Thursday, July 23, 2009

Sasquatch speaks?

Yeah, It’s a vague title and it will probably draw some criticism but after the flaming I have endured in the past regarding other “subjects” (Sasquatch related) I figured that my 2 cents are worth about 5 cents now. The extra 3 cents are earned from the satisfaction of knowing that someone took the time to read, absorb and then give me a mouthful (or email full) of disagreement. Now that’s healthy feedback, don’t you think???

The Michigan Recordings – if you haven't done so you should really take a trip over to the site and explore it. Be sure to read the text rather than just jumping to the recordings because a wealth of information is provided and I have to tell you, it was a job well done.

Personally I haven't been able to pull anything really mind-blowing out of the project but I had no expectation of doing so. I should clarify what I mean – all too often people seem eager to present material to the public which in itself draws skepticism because you would think that one is looking for big press, the media and the spotlight. Not so with this project, and it seems to be for good reason – aside from setting your own conclusions – which, by the way, this site lets you do with ease (they don’t co-herse you into believing their thoughts and suggestions), they leave it wide open for any interpretation. Believe or don’t believe. Here is the research material as we have collected it.

That is why, when I learned of this project -as most rational people will (or should) do, you approach it with skepticism and little or no bias. And that’s exactly what I did.

On my first visit to the site, well, I was pleasantly surprised that a banner didn't jump out and say “congratulations, your the 150,000 visitor to this site. Click here to claim your prize. No, that might be a little harsh, but I’m sure you know what I mean. It is a well laid out site, simple in design yet powerful in it’s presentation of the subject and therefore I found it very comforting and easy to absorb.

What you will certainly notice is a consistent undertone of professionalism by individuals who are not immediately jumping to a conclusion and spreading the word SASQUATCH or BIGFOOT like its going to draw hits every time they do so. No, these people were on a planned and seemingly well executed mission to work with the situation that they agreed to study and this is the result of that tenure. A refreshing and interesting look into the way that a sasquatch may communicate and then some. Listen to the recordings, listen to everything. Picture yourself being there. You might even creep yourself out after hearing some of the sounds!

Track 5 of July 5/6th gave me the kick in the ass that I needed to set the title of this blog. Listen to it. Over and over. Notwithstanding the fact that it is a very “unique” recording, it seems that “it” is almost “speaking” to something – someone – anyone. Who knows? A lazy camper might have dropped a can of beans out of their pack while hiking and now the “mighty fur ball” is trying to figure out a way to open the mystifying silvery tube of slop. I chuckle each time I think of that – a wrestling match with a can of beans.

All jokes aside, this is a really important and interesting development from a group of credible and respectable individuals who are to be applauded for releasing this new and refreshing material. It will certainly renew the questions of conclusions by those who shut the door on this subject in the past. This is unique. This is part of the hunt. This is Sasquatch as the mystery unfolds.

(Please extinguish flames here……:)

Jason

Monday, July 20, 2009

Why do I believe?

Had a short and somewhat cold conversation with an individual a few hours ago who reminded me that when he came across my blog he felt that I was going to be looking the devil in the eye and walking down a path of destruction -  for that nobody would believe and take seriously the “folklore” and rantings of those who claim that a “being” exists among us that we cannot explain.

Logic speaks volumes. And people forget about logic to the point that “narrow” conclusions are drawn in cases where they should not be.

I make reference to my vocalization experience. I heard a sound – and I did not know what it was.

Think about my last sentence. Seriously. I will repeat it. Put yourself in my shoes, close your eyes and think. “I heard a sound and I did not know what it was”. Now, think about it happening to you.

In no way did I say “Sasquatch”. No, of course not. It did not even register at the time, but you see, the sensitivity of the actual event “as it occurred” startled the $#!**” out of me. I was terrified and I made it top priority to break down camp and leave the area. The memories were etched in my brain and soon thereafter I found myself on a mission.

When I finally felt that I had associated the sounds that I heard to sounds that I found on the net and finding out that they were related to Sasquatch, I certainly did not become too enamored with the fact that I had a new responsibility to deal with. Ridicule, people thinking I was nuts. Think what you want, I know what I heard and I knew that I was in this for the long run, but wait just a moment - those bone chilling sounds I heard did remind me of my encounter but I certainly did not draw a conclusion as to what it was, I only accepted the information presented as a possibility. 

Honestly, I still haven’t come to a solid conclusion and I am not sure if I will. Let alone my own experience, how can I review and disseminate others who offer data if we have no real baseline? What are you looking for? How did sasquatch come to mind? You see, at the time, it did not and that’s the point that I am trying to get across.

Like I said, I didn’t know what it was at the time. And I wanted to. I’ve been in those woods before and they owed me an explanation. Big time. So, I looked for it.

And so let me close this post of mine by saying…if you were in the middle of nowhere and your heard a scream –and you did not know what it was…You never heard anything like it before. You rationalize, but it just doesn’t work.

One sentence keeps playing itself over and over in your head.

“What was it?”

Logic always ends up ruling in situations where nature cannot speak for itself. My logic points me in the direction of another being existing among us. I’m not fully convinced, but then again, I heard those sounds. They still haunt me to this day. I looked for them. I listened to them, I listened again and again. It’s the closest thing that I could find and people call it a Sasquatch.

(Author’s side note: – The Michigan Recording Project website was recently released to the general public. Plug in your headphones and go have a look and a listen. Fascinating)

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Sasquatch distracting people?

I've read with interest that many reported sasquatch sightings seem to offer a little more than what people bargain for, that is, the possibility that you are being distracted for a reason. What I mean is that there are several cases of people saying that they have been witness to small pebbles, rocks, sticks being thrown at them, apparently from the big hairy guy himself, but in any case, if sasquatch does have a pitching arm and is responsible for some of these events, it may stand to reason that it is doing this to attract your attention for the purpose of distracting you.

Why you ask? It could be a number of reasons. Preservation and safety come to mind as an initial thought. If there is an infant in the area or a sick or elderly creature who might not be quite up to the task of being agile and quick on it's feet, a younger squatch may start throwing interference your way to keep you busy and mesmerized with the situation while the others move to safety.

Wood knocks might accomplish the same thing but I believe that the act of actually throwing something at someone carries an inherent representation of aggression and so it is more cautiously observed and pursued, something that sasquatch is counting on.

Wood-knocks are inconclusive in some respects because you don't actually know what is creating the sound. I think they know that, so we become more curious and start to look into it. It could just be the wind....But having a stone hurled at you - more than once within a few moments - I can guarantee your gonna be a little cautious, epsecially when your in those spooky woods in the middle of nowhere. Dusk. Or midnight. Wolves howling....Ok big guy, you've got my attention. I certainly ain't going nowhere and I'm not going to hurt you. You can travel in peace.

If they have the intelligence to know how run interference in this manner, I would certainly respect the warning.

Monday, July 6, 2009

A lesson in Sound - Landmarks speak out.

Go for a ride a few km's off the shore of Lake Ontario then shut down your sail or motor and just sit there for a moment drifting. Relaxing? More than likely.

So you are a sitting - drifting - looking at the city line in front of you - buildings, skyscrapers, chimney stacks, etc. All of a sudden things start to dissapear. a cold front moves in, creating a fog that obscurs everything. You are a few km's out and all that you have around you is thick fog. You are blind.

Your running radar? Cool, might help you out a little, let you know where the land and those big ships are. Autohelm - thats cool, if your moving, but you have shut down and you are just sitting there.

Moments later you hear the sound from the local lighthouse. That good 'ol foghorn. Wait a moment, what direction did that sound come from?

It's there. The sound is familiar....As long as you can hear it you are safe. Kinda. Or maybe not. But there is the comfort factor. "You can hear it"....

That speaks VOLUMES. Excuse the pun, but even though you can't tell where that ol' foghorn is coming from, a quick glance at the compass or the GPS will put things into perspective - after all, that lighthouse never moves, right? Right.

Yes, as far as I am concerned - Right. We hear the lighthouse foghorn. We look at the GPS or compass. We can relate from the readings the estimated position of that lighthouse - and all is well. We are good to go.
Now, take that sound you heard in the bush and link a GPS or compass to it. You cant. You dont know where it origintated from. You heard it but there is no definitive point of creation. The sound might have echoed and come from all over the place. It's confusing and possibly overwhelming. You just dont know.
So when it comes to landmarks that you are familiar with, whether it be sound, light, or anything that gives it a unique identity, remember that. The simplest things that we "bypass"in our day to day lives can provide us with the information we need to get through a tough situation.
I've been through it. 1km off shore in Lake Ontario. Fog, thick fog. Nothing to be seen 5 feet in any direction. Radar is scattered. Then the foghorn sounds. Grab that waypoint out of the GPS an set your focus on it. It's your local harbour. Wait for the fog to subside then you are home-free. (Watch those shipping lanes!!! :)