WSA Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Me and Dad used to get into big debates about various things all the time. One debate that was ongoing was whether or not dogs can think. He refused to believe they did anything other than just react. But he has changed his tune on that one. So, of course I was ready for a debate regarding BF. I made the mistake of bringing it up to my Dad back in the early days of the Ketchum project. I had high hopes that the DNA would soon prove me right. Needless to say, I have let the subject drop now for fear that Dad will ask what ever happened with the DNA project that was supposed to prove BF's existence? I'll just wait until someone drags a body in so I can be the one who says, I told you so! It was tempting, wasn't it? It pays in this line of inquiry to not get one's hopes up, I think we've all learned. I deliberately soft-peddle any predicted discovery events. I also prefer the waterdrip method of raising awareness. I push the events across the table to those I am in contact with who have voiced even a smidge of interest. I did that over the holdays with some of my family, who probably consider me stable and reliable on about every other subject, but who really knows? So, says me,"Here's a recent account from county X, just north of us.". The only reply I got was "those aren't real." To which I replied, "Tell that to him." Drip...drip....drip..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DWA Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Does amaze me how readily we accept what some people tell us, and how readily we dismiss others. Scientists tell me this isn't real. A guy I know wouldn't lie or hallucinate or insist on an "innocent" misidentification tells me he thinks he saw one. My reaction: he likely did. Not "he did." And why? These guys I don't know - with a very hefty investment in their opinion - saying "those aren't real." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Of all the outdoorsmen I've ever met, including trappers, forestry workers and bushmen, NOT ONE has ever voiced an interest or belief in bigfoot. I really don't mention my interest that often any more. t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSA Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Well Terry, they are not supposed to, aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DWA Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Shoot, a third of them have seen one and don't think they can tell anybody. Bank on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIB Posted December 30, 2014 Moderator Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Plussed. The response you get depends on many things. It depends on how the people you're talking to perceive you. It depends on how you ask the questions, on what your body language telegraphs. This may be subconscious to both you and to them but the effect is real. It depends on where, what setting, you ask them in. I've been surprised how many times I've mentioned my interest in a group, had everyone laugh, but later had nearly everyone come back to me one on one in private and ask real serious questions. If you're not getting positive results, there are two possibilities. One is that people have nothing, the other is that one factor common to each time you bring it up ... yourself ... is causing filtering of the responses. MIB Edited December 30, 2014 by MIB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DWA Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I can relate to you Lake County Bigfoot- Lets say that my husband almost left me when he found out about my "Bigfoot Passion" I won't go into details, but it was not good. He told his friends and family that I was out in the woods "looking for the bogeyman" and it was so embarrassing. After 10 years, he has pretty much excepted it but I do not talk to him about it. It is good I have a couple friends that are into BF and will go out in the field and go camping with me, so I don't care what anyone thinks anymore.... Boy. That guy better have a lot of redeeming features. My wife knows about mine; heck she's more convinced about the tracks we found than I am, and I'm pretty convinced. Yeah. It helps that she was there, I'm sure. I hope he sees one; would serve him right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airdale Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 As in so many other areas, family dynamics and your understanding of them are crucial. I first became interested in the subject in the early 60's after reading about Bigfoot in "Boy's Life" magazine. My interest continued through high school then went to the back burner when I enlisted in the Navy and later married and raised a family. When my interest was rekindled a few years ago my family took it in stride. Several of my younger but now adult nephews have told me they loved vacations to Montana when I was a teen because of the "cool" stuff I was into. I'm retired but have shared my interest with co-workers at the Montana Military Museum where I volunteer and they have expressed interest when I bring up the subject. WRT the I.Q. issue, some high I.Q. people have difficulty adapting to new ideas/situations. Some of that could be related to Asperger's Syndrome which often goes undiagnosed in adults, particularly in the U.S. where it has only been officially recognized since about 1994. Mine tests north of 150 but I've always been fascinated by the unknown and have only become more open minded as I mature (that has a much nicer ring to it than "age"). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotter Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Of all the outdoorsmen I've ever met, including trappers, forestry workers and bushmen, NOT ONE has ever voiced an interest or belief in bigfoot. I really don't mention my interest that often any more. t. Must be in a bad place. I've met 4. And add an additional 2 that aren't outdoorsy, but saw one anyway. Shall I send one your way? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Of all the outdoorsmen I've ever met, including trappers, forestry workers and bushmen, NOT ONE has ever voiced an interest or belief in bigfoot. Perhaps some of them just didn't wish to share their thoughts openly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGlasgow Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Of all the outdoorsmen I've ever met, including trappers, forestry workers and bushmen, NOT ONE has ever voiced an interest or belief in bigfoot. I really don't mention my interest that often any more. t. I've read some very interesting views and encounters on various forestry/logging/outdoor forums over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Seeing as a lot of people I know believe in things from God to ghosts to UFOs, the idea of bigfoot is nothing outlandish in comparison and I tell people that. I personally sincerely believe in all of the above, since I've either seen or experienced everything you listed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 those outdoorsmen ( being one ) already likely know the knee jerk laugh- a - thon BF discussion generates 99% of the time..... I suspect there's no good reason for them to admit / discuss the subject , especially the folks with employment depending on their rep. without proof its just another campfire tale and they know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 The people who know you would not be laughing at you. You are well respected within the community here, and I cannot understand why you feel that way. We all like and respect you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 discussion within the community / forum is basically not an issue. here you have user names and are anonymous unless you choose not to be. you can control how much info you put out there , if any....... without evidence its just another cool story here. but discussion among family, friends and coworkers is where problems arise as the OP brought up... . that's where things could get sticky, among the face to face folks you deal with that don't have an interest . most of the public sees BF as a joke for crazy folks and / or TV material at best... nobody needs to be known as the "crazy guy" at work , whether you are or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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