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Big Foot Notes Volume 2, Number 2
Inside this Issue:
Profiles Pg 2
Radio Notes Pg 2
“Challenges” (con’t) Pg 3
The Symposium Pg 3
escAPEe's Hideaway Pg 4
Thoughts Pg 5
A personal note… Pg 5
Web Resources Pg 6
Big Foot Notes
The Official Publication of Squatchdetective.com
http://squatchdetective.com Volume 2 Issue 2
Spring - Summer
2007
Well it was a cold
April in New York’s Adirondack
Park, host of the
Spring NESRA expedition.
Typically in the high 30’s
for the time of year at the
coldest, the NESRA Team
was treated to lows in the
teens for the 3 day expedition
to the 6 million plus
acre park.
The expedition
was held in an area of the
park plagued with
Sasquatch sightings over
the last three decades.
Unfortunately, the Squatches were hiding from
the cold weather, as most people were. Pheremones listening
stations and night vision and thermal detection
were used but produced no conclusive results although it
was a great outing and fun was had by all.
The NESRA Spring Expedition.
Challenges of the 21st Century
Recently Discovered & Unknown
Creatures.
Berlepsch
New Guinea (2006)
Unknown Cat Species
Borneo (2005)
Snake (name not available)
Bolivia (2003)
Bigfoot Hot Line: (518) 663 - 4487
Report Encounters or Press Inquiries
A contemporary look at the Bigfoot Mystery - by Steve Kulls
As we approach the
40th Anniversary of the Patterson
Film it leads to a lot
of speculation, at least to
me as to what has the last
40 years brought us in
terms of research and discovery
of this magnificent
creature.
The mystery itself
began in the public eye
eleven years earlier with the
track discoveries of Jerry
Crew on a construction site
being run by Ray Wallace.
That in of itself has its issues,
although, John Green
has dispensed my initial
thoughts that Wallace had
anything to do with those
tracks it does lead to some
interesting speculation. As
an investigator it would be
Irresponsible of me
to discount the motives
belief a possible
hoax in that
matter.
But if we are
to put that particular
case aside, and
focus on events
since then it becomes
more palatable
and tangible
that a large primate
walks the forests of North
America.
Now a lot of folks
here may consider it blasphemy
to state the following,
but the Patterson film
is no longer current
events, nor should we
consider it our number
one piece of evidence
when examining this mystery.
Not withstanding I
do hold the film meritoriously,
as I feel the whole
Heironomus story a bit
thick to chew.
But after forty
years one would think we
as a research community
would have more than just
(continued on page 3)
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your pod casts and they help me
get though the night as a baker.
Glad to see you back in the saddle
- “Scottie”
Check out the all new enhanced
show page as we bring the mystery
to your home every week!
Visit Squatchdetective.com or at
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for more info.
The Squatchdetective has been
taking some flack from a small few for
belonging to this co-op of organizations,
nonetheless, the Squatchdetective remains
vehement in the project’s, integrity and
goals.
N.A.P.E is a cooperative effort
between Searching For Bigfoot, Inc, The
Pangea Institute, Granite State Paranormal,
Squatchdetective.com and MK Davis.
It was formed for several reasons.
The reasons are simple, first is to educate
folks about what we do in research, and
how to properly go about research while
maintaining the integrity of forensics,
proper interview techniques, knowledge
about origins of apes and where this creature
may fit in the evolutionary chain of
Profiles - The North American Primate Expedition
Squatchdetective Radio Notes
Volume 2 Issue 2 Page 2
And our sister show the Sasquatch Experience,
Wednesdays at 9PM!
Official Site:
http://honobiafest2007.squatchdetective.com
October 5 - 6, 2007 (8AM - 8PM)
Apes. Various myths that exist about the
creature. Also hands on use of technology,
casting techniques and land navigation.
The other kick is that included is 14
hours of field expedition time in areas
not open generally to the general public,
and activity is recent and active.
Finally all housing and food costs are
covered in the Expedition as well.
NAPE has decided to call this project
“Bigfoot Boot Camp, due to the cramming
of all the education in this project.
For more information and details go to:
bigfootbootcamp.squatchdetective.com
Upcoming Bootcamps:
1. Oct. 25 - 28, 2007 Paris,
TX
2. Nov. 15 - 18, 2007 White
River, AZ (Apache Res.)
3. Dec. 5 - 8, 2007 Paducah,
KY (LBL)
4. Jan. (date TBA) Fresno,
Ca.
5. Feb. (date TBA) Enterprise,
AL
6. Mar. (date TBA) Deer
River, MN (Chippewa Res)
7. Apr. (date TBA) Miami, Fl.
(Ten Thousand Is.)
On the 40th anniversary
of the Patterson Gimlin
Film, a packed conference was
to take place in Arcata, California.
Speakers were to include:
Christopher Murphy
M.K. Davis, Kathy Strain,
Thom Powell, John Miles
Jason Valenti, Roger Knights.
The ticket prices
were originally $210.00 a
piece, but not enough tickets
were sold to keep the conference
in the black, so the symposium
was cancelled so refunds
are being promptly handled
at this time.
What went wrong?
Well, I have some beliefs, but
not as fringe as some would
think.
I’ve heard the scuttle
on the forums that blamed
particular researchers’ speaking
personal beliefs which did
not conform to their own as
being the reason, but to believe
that is utter non-sense.
People in this field,
have to realize that it is number
one...we don’t have that
big of a mainstream public
Challenges of the 21st Century - (continued from page 1)
a film as considered the number one piece
of evidence.
The Skookum cast once hailed as
a breakthrough by some, and getting bolstered
by the likes of Dr. Esteban Sarmiento,
has long faded already.
No one holds as their number one
piece of evidence the investigative work of
Jimmy Chillicut and his dermal ridge evidence.
A skeptic when first entering the
project, it soon changed his mind base on
physical evidence, not subject or inconclusive
data.
The statistical data, by Dr. Henner
Fahrenbach also is seldom cited. But
Dr. Fahrenbach using science, and approved
methodology, formed to statistics
that the creature most likely exists and
that a vast majority of the data collected
was comparative and not speculative.
The Alan Berry tapes, never did
get a fair and headlined look by mainstream
science and often sits on the shelf.
What of the unknown hairs that
have been found and documented? Not
much has ever been said much of them and
themselves seem clouded in mystery.
There HAS been physical evidence collected,
but the prevalence of the community to espouse
the Patterson Film as the number one piece of
evidence is embedded in our American cultural psyche,
as we demand something that is exciting and
appeals to our sense of sight.
Talk of science and lab reports and statistical
and scientific analysis does not catch front page
headlines, and not occupy the interest of the mainstream
public.
DNA recovery would most likely yield the
same results today, as DNA, in the late eighties and
early nineties was exciting stuff, but with shows such
as CSI and Cold Case Files, DNA has become less
exciting and more “ho-hum” to most.
Take for example the Space Shuttle Program.
They’ve become so commonplace, that the only
major media coverage attraction it receives is when a
major tragedy occurs.
We have to challenge ourselves as we
A Great Symposium That Never Was….What Went Wrong?
Page 3 Big Foot Notes
reach. We are, our biggest fans.
Next is the fact, that
ticket prices were a little steep for a
symposium. ($210)
Lastly is the fact that the
main focus was the P/G film and
many in the mainstream public
have been duped by media reports
of the likes and of Wallace, Heironimus.
However a lower ticket
price may have brought out more
folks. But would have hurt the
speaker schedule.
Well my condolences to
the organizers...to have so much
into effort, blood and tears in a
venture only to have it cancelled is
painful. Thumbs up for trying
though.
On the upside, Tom Yamarone, has organized a P/G film
celebration, and speakers include, Danny Perez, Cliff Barackman,
Tom Yamarone, David Murphy, James Fay and Scott McClean.
Ticket prices are only $25.00 and even includes a catered barbecue
lunch.
Oct. 20 - 10AM - 3PM at the VFW Hall in Willow Creek,
enter the last couple of years of the 1st
decade of the twenty-first century to NOT
be quiet about the scientific work.
To challenge ourselves to bring
this mystery to closure by the end of the
second decade.
To say, “Yes the Patterson Film is
interesting, but what about this and that.”
To say to the skeptics, show me
the proof that this doesn’t exist, when new
species discoveries are being made numerous
times every year.
To challenge ourselves to over
come petty grievances with one another,
to cooperate.
To challenge ourselves to more
time in the brush versus time commenting
on others work.
To challenge ourselves from being
just mere spectators and becoming
team players instead.
That is the challenge of the next decade.
“EscAPEe’s Hideaway” - by David Gay
Even here at the threshold of
the 21st century, the debate continues
over whether mankind should or should
not collect a "dead" specimen of any
previously unknown animal. Until it is
proven to exist and is recognized as an
endangered or vanishing species, wildlife
laws offer no protection to any
cryptid from being killed.
For example, should scientists searching
for the noted marine creatures seen
from time to time at Loch Ness in Scotland
or Lake Champlain in upstate New
York hunt these animals and kill them
on sight to prove their existence? More
to the point of my interests, should
field researchers be plotting ways to
capture or kill a Bigfoot creature? Is the
best aim for our research to collect a
specimen; dead or alive?
Observations of Bigfoot creatures reveals
that they are social animals that
operate in groups and somehow communicate
with each other. They watch
human beings, especially hikers and
hunters and people living near their habitat
areas, and have proven themselves at
being adept in eluding us. They have
adapted to our modern technologies;
exercising caution to avoid dangers posed
by trains or automobiles or artificial
lights or cameras. They could prey on us,
but for whatever reason they don’t. A
peaceful coexistence is maintained–
though for the vast majority of people,
we as a race remain blissfully unaware of
their proximity and presence.
Now if someone ever managed to kill and
collect the body of one of these creatures
as a dead specimen, we should not
dare to presume it will go unnoticed.
These creatures watch us; adapting and
learning. Once we demonstrate our intentions
and capabilities of successfully
hunting them, we will become their enemy.
The table is turned. How do you
think this will change their apparent indifference
toward people? Will they become
more active in defending themselves
and their habitat areas? Will
they become offensive or aggressive?
This is certainly one species of creatures
that no one would want becoming
hostile towards people.
As a community of investigators who
are developing field expertise and
techniques for finding these creatures,
our primary aim should be to
improve our surveillance of the living
animals.
Observations of living animals
in their habitat areas are the
only way we will find out how many
of them are there, how do they live,
how do they communicate, and what
behaviors can we expect from them.
You cannot learn the answers
to any of these questions from
a dead or captured specimen.
Page 4 Big Foot Notes
Many of you may have noticed
some subtle changes on the
Squatchdetective.com website.
After countless hours of
research and discovery many new
tools and features are available on
Squatchdetective.com. Also taking
advantage of the ease of video and
audio embedding.
On the home page you’ll
find many banners to read the live
feeds to the Squatchdetective’s
blogs and the radio show pod
casts.
This was made available
due to the fact that Feedburner.
com in July went to an all
free service as opposed to a paid
one. This not only adds convenience
to the fans of the site and
blogs, but opens them up as well
to a vaster audience.
The other great thing is it’s
easy to get to the feeds:
Squatchdetective Blog:
http://feeds.squatchdetective.com/squat
chdetectivesblog
Squatchdetective Radio Blog:
http://feeds.squatchdetective.com/squat
chdetectiveradio
Squatchdetective Radio Podcast::
http://feeds.squatchdetective.com/squat
chdetectiveradiopodcast
Thanks to the use of the
feeds, Squatchdetective.com has now
created a news room, with an interactive
widget, to read and travel to
other sites in new windows, while
listening to the latest edition of
Squatchdetective Radio. Included
are Bigfoot and Cryptid News, Science
and Technology News and the
days Top Headlines.
http://squatchdetective.com/squatchd
etective_news_room.htm
Where did the archives go?
To conserve home page space the
archives are now on their own
page, as it has grown enough to
support its own page….
http://squatchdetective.com/archives.
htm
As always all the new functions
have been placed on the drop down
menu titled: Department and Archives.
Squatchdetective.com …. adding advanced features & “stuff”
One of my favorite gadgets in the
field I can recommend as it is really great at
detecting “critters” in the field when it is
completely dark is the “Aim Shot” Heat
Seeker.
Light and compact, working on a 9
Volt battery that never seems to do dead, it
is reasonably priced at $159.95 at
http://Opticsplanet.com.
Easy to use as well, and the sensitivity
is adjustable as well.
Secrecy……
that’s the name of the
game.
At least that’s
what some organizations
at least.
Recently, my
good friend Bill Brann
discovered a report on
the BFRO website, that
specifically quoted from
his book, “Monsters of
the Northwoods.”
Bill at that time
didn’t have much complaint
about such, but
wanted really badly to
interview this woman.
Through contacts,
I got him contacted
with the BFRO
Investigator, Mike Aragona,
from New Jersey
who investigated the
report.
Needless to say
Aragona, would not allow
Brann to speak to
the witness or give up
any precious information.
Knowing Bill,
he WILL get the information
through other
means eventually, but
again we see how some
organizations perceive
every little thing, even
the slightest of sightings as top
secret, even though this report was
from years past.. The Organizations
leader did not seem to mind capitalizing
on Bill’s stories, when it benefited
him.
I have problems when
information goes one way with organizations.
I myself have kept
things under wrap until the investigations
are complete. But I begin to
doubt the veracity of any of the
BFRO’s reports if only “one” investigator
spoke with a witness and
then refused to let any other bonafide
investigator, such as Bill, even
speak with them.
It goes against
the grain of any “Scientific” organization
to keep things confidential for so long after investigations
are complete. Unless it is cultivating such reports for future use
in their expeditions.
Again the BFRO’s leadership, shows there belief in
that they are “elite” amongst everyone else. To benefit from others
and leave nothing but scraps, for those whom have worked
all their life in the field, and whom do not get a share of the
$400 a person for field trips it charges.
There was a time, in the late 90’s and early
00’s. when the BFRO had a chance at being the organization to
bring the creature into focus. But that time has passed. The
iron grip of confidentiality, and functions more like a government
agency rather than an organization of field researchers.
Yes there are good people in the BFRO still. Why? Is not my job
to speculate.
And it is interesting how my name was removed from
investigations I conducted for them, including one I gave
them.
“Ce la vie” I guess.
.
“Big Foot Notes” Staff
Editor - in -Chief
Steve Kulls
The “Co-Host”
Billy Willard
Research Director
David Gay
Special Consultant
Bill Brann
Thoughts...
Tools of the Trade
Volume 2 Issue 2 Page 5
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Founder
Steve Kulls
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Covering the Honobia, Okalahoma
Bigfoot Conference
The North East Sasquatch
Research Association fall expedition
And Much, Much More !!!
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Radio Notes Pg 2
“Challenges” (con’t) Pg 3
The Symposium Pg 3
escAPEe's Hideaway Pg 4
Thoughts Pg 5
A personal note… Pg 5
Web Resources Pg 6
Big Foot Notes
The Official Publication of Squatchdetective.com
http://squatchdetective.com Volume 2 Issue 2
Spring - Summer
2007
Well it was a cold
April in New York’s Adirondack
Park, host of the
Spring NESRA expedition.
Typically in the high 30’s
for the time of year at the
coldest, the NESRA Team
was treated to lows in the
teens for the 3 day expedition
to the 6 million plus
acre park.
The expedition
was held in an area of the
park plagued with
Sasquatch sightings over
the last three decades.
Unfortunately, the Squatches were hiding from
the cold weather, as most people were. Pheremones listening
stations and night vision and thermal detection
were used but produced no conclusive results although it
was a great outing and fun was had by all.
The NESRA Spring Expedition.
Challenges of the 21st Century
Recently Discovered & Unknown
Creatures.
Berlepsch
New Guinea (2006)
Unknown Cat Species
Borneo (2005)
Snake (name not available)
Bolivia (2003)
Bigfoot Hot Line: (518) 663 - 4487
Report Encounters or Press Inquiries
A contemporary look at the Bigfoot Mystery - by Steve Kulls
As we approach the
40th Anniversary of the Patterson
Film it leads to a lot
of speculation, at least to
me as to what has the last
40 years brought us in
terms of research and discovery
of this magnificent
creature.
The mystery itself
began in the public eye
eleven years earlier with the
track discoveries of Jerry
Crew on a construction site
being run by Ray Wallace.
That in of itself has its issues,
although, John Green
has dispensed my initial
thoughts that Wallace had
anything to do with those
tracks it does lead to some
interesting speculation. As
an investigator it would be
Irresponsible of me
to discount the motives
belief a possible
hoax in that
matter.
But if we are
to put that particular
case aside, and
focus on events
since then it becomes
more palatable
and tangible
that a large primate
walks the forests of North
America.
Now a lot of folks
here may consider it blasphemy
to state the following,
but the Patterson film
is no longer current
events, nor should we
consider it our number
one piece of evidence
when examining this mystery.
Not withstanding I
do hold the film meritoriously,
as I feel the whole
Heironomus story a bit
thick to chew.
But after forty
years one would think we
as a research community
would have more than just
(continued on page 3)
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What People Are Saying:
I just wanted to drop you a line to
let you know that I download all
your pod casts and they help me
get though the night as a baker.
Glad to see you back in the saddle
- “Scottie”
Check out the all new enhanced
show page as we bring the mystery
to your home every week!
Visit Squatchdetective.com or at
blogtalkradio.com/thesquatchdective
for more info.
The Squatchdetective has been
taking some flack from a small few for
belonging to this co-op of organizations,
nonetheless, the Squatchdetective remains
vehement in the project’s, integrity and
goals.
N.A.P.E is a cooperative effort
between Searching For Bigfoot, Inc, The
Pangea Institute, Granite State Paranormal,
Squatchdetective.com and MK Davis.
It was formed for several reasons.
The reasons are simple, first is to educate
folks about what we do in research, and
how to properly go about research while
maintaining the integrity of forensics,
proper interview techniques, knowledge
about origins of apes and where this creature
may fit in the evolutionary chain of
Profiles - The North American Primate Expedition
Squatchdetective Radio Notes
Volume 2 Issue 2 Page 2
And our sister show the Sasquatch Experience,
Wednesdays at 9PM!
Official Site:
http://honobiafest2007.squatchdetective.com
October 5 - 6, 2007 (8AM - 8PM)
Apes. Various myths that exist about the
creature. Also hands on use of technology,
casting techniques and land navigation.
The other kick is that included is 14
hours of field expedition time in areas
not open generally to the general public,
and activity is recent and active.
Finally all housing and food costs are
covered in the Expedition as well.
NAPE has decided to call this project
“Bigfoot Boot Camp, due to the cramming
of all the education in this project.
For more information and details go to:
bigfootbootcamp.squatchdetective.com
Upcoming Bootcamps:
1. Oct. 25 - 28, 2007 Paris,
TX
2. Nov. 15 - 18, 2007 White
River, AZ (Apache Res.)
3. Dec. 5 - 8, 2007 Paducah,
KY (LBL)
4. Jan. (date TBA) Fresno,
Ca.
5. Feb. (date TBA) Enterprise,
AL
6. Mar. (date TBA) Deer
River, MN (Chippewa Res)
7. Apr. (date TBA) Miami, Fl.
(Ten Thousand Is.)
On the 40th anniversary
of the Patterson Gimlin
Film, a packed conference was
to take place in Arcata, California.
Speakers were to include:
Christopher Murphy
M.K. Davis, Kathy Strain,
Thom Powell, John Miles
Jason Valenti, Roger Knights.
The ticket prices
were originally $210.00 a
piece, but not enough tickets
were sold to keep the conference
in the black, so the symposium
was cancelled so refunds
are being promptly handled
at this time.
What went wrong?
Well, I have some beliefs, but
not as fringe as some would
think.
I’ve heard the scuttle
on the forums that blamed
particular researchers’ speaking
personal beliefs which did
not conform to their own as
being the reason, but to believe
that is utter non-sense.
People in this field,
have to realize that it is number
one...we don’t have that
big of a mainstream public
Challenges of the 21st Century - (continued from page 1)
a film as considered the number one piece
of evidence.
The Skookum cast once hailed as
a breakthrough by some, and getting bolstered
by the likes of Dr. Esteban Sarmiento,
has long faded already.
No one holds as their number one
piece of evidence the investigative work of
Jimmy Chillicut and his dermal ridge evidence.
A skeptic when first entering the
project, it soon changed his mind base on
physical evidence, not subject or inconclusive
data.
The statistical data, by Dr. Henner
Fahrenbach also is seldom cited. But
Dr. Fahrenbach using science, and approved
methodology, formed to statistics
that the creature most likely exists and
that a vast majority of the data collected
was comparative and not speculative.
The Alan Berry tapes, never did
get a fair and headlined look by mainstream
science and often sits on the shelf.
What of the unknown hairs that
have been found and documented? Not
much has ever been said much of them and
themselves seem clouded in mystery.
There HAS been physical evidence collected,
but the prevalence of the community to espouse
the Patterson Film as the number one piece of
evidence is embedded in our American cultural psyche,
as we demand something that is exciting and
appeals to our sense of sight.
Talk of science and lab reports and statistical
and scientific analysis does not catch front page
headlines, and not occupy the interest of the mainstream
public.
DNA recovery would most likely yield the
same results today, as DNA, in the late eighties and
early nineties was exciting stuff, but with shows such
as CSI and Cold Case Files, DNA has become less
exciting and more “ho-hum” to most.
Take for example the Space Shuttle Program.
They’ve become so commonplace, that the only
major media coverage attraction it receives is when a
major tragedy occurs.
We have to challenge ourselves as we
A Great Symposium That Never Was….What Went Wrong?
Page 3 Big Foot Notes
reach. We are, our biggest fans.
Next is the fact, that
ticket prices were a little steep for a
symposium. ($210)
Lastly is the fact that the
main focus was the P/G film and
many in the mainstream public
have been duped by media reports
of the likes and of Wallace, Heironimus.
However a lower ticket
price may have brought out more
folks. But would have hurt the
speaker schedule.
Well my condolences to
the organizers...to have so much
into effort, blood and tears in a
venture only to have it cancelled is
painful. Thumbs up for trying
though.
On the upside, Tom Yamarone, has organized a P/G film
celebration, and speakers include, Danny Perez, Cliff Barackman,
Tom Yamarone, David Murphy, James Fay and Scott McClean.
Ticket prices are only $25.00 and even includes a catered barbecue
lunch.
Oct. 20 - 10AM - 3PM at the VFW Hall in Willow Creek,
enter the last couple of years of the 1st
decade of the twenty-first century to NOT
be quiet about the scientific work.
To challenge ourselves to bring
this mystery to closure by the end of the
second decade.
To say, “Yes the Patterson Film is
interesting, but what about this and that.”
To say to the skeptics, show me
the proof that this doesn’t exist, when new
species discoveries are being made numerous
times every year.
To challenge ourselves to over
come petty grievances with one another,
to cooperate.
To challenge ourselves to more
time in the brush versus time commenting
on others work.
To challenge ourselves from being
just mere spectators and becoming
team players instead.
That is the challenge of the next decade.
“EscAPEe’s Hideaway” - by David Gay
Even here at the threshold of
the 21st century, the debate continues
over whether mankind should or should
not collect a "dead" specimen of any
previously unknown animal. Until it is
proven to exist and is recognized as an
endangered or vanishing species, wildlife
laws offer no protection to any
cryptid from being killed.
For example, should scientists searching
for the noted marine creatures seen
from time to time at Loch Ness in Scotland
or Lake Champlain in upstate New
York hunt these animals and kill them
on sight to prove their existence? More
to the point of my interests, should
field researchers be plotting ways to
capture or kill a Bigfoot creature? Is the
best aim for our research to collect a
specimen; dead or alive?
Observations of Bigfoot creatures reveals
that they are social animals that
operate in groups and somehow communicate
with each other. They watch
human beings, especially hikers and
hunters and people living near their habitat
areas, and have proven themselves at
being adept in eluding us. They have
adapted to our modern technologies;
exercising caution to avoid dangers posed
by trains or automobiles or artificial
lights or cameras. They could prey on us,
but for whatever reason they don’t. A
peaceful coexistence is maintained–
though for the vast majority of people,
we as a race remain blissfully unaware of
their proximity and presence.
Now if someone ever managed to kill and
collect the body of one of these creatures
as a dead specimen, we should not
dare to presume it will go unnoticed.
These creatures watch us; adapting and
learning. Once we demonstrate our intentions
and capabilities of successfully
hunting them, we will become their enemy.
The table is turned. How do you
think this will change their apparent indifference
toward people? Will they become
more active in defending themselves
and their habitat areas? Will
they become offensive or aggressive?
This is certainly one species of creatures
that no one would want becoming
hostile towards people.
As a community of investigators who
are developing field expertise and
techniques for finding these creatures,
our primary aim should be to
improve our surveillance of the living
animals.
Observations of living animals
in their habitat areas are the
only way we will find out how many
of them are there, how do they live,
how do they communicate, and what
behaviors can we expect from them.
You cannot learn the answers
to any of these questions from
a dead or captured specimen.
Page 4 Big Foot Notes
Many of you may have noticed
some subtle changes on the
Squatchdetective.com website.
After countless hours of
research and discovery many new
tools and features are available on
Squatchdetective.com. Also taking
advantage of the ease of video and
audio embedding.
On the home page you’ll
find many banners to read the live
feeds to the Squatchdetective’s
blogs and the radio show pod
casts.
This was made available
due to the fact that Feedburner.
com in July went to an all
free service as opposed to a paid
one. This not only adds convenience
to the fans of the site and
blogs, but opens them up as well
to a vaster audience.
The other great thing is it’s
easy to get to the feeds:
Squatchdetective Blog:
http://feeds.squatchdetective.com/squat
chdetectivesblog
Squatchdetective Radio Blog:
http://feeds.squatchdetective.com/squat
chdetectiveradio
Squatchdetective Radio Podcast::
http://feeds.squatchdetective.com/squat
chdetectiveradiopodcast
Thanks to the use of the
feeds, Squatchdetective.com has now
created a news room, with an interactive
widget, to read and travel to
other sites in new windows, while
listening to the latest edition of
Squatchdetective Radio. Included
are Bigfoot and Cryptid News, Science
and Technology News and the
days Top Headlines.
http://squatchdetective.com/squatchd
etective_news_room.htm
Where did the archives go?
To conserve home page space the
archives are now on their own
page, as it has grown enough to
support its own page….
http://squatchdetective.com/archives.
htm
As always all the new functions
have been placed on the drop down
menu titled: Department and Archives.
Squatchdetective.com …. adding advanced features & “stuff”
One of my favorite gadgets in the
field I can recommend as it is really great at
detecting “critters” in the field when it is
completely dark is the “Aim Shot” Heat
Seeker.
Light and compact, working on a 9
Volt battery that never seems to do dead, it
is reasonably priced at $159.95 at
http://Opticsplanet.com.
Easy to use as well, and the sensitivity
is adjustable as well.
Secrecy……
that’s the name of the
game.
At least that’s
what some organizations
at least.
Recently, my
good friend Bill Brann
discovered a report on
the BFRO website, that
specifically quoted from
his book, “Monsters of
the Northwoods.”
Bill at that time
didn’t have much complaint
about such, but
wanted really badly to
interview this woman.
Through contacts,
I got him contacted
with the BFRO
Investigator, Mike Aragona,
from New Jersey
who investigated the
report.
Needless to say
Aragona, would not allow
Brann to speak to
the witness or give up
any precious information.
Knowing Bill,
he WILL get the information
through other
means eventually, but
again we see how some
organizations perceive
every little thing, even
the slightest of sightings as top
secret, even though this report was
from years past.. The Organizations
leader did not seem to mind capitalizing
on Bill’s stories, when it benefited
him.
I have problems when
information goes one way with organizations.
I myself have kept
things under wrap until the investigations
are complete. But I begin to
doubt the veracity of any of the
BFRO’s reports if only “one” investigator
spoke with a witness and
then refused to let any other bonafide
investigator, such as Bill, even
speak with them.
It goes against
the grain of any “Scientific” organization
to keep things confidential for so long after investigations
are complete. Unless it is cultivating such reports for future use
in their expeditions.
Again the BFRO’s leadership, shows there belief in
that they are “elite” amongst everyone else. To benefit from others
and leave nothing but scraps, for those whom have worked
all their life in the field, and whom do not get a share of the
$400 a person for field trips it charges.
There was a time, in the late 90’s and early
00’s. when the BFRO had a chance at being the organization to
bring the creature into focus. But that time has passed. The
iron grip of confidentiality, and functions more like a government
agency rather than an organization of field researchers.
Yes there are good people in the BFRO still. Why? Is not my job
to speculate.
And it is interesting how my name was removed from
investigations I conducted for them, including one I gave
them.
“Ce la vie” I guess.
.
“Big Foot Notes” Staff
Editor - in -Chief
Steve Kulls
The “Co-Host”
Billy Willard
Research Director
David Gay
Special Consultant
Bill Brann
Thoughts...
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Dec. 15, 2007
Covering the Honobia, Okalahoma
Bigfoot Conference
The North East Sasquatch
Research Association fall expedition
And Much, Much More !!!
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Review: The Bigfoot Mystery/Sasquatch Experience 9-16-07
On the Bigfoot Mystery, Thunderhawk's scheduled guests never showed up, so Mike Killen called in and he and TH and Bob discussed the signs of Bigfoot, such as the stick structure discussion from last week, scat samples, footprints and other items of interest. There were several questions from the chatroom, including from Bill Green and Duke and several others. Pretty good show.
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The SE got a late start, but once we got going, we had our guest Ray Crowe, who answered questions such as how in the world he ever got started in his research, the differences in researchers and how some don't get along, his thoughts on the Patterson/Gimlin Movie, what is new with his newsletter, and various other topics. He also discussed his most recent Bigfoot Daze event, which had M.K. Davis as a speaker, and his assessments on M.K.'s work on the P/G Movie. A couple of promos were played during the program, one being our new SQuatchMEDIA promo from last week and also a new promo for Beyond The Edge Radio. I also got to discuss the new Bigfooting In Oklahoma DVD as well. It was a great show, full of great information. Next week's guest will be Joedy Cook, co-author of Bigfoot Encounters in Ohio: Quest For The Grassman. The show will be back in its usual timeslot of 9:00 EST/8:00 Central at the link to the right. As always, we encourage you to please tune in and support great research.
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The SE got a late start, but once we got going, we had our guest Ray Crowe, who answered questions such as how in the world he ever got started in his research, the differences in researchers and how some don't get along, his thoughts on the Patterson/Gimlin Movie, what is new with his newsletter, and various other topics. He also discussed his most recent Bigfoot Daze event, which had M.K. Davis as a speaker, and his assessments on M.K.'s work on the P/G Movie. A couple of promos were played during the program, one being our new SQuatchMEDIA promo from last week and also a new promo for Beyond The Edge Radio. I also got to discuss the new Bigfooting In Oklahoma DVD as well. It was a great show, full of great information. Next week's guest will be Joedy Cook, co-author of Bigfoot Encounters in Ohio: Quest For The Grassman. The show will be back in its usual timeslot of 9:00 EST/8:00 Central at the link to the right. As always, we encourage you to please tune in and support great research.
My sighting reports
Sighting Report: Cherokee County, Georgia, Woodstock
Date: 1-31-84
Time: around 10:00 P.M. EST
Witness: Henry M.
Henry saw a large, rust-brown-colored Sasquatch-type creature, standing approximately 8 feet tall, behind a residence, standing under a porchlight. The creature's face was apelike and humanlike, flat nose, thin slit for lips and large black eyes.
Terrain: Wooded, mountainous region
Activities of witness: Standing on elevated back patio, watching creature 50 yards away at bottom of hill; witness left first.
Sighting Report: Bolivar County, Mississippi, 3 miles south of Shaw, on Highway 61
Date: 1-13-98
Time: 1:15 A.M. CST
Witness: Henry M.
Henry saw a large, dirty-white-colored Sasquatch-type creature walking across the highway approximately 150 yards ahead of him from left to right. When he reached the point where the creature had crossed, saw large, approximately 7 1/2-8 foot tall creature standing in a ditch with its back turned. Witness saw creature for approximately 15 seconds.
Terrain: 4-lane highway, going towards wooded area
Activities of witness: Driving north from Greenville, Mississippi towards the town of Shaw
Date: 1-31-84
Time: around 10:00 P.M. EST
Witness: Henry M.
Henry saw a large, rust-brown-colored Sasquatch-type creature, standing approximately 8 feet tall, behind a residence, standing under a porchlight. The creature's face was apelike and humanlike, flat nose, thin slit for lips and large black eyes.
Terrain: Wooded, mountainous region
Activities of witness: Standing on elevated back patio, watching creature 50 yards away at bottom of hill; witness left first.
Sighting Report: Bolivar County, Mississippi, 3 miles south of Shaw, on Highway 61
Date: 1-13-98
Time: 1:15 A.M. CST
Witness: Henry M.
Henry saw a large, dirty-white-colored Sasquatch-type creature walking across the highway approximately 150 yards ahead of him from left to right. When he reached the point where the creature had crossed, saw large, approximately 7 1/2-8 foot tall creature standing in a ditch with its back turned. Witness saw creature for approximately 15 seconds.
Terrain: 4-lane highway, going towards wooded area
Activities of witness: Driving north from Greenville, Mississippi towards the town of Shaw
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Sasquatch Experience Today...
Sean, James and I will host a great program, with International Bigfoot Society President/Founder Ray Crowe. The show starts at 5:00 EST/4:00 Central this afternoon and the link can be found to the right. As always, we encourage you to please tune in and support great research.
Bigfoot Mystery Today...
Thunderhawk and his new co-host, Bob, will have as their guests Steven Miller of Illinois and Billy Willard of Sasquatch Watch of Virginia to discuss the signs of Bigfoot. The show will begin at a special early start time of 4:00 EST/3:00 Central this afternoon at The Bigfoot Mystery As always, we encourage you to please tune in and support great research.
DVD Review: Bigfooting In Oklahoma
Jay Michael Hits Another One Out of the park!!!!!!
This DVD, professionally done and narrated by Jay Michael, is the story of Esther Schritter of Southeastern Oklahoma, describing several encounters she had as a child in Paine County, Oklahoma. She describes her first sighting when she was 3 or 4, while she was sitting in her highchair in her kitchen, seeing an ugly face come to the window; next she describes at age 12 she and a girlfriend going down to a frozen lake to slide on the lake and hearing a siren-type scream; at age 17, she was home alone and again saw a large creature which frightened her enough to retreat to the backdoor for the car and drive straight through her yard, with the creature seemingly in hot pursuit until she left the homestead. The focus next switches to some videotaped interviews Esther took with witnesses in Oregon and at the Honobia Bigfoot Festival in 2004 and other Oklahomans who describe strange vocalizations. A gentleman also seems to have found a possible hair sample, a rather large sample which he found in a tree. A sighting in the Arbuckle Mountains is also described by an eyewitness. A piece of footage of a footprint Esther found is also shown. Esther next discusses an encounter in Louisiana while she was a seismologist in which she and a friend appeared to have been parallelled by something in the woods near Arcadia, as well as a sighting of a large, bipedal creature retreating back into the woods. Esther, before she got in contact with other Bigfooters, had no other point of reference other than the classic film The Legend of Boggy Creek. More eyewitness accounts are shown as well, from Oklahoma and from the Pacific Northwest.
There also appears a videotape of something Esther caught on video on Timberghost's property, something large, dark and bipedal. You can e-mail Jay Michael at staff@cryptovideography.com for further information on ordering. There is also a bonus section after the closing credits from the Pacific Northwest with Don Monroe and some casts he has collected over his years of searching. There is also bonus material from the Bellingham, Washington Sasquatch Conference, as well as photos of casts from the PNW. The footage Esther took is also shown in enhanced form. I would say this is Jay's best effort yet. Bravo, Jay Michael!!!!!! 5 stars!!!!!! Get this DVD while you can!!!!!!
Received Bigfooting In Oklahoma Today...
Full Review will be seen above. Very fascinating and professionally done so far.
Second sighting report
| Sighting Reports Witness: Gary C. (not his real name) Date of encounter: 11/14/05 Time: Between 11:45 P.M. and 12:30 A.M. Location: Ittawamba/Prentiss County Line, Mississippi near Natchez Trace Parkway, 200 yards from John Bell Williams Game Reserve next to TomBigbee Waterway Activity of Witness: spotlighting deer on a dead-end road Weather Conditions: Almost full moon Terrain: Wooded Witness called me earlier this evening (November 15th) and told me that he and two other witnesses saw a 5'10"-6'0" tall creature, black, with a greenish tint to the eyes. Witness does not say unequivocally that it was a Bigfoot, but he is certainly puzzled about what it was. Witness hunts in that area often, and has never seen an animal stand on its hind legs or run. Creature crossed road in front of witnesses, turned and looked at them and took off. Creature was 25-30 yards away. Witnesses heard after seeing the creature wood-whacking and whacking on tin. The wood-whacking was twice in rhythm, "whap, whap." This took place 35 yards away from them. Witnesses went back this morning to search for tracks and could find none. Witness works at tire plant and is willing to take a polygraph. |
Two reports I collected from right here in the Magnolia State The first report is below
(Blogger's Note: I actually received this report from my brother-in-law back in the early 21st Century and submitted it to the GCBRO. The full unedited report is below.)
REPORT RECEIVED: From the GCBRO Online Reports Submissions Form
REPORT RECEIVED: From the GCBRO Online Reports Submissions Form
DATE: Various Dates
TIME: Various Times
LOCATION: Eupora, Mississippi, Webster County
TERRAIN: Wooded
OBSERVED: My brother-in-law had several sightings and encounters near his father's home near Eupora, starting when he was a child. He has found things overturned, and seen a shadowy figure run away from the house. The trailer is surrounded by woods, and my brother-in-law also found tracks (length unknown), along with a deer which was completely ripped apart by something big.
Description of Creature: Shadowy Figure that left tracks.
Activities of Witness: Various
Other Notes: None
Other Other Notes: None
Bill Green's Pro Review of "Florida's Unexpected Wildlife"
hey friends good evening today i got a flyer for a new book called called florida unexpected wildlife by michael newman the book cover looks very interesting & great. i hope to get a copy of it soon. it looks great for cryptozoology bigfoot book library. go to http://www.upf.com/book.asp?id=NEWTOS08 or it might be already available on amazon.com or at local book stores. good evening bill green 
A++
A++
New Book: Florida's Unexpected Wildlife: Exotic Species, Living Fossils, and Mythical Beasts in the Sunshine State by Michael Newton
Michael Newton
Details: 208 pages 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Paper: $21.00 ISBN 13: 978-0-8130-3156-9
Pubdate: 9/30/2007
Please note that while you may order this book at any time, it will not be available for shipment until shortly before the publication date
Details: 208 pages 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Paper: $21.00 ISBN 13: 978-0-8130-3156-9
Pubdate: 9/30/2007
Overview
"A sober, engaging, and authoritative introduction to Florida's hidden animals, from rare visitors, to introduced species, to mysterious and cryptic 'maybe' creatures."--Paul H. LeBlond, co-founder of the British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Society
"Newton takes the general reader, the traveling tourist, and the curious cryptozoologist on a tour of the strange animals and weird cryptids to be found in one of the most popular vacation destinations in existence, Florida. Florida's Unexpected Wildlife is one of those unique guidebooks that need to be purchased by everyone!"--Loren Coleman, author of Cryptozoology A to Z
Throughout the world, sightings of animals unrecognized by modern science are reported on a daily basis. Since the 1950s, the study of these "hidden animals" has been known as cryptozoology and though many of the reports have been exposed as hoaxes, some have resisted explanation.
In Florida's Unexpected Wildlife award-winning author Michael Newton describes exotic species recognized by state wildlife authorities; "extinct" species whose passing is disputed or disproved; various aquatic "monsters" said to occupy Florida's rivers, lakes, and offshore waters; alien big cats; and the search for the elusive, enigmatic Skunk Ape--a local relative of Bigfoot. Newton's tales are riveting, and include a six-foot tall emu encountered by a jogger in a subdivision and a "sea serpent" carcass discovered at the mouth of the St. Johns River in the mid-nineteenth century by passengers aboard a schooner. The stories are illustrated with photographs and the incomparable paintings of artist William Rebsamen, hailed as the "John James Audubon of cryptozoology."
While "monster hunters" can use Florida's Unexpected Wildlife as a field guide, casual readers can simply enjoy the many fascinating tales and the wealth of evidence collected in this book. Grab your binoculars and enjoy the quest!
Michael Newton is a professional writer and author of nearly 200 books, including the Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Talked to Bob Gimlin last night...
And he told me that indeed he had not taken a polygraph test, and that he does not do interviews anymore out of respect for his wife, who took a lot of ridicule over the years because of her husband's involvement with the film. We also discussed the weather, our families and various other things.
Review: The Sasquatch Triangle 9-13-07/The XZone 9-14-07
This was a great show, with the one and only John Green, who discussed such things as the initial track finds in the Bluff Creek, California area, the initial interest he had in the subject, the Patterson/Gimlin Movie, his thoughts on the Internet and its hand in research and other topics. One caller, Bobbie Short, had asked John about some of the track finds in the Northern California area during the '50's and '60's. John also fielded questions from the SQuatchMEDIA chatroom as well as a few e-mail questions. I also announced that I had spoken to Bob Gimlin and confirmed that he had never taken a polygraph test, that John Freitas had mixed him up with Roger Patterson. It was a great show, full of great information. Don's next program will feature as a guest Scott "Squatch" Herriott next Thursday night at 9:00 EST/8:00 Central at the address to the right. As always, we encourage you to please tune in and support great research.
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I made an appearance on the XZone along with Kal Korff this morning, and it was an interesting program. We mainly discussed the Patterson/Gimlin Movie and the issues surrounding it, such as the discrepancies in the story of Bob Heironimus, and I announced that Bob Gimlin had indeed not taken a polygraph. Kal basically discussed the same issues he always has regarding legal issues surrounding the controversy over the film, and also the fact that he has heard a rumor that the alleged suit has been buried somewhere near Yakima and also that Mrs. Gimlin has apparently a good bit to lose if the film is a hoax. Our old friend Bill Green called in and asked Kal about the legal issues surrounding whether or not a judge would hear the case in court regarding Bigfoot or not. I really enjoyed the show, and Kal wants to work with me, so we may do that. Thanks. Kal.
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I made an appearance on the XZone along with Kal Korff this morning, and it was an interesting program. We mainly discussed the Patterson/Gimlin Movie and the issues surrounding it, such as the discrepancies in the story of Bob Heironimus, and I announced that Bob Gimlin had indeed not taken a polygraph. Kal basically discussed the same issues he always has regarding legal issues surrounding the controversy over the film, and also the fact that he has heard a rumor that the alleged suit has been buried somewhere near Yakima and also that Mrs. Gimlin has apparently a good bit to lose if the film is a hoax. Our old friend Bill Green called in and asked Kal about the legal issues surrounding whether or not a judge would hear the case in court regarding Bigfoot or not. I really enjoyed the show, and Kal wants to work with me, so we may do that. Thanks. Kal.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Review: Let's Talk Bigfoot 9-12-07
This was a wonderful show, with guest Craig Woolheater, co-founder/chairman of the Texas Bigfoot Research Conservancy, who discussed the upcoming Texas Bigfoot Conference. He also discussed he and his wife's sighting in Louisiana in 1994, as well as some of the events at the conference and also some upcoming boot-camps of their own to help researchers. Callers included Craig Mitchell (known as Pywacket on the various forums) and another gentleman whose name escapes me at the moment. Craig also fielded questions from the Searching For Bigfoot forum and the Let's Talk Bigfoot Chatroom. It was a great show, and full of great information. Teresa will be joined next week by a special co-host Sam Rich because Melissa will be in the field, and their guest will be Scott Schubbe. That program starts at 10:00 EST/9:00 Central and can be found at Let's Talk Bigfoot As always, we do encourage you to tune in and support great research.
Sasquatch Triangle/XZone Radio Tonight...
This is the one you have all been waiting for, which was scheduled for last week, but it is on tonight. The one and only "Mr. Sasquatch," John Green, will be Don's guest. The show starts at 9:00 EST/8:00 Central at the link to the right. As always, we encourage you to tune in and support great research.
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Then, for all you night-owls, I will be on the XZone with Rob McConnell and Kal Korff at 1:00 A.M. EST/12:00 Central to discuss Bigfoot and the Patterson/Gimlin Movie and how we can find common ground with skeptically-minded individuals even if we do not agree. That link can also be found to the right.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Show Reminder...
Tomorrow night on the Sasquatch Triangle, Don Keating will host the one and only "Mr. Sasquatch," John Green. Call in with your questions at 347-996-5814, or e-mail questions to eobic@yahoo.com, or join us in the SQuatchMEDIA chatroom on our website. The show starts at 9:00 EST/8:00 Central and promises to be a great one, so please tune in and support great research.
Slight Time Change for the Sasquatch Experience
Our show will commence as scheduled this Sunday, but at a special early start time of 5:00 P.M. EST/4:00 P.M. Central at the link to the right with our special guest Mr. Ray Crowe of the International Bigfoot Society. We hope you will tune in and support great research.
Announcement about this Sunday's shows
Dear Host,
Blogtalkradio is planning maintenance on our systems from Sunday Sep 16th 7:00 PM EST until Monday Sep 17th 6:00 AM EST which will effect conducting live shows. Since you have scheduled a show during that time we ask you to please reschedule it as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Host Support.
John Sweet
Host Liasion Director
The Sasquatch Experience and the Bigfoot Mystery will reschedule their shows as needed, possibly early Sunday afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
Blogtalkradio is planning maintenance on our systems from Sunday Sep 16th 7:00 PM EST until Monday Sep 17th 6:00 AM EST which will effect conducting live shows. Since you have scheduled a show during that time we ask you to please reschedule it as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Host Support.
John Sweet
Host Liasion Director
The Sasquatch Experience and the Bigfoot Mystery will reschedule their shows as needed, possibly early Sunday afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
Let's Talk Bigfoot Tonight...
Melissa and Teresa will have Texas Bigfoot Research Conservancy President Craig Woolheater as their guest at 10:00 EST/9:00 Central at Let's Talk Bigfoot As always, we encourage you to tune in and support great research.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Editorial: What are the different looks of Sasquatch?
Many people have had basically the same description for Sasquatch for centuries now-tall, bipedal, covered with hair, long arms and short legs. However, sometimes the looks vary ever so slightly. The majority of reports describe tall creatures, but some descriptions describe short creatures, which may be juveniles or undeveloped creatures. Some are described as thin or skinny, while others are described as having muscle definition Triple HHH of the WWE would be envious of, but no fat creatures. Some are described with the cone-shaped head while others are described as round-headed to egg-shaped. Some are male and are uniquely endowed, while others are female with rather developed mammary glands. Various hair colors are described as well, including white to light-grey, light to dark-brown, red to reddish and black, but they do not run every color of the rainbow. Their foot sizes and looks are also quite different, with anywhere from three-four-five toes, with some looking human-like to ape-like, at various sizes. The face is sometimes described differently too, either ape-like or human-like. The one I saw in 1984 had a strangely human-like face, with some aspects of ape as well. However, each facial detail always has a defined brow ridge over the eyes. Some are described with beards and moustaches, while others are clean-"shaven." Some are described with long hair, while others are described with short hair. So there is a diversity of looks in the Sasquatch just as with humans. I can only hope a type specimen will eventually solve the mystery of diverse looks once and for all.
Editorial: Are some researchers afraid to be truly independent and think for themselves?
A lot of the time, many researchers have their own thoughts about certain individuals in the field of Bigfoot research. But sometimes people get swayed very easily by others in the field and form their opinions based on others' opinions rather than their own thoughts and opinions. I have fallen into this trap, unfortunately. Well, that is OVER for me. How much time have I wasted psychoanalyzing people and saying "so-and-so did this, so-and-so said that?", and most of the time these opinions have been based on what others have said about so-and-so. This is time I could've spent getting to know certain individuals in the field instead of being so jealous and back-biting and bitter about certain people. I admit, I have fallen into the trap of letting others determine my opinions on certain individuals in the field, and I need to stop being swayed by what Joe Blow said about John Doe and have my own damn opinions on people. That kind of crap is rumor-mongering and gossip and it has got to stop. We are ALL in this together to try to solve this, so who gives a crap if it is John Doe or Joe Blow that solves it, as long as it is solved? I would encourage others to do the same as I have, and quit being swayed by what is said on this forum or that messageboard or in some chatroom and form your own opinion on someone, good or bad. I am not saying you have to like certain individuals in this field, but for God's sake, stop all the back-biting and rumor-mongering and bitterness, and let us all work TOGETHER as a unit to solve this mystery. Billy Willard made a good point to me in a chatroom last night when he said that we can't get to know someone through a computer screen, and he is absolutely right. If we spent half as much time in the field actually LOOKING for evidence as we do sitting anonymously behind our computer screens tearing others down, we would be in a boat in the middle of Loch Ness by now!!!!!!
Review: The Squatch Detective Radio 9-10-07
This was a pretty good show, with Scott Marlowe discussing some aspects of the Skunk Ape Mystery as well as his research in Florida and his Pangea Institute. Tom Biscardi called in and pretty well dominated a good bit of the show, discussing the upcoming Bigfoot Boot-Camp/Expedition scheduled for next month in Paris, Texas, which will feature Steve Kulls, Marlowe and M.K. Davis giving workshops in different fields of study. Several people called in, including Don Keating, who really made some rather controversial statements about the cost of the upcoming boot-camp/expedition and also some questions about the purpose of the expedition and other aspects of it. It was a rather interesting and spirited show, and rather enjoyable. Steve and Billy do not have a scheduled guest for next week, but it should be a good one. The show begins as always at 9:00 EST/8:00 Central and can be found at Squatch Detective Radio As always, please tune in and support great research.
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