at the right time and to be prepared. Think of all the other
mysteries. Unless one crashed in my backyard, my chances of
scientifically proving that alien spacecraft are visiting the Earth are
pretty slim.I have absolutely no idea how I could go about
scientifically proving the existence of a ghost even if I thought I knew
where one was. I would have to live close by a large lake reputedly
inhabited by a monster for it to be practical for me to try to find it,
and even then the cost of the equipment necessary to make a realistic
effort would be prohibitive. These a serpent would be many times worse.
I'm pretty sure some people will make the trip to Mars in my lifetime and
I'm just as sure I won't be one of them, so I can't research
the"structures" on Mars. Most all of the other natural and man-made
mysteries always seem to be in exotic far-flung locales that I can't
afford to go to, and the paranormal subjects are by their nature not
scientifically approachable.But Bigfoot is different. Bigfoot is the
only mystery for which there does exist some objective evidence to
support it. That evidence indicates the presence of the phenomenon in
places as far apart as Washington State and Georgia. If for the sake
of argument we accept that evidence, then it stands to reason that it
could be found in at least some areas in between. That means that the
mystery is potentially accessible to agreat many ordinary people. All
they would need to do is think, study and plan logically,and
occasionally visit an area that they think could be a viable habitat and
be prepared fora possible encounter or to find evidence. Having a
camera, tape recorder, sample bags and tweezers along with the normal
camping and safety gear would be the only real necessities.Keep this in
mind. There are people who have been actively in the field after Bigfoot
for decades working in the best possible areas. What do they have? A
few pieces of plaster, a hair or two, a few pictures and a lot of
stories. Most of them still haven't seen one. I've been an active field
researcher for about seven years. What do I have? A few pieces of
plaster, a hair or two, a few pictures and a lot of stories. I do
think I've seen one a couple of times, but I'm not really sure. Most all
of the witnesses who have encountered Bigfoot weren't even looking for
it. They were just out and about one day and there it was. So don't let
all this "have to spend a lot of time in the woods and know all the
secret knowledge and tricks" nonsense bother you. The real truth is that
all that is factually known or reasonably speculated about Bigfoot to
date can be learned in a few hours' reading. I don't know exactly what
things it takes to find a Bigfoot, but one thing is obvious: sheer time
spent in the field and lots of trivial knowledge certainly doesn’t seem
to be among them. It doesn't matter how long you have or haven't been
looking for Bigfoot; whenever you do go out there, know that you're on
the same level as any of us.But above all, you should behave as if you
always expect success. That way you will always be prepared.Melissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-43311508203276408562016-08-15T08:29:00.000-04:002016-08-16T07:31:00.751-04:00Bigfooters and Healthy Skepticism.Skepticism. What is it? Here is the Merriam Websters definition.<br />
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Skepticism has been a dirty word in this community for a long time - much longer than I've even been around. <br />
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Why is that? Why is it so bad to be skeptical? <br />
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Beats me.<br />
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Question: If you believe everything your told, how do you know you're being told the truth? How do you ferret out the hoaxers and scammers?<br />
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Answer: You can't. <br />
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I'm a skeptic. Gasp!! Yes. Always have been and will continue to be. Why? Because I haven't seen the animal in question.<br />
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Think about this: If I haven't seen the animal, what gives me the right, to be a believer? Doesn't that take away from what real witnesses go through? That would be like me trying to identify with the victim of a robbery. I've never (thank god) been robbed. To try and identify with that person would be beyond insulting to what they - in fact - experienced. I can do my level best to try and find out exactly what happened. <br />
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Yes, witnesses want to be believed; <br />
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But shouldn't they be believed for the right reasons? <br />
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Do I think people who discuss "wild" and "fringe" claims should stop talking? Never said that. But, I'm not sure were looking for the same thing. <br />
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Even the best researchers can be taken in by a really good story. It happens all the time, and given the amount of information we put out, it will continue to happen. If you don't think the next great hoaxer isn't reading all the material new researchers think is a waste of time - you would be wrong. How do you think they come up with such convincing information? As researchers we must always be on guard - or be prepared to be tied to a great hoax. Who wants that?<br />
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Not me.<br />
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If we don't question, how do we learn? <br />
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I, and others, question everyone. Why? Because sometimes the information being offered doesn't make sense. I would rather question a researcher - and discover they are being played - then let it go on and that researcher (old or new) get hurt in the process. But, that's just me. <br />
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If you don't ask questions and simply believe what you're told - what exactly are you basing your belief on?<br />
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Faith the person is telling you the truth?<br />
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Science is filled with those who have questions. That's why they get involved in Science - they want to be that person who unlocks or solves the great mysteries of the world. They don't do that by only getting pats on the back and journals publishing their work. They do that through hard work. Testing and re -testing their hypothesis and information. They put their work before peers who give their honest reactions and alternate views.<br />
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If you think this community is tough on its people I would suggest you stay away from mainstream science. <br />
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Proving Bigfoot exists is not, nor has it ever been, easy. Nor should it be. We should hold ourselves to a higher standard than simply, "believing" everything we're told. We should want to be skeptical of every claim we hear. We should want to investigate, ask questions, investigate some more - and ask more questions. Collect as much information as we can. <br />
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Researchers who have entered this community in the last couple years, blame the, "old timers," for there being next to nothing new. Well, I would argue there is much new - but maybe those who are complaining are not paying attention? That's all I can come up with. "Old Timers," have also made this topic more "mainstream" - meaning you're less likely to be laughed at - as you once were. Through hard work, thought provoking television shows and internet radio - "old timers" have raised the level of Bigfoot discussion. I'm sure many would argue this, but this is my own personal opinion. <br />
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My personal fav is the new researcher who claims to have had a sighting, trashing the "old timers." Hey, you say you seen the animal in question.. Where is your new information? Don't tell me you're afraid to discuss it. Remember - you're a researcher blaming the lack of forward movement on those before you. So - where is your information that moves this forward? When you're doing the same thing "old timers" have been doing for years, you're not exactly breaking new ground. <br />
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I don't profess to have all the answers. But, since I have become involved in this pursuit I have learned so much about, animal behavior, DNA, technology and human behavior more than I thought was possible.<br />
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Why?<br />
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Knowledge is important. I can always learn something. As I learn more, I do what I can, to share that with everyone. Maybe some don't like it, maybe some do, I don't know. But at least I am willing to listen and pay attention to those who know more than me. <br />
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That's how we move forward. Questions - listening to answers - and applying that knowledge in the field. <br />
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The <u>truth</u> is not dependent upon belief. It's up to us to find the truth.<br />
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Have a great day everyone!!!<br />
<br />Melissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-32209265137909860352016-08-12T11:11:00.000-04:002016-08-12T12:08:05.059-04:00Bigfoot and the Secret Society ~ Exposed!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Back in 2008 I wrote a blog titled, "<u>Is There a Bigfoot Mafia</u>?" This issue always seems to rear its head when a newbie comes along and thinks someone is keeping information from them. <br />
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Oddly enough; <br />
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It's also, usually, the newbie who claims to have the most "evidence," but never any proof. <br />
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Here we are again. If you have been involved in this community for more than 10 minutes I am sure you've heard these things before. "There's a secret government organization that spreads misinformation about Bigfoot." "There's a group of people within the community that keeps all Bigfoot knowledge out of the public." Heck I've been tied to a covert CIA group and a Cabal hiding the existence of Bigfoot.<br />
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I wish I could work for the CIA. I'm a Bigfooter. I doubt they would have me now. So thanks Bigfoot.<br />
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Yet - we are all still looking. Doesn't really make sense when you think about it.<br />
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Lets apply some logic here: If there <i>were</i> a secret group of people within this community with <i>all</i> the information necessary about Bigfoot why, for the love of Bigfoot itself, would we <i>still</i> be looking? I think those with the "alleged" knowledge would be cashing in and rightfully so. <br />
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Maybe there isn't a Bigfoot Mafia. Maybe the person saying these things just has crappy evidence and can't handle hearing it? Maybe the person jumped up and down until others couldn't take it anymore and watched their video - and then the person who made the video public - didn't like what was said? Maybe, just maybe, it's more about the perception of the questions being asked and less about the questions themselves? <br />
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If you can't take criticism then don't post online and ask for opinion. <br />
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Whatever you do, don't pester others into watching videos or looking at evidence if the information isn't there to back up the claim! If you don't care what others have to say about your video or evidence
why are you even posting or asking others to view? Seems silly to me.
Big waste of your time and the time of others. Don't expect the world will see a Bigfoot where you do if the video is less than clear. <br />
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If you have to red circle the Bigfoot - it's not winning evidence. It's not going to win the "hearts and minds," of science.<br />
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Example: recently I viewed a video, in which the researcher says, clearly, the subject of a photo is in fact a Bigfoot. I looked, and the person states he had the game cam about a foot off the ground, yet is using a tree, probably about 5-6 feet (conservative estimate) behind the subject of the still photo, as a way to accurately measure the height of said, "Bigfoot."<br />
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Nice try but no.<br />
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If the alleged Bigfoot was beside the tree, then sure you could use that tree or a spot on it, for a height reference - but not when the alleged Bigfoot is feet in front of the tree.<br />
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I have never been mean to be mean to any researcher - I am skeptical of all claims. If you don't care what's already been done and failed, or don't care about getting your information straight before you post things online, then it's your problem to deal with the consequences. Life isn't fair and not everyone is going to think your blobsquatch is a Bigfoot. If you are not armed with the information to prove your claim or theory the tough time, you will probably get, is your own fault. Don't blame others. There is no way else to explain it. <br />
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Why is that so hard to understand? Unless it has less to do with credible evidence and more to do with "stuff" that will help sell t-shirts.<br />
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I'm in this for proof - not sales. <br />
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Yet, still, some new researchers publish their blurry photos with red circles and get all upset because not everyone is jumping on the bandwagon and simply believing what they say.<br />
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No, the community doesn't have to believe everything being said. We are allowed to ask questions if we see, read or hear something that doesn't seem right or we just don't understand. <br />
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Even the likes of Dr. Meldrum has faced scrutiny and ridicule from this community. Why new researchers think they are above being questioned is beyond me. It's okay for "old timers," but everything a newbie posts should be considered legit? C'mon....<br />
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Yes, we all need to have thick skin.<br />
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Constructive criticism can be tough to take, apparently, <br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YGz0aWrlEIg/V63fJOk1yaI/AAAAAAAAFKE/ZZb-TUQqF-YzirTLs1pB2E--NZO0RWMtgCEw/s1600/False-Accusations.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YGz0aWrlEIg/V63fJOk1yaI/AAAAAAAAFKE/ZZb-TUQqF-YzirTLs1pB2E--NZO0RWMtgCEw/s320/False-Accusations.png" width="320" /></a>If you're going to ask others to take time out of their lives, however little time you think it might be, to review your videos or materials then at least have the decency to treat those, taking time out of their lives, with some respect and listen to what they have to say. You just might learn something. I learn all the time from new and long time researchers - because I don't think I know it all. I can always learn something. No one is asking you kiss their backside. But don't bother people if you have no intention of reading what they say to you, or you can't engage in a conversation that doesn't borderline on paranoia, or goes straight to it. <br />
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And yes, when you start blaming "secret organizations," for your failure you really do sound upset and paranoid. <br />
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But, you're not breaking my heart by destroying your credibility. You will, however, give many, much to talk about when it comes to any evidence you ever put out in the future. It's your credibility to build up, or destroy, no one elses. <br />
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No, the "old timers" are not out to get you. Frankly, I don't care who makes the discovery as long as someone does. <br />
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Do you know; <br />
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How many newbies have come along and swore they were going to end this debate and show us, "old timers," what we're doing wrong?<br />
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Well, those newbies are "old timers," and they don't have anymore information than today's newbies. So, there's that. <br />
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In closing my level headed friends;<br />
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Is there a Bigfoot Mafia or Cabal? No. I wish there were so this research, which seems to be slipping off a cliff into the realm of insanity, could be over. Have all the questions answered before we are all fitted with our own nice little white jackets that buckle in the back. <br />
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Have a great day my friends!!<br />
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<br />Melissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-78914247740844041002016-07-05T08:16:00.001-04:002016-07-05T08:28:51.281-04:00"Evidence" ~ What Is It? <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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The Merriam Webster dictionary defines "evidence,"
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: material that is presented to a court of law to help find
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Why do I bring this up? There seems to be a lot of people
who don't understand what evidence is or how it is applicable to the work we
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Over the years, some, have been convinced that footprints,
footage, audio - all the things we look for (and more) are not evidence. That's
simply not true. Not true at all. We have an abundance of evidence. What we
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Have you ever heard the phrase, "let the evidence take
you where it leads"? It's<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>not just
a catchy phrase from a movie or an episode of Law and Order. There is a reason
for that phrase. Evidence is information you gather, as an
investigator/researcher. It's physical, tangible items. It is up to you as an
investigator/researcher to determine - what is going on - based on the evidence
you find. I never let myself get emotionally invested in evidence of any kind. Why? Because it takes away my ability to remain neutral during an investigation. You need your neutrality to accurately assess the evidence you collect. I know it can be very hard, but it will save you a lot of pain down the road. If you think you can't be hoaxed, let me tell you, you couldn't be more wrong. Some of the best have been taken in by a hoaxer. No one is immune. </div>
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BUT - and here 's the kicker - Evidence is NOT proof. Yep,
that's right. There is the rub. <br />
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<u>Footprints</u>. Yes, they are evidence. They are evidence something walked a
path (for example). They can also contain biological evidence like hair that
can be collected from the cast itself along with dermal ridge evidence. It's
your job as in investigator/researcher to determine what created those tracks
or footprints. So perform your due diligence; cast and document the area. <br />
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Say you are documenting a track way and you come across a trident wrapper (for
example). What do you do? Is this evidence? Yes it is, especially if you have
been lead to this spot in the woods by a witness. Do you need to collect it?
No. You can simply snap a photo and move on. Why do I say document this?
Because what if the witness is hoaxing you and only later you see the witness
pop a piece of trident in their mouth? Are you going to run back to where the
track way was to collect the wrapper? No - but it helps build the case for, or
against, a legitimate track or track way. It is our job as investigators/researchers
to pay attention to everything - even signs that hoaxing may be happening. You
can believe the witness all you want but be ready should the worst come to
pass. <br />
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But ask yourself this, how many times have you been in an
area looking at tracks or what not and never even gave the rest of the area a
glance? Be honest and really think about that. It happens a lot because we get
so focused on the evidence at hand we don't stop and take a look at the larger
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<u>Video</u>. Video is also evidence of something that
happened. It is your job as an investigator/researcher to determine - what. It
can be evidence of the target animal, it can be evidence of hoaxing, it could
be evidence of wishful thinking. I have said this before and I'll say it again
- if you must screen capture and use a red circle it is NOT evidence that is
useful. Your position in the woods has nothing to do with the blurriness or
clarity of the video you capture. Make the proper adjustments and be prepared
if this is the kind of evidence you choose to work with, or rely on, for your own
field work. It's your responsibility. Yes, some of these videos can be
interesting and can provide us with months of evaluation, debate and fighting
that leads to the ending of friendships and all kinds of drama which is great
fodder for the internet- which is all so much fun - but unless you have clear
footage that does not need to be enlarged, enhanced and filled with red circles
- it is not evidence that is useful other than trying to decide if this is an
intentional hoax or someone who was simply excited and just turned on their
camera or cell phone. But as an investigator/researcher it is your job to
determine which. <br />
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<u>Witness reports</u>: Yes, they are evidence. They are also your first true
point of contact with a witness. The report you get online or over the phone is
great -but you<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>can't truly evaluate the
witness until you are face to face. Witness reports are very important and can
give you all kinds of information if conducted right. I can hear you all<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>now: <br />
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REALLY? Yes, really. But, again, as an investigator/researcher it is your job
to determine the value. The witness report is either evidence of an event or a hoax.You must investigate to decide if it's a hoax or the target animal. <br />
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Going back to the trident wrapper incident - the face to face report is where you first ask
all the questions you can think of. I do often ask witnesses if they were
eating or drinking near the location where their sighting happened (or what
not). Documenting as much information as possible can only help you during your
evaluation of the evidence you collected. Be it good or bad. </div>
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<u>Audio</u>: Oh audio. Yes. It's' evidence. It's evidence
that something made a noise. Again you perform your due diligence and try to
determine if it's an animal noise we know of. BUT unless you witnessed - as in
seen the animal with your own eyes- open its mouth and utter the noise you
captured on audio - it is NOT proof. </div>
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Actually, I would suggest you ask the bigfoot to pause
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That's a joke, lighten up. Of course the bigfoot isn't going
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<u>Stick structures and tree breaks</u>: The bane of
existence for most in this community. Are they evidence? Well yes. They can be
evidence of a natural weather event that moved through the area. They can be
evidence of a hoax. They can be evidence of an elk rubbing its antlers, or it
could be humans out practicing their survival skills which is all the rage
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It is your job as an investigator/researcher to determine
what created these things. You check weather reports for that area. You go to
the area and look for animal sign. You look for evidence of people in the area.
Check the structure for knots and such which holds the structure up. If you see
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Are you seeing a pattern here? So, what does this all boil down to? </div>
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It boils down to you and your ability to ask questions,
listen, observe and document. Talk to those you trust and ask them what
questions they ask witnesses. Read your manuals from front to back. Learn your
equipment so you can use it in the dark. Practice casting in different types of
soil, so you can reasonably anticipate what you may encounter. Different soils
require different mixing ratios. You can never document enough information. I
record all telephone conversations (with the permission of the person on the
other end of the phone) for my own reference later. <br />
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In the end we all want the same thing - proof. But if the goal is to get as
much evidence as possible, regardless of the reliability of said evidence, we
will be here another 40 plus years complaining about the lack of proof. I know
the bar is high. But rise to meet it. I know everyone is capable of doing just
that. Yes it's a lot of work.....but; <br />
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Recently our "community" lost one of its founding
fathers. John Green has been described as one of the "Four Horsemen," a tough skeptic, author, journalist and a plain talking man. If you asked his
opinion on something, he would always tell you exactly what he thought. Some
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I'm sure many are wondering why it's taken so long for me to write something about Mr. Green. Answer to that: I had, still have, and will always, have great respect for this man. Why? He
really was one of the first chroniclers of this mystery we call,
"Bigfoot." He was out there, boots on the ground, talking to
witnesses and taking punches in the media long before many of us even knew
about the mystery or him. <br />
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Many people will tell you their interest in this topic began with the first
time they saw the Patterson/Gimlin film. My interest started, as a child, with
a photo I saw of Mr. Green holding a foot cast. My mind instantly filled with
wonder and amazement. It was only later (in my teens) I saw the PGF for the
first time. Never in a million years did I ever think I would be<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>out researching the very mystery, this man,
had brought to life in my mind as a child. Never did I ever think I would one
day be exchanging emails with this man, as I did in 2006<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>after I began researching myself, for this
blog. <br />
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I have been sitting around, since the news, thinking about what I would say in
this article. Recently I had a conversation with a friend and fellow researcher
out of B.C. and I asked him - what should I say? <br />
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How do I discuss the life of a man who had a larger "footprint" in
this community than Bigfoot itself? <br />
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I decided to put together, in one article, an interview I had with Mr. Green
over email and released over the course of a few days. History is important.
Those who came before us are important and it's even more important to remember
that without people like John Green - most of us wouldn't even know about this
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I hope you enjoy this exchange as much as I did. <br />
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<b><i><u>Question</u></i>:</b> <i>I have read many times, you yourself have
never had a sighting, that being the case, what drives you in the pursuit for
this undocumented North American Primate?</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Mr. John Green</u>:</i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i>Basically,
I am trying to find out what makes the huge footprints, which I have seen.
Beyond that, I have enjoyed participating in such an interesting area of
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<b><i><u>Question</u></i>:</b> <i>On the Willow
Creek-China Flat DVD set, in your speech, you talk about Bob Titmus. You say,
if it had not been for Bob Titmus we wouldn't have the Patterson footage, etc.
Could you please elaborate on that? And for those of us new to this field,
maybe tell us</i> <i>something about Mr. Titmus?</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Mr. John Green</u>:</i></b> <i><span style="color: #330033;">Very briefly, Bob Titmus was by far the most competent of
the people who took up the search for Bigfoot/sasquatch in the 1950's and he
devoted the rest of his life to it, accomplishing far more than anyone else,
aside from Roger Patterson's lucky encounter." He is not well known
because he did not seek publicity or write a book, but you can find a lot about
him on the internet.<br />
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Re the movie, without Bob the chain of events that led to Roger being where he
was when he took it would never have started, and would have been broken off a
couple more times along the way. Here are the specific steps: If Bob had not
shown Jerry Crew how to make a cast the "Bigfoot" story might never
have hit the news, and I would not have gone to Bluff Creek.<br />
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If Bob, as a taxidermist, had not been the best-qualified person who had
examined the tracks and pronounced them genuine, I would not have made a detour
to see him, and when he later found the tracks of a different individual he
would not have written to me and I would not have made a second trip the Bluff
Creek and seen a set of really convincing tracks. If the events above had not
taken place I would not have submitted to a Canadian magazine an article on the
footprints and other evidence which although rejected later evolved into an
article in a different publication by a different author that someone sent to
British zoologist Ivan Sanderson.<br />
<br />If it were not for that article Sanderson would not have done some research and
written articles of his own in "True" magazine, and if Roger had not
read Sanderson's articles it is unlikely that he would ever have heard of
"Bigfoot", let alone photographed one. </span></i></div>
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</span>Bossburg. A few months ago, I read an article about the Bossburg Cripple
foot tracks, this question will be in two parts. Your opinion, real or hoax?
and why?<br />
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<b><i><u>Mr. John Green</u></i></b>: <i>I don't know. The circumstances under
which they were found were very suspicious, but some competent people have considered
them genuine.</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Question</u></i>:</b> <i>I read you phoned Rene Dahinden, but after
that, what was your involvement? Did you leave the area or did you stay? If you
stayed, what did you do? If you left, why?</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Mr. John Green</u></i></b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">:</span></i> <i>I
was unable to go to Bossburg at that time, but I made several trips later on,
interviewing people, looking for evidence, and in one instance spending a day
struggling through deep snow on a wild goose chase. I was never able to stay
there long, as I had a weekly newspaper to produce.</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Question</u></i></b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">:</span></i> <i>Is
there one Track Cast that you feel could be the best example for the existence
of this animal? Which one? And why?</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Mr. John Green</u></i></b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">:</span></i> <i>Not
one, but the several casts of tracks made by Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin
after they got the movie and by Bob Titmus when he investigated the site
several days later. I choose those because there is a movie of the creature
that made them and because Bob casts a series of tracks that demonstrate
tremendous foot flexibility.</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Question</u>:</i></b> <i>What was your first thought when you laid
eyes on the Skookum Cast?</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Mr. John Green</u></i></b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">:</span></i> <i>I
don't recall a first thought. The people who had been there told us how they
had worked out an interpretation of the puzzling imprint they found and I and
others were trying to check their opinions against the cast they had made
--with the handicap that it still had a thick layer of dirt clinging to it.</i><br />
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<i>And after it was cleaned up, and the scientists like Dr. Meldrum started
giving opinions? Then what did you think?</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Mr. John Green</u>:</i></b> <i>That it was unquestionably an imprint
left by a very large animal and that no part of any known animal could be
responsible for it, particularly one print of the back of the heel and part of
the Achilles tendon of a huge humanlike, hair-covered leg.</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Question</u>:</i></b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;"> </span></i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i>Is there one sighting or one report by a
witness that stands out in your mind? And Why? How do you view witness reports?</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Mr. John Green</u>:</i></b> <i>There are quite a few sighting reports
that rate high for significant observation and apparent witness reliability,
but they lack supporting evidence. The one with far the best supporting
evidence is Patterson/Gimlin but that was just one individual walking away. The
one that combines supporting evidence with significant observation of behavior
is Glen Thomas' story of watching a large male excavate a steep, five-foot-deep
shaft in heavy rocks to get at hibernating rodents, and share the meal with a
large female and a small child. The excavation, which appears to be impossible
for humans to duplicate, is still there as to witness reports in general, many
nowadays are obvious hoaxes and presumably there are even more hoaxes that are
not obvious, but reports by thousands of apparently credible witnesses are in
themselves a phenomenon that requires an explanation.<br />
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<b><i><u>Question</u></i></b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">: </span>Questions
about the Patterson/Gimlin film have been done over and over, but I am curious
about one thing, Wasn't the area of Bluff Creek an area Bob Titmus was
researching? If so, did Bob Titmus direct Patterson and Gimlin to this area? If
not, do you know why Mr.Patterson and Mr. Gimlin headed to Bluff Creek?<br />
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<b><i><u>Mr. John Green</u>:</i></b> <i>By 1967 Bob was living and searching in
British Columbia and I'm not sure he would even have heard of Roger Patterson.
He certainly was not in touch with him. The reason Roger and Bob went to Bluff
Creek was because Roger had been notified that many tracks had been seen there
a few weeks before, and Roger hoped there might be more tracks show up which he
could photograph. .</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Question</u>:</i></b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;"> </span>Do you
think Main Stream Science will ever take a serious look into this mystery?<br />
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<b><i><u>Mr. John Green</u>:</i></b> <i>Yes, that is slowly coming about.</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Question</u>: </i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i>Do
you have any regrets?</i><br />
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<b><i><u>Mr. John Green:</u></i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i>No.</i><i><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"></span></i></div>
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<i>Thank you Mr. Green, for many things. As his family mourns, many others in the world mourn with them. Mr. Green was a great man and I am grateful he allowed me into his world - even just a little. </i></div>
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<b><i>Some years back I used to write articles titled: "Women in Bigfoot Research". Yes, I typed the words, "used to". I stopped because as is usually the case, life gets in the way, and back in the day of these articles there were so few women involved in Bigfoot Research/Investigation. That is no longer the case. </i></b></div>
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<b><i>So, I have decided to start writing these articles again. Why? Good question. </i></b></div>
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<b><i>I am starting out my first article with Adrianne Brashear Arney. I've known of Adrianne for quite some time, but only began really getting to know her over the last few years. In the article, she calls herself a "believer," but I know she tempers that with a healthy dose of skepticism. She is a boots on the ground field researcher working side by side with the men of Ohio Bigfoot (formerly Tri-State Bigfoot). </i></b></div>
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<b><i>Adrianne is simply one of the many women in this community that make me proud to call friend and fellow researcher. </i></b></div>
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<b><i> <span style="font-size: large;"><u>Women in Bigfoot Research ~ Adrianne Brashear Arney</u>: </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Melissa</i>:</b> Please
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<b><u>Adrianne</u>:</b> I am
married and a proud Momma of a Daughter and a Son. I am the owner, creator,
designer of Whippoorwill Studio on Etsy (shameless plug). I enjoy doing many
forms of arts and crafts, kayaking, hiking, camping, star gazing and sitting
around a campfire with good friends. I have spent many years researching the
Paranormal and UFO activity and I also go on expeditions in search of the
elusive Bigfoot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<i><b><u>Follow up</u></b></i>: What does your family think of your involvement in
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: My
family pretty much supports me except for my daughter who has a degree in
Anthropology. She was taught by her professors that bigfoot is just folklore
and I get a lot of eye rolling from her when the topic is mentioned. My
siblings and parents, cousins etc. are all intrigued and follow my adventures.</div>
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<b><i>Melissa</i>:</b> Are you
a "skeptic," or a "believer"? How would you describe your
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: I am a
believer. I have had the pleasure of interviewing many witnesses who have told
me of their encounters in detail. If you take those interviews along with the
thousands of other accounts that have been told all around the world, there has
to be something to it. My approach actually starts with the witnesses and
investigating their claims to try and find evidence to back up their claims.
There are also times I will research a random area that I think has what it
takes to sustain such a large creature even if there have never been any
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<i><b><u>Follow up</u></b></i>: There
are people, like myself, who are not "believers" simply because they
haven't had a sighting. While I think your thoughts on this are well thought
out and you obviously know how to make a well informed decision, others will
not agree. They will say, "how can you believe Bigfoot is out there when
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What would you say to those
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: I have
hiked all over the hills in Kentucky ever since I was a child and I have never
seen a bear or bobcat while hiking. But because I have never seen one doesn't
mean they are not there, because they are! I have seen a Black Panther but
according to KY forest rangers they do not exist there! </div>
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<b><i>Melissa</i>: </b>Are you
a member of any Organized Group(s) or are you an Independent Researcher? Or
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: I
research with a great group of guys, Jay, Bryan and Kelley of OhioBigfoot.com
on a regular basis. When we receive a report through our website, we always go
as a team to investigate. I also do a lot of research on my own in Kentucky and
I work with other researchers when the opportunity arises. </div>
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<b><i>Melissa</i>:</b> How long
have you been active in the field of Bigfoot research/investigation? </div>
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: I started
seriously researching around 7 years ago, but have been interested since I can
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</span><i>Melissa</i>:</b> Have you noticed any changes in this field of
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: I have noticed more and more
enthusiasts due to shows on TV but other than that not much has changed. <br />
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or hurt the research/investigation? I will be the first to say, there are
places that used to be pretty good for investigation but now the question I
always ask is, "is that the target species or are we recording a
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both, I think the
occasional documentary type shows are sometimes great because they get the
serious researchers thinking about new ways of capturing evidence and give us
the latest theories as to what this creature could be. On the other hand the
shows that are for entertainment purposes give false impressions of how most of
us conduct our research. I think some witnesses may shy away from reporting
what they have seen for fear it will turn into a circus and they will be
ridiculed. Then on the flip side you will have people making false claims
hoping to get themselves on TV.</div>
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<b><i>Melissa</i>:</b> What keeps you asking questions? </div>
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: Witnesses, and my own curiosity.</div>
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<b><i>Melissa</i>:</b> What do you think about the growing
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: I think
it's great. More like minded friends for me :)</div>
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<i><b><u>Follow up</u></b></i>: As a woman who does active field
work, do you feel women are represented accordingly either within groups or in
public venues?</div>
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I think it depends on the woman. How she presents
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<b><i>Melissa</i>:</b> Have you
had a sighting? If so please explain. </div>
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: I've had
experiences but no actual sighting</div>
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Just the usual stuff like
vocalizations, tree knocks, eyeshine. My team also experienced startling
something huge when entering the woods. We heard and captured on a recording.
It could only be described as a huge bipedal creature taking off through the
woods breaking down trees as it ran!</div>
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<b><i>Melissa</i>:</b> One piece
of equipment you think is the most important? </div>
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: Other
than my own eyes and ears I think a good evidence collecting kit is a must.</div>
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<b><i>Melissa</i>:</b> Most
researchers have one report that "stands out" in their minds. Is there
a report that still "stands out" for you? </div>
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: Yes, An
elderly gentleman finally got the nerve to send us a report about an experience
he had has a youth. He and his boyhood friends were terrorized by something
that he was pretty positive was a Bigfoot. The emotion in his voice was enough
to make me a believer. I was honored that he was comfortable enough tell me
about his frightening experience.</div>
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<b><i>Melissa</i>:</b> What questions would you like
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: I usually have my usual set of
questions ready when contacting a witness and I find that half of them don't
pertain to their experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every
report is different and has it's own set of circumstances.<br />
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<b><i>Melissa</i>:</b> If there were one thing about this field of research/investigation
you could change what would it be? </div>
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: The hoaxers, attention seekers and
those just in it to trying to score some quick cash, which is not gonna happen.</div>
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<b><i>Melissa</i>:</b> What you would like people to know
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: I enjoy being with other like-minded
people in and out of the field. A lot of them have achieved family status. I
don't mind sharing new ideas or theories. I don't think what we do should be a
competition. Most of us have the same goal and working together instead of
against each other is probably the key.<b><span style="color: #3333ff;"></span></b></div>
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<b><u>Adrianne</u></b>: Hmmm...tread lightly but carry a big
tree knocker! Seriously though, don't go into it thinking it's a competition,
it's not. Nobody is an expert in this field. You also don't have to have all
the latest greatest most expensive toys, they have not gotten anybody anywhere
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consultant for several anomalous research organizations. He has
traveled the world searching for evidence of mysterious animals and
legendary beasts including Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the
Chupacabra, enigmatic winged creatures and even werewolves.<br /><br />In addition to co-hosting the History Channel TV series <i>Missing in Alaska, </i>Ken has appeared in three episodes of the series <i>Monster Quest </i>and is featured in the History Channel special <i>The Real Wolfman</i>, as well as<i> Ancient Aliens</i> (History Channel),<br /><i><br />Legend Hunters</i> (Travel Channel), <i>Unexplained Files</i> (Science Channel), <i>Paranatural</i> (National Geographic), <i>Weird or What? with William Shatner </i>(Syfy), <i>True Monsters</i> (History Channel), <i>Monsters and Mysteries in America </i>(Animal Planet), <i>Ultimate Encounters</i> (Tru TV), <i>True Supernatural</i> (Destination America), <i>Monster Project</i> (Nat Geo Wild) and <i>Shipping Wars</i> (A&E).<br /><br />His credits include appearances on numerous news broadcasts and nationally syndicated radio programs like <i>Coast to Coast AM,</i> as well as being featured in articles by the <i>Associated Press</i>, <i>Houston Chronicle</i> and <i>Tampa Tribune.</i> Ken is author of the books <i>Big Bird: Modern Sightings of Flying Monsters</i> and <i>Encounters with Flying Humanoids</i>, as well as co-author of <i>Monsters of Texas </i>(with Nick Redfern) and has contributed to trade publications including <i>Fate Magazine</i>.
He currently lectures and exhibits at various conferences and events
across the United States. Born on Friday the 13th of October, Ken has
traveled to twenty-six different countries on six continents, as well as
virtually all of the United States. An avid adventurer, he has camped
along the Amazon, explored the Galapagos, hiked the Australian Outback
and has visited many ancient and mysterious sites, from Machu Pichu to
Stonehenge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Challenged by skeptics, but time-tested by science, Ron Morehead’s account of the leg<span style="font-size: medium;">e</span>ndary
bigfoot brings an exciting report of unsurpassed vocal interaction
between humans and modern day giants. He has produced two CDs and a
book, which have actual vocalizations of bigfoot and their attempt to
interact with man.<br /><br />
Science has established that these unusual sounds were spontaneous and
made at the time of the recordings. And, a complex language has
recently been discovered. Ron believes they are sentient and, like
humans, have cognizance. His story provides the reader with a unique
insight into the nature of these giants.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bigfoot, UFOs, Thunderbirds, Ghosts, and
all things that go bump in the night is scientifically researched and
documented in this work, as well as raising unique theories into the
cause of such phenomena.<br /><br />Award-winning author Ronald Murphy
takes the reader into the woods and small towns of the Chestnut Ridge in
the third edition of <i>Unexplained Chestnut Ridge</i> (Camonica
Books, $20.00) Witnesses are interviewed and first hand accounts of
actual expeditions are recorded in a conversational manner both the
believer and skeptic will find enjoyable.<br /><i><br />The Pack</i>,
(Camonica Books, $20) is a novelization of the Dogman mythos, centering
on an unfulfilled suburban housewife named Diann who finds herself
involved with a merciless pack of female werewolves. Set in rural
Western Pennsylvania, this allegorical tale wrestles with the notion of
exclusivity and acceptance in the world run by the wealthy and popular.
Membership into this elite group has its privileges…and its price. Is
Diann willing to risk all that she holds dear to become a member of <i>The Pack</i>?<br /><i><br />The Tormented: Ten Tales of Terror</i>,
($15) is a collection of previously published short stories, many of
them horror award winners. Set in his beloved Pennsylvania, Ron expertly
weaves his stories of vampires and witches, zombies and wendigos, full
of plot-twists and unexpected encounters.<br /><br />Dave Scott of the
internationally popular podcast, Spaced Out Radio, calls Ron Murphy “the
cryptozoological guru,” and has Ron as a monthly guest. George Noorey
of Coast to Coast AM refers to Murphy as “a world-class expert” in
faerie lore. Besides Coast to Coast AM and Spaced Out Radio, Ron has
also been heard on the Black Cat Lounge, SquatchWatch Radio, WILK, KTKK
AM630, and numerous other programs throughout the US and Canada.</span></span></span></span><br />
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L. Murphy graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and attended
graduate school at Pitt and at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is
a professional actor, having appeared in movies, on television, and on
stage. He is also a reenactor for the Underground Railroad in
Blairsville, PA. Ron has researched the unexplained from Maine to
Florida as well as in the United Kingdom. Ron is also a member of the
Center for Cryptozoological Studies and Center for Unexplained Events.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Their core administrators and Researchers include Amie Starling, Richard
Washington, Steven and Dawna Blair, and Mark and Jeanne Hudak. They
have over thirty years of combined research experience, as well as
multiple encounters, and thousands of hours spent in the field. The
O.B.C.O. is a dedicated group of researchers finding the answers to
unravel the phenomenon, behavior, diet, and activities behind Bigfoot.
Through patient cooperation with other groups, independent researchers,
and ordinary people, they hope to bridge a gap bring everyone together
to finally solve this great mystery.......</span></span></div>
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Ohio Bigfoot Conference. by Melissa Hovey-Larsen. </div>
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As many of you know I don't attend conferences to listen to speakers. I
go to see friends, I haven't seen in a while, sometimes years. Why
don't I listen to speakers? Well, personally I hate being trapped in a
room for god knows how long. and I hate being the person who stands up
to leave while a person is speaking, because I have to find a ladies
room. I know the large majority of those invited to speak, so I have
either heard their spiel or can guess what they'll talk about. </div>
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Conferences (in my humble opinion) aren't really for the "field
researcher," their more for those in the general public who see faces on
T.V. or the internet and want to meet those people (or faces) up close.
They're also for the person who's had a sighting and wants to talk to an
investigator face to face. </div>
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For those of you without a sense of humor, buy, or grow one, before reading any further - or simply stop reading.</div>
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I absolutely loved seeing my sister, and partner in crime, <u>Monica Frank Rawlins</u>. Hopefully it won't be another 5 years before we see each other again.</div>
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Meeting <u>Shelly Covington-Montana</u> was a trip. An absolute pleasure. </div>
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<u>Gabrielle Cole</u> is just as nice in person as she is online - see your dentist before spending any time around her. </div>
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<u>Sean Forker</u>
hasn't changed in all the years I've known him. Someday you must share
your secret. Seriously what is it? Creams, vitamins, HGH? Really I wanna
know. But seeing him with his pal <u>James Baker</u> (thanks for that hug) was a true pleasure. </div>
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<u>Jeffery R. Thomas</u> didn't disappoint and as usual he brought his unique sense of humor along with his wife <u>Tonia</u> who is always as nice as she is funny. </div>
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<u>Tom Yamarone</u>: Yams!!!!! What else is there to say? Always, always great to see you!!</div>
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<u>Diana Esordi</u> - it's always great to see you and I couldn't be happier for you and Mike. </div>
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<u>Sharon Lee</u>.
You wore Bella out. She hasn't moved in 2 days. I tried to play with
her yesterday and she lifted her head and said - well I can't post that -
but she gave me directions. It was great seeing you! </div>
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<u>Henry B. May IV</u>.
Henry.. Henry.. The only person I know who can walk around with a smile
on his face, and a camera in his hand, at these events like it's the
first one he's ever been to. One of the kindest and nicest men in this
community. I'm so glad I found you on Sunday to say hi. The only reason
you got that picture is cause I like you so much! Thanks for posting it
so fast. </div>
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<u>Fred Saluga</u>
- a person I truly enjoy. Why? Because you can vehemently disagree with
him, and still call him friend. It was great seeing you again my
friend! </div>
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<u>Eric H. Altman</u>.
What can I say about Eric. Eric your warmth and ability to spread joy
to everyone is a pleasure to behold. Yes, I am yanking your chain. But
it was great seeing you!</div>
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<u>Cliff Barackman</u>. It's been years, but it
was really great to see you again!! Thanks for the tape measure - I
will use it with pride. I just wish you had handed them out to everyone
with instructions. </div>
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<u>Lyle Blackburn</u>. It was great to finally meet you in person! Love the hat. </div>
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<u>Mike Hall</u> - who let you out of Texas? Whoever did, it was nice seeing you again after all these years. </div>
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<u>Abe Del Rio</u>
- who else didn't recognize him? I sure didn't. I don't think he will
mind my saying, he walked up to me to give me a hug, and I pulled back
and said, "Who are you?" then checked his name tag. It was great seeing
you Abe - you look great and I wish you nothing but the best!! </div>
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<u>Guy Edwards</u>.
After finishing this article I will be going into traction after taking
a picture with him. How tall are you? 8 feet? Dude! It was great to
meet you after all these years.</div>
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<u>Dax Rushlow</u>.
It was great meeting both you and your wife!! I never would have
guessed you would have such a great sense of humor and such a big smile
(yah I seen the picture). Seriously though, it was great to finally meet
you both. </div>
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Now, for my rant. Take it as you will. Again for
those of you without a sense of humor, buy or grow one before reading
any further - or simply stop reading. </div>
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1. There were so many
people, I could hardly make it to the bar. It's a good thing I don't
drink, but a glass of water would have been nice. </div>
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2. <u>Marc
DeWerth</u> - could you cram more venders into a 3 foot space? I bet you
can. Please make note of that for next year. The doors in front of the
bathrooms were free space. No worries, anyone will climb a vendor table
to get to the bathroom. </div>
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3. People I didn't get to see - <u>Trinetta Brown Jackson</u> and <u>William Dranginis</u>.
Seriously? How did that happen? I am sure it was partly my fault for
not spending much time at the Lodge - but Bill you were making
deliveries to various cabins, and donuts are my favorite food. You are
elusive like bigfoot. </div>
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4. I finally had the chance to see and
speak to Bob Gimlin on Sunday. Was he being hid in a closet somewhere?
Geesh let the poor guy out from time to time. I have met and spoken with
him before and I know he enjoys sunlight and air. </div>
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5.<b> Question</b>: When is the ONLY time a bigfooter doesn't get accused of using photoshop? </div>
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<b>Answer</b>: After taking a picture of someone at a conference or in the
field. Seriously people. I know most of you use photoshop - could you
cut some of us some slack? I know some of you take 500 pictures but that
is no excuse for not taking the time to make us all look our stunning
best. </div>
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At the end of the day, or the
conference, all that really matters is - did you have fun? Did you meet
those you wanted to? If it was your goal to learn something - did you?
That's all that matters. We spend such precious little time appreciating
those around us - you know, the people we talk to online, as if
Facebook is our real world. Anyone who says conferences aren't important
doesn't know what their talking about.</div>
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Take from conferences
what you can, discard what doesn't apply and go away with happy
memories. We spend so much time disagreeing and reading about the latest
fight or drama - it's a miracle we can even come together in one place
at all.</div>
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If my rant made you laugh - great - because we don't do enough of that either.</div>
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In the first installment of these tests, I used my own foot and Onion Mountain Soil to see if dermal ridges can be captured when the medium capturing the dermals is a soil or substrate. Answer to that question, yes you can capture dermal ridges and flexion creases. The question is still out there however, how do we prevent "artifacts" in casting? In this article will attempt to address some of these questions.<br />
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For this round of tests I used soil that had been sifted 5 times to remove as much organic material as possible, and although the soil was reused, it was re-sifted after every experiment.<br />
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It has been discussed in order for artifacts to happen, one would need to be casting in a substrate that is fine and very dry, because only these dry, fine soils will produce the needed "wicking" effect. Wicking, some may be asking "what is "wicking"? Simply put, wicking is the water being pulled from the casting agent by the soil - think of the soil as a sponge, sucking the water out of the cast. That is "wicking". Will we have the same "wicking" effect if we cast in this soil from Onion Mountain? Answer, yes it will. The soil from Onion Mountain pulls the water from the casting agent while the cast is setting very nicely.<br />
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I was confused as to how these artifacts happen, as I was not getting the desired results. I had used soil and water temperature to this point from 70 degrees up to 100, and nothing, other than what could be mistaken for flexion creases (which I know are the pour lines). I thought, well maybe its the casting agent itself? So, I decided to call Gypsumsolutions.com. I was able to have a telephone conversation with a gentleman who is an expert in casting agents and has worked with them for more than 25 years, he has also (and may continue) worked with the FBI to help them understand how to properly use casting agents in the field, during the course of their investigations.<br />
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Here is a link to the website, and if you scroll down the page you will find a thumbnail picture with the title "<span class="textsummary"><b>Plaster Mixing Procedures, USG Plasters and HYDROCAL® Brand Gypsum Cements</b></span> <span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 78%;">IG503" </span><br />
http://www.gypsumsolutions.com/brand.asp?prod=17<br />
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First he assured me, "if you can see what your trying to cast in the soil, you will cast it, if you mix the casting agent properly" (mixing of the casting agent properly was a point he drove home over and over). The water temperature should always be right around the same temperature as the air ( plus or minus 5 degrees) I asked him if organic material or any minerals play a role in the casting process or could various soils rich in specific minerals cause "artifacts" to happen. He responded by saying "No". "Minerals and organic materials will not affect the casting agents ability to retain details or cause details that look like dermal ridges when there are none, as long as your mixing properly". He said the options range from mixing too thick or too thin, or extremes in temperatures. Notice I said "extremes". Here is an example of what he discusses, with the only difference being the amount of casting agent and water.<br />
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Cast 1: 1 Cup Water<br />
2 Cups Plaster of Paris<br />
This mix is per the Manufacturers specifications<br />
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Cast 3: 1 Cup Water<br />
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Notice the gradual change in the cast features. The first cast only shows the disturbed soil in the center of the cast (this does correspond to the area where I poured the casting agent). Cast #2 you begin to see fine pour lines toward the bottom of the cast, which show the casting agent pushing out from the center of the cast. Cast #3, you can clearly see the same effect, only more dramatic. So, what was the reason? Changes in mixing. Notice I only increased and decreased the Plaster of Paris and water by 1/4 cup, but that was enough to show changes. Personally I found this remarkable, who would think adding just a little more plaster of paris or water would create such a change in the finished cast.<br />
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After creating these 3 casts I wondered about what the gentleman from Gypsumsolutions.com said about "extremes". I was getting close to creating "artifacts" but this goal was still out of reach. So, I decided to try the next experiment.<br />
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Cast 4: Water 105 degrees<br />
Soil baked in oven to 105 degrees<br />
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Cast 4 shows the very same pour lines in the substrate, again only more dramatic. So, even with the temperature extreme introduced with cast #4, we still do not see dermal ridge artifacts. I then wondered if I had misunderstood the casting expert - maybe it was a matter of Opposite extremes?<br />
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Cast 5: Water 105 degrees<br />
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So, what causes "artifacts". Is it Temperature, and how you mix your casting agent? Yes, but temperature is obviously not the only thing that will cause "artifacts". But, it is clear that if one mixes the casting agent properly and the water temperature is within 5 degrees of your current air temperature, you should only be casting what you can see in the soil. Cast #4 clearly shows what will happen if extremes are introduced into your mixing and temperatures.Melissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-9080761035549426702015-11-10T08:38:00.000-05:002015-11-10T08:40:44.834-05:00"Bigfoot Captured," on History Channel <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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So. Last night, the long anticipated, "Bigfoot
Captured," aired on History Channel. I can't help but wonder how many
people thought this was a legit capture of a Bigfoot. <br />
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Did you? <br />
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While I understand this was a 2-hour program that was total fiction there were
some interesting moments and comments made. <br />
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1. The 3-D printer replication of what, Dr. Meldrum, thinks the skeleton of a
Bigfoot might look like. I am going to assume he has settled on this, "Robust
Australopithecines," as that is primarily what was used for the 3-D
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thermal imaging in the field everyone thought that technology could never be
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It has. More than once. <br />
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I'm not saying I think drones are a waste of time but I just don't see them
being technology someone won't find something to argue about. As we could all
see from the footage of the drone on the show, you could make out an upright
walking, something, but was it a human or was it a Bigfoot? </div>
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My guess is human as, Dr. Meldrum, and, Dr. Bindernagel,
didn't rush to the scene. <br />
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Come on people - it was fiction!! Made you think about it though didn't I? <br />
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Is there a use for drones in this research? Yes. But I wouldn't count on
footage from a drone convincing anyone of anything. So if you capture footage
of a bigfoot from your drone, you'd better high tail it to the location and get
some physical evidence. <br />
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But, even if you're armed with footage and biological evidence, whether you are
believed or not, will still be a crap shoot. </div>
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3. Loved their attempt at bigfoot vocals. Nothing really to add. Just loved it.
Yes, I am being sarcastic. I will say this, once they had that Bigfoot in the
cage, it started sounding more like Harry from the movie, "Harry and the
Hendersons". <br />
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4. During the footage of the, "capture", there is talk about how
human or not this animal is. One of the characters in the show says, "we
will have to wait until it dies to find out." If you think Science is
going to wait for a captured Bigfoot to die before they do the, "autopsy/necropsy
of a lifetime," I'm willing to bet you have another thing coming. Sure
Scientists will take the time to study and watch it's behavior - but I highly
doubt they will bide their time and wait for this animal to die of natural
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5. Then the statement I was waiting for. Should we even be looking for Bigfoot.
Should we allow it to remain a mystery? <br />
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If you're a member of this community I know you've had this conversation a
couple thousand times. Heck, I've devoted entire blog articles to this issue. <br />
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To discover, or not to discover, that is the question. <br />
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Talk to a witness and you will have a multitude of reasons for why discovery is
important. But is the vindication of witnesses more important than leaving this
animal alone to live its life in peace. Granted, this animal doesn't need our
help for protection or survival. Although, with the encroachment of man into
the wild areas of our country, that may become a more arguable point as years
go by. <br />
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Humans need things like oil, natural gas, and coal. We need homes to live in.
As populations rise we will see the need for more drilling and space to live
in. So, while this animal (if out there) doesn't need our help for survival
today, it may, in the near future. Lets face it. Drilling for oil, and the like,
doesn't happen in cities. <br />
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What if we all decided to leave Bigfoot in peace and a mystery - and then it becomes extinct? Then we all lose the chance to at least know something this
awesome once roamed our forests. If we know it exists, we can at least try to
keep this animal from going extinct. If we can't prove it's existence now, we
most certainly will not, if it's extinct. <br />
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Yes, I know I may suffer from the illness of thinking man can fix things. One
thing's for certain. We will never know if we don't try. <br />
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All in all, the show wasn't too bad. Lets just say it wasn't the worst thing I have seen in reference to Bigfoot. The bigfoot costume was pretty good (as
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It's been a while since my last blog. My life has been very busy over the last year. Last October, I was married to Wayne Larsen - and as of a couple weeks ago we bought a house. So you can probably imagine how I may have neglected this blog. </div>
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But, I'm back, with the caveat, I may disappear again for a few short weeks. We move into our new home in Sept. Packing must happen - as much as I hate it!! I would rather be talking to you all. But, be it for better or worse, I'm back.<br />
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I slipped away for a few months - and it appears the, "paranormal Bigfoot," issue has become all the rage. Kinda like when Uggs hit the market for the first time.<br />
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Seriously - what happened? People I never thought would buy into this are suddenly taken over by their (note I said "their") new reality of inter-dimensional Bigfoot, portals and invisible Bigfoot.... What's going on?<br />
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I spend much more time writing on my Facebook page, just because it's easier and faster, but I decided to bring this issue to my blog. Lord knows, I've written many articles on this topic, but here it is again.<br />
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I just finished watching a very, "interesting" video (we will just leave it at that). The topic of the video was, "inter-dimensional Bigfoot". I'm not angry and I'm not picking on anyone. But, what I come away with is this:</div>
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1. Who in this community has the educational background or experience to refute or validate the stories being told? I can think of no one. We are talking a very specific scientific discipline very few people have the ability (or even the patience) to understand. Having a PHD in psychiatry does not make you an expert in Physics.</div>
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2. How do you validate or refute these claims of, "inter-dimensional Bigfoot," or, "portals," when those making the claims refuse to discuss the details surrounding their situations? Especially when, those who speak about it the most, refuse to answer the most basic questions. Instead of rational answers to good questions, those asking the questions are met with hostility and anger. That's not a real good way of getting people on your side. Saying, "because I said so," also doesn't work for those of us who simply don't understand.</div>
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<span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Don't be angry with those of us who don't understand. Be angry with yourself - you're not explaining something right if this is so simple and easy to understand. Apparently you're not getting your point across in a way that will sway the masses all at once. </span></div>
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3. I wanted to stay away from this issue - more than life itself - BUT here we go. The "little demons". Why is this related to the topic of Bigfoot? The only part of the description that matches is the hair. Right out of the gate the two who witnessed this say the size of the creature in question was small so already the most noted part of the description is off.</div>
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I agree - every witness should be listened to and information should be gathered. But, the basic question remains. What does this have to do with Bigfoot? Is it possible that alternate realities exist? Could there be multi-dimensions? I suppose anything is possible - but what does that have to do with Bigfoot? No one needs a PHD to know the question, "what does this have to do with Bigfoot?" is a pretty darn good question.</div>
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This is the one question none of these people want to answer - or even try. This is not a rude or insulting question - it's a question we should all be asking. Especially when these claims only really gained a strong footing since Eric Beckjord. If a Bigfoot is, in fact, popping in from a different dimension how are there thousands of reports, going back hundreds of years, with no portals being discussed and no disappearing Bigfoot? Even if you remove Native American stories - you still have thousands of reports nationwide with no disappearing Bigfoot or portals being discussed. If Bigfoot has the ability to jump into a portal and be gone - or jump in and out of dimensions - how are there any sightings at all? Don't tell me they are all accidental sightings when there are reports of Bigfoot walking into camps and peeking in windows or approaching children. These same people talk about Bigfoot and Telepathy - why didn't the Bigfoot know humans were coming and they needed to go invisible?</div>
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I have heard, "you haven't had a sighting because your a non-believer." by these people. Well - there are reports all the time of Bigfoot by people who do not report portals or the animal disappearing - who say in their reports, "this animal isn't supposed to exist." So non-believers see Bigfoot.</div>
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On one hand we're being told Bigfoot has all these abilities - yet lacks the ability to keep itself hidden? If something has become so evolved to master time and space wouldn't it stand to reason it would have also mastered the art of self preservation? I don't think that's an unreasonable thing to surmise.</div>
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Which leads me back to my original question -- what does this have to do with Bigfoot? Could these be two separate phenomenon?</div>
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Sure. Absolutely- if we agree anything is possible. In fact I would argue that they should be investigated separately until it is understood whether there is a connection between the two. If we are going to discuss this, "scientifically," that is the way it should be handled.</div>
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Just my two cents - take it for what it's worth. <i class="_4-k1 img sp_fM-mz8spZ1b sx_5371b4" style="background-image: url(https://fbstatic-a.akamaihd.net/rsrc.php/v2/yx/r/pimRBh7B6ER.png); background-position: 0px -340px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; display: inline-block; height: 16px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"><u style="left: -999999px; position: absolute;">smile emoticon</u></i> Have a great day everyone !!!</div>
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many of you know, I like to take pieces from my own life and experience and use
them as examples. I am not the moral majority on every situation out there -
but sometimes when you listen to someone else's experience and how they deal
with things it gives you something to measure your own situation by.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Some years ago, I
worked for a Public Defenders office as an Intern Investigator. I was in my
last 2 years of college and wondered which side of the legal world I really
wanted to be on and I also needed an internship for College Credit. Every day I
reported to the office and was given a list of inmates arrested overnight - and
I would promptly gather my things and head to the county jail (sometimes even
state facilities. Hey just cause they're found guilty doesn't mean the defense
always ends) to meet with the, "client," get his/her story - and fill
out his/her paperwork to determine eligibility for a public defender attorney.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Sounds like loads of
fun doesn't it? It was. I loved that job.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Best part of the job.
Checking out the stories. You know - the alibi. I would sit in a little room
made of big concrete blocks, a metal table, a thick metal door - and listen to
a person tell a story that sometimes, I know, my eyes rolled, as the level of
incredibility rose to greater heights. But as an investigator, listening to
these stories and checking them out, was the job. It wasn't something I could
just ignore. When I say, "checking out the alibi," I mean exactly
that. I would go into some of the worst parts of a city (day or night) to meet
with witnesses and talk to or look into whatever the client had told me. Heck
yeah, there were times when I was scared out of my melon, but I had to push all
that aside to do the job I was being asked to do. This person sitting in jail
couldn't do this for him/herself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">The real kick in the
pants is when you have no doubt in your mind the person is lying through their
teeth - then you check out the story - and find out their not. Yeah, that's an
awesome feeling. I mean that truly sarcastically. Personally, It did not make
me feel good knowing, I had allowed my initial preconceived ideas to come into
the defense of a person who it turned out, was telling the truth. I had to work
really hard to change that about myself.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">That wasn't the fault
of the person sitting in jail - that was on me. Something I had to change. I
had to learn how to listen and go where the information took me. Period.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">It's not easy.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">There are a lot of
"titles," in the field of Bigfoot Research/Investigation - or
whatever you want to call it. I take the title Investigator seriously. I'm sure
you can figure out why.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Recently, I read as a
fellow Bigfoot Researcher/Investigator, was pummeled by a fellow enthusiast for
even the consideration of going to a site and investigating a footprint found
on a property - after a sighting. A picture was sent by the witness, of the
alleged footprint, and the request for help was made.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Granted, the photo
(any photo) is less than ideal. So, is that where we stop? Picture is poor
quality and may be a hoax? Well if that is the criteria then we should stop
investigating everything - or stop calling ourselves "investigators."
You don't even have to try hard to call every report or photo a hoax - so you
can stay in the comfort of your home and call yourself a Bigfoot
Researcher/Investigator.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">No, I'm serious. If
you want the cool title - then get your butt out there and do the job. Or don't
ask for witnesses to bring their stories to you. It's that simple. Refer the
witness to someone who is willing to do the leg work. Most of us put ourselves
out there, looking for witnesses, to help us find proof of this animal. It's up
to us to figure out the truth from the stories.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">There has been this
big push in the last few years to treat witnesses poorly. I don't understand
it. Why would we want to insult the people coming to us - before we have any
proof - they are not being completely honest? You can't tell and don't know if
they are telling the truth, or not, until you are on the property and doing the
actual physical work. I don't care what anyone else says - investigation
requires actual on the scene work. Period.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Yep, you're right. You
could be wasting gas and time. But, you asked for witnesses to come to you. You
took the report. You agreed to listen and try to help this person. The expense
is something we all deal with.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Sure their is a
certain amount of, "gut instinct." But, that should be tempered
against the information you are being given. Never forget - this is someone
else's story not yours. The stories will almost always take a turn you will see
coming, but sometimes not. Then what? What if you have already let your
awesome, "gut instinct," take over? Yep - you will probably take your
head out of the game and miss something important.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Sometimes the devil is
in the smallest detail. The smallest detail is sometimes what we are looking
for - whether we realize it or not.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Personally, I don't
care how great the photo is or is not. I don't care how great the story is. I
treat every witness the same and I investigate their story and,
"evidence," the same. I don't go into a witness interview with a
preconceived idea or notion. I don't assume out of the gate they are lying to
me. I treat them with respect and do the job they have come to me to do. If
that makes me a bad person - you know I won't be losing sleep over that.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">If I walk into a
witness interview and the person starts telling me things I just can't buy into
- I still take all the information and then I find a researcher who can look
into this kind of report. I am not rude or obnoxious. I simply do my job.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Fellow
researchers/investigators - be good to each other. What we do is tough enough.
It's stressful and all of us have been let down at one time or another. There
isn't much that's sexy about being in the woods, for days at a time, with no
shower. More than one private property investigation has left me covered in
mud. We are always going to have the, "internet professionals,"
telling us how we should do things, how we did it wrong, and most importantly
how right they were to begin with.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Just remember one
thing - at the end of the day it's on you. It's your witness - it's your
investigation to take as far as you want. What? Do you think the,
"internet professionals," won't say something if you didn't take the
investigation as far as they would have? Don't fool yourself. They will be more
than happy to tell you that too.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">It is possible to
encourage other researchers/investigators - and yet politely disagree with
their findings? I do it all the time. The photo in question here (footprint) is
not the best, "evidence," I've ever seen - but would I blow off the
witness and assume they are lying? Heck no. Would I berate the investigator
involved and tell them they are stupid for even going to the site? Heck no.
That's not even advice - that's being a jerk who thinks they have all the
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">I would go to the
property and do a full investigation. There is more information to be gained -
whether it's a property with potential, or the ending of a possible hoax,
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">We are the first line
of defense against the next great hoax. Whether we think so or not. We can sit
behind a keyboard, very easily, and call everything a hoax - but it doesn't
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">Finally - be good to
each other. Encourage other researchers. Don't always look for the negative. Be
CONSTRUCTIVE with your criticism - but acknowledge the hard work that went into
what you have the chance to read about. Put yourself in the shoes of the person
who just took time from their lives (and gas tank) to help someone else.
Recognize we don't have all the answers and be the person you would want to
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Melissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-34402643872516210722014-11-20T09:47:00.000-05:002014-11-20T11:17:45.318-05:00Interesting things in the news. <div>
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An interesting new show has hit the History Channel ~ "<a href="http://www.history.com/shows/search-for-the-lost-giants">Search For The Lost Giants</a>." </div>
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How many times in the Bigfoot Community have we heard or taken part in discussions about the mysterious lost giant skeletons? If you've been around for more than a couple months you've at least read about this intriguing mystery. </div>
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Is the Smithsonian really gobbling up all these giant skeletons to hide some strange twist in Darwin's theory of evolution? Or are the newspaper articles about the unearthing of these skeletons just a big ole oops. </div>
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First the Native American Stories in reference to these Giant Skeletons. Jim and Bill Vieira tell us that Native Americans described these giants as Cannibalistic warriors. </div>
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<i>Two rows of teeth </i>!? As if, being a Cannibalistic giant, isn't bad enough. </div>
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I know over the last couple years, in our own community, some are putting forth the theory, that Bigfoot has two rows of teeth. There are some Native American stories about Bigfoot being a tribe of big humans that were brutal warriors. There are some stories where the Native Americans created a sort of peace treaty to keep the warring at bay. All things I've heard in reference to Bigfoot and now Giants. </div>
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<br />Melissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-49713473452940366822014-11-18T12:47:00.000-05:002014-11-18T15:11:02.303-05:00Wedding, Field Researchers, Scientists and ~ Oh my. :) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Life has a strange way of making, "plans," for us.</div>
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Both my blog, and I, have been pretty quiet since June of this year.<br />
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I know, it's been painful for you all but; </div>
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Wayne and I finally decided to get married!!! </div>
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6 years is a long time to live with someone - but when you enjoy spending time with that person and you share many of the same interests - it goes by much quicker than you would think.<br />
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Much has been made about the fact that Wayne and I were still not married after 4 years so I can only imagine what those same people were saying after we reached 5 and then approached 6 years. </div>
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But, let's face it. I am, Melissa Hovey, do you think I care what others say about me or how they think our life should be going? Nope, not a bit. But I have enjoyed hearing what the Facebook psychiatrists have had to say. Wayne and I appreciate a good dose of humor now and again. </div>
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The dirty, despicable, gut wrenching truth that will turn this community upside down is: </div>
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Wayne, and I, were having too much fun getting into the woods and doing what we enjoy most. Looking for the elusive animal known as Bigfoot. We've also been working a private piece of land which has yielded some cool game cam pics and audio. </div>
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We both knew a, wedding, would take us out of the field for quite some time. Why? Because weddings (like field research) cost lots of money and take a lot of time to plan. </div>
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But as of October 18th Wayne and I are now married and we couldn't be happier. Thank you to all who offered congratulations and well wishes. It was a wonderful day and night filled with family, friends, food and fireworks. </div>
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Now that I have started paying more attention to the larger community, </div>
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I see nothing has changed.<br />
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So I didn't miss much. This year I have had to back away from the community a number of times so I could take care of things more important in life and every time I have said, "maybe something interesting will happen?" </div>
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Never has. </div>
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I have been just as disappointed as the newbies who want to read something cool or new - or just something interesting. Backing away from the community and looking from the outside gives one a unique perspective into what is really going on and how the online Bigfoot Community looks to the average person.... I gotta tell ya - it's not a good thing. </div>
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You all should try it, if you never have. </div>
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The blowhards still blow, the pseudo-scientists still think they know more than the scientists and everyone, the paranormal crowd still pushes their wares and the newbies are still sitting back and wondering, "what the hell?" </div>
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Why do I say that? Because for all the, "talk," there should be something of value. Why is there nothing of value? Because those, field researchers, who have information refuse to talk (for good reason) publicly. </div>
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More and more of the field researchers with years of experience are backing away from this online Bigfoot community. </div>
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Let me fill you in on something about, "Science." </div>
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<u>Science is about discovery</u>. Science doesn't care how that discovery happens, <u>they only care when it does</u>. You could be standing on a boulder, on one foot, rubbing your belly and singing, "it's a small world," when you snatched the hair off a Bigfoot's head or you lost your balance and scratched the Bigfoot with your finger nails and obtained biological evidence. I am willing to bet if you came out of the field with this evidence of blood, hair or tissue - something rock solid - a "Scientist," wouldn't care about that boulder you were standing on initially, or whether your singing was in tune, or your work experience, educational background or how many internet radio shows you've dissed people on, blogs, or <i>whatever</i>, but they would care about what that hair, blood, or tissue really is. </div>
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Imagine that. </div>
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Sure, they will listen to your story but a good scientist wants that discovery of an unknown primate as much as you do. Science is all about discovery that is what scientists do. Listen to what they are asking of us, not what the pseudo-Facebook-scientists are telling you to do. Scientific discoveries don't happen over night either they take years and years and years and - you get it. </div>
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It's not HOW it happens - it's whether it HAS happened. </div>
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So, listen to what the scientific community is telling us, </div>
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And lets just do what their asking. They don't want us to stop looking - just to refine our methods of evidence collection. Technology is catching up - and we should be prepared so that what we are gathering as, "evidence," can be tested and run through the rigors of the scientific process. I'm not a scientist - but I am tired of hearing the skeptics hide behind science. That's an easy win for any skeptic when it comes to putting down someone who actively researches this mystery. Why? Because nothing we've done has been proven and stamped as a, "scientific discovery." </div>
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The other night I had a very interesting conversation with someone who has spent years and years around this community and has been a friend to most. I wasn't surprised by what this person said but it did set me back in my chair a bit when he/she said, </div>
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"<i>I just don't care about Bigfoot anymore</i>." </div>
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Honestly, I am hearing that more and more. I asked this person, "Why do you feel that way," and the response was deja vu, "<i>I'm just tired of all the hostility</i>." </div>
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Yeah there is enough of that to go around in this community. </div>
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Especially when you factor in, just a couple years ago, these same people were telling everyone how there are no, "experts," in this field of research. It's really quite funny to listen to them go on and on about how much the field researchers don't know but, by god, you better listen to them.<br />
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These angry individuals would have nothing to talk about if it weren't for the work being done by others and; no one would even know their names, if it weren't for the hard work of others. The irony is astounding when you really think about it. </div>
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And people call me a Narcissist. I know, but at least they spelled it right.<br />
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Talk to others who are field researchers, who can offer you positive feed back and CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. If you want to be trashed and put down - I am sure you can get that in your daily life - why are you getting online to be called horrible names and put down? Talking to other field researchers should be fun and if not educational - at least we should get <i>something</i> from the time we spend online talking and maybe <i>something</i> we might be able to use in the field or at least try. </div>
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Facebook has not been good for this community - at all. Other than giving us access to one another - what has the positive side been? There is more hostility today than when the old BFF was running full speed. </div>
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Okay, calm down - you knew eventually - someone would say it out loud. </div>
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My concern is simply this: good field researchers will leave this field all together because of the childish nature of others who really couldn't give two shakes about the animal or the actual work being done. It's already happening, but if it were to become a tidal wave, then we are throwing witnesses to the wolves. How fair is that to them? And, yes, we do need witnesses. Anyone who says different doesn't understand the research at all. </div>
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Maybe field researchers need to go back to closed website forums just so we can discuss ideas without being throttled - because someone else is having a bad day or life. I don't know what the answer is but something needs to change.</div>
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I know this will anger the truly self-entitled but I'm just gonna say it because it's true, </div>
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If we are not physically in an area actively researching the area, or we weren't involved in the activity being discussed, we can't possibly know all there is to know about what's really going on. </div>
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We can guess. But unless we are the researcher working that property - all we can truly go on is speculation based on what we're being told. No field researcher, worth their salt, is ever going to get online and tell the world everything about the activity their researching. Why? Because it's called "research." Field researchers get online to discuss and try to come up with ideas. We're not telling the world everything - because we are still researching - we don't have all the answers. We say it all the time, but it's more fun for the skeptics to ignore the fact that researchers happily admit we don't have all the answers. </div>
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Even the most experienced field researchers will tell you they disagree with most of what they read, hear or see. But - it's the way it's being done. </div>
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We have to bring back, "constructive criticism," to this community. If you don't know what that is, I would encourage a browse of a dictionary. Look it up. You will see just how little we have of that within this community. </div>
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Anyone with a keyboard and hours to waste can get online and call anyone filthy names. It doesn't take talent or even knowledge of the topic. It just takes inner hostility that needs to be released. Why we as a community would encourage these people is beyond me.<br />
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A new year is fast approaching. We can either make this a year where we move forward, or we can stay in the rut we're all in now. And unless someone can provide something of substance - then we (as a community) are in a rut. Argue that all you want. That is the cold hard truth and the sooner we deal with it and come up with a way to move forward the better off we will all be - or we can continue with the status quo which has gotten us nowhere and that rut will only get bigger. </div>
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I know what I plan to do and it has nothing to do with encouraging bad behavior. </div>
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Let's face it, haters are gonna hate, and as a wise person once told me, "it doesn't matter how many times you explain something, you will get the same question over and over and asked a different way every time because they think they will trip you up. It doesn't matter what you say, people will always believe, what they want." </div>
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While I say this is a children’s book, this is the kind of
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Patty A Sasquatch Story is the “ugly duckling” story –
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before. What’s even more interesting is how Michael has woven information
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children a little about the Patterson/Gimlin film. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In the back of the book is a section called, “The Sasquatch
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I thought this book was wonderful. Not only did Michael find
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<br />Melissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-63235199237779808212014-05-29T12:00:00.001-04:002014-05-29T12:08:14.734-04:00In Memory of Philip Spencer <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Yesterday we all learned of the passing of Philip Spencer.
Philip was a great friend to many in this community, including myself. Let me
tell you about the Philip I knew. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The first time I ever spoke with Philip, by phone, he called
me up one day and said, <o:p></o:p></div>
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"Mel, I want to send you something. I want your honest
opinion and I don't want you to hold back."<o:p></o:p></div>
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That set me back on my heels. I already had a deep respect
for Philip and I already knew he and I had different opinions on issues in this
community. But, he sent me the file and I looked at it and gave him my opinion.
His response? <o:p></o:p></div>
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"That's what I thought too." <o:p></o:p></div>
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That's how it was with Philip. You could disagree with him,
or offer an opposing opinion, and he never took it personally. I've had some of
my best discussions with Philip and I learned a lot from him. He told me
stories out of Kentucky about more than just Bigfoot - that stood my hair on
end. He was an endless source of stories and he loved to share them and his
knowledge. Charlie Raymond; spoke of how, Philip, worked with him and taught
him so much. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, that's just the kind of man Philip was.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The American Bigfoot Society was proud to have Philip as a
member for many years. He offered years of field experience and an opposing
view, at times, which gave many much to think about. He also discussed
photography with the group. Which as we all know - how to take a good photo or
film is pretty darn important. Philip went out of his way to share his
knowledge, because he wanted to help anyone that needed it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I will miss Philip a great deal. He didn't have to be my
friend, or a friend to anyone else. He wanted to. </div>
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And I am so very grateful for the years I
had knowing this fine man who was a great friend, loved by many, and a devoted Researcher. </div>
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My most heart felt condolences go out to Philips sons, his entire family, and the friends who loved him so very much. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I asked a couple people who knew Philip also if they wanted
to add words to this article. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Pudd his dog was his best buddy. Philip researched Bigfoot
and other mysterious creatures in Anderson County Kentucky for over 20 years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Philip was a captivating story-teller, charismatic
personality and people fell in love with him instantly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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He Loved to watch MMA, eating Honey Crisp Apples, being out
in nature, photography, and of course bigfooting. He also provided most of the
witnesses and locations for the TV episode "Hillbilly Beast". <o:p></o:p>Philip also promoted the adoption of dogs and cats. </div>
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Philip has been an invaluable liaison, teacher and good friend
of mine. I owe much of my knowledge to this wise, dear friend. I'm really going to miss chatting with him
about the latest Bigfoot research, the history of bigfoot activity in Kentucky
and life in general. <o:p></o:p></div>
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- <i><b>Charlie Raymond</b>: The Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization.</i></div>
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<b>Please check out the wonderful video Charlie made in memory of Philip:<i> </i></b></div>
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<i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_QSRk9ALOQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_QSRk9ALOQ</a></i></div>
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He was a great friend. </div>
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The Kentucky connection was what
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We shared research info and would consult with each
other. He called me at least once a week to discuss recent events and we talked
constantly through private messages. He was a big fan of my artwork and encouraged
me constantly. He encouraged me to write an article for his blog about some
paranormal events that took place with some of my relatives in KY, and was
wanting me to write a book. </div>
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Kentucky ran through his veins. He was a true
southerner. He thought Kentucky & Kentuckians deserved more credit than it
was given, and always cringed when the usual stereotypical comments were
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You would not be able to find a
truer friend anywhere on this earth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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- <i><b>Adrianne Brashear Arney</b></i></div>
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Melissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-61042531411540983752014-04-04T13:19:00.001-04:002014-04-04T14:41:45.908-04:00The credibility roller coaster has re-opened ~ under the same management. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In large part I have been away from the community for a
little over a month now. I returned home this past Sunday and took some
"down time". <o:p></o:p></div>
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But, from what I am hearing, not much has changed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Let me say this, and it is my sincere hope that people do
what I ask. Go get a dictionary and look up the words; Investigate,
Investigator and Research. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Yes. I have heard all about the latest "researcher
credibility" drama. And, as usual, it comes from the same people. </div>
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NO ONE
in this community has "credibility". </div>
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Why anyone in this community
thinks they have the right or the ability to assign "credibility" is
beyond me and frankly - that high opinion of yourself used to get you ran right
out of this. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Investigating a claim - whether some think the claim is a
hoax or not - is by its very definition - INVESTIGATION. If those who are
throwing poo at Dr. Meldrum are not willing to get their boots dirty and go
investigate the many claims of Todd Standing then by all means please stay home
and let those who are willing to do the heavy lifting - do what they do. But,
sitting behind a keyboard and proclaiming Dr. Meldrum's credibility is shot for
doing the very thing we all should be doing - is just spiteful. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Question I have is - what have those throwing the poo ever
done to make themselves worthy of judging the credibility of others?????? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Do I think Todd Standing is legit? Do I think his claims are
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I don't know. I have never been to his research location, I
have never spoken with him - I have never investigated his claims. I have my
suspicions - but they are suspicions backed up by nothing that equals proof of
hoaxing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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*aside here* the word "Hoaxer" is thrown around
now simply because one researcher doesn't like another - so the sting of that
word is practically gone now.*<o:p></o:p></div>
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Inside this community there are those who enjoy watching the
work of others and deciding "credibility". Most of these people
haven't spent more than a couple hours near a tree - let alone conducted a full
investigation of a property or picked up a phone to talk to a witness. I know
many would like to think we can assign credibility but here is the kicker --- <o:p></o:p></div>
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True credibility will and has always been assigned by those
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I am not in this to prove to other "Bigfooters" or
"Skeptics" that this animal is out there. The end to this mystery
won't come from this community agreeing that an investigator has the ultimate
proof - that will come from science and the world. I'm sorry if that hurts the
feelings of some, but it is the truth. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Besides, if you think the ultimate goal of this research is
to convince some of those who are going after Dr. Meldrum now - I wouldn't hold
my breath if I were you. Their agenda is clear and it has nothing to do with
Bigfoot. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I understand that for some investigating claims is a tough
pill to swallow. But, if we are going to call ourselves investigators THAT is
the job. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Even with this recent info - I would STILL go to Dr. Meldrum
for advice LONG before I would go to those who attack Dr. Meldrum now. His
ability to set aside his own ideas and go in with his eyes wide open and
willing to find the truth (regardless of what it might be) makes him the kind
of person who will always be respected by those who truly care about the
progress of this research. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Besides, let's be honest here, it was said after the
"Snow walker video" that Meldrum's credibility was shot. How many
years ago was that?? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Get in the woods people - investigate the mystery. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You won't find Bigfoot trying to decide who's credible and
who's not. But that seems to be all some care about. <o:p></o:p></div>
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HAVE A FANTASTIC FRIDAY !!!!!<o:p></o:p></div>
Melissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-64463663242674769562014-01-28T11:16:00.000-05:002014-01-28T12:44:26.673-05:00Be Good to Each Other <br />
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I know lately many probably think I have lost my mind,
posting things like, "Have a great day everyone!!" and all that ~ on
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But..... If I may take a second of your time. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Life is short, so very short and so very precious. I think
sometimes we forget that in our, get where we need to be ~ make things happen,
kind of lives. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Be good to each other</u>; I forget this. I get so caught up in
things ~ I forget that life isn't about the battles I wage ~ it's about those
things you do that make another person’s life better. No one, at the end of
life ever says, "I wish I had cussed out so and so. We are more likely to
say, "I wish I had NOT cussed out so and so." Who wants to leave this
life angry? Certainly not me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Be good to each other</u>; seems like such a simple concept
but in practice can be very difficult. Trust me I know. I have had more than my
share of untruths being said about me. In fact one person has been telling some
whoppers about me now for at least 5 years.... One would think this person
would eventually give up. Do I fire back? No. Why not? Because I feel sorry for
this person. No really I do. I feel bad for anyone who can only be hateful. How
unhappy must that life be? It's not a life I would want to live. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I can read the angry comments about me, and simply move on,
because I know the truth - I lived it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Be good to each other</u>; Live your life like it's your last
day on earth. Do all the things you want to do, and be happier, than even you
think, you're allowed. We only have one life (unless the Dalai Lama is right). <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are on my Facebook page, or reading this article;
know that every single second of every day I am wishing every one of you the
best day you can possibly have. Filled with love, happiness and laughter. If
you are having difficulties in your life, please know I am thinking of you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I am sure many of you are scratching your heads right now
and wondering, "What happened to Melissa?" <o:p></o:p></div>
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Nothing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This is who I am. The side of Melissa you probably didn't
even know existed. Yes, I disagree with people in this community ~ but my
disagreements do not equal hate. To show you are a caring person in this
community seems to be a crime or shows weakness. I disagree with that. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So, have a GREAT DAY everyone. And know there is at least
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Tonight<br />
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The SquatchDetective Steve Kulls returns, to BlogTalk Radio at 8:00 PM Eastern, with guest Guy Edwards of the Blog site "<i>The Bigfoot Lunch Club</i>". <br />
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<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/squatchdetective/2014/01/17/squatchdetective-radio-guy-edwards-bigfooot-lunch-club">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/squatchdetective/2014/01/17/squatchdetective-radio-guy-edwards-bigfooot-lunch-club</a><br />
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After you finish listening to the, SquatchDetective;<br />
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Larry Battson's Wild World is also live on Blogtalk Radio at 10:00 PM with guest Willie Wilcox of Utopia. Right now Willlie is on tour with ZZ Top. Bet he has some stories to tell !!<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/larry-battson/2014/01/17/larry-battsons-wild-world-welcomes-willie-wilcox">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/larry-battson/2014/01/17/larry-battsons-wild-world-welcomes-willie-wilcox</a><br />
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That is all folks, Have a GREAT DAY !!Melissa Hoveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07776642555609301168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20140237.post-17462994739766532322014-01-15T20:15:00.000-05:002014-01-16T01:48:06.388-05:00The Sierra Shooting.....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Here is a blast from the past. I wrote this article back on Jan 3, 2012. This was my first article on Justin and his story and I believe the last.<br />
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Was a Bigfoot shot and killed in the Sierra Mountains of California?<br />
<span style="color: black;"><br />A gentleman by the name of, Justin Smeja, says “Yes,” and he is the man who did it.<br /><br />Now, before I start this story let me say this. I have stayed away from the telling of this. Why? I wasn’t there and I haven’t spoken with Mr. Smeja.<br /><br />Is this story true? Well, I am going to spread the story some more.<br /><br />Justin Smeja says on October 8th of 2010 he was out bear and deer hunting with a friend. When they rounded a corner in a truck and seen what, Justin describes as a “monster”.<br /><br />Okay, everyone stop. Take a deep breath.<br /><br />Let’s be honest, most people would think the very same thing if confronted with an animal that is not supposed to exist. Bigfoot is the stuff of nightmares for most.<br /><br />Why? Because unlike Bigfoot researchers, the general population thinks “it’s a good story, but really, it can’t really be out there.” Sure they watch the T.V. shows and then take the Yahoo polls, but when new reports come in, the witnesses are still just as freaked out as ever.<br /><br />Thinking something could be out there, is far different, than seeing it and knowing it’s out there.<br /><br />So, Justin, and his friend (who is unnamed) round this corner in the truck and spot this Bigfoot. Justin states he grabbed his rifle (I am assuming he exited the vehicle) and put the Bigfoot in his scope. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">At the same time his friend is looking at the Bigfoot through his binoculars, yelling at Justin, “It’s a person in a suit, don’t shoot!” </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">While (according to Justin) the alleged Bigfoot has its arms in the air in a manner which suggests the animal is trying to say “don’t shoot!” Justin does anyway, and says he hit the animal in the lung.<br /><br />First issue, If you don’t know with absolute certainty what you are about to shoot is not an animal, but could be a person in a suit (say for example for a production company or just some idiot who thinks it’s funny) you probably shouldn’t be pulling the trigger.<br /><br />So Justin pulls the trigger and hits this animal in the lung. Assuming of course it’s a Bigfoot, and not some poor schmuck in a costume with a bad sense of humor.<br /><br />Justin then reports two juveniles are seen, as both Jason and his friend look for what they now think is a female Bigfoot.<br /><br />In the interest of time let’s just cut to the chase, because in his own telling of the situation on </span><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mnbrt/2012/01/01/mnbrt-radio-with-justin-smeja-sierra-bigfoot-shooter"><span style="color: black;">Abe’s show</span></a><span style="color: black;">, things were a bit confusing at this point.<br /><br />Understandably there was much rushing through his head and both of these men had to be scared out of their shorts if they really thought they either killed a human in a suit or lung shot an animal. Either one of the options can carry some serious life changing issues. One might also, reasonably assume, if the animal didn’t drop where it stood, it may come back looking for you. I might think that.<br /><br />Justin then reports he shot one of the juveniles. Apparently Justin was being approached by one of the juveniles, and against the advice of his friend, Justin, neck shot the juvenile.<br /><br />What happened after this point is of no real consequence. If you believe the story told by, Justin, it is game over.<br /><br />As I sit here and listen to the story I can’t deny he sounds like a man who has great remorse for whatever he may have done, OR, he is a great storyteller. As he discusses his friend, holding the dead juvenile in his arms and saying, “what did you do?” It’s almost painful to listen to.<br /><br />Whether you believe, Justin, or not – this is one powerful story. Way better than anything told by Biscardi or the Georgia Boys.<br /><br />I have the feeling that one day this story will rank right up there with “Ape Canyon.” It will be told for years to come.<br /><br />But, Justin Smeja has unknowingly re-kindled a fight that has been going on within this field of research for a very long time; the Kill vs. No-Kill debate.<br /><br />First of all, let’s be very clear on one point. Justin was not a Bigfoot researcher at the time of this shooting. Our own Kill vs. No-Kill label doesn’t apply. By his own admission, he was simply out in the wilderness hunting for known animals when this happened, if his story is to be believed.<br /><br />The one part of the story I have the most problem with is when Justin states they left the juvenile in the bushes to come back for it later. Why? Well, it wouldn’t have taken any time to put that dead body, of the juvenile that they had, into the bed of the truck. Instead, Justin states, they simply left it in the elements and thinking they would come back for it. Justin talks about fear of someone hearing the shots. Why would he have been worried about that if they were still within the legal hunting hours?<br /><br />That part of the story, for me, is very confusing.<br /><br />If this story is true, those that are upset should ask themselves one question. Is getting upset with this man going to turn back the hands of time and magically restore life to one or both of these animals?<br /><br />No, we can get as mad as we want, but the animals in question will not magically regain life.<br /><br />Justin did, however, take this horrible situation and make the best of it he could. While, he could not find either of the bodies, he did recover samples, which he states were turned over for DNA analysis. Justin could have just said, “Forget it, I don’t care!” And not even went back to look for either body. But, he did (or so he states). He could have walked away from this whole thing. If, he had done that, that would have been a real loss and an absolute crying shame especially if his story is true.<br /><br />Look folks, I am a realist. I do not think science will ever take us seriously until we have something in the way of DNA that proves this animal exists. We can fight each other all we want on this Kill v. No-Kill issue, but at the end of the day science makes the rules for the proof of existence.<br /><br />Whether we, like it or not or even if we agree with it, our “feelings” do not matter to the world of science who is asking for solid proof. Those are the rules in which we must play this game if we want this animal recognized and protected.<br /><br />What I find ironic is this. Everyone; Kill and No-Kill, are anxiously awaiting the results of Dr. Ketchums results.<br /><br />Some of which come from samples recovered from this, “Sierra shooting incident”. If you are angry with, Justin, over this shooting, isn’t it a bit hypocritical to say you are anxiously awaiting the results of Dr. Ketchums work? How do you think Dr. Ketchum came across the necessary samples to do DNA analysis? All of her work can’t rely on hair samples. She must have blood or tissue samples of some kind, I would think.<br /><br />Anytime you take away someone’s right to do something, you open the door to having that same right taken away from you.<br /><br />While today you may not see a reason for why you might want to shoot or kill this animal, there may come a day when you are forced into making that decision. Do you want that decision to have already been made? Life is full of choices, sometimes, they are unforeseeable. Don’t fool yourself.<br /><br />I have said a thousand times (probably more);<br /><br />I am No-Kill, but I would not take away someone else’s right to do what they think is right. The decision to be Pro-Kill or No-Kill is a personal decision each one of us must make, on our own. I was not with Justin on that faithful day. I do not know if his story is true. But, my aunt (whom I love very much) has always told me:<br /><br />“Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.” I think that is really good advice, so long as you don't also have to remove your brain. </span><br />
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Here is the latest relevant news within our community ~ in no particular order. </div>
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Tonight <b>Adam Davies</b> will be on <b>Sharon Lee's</b> radio program!! Hear for yourself about his Orang Pendek work!! There is a special time for this show (I am sure it's due to Adams location) of 2 PM Eastern time. But, no worries, It will be archived so you can listen later. </div>
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<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfootfieldreporter/2014/01/15/adam-davies">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfootfieldreporter/2014/01/15/adam-davies</a><br />
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<b style="text-align: justify;">Peter Weimer</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> of Wewanchu Cottages and the Bigfoot Expo in Chatauqua Lake has something worth checking out January 16 and the 19th -- so this weekend in Cleveland. Check it out!!</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Creature Weekend</b> just made a fantastic announcement!! John Mionczynski has been listed as a speaker for this years event!!! </span><br />
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Visit <a href="http://www.creatureweekend.com/">http://www.creatureweekend.com/</a> for more information!! I have never heard John Mionczynski or Bill Munns speak, but from what I hear, it's worth every single second.<br />
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<b>Cabelas Strange, Rare and Unusual Sightings Weekend</b>: Coming up March 14,15,16. Check out their facebook page! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1437055033190324/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1437055033190324/</a></div>
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Of course, <b>Bigfoot Bounty</b>, will be on Friday night again for Episode 2 on SpikeTV. What will this wacky cast of characters be up to this week? From the promos it looks like, the highly anticipated, dagger slinging will begin. Tune in and find out <a href="http://www.spike.com/shows/bigfoot-bounty">http://www.spike.com/shows/bigfoot-bounty</a> </div>
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But, here is a bit of reading. Guy Edwards posted a blog on "The Bigfoot Lunch Club" in reference to their ratings for the premiere. Don't worry Fans, there is still time to pull this out of the fire. It's only the first episode. </div>
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