Who or Whom, in the wonderful and wild world of sasquatch, do you admire the most?

Before you post your answer, think about the most notable person(s) you have read about or met in the wonderful and wild world of sasquatch. Then read over the following questions:

If you met them, how did you feel before meeting them? and after?

Did they live up to your expectations? or was it a disappointment?

Give it some thought before you post.

First the ones I've met in no distinct order, Kathy Moskowitz, RB, Wolftrax, Mountainlady, Medicdon, the unflappable Saskwatcher, Ouachita, Masterblaster and FayWray. Melissa. If I've missed someone, it's late so please forgive me.

The ones I've met were anything but a dissapointment. I only wish I could have spent more time with them.

The people I'd like to meet: John Green, Rick Noll (saw him at the TBRC conference but never met him) John Bindernagle, Owen Caddy, Fishbone, Redwolf, Counselor, Jane Goodall, tube, (saw him speak at the Texas gig but didn't meet him) PaulUK, Brian Brown, JayleeD, Scotto, Painthorse, Bob Gimlin, again I know I'm forgetting some people, but that's a good start.

OH... and I'd like to have met Patty

Easy. The person I admire most in this bizarre field is John Green. I met him once at the Int'l Bigfoot Symposium when I bugged him to autograph some of his books. He was very gracious and generous with his time. His books were what initially got me interested in all this, so in a way, if it weren't for Green this forum wouldn't exist.

I also admire the work Jeff Meldrum is doing. It can't be easy to pursue research into bigfoot as a serious academic, but he does it and thank god for it. He was also very generous with his time in Willow Creek answering any and all questions posed to him.

Of course, there are others I respect and admire, but those two are at the top of the list.

The person who was the biggest disappointment would have to be Matt Moneymaker. I used to be a big fan of the BFRO but now...well, I think we all know what it is now. Too bad.

Funny you should mention Moneymaker. Even when I was in the BFRO I never cared whether I met him or not. He'll probably make a lot of peoples' most disappointing list though.

People I met: Bob Gimlin, what a gentleman.

People I have yet to meet: Rick Noll, been everywhere, knows all the players, a fount of information.

My first would have to be John Green!
Nervous as hell going to meet him. (Mainly because I was stupid enough to offer the Pumpkin King [ Bipto] an exclusive interview with the same.)

Impressed the hell out of me..and still does whenever I see him. Soft spoken gentleman who's voice never goes above a confidential discussion level!

Afterward; drove home elated ten months later created West Coast Sasquatch, in honor of him!

Next Thomas Steenburg!
Straight shooter without a romantic bone in his body! My kind of guy! Very sharp mind and forgets nothing! Not even lines from movies ten years old. Does a great Homer Simpson..and a scarily accurate impersonation of Rene Dahinden.

Chris Murphy!
Great researcher and digger of obscure facts! We actually worked in the same place many years ago but did not know each other then. A man very generous with his time and knowledge! He has been of huge help to me in my endeavors.


Bob Gimlin!

Talking to that ol' coyboy makes me want to get out my makins and sit on a rail and role a smoke. Very genuine person.

Bushman!
The Bilbo Baggins of squatchery in BC. A wealth of knowledge and anecdotes! Stacks of books and tapes with emails flying everywhere. The phone never stops at his place "I ain't lying!"

Still looking forward to meeting numerous people on BFF in person..so far to date just; tugboatwa,Bigfoot Dad, Tirade Man,Tube,5towz,Whistling Woman,nothed,Perez,..I hope I am not forgetting people...but I still have a Top Ten of wanna meets!

Who do I admire the most??

Bob Gimlin, and Titmus. And I will tell you why.

First, Bob Gimlin, because Its my opinion he has seen something some of us can only dream about. He may have first hand information -- he has withstood years of scruitny and downright slander,, yet to this day he maintains what he saw was in fact real, and no one has ever been able to prove his story a hoax. Mr. Gimlin is a strong man and in my opinion a good one, he continues to discuss this issue - although he could have walked away years ago, and told the world to go to hell. Anyone who stands up for what they believe in my opinion is someone I admire. I would like to just be in the same room - I am not sure I would say too much. lmao.

Mr. Titmus. This is someone I had not even really thought about until his name and background was discuss by Mr. John Green during his interview on my blog. Mr. Titmus was probably the first to stand in the day of media and say, what is making these footprints. I admire him because he quietly went about his work, prefering to stay out of the media - which also has its downside, because there isnt much information about him -- he is somewhat of a mystery to me -- but I would love to learn more.

I admire people who have courage and strength - and regardless of what others may think, forge onward. These are the two I most admire.. But there are many I admire for their experience and knowledge. I admire anyone I can learn from.

These two men have been shown to have great character and strength.

(geesh,,,, T dont admire me -- lmao) I cant make fire without my lighter :laugh:

As a youngster, I met Peter Byrne and he was very kind to me, as an adult I met Paul Freeman, (before He was labeled as a hoaxer) and he seemed very knowlegable. I respect Dr. Meldrum and Mr. Chilcutt, and I would have liked to have met Grover Krantz

John Green.

A high point for me has been meeting Bob Gimlin (on the right of course).

The people in this field who I admire most and either know personally as friends or have met include (in no particular order)- good friend and mentor James "Bobo" Fay (who's the most knowledgeable, underrated and unorthodox bigfoot researcher in my opinion). Matt Moneymaker (for his creativity, knowledge and energy). Bob Strain (knowledge, positive direction and heart). John Frietas (knowledge, persistance and investigative methods). And Ranger Robert Leiterman (for his outdoor knowledge, healthy skepticism, hope and dry humor).

Those I've never met in person who I admire and respect include John Green, Richard Noll, Dr. Henner Fahrenbach, Dr. John Bindernagel and both the late Dr. Grover Krantz and Rene Dahinden

Of the ones Ive met, Bob Gimlin. Each time I go out with him, it's like a brand new experience.

Of those I have not met, Ivan Sanderson. A tremendous intellect. His "Abominable Snowman" was literally the best book I've ever read.

To the list of admired dead guys, I'd add Bob Titmus if for no other reason than the work he did at the PG film site. Also, Grover Krantz, and not just because he was an ornery old cuss!

Sid and Marty Krofft for their more than accurate depiction of sasquatch in the short-lived "Bigfoot and Wildboy" series on Saturday mornings in the '70's. Part of the Krofft Superstars which brought us such timeless classics as "Land of the Lost", "Wonderbug", and "The Incredible Dr. Shrinker".

Yes, Chris, I too love those scary old Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeestacks from Land of the Lost.

Now, you must have caught those in syndication, eh? I was there for the real deal on Saturday mornings. Very cool.

Other than cartoon characters, I would have to say that our two treasures in the bigfoot field are John Green and Bob Gimlin. It has been a delight and an honor to have met both men.

I was lucky enough to have attended the Bellingham Bigfoot Conference and the Seattle Sasquatch Symposium last year and was able to talk with most of the speakers. Both conferences were real highlights in my bigfooting experience. I particularly enjoyed Meldrum's slam-dunk of a presentation on Patty's foot morphology.

Matt Moneymaker is to be given a GIGANTIC amount of credit for creating the BFRO website. It is an incredible wealth of information. Incomparable.

In the field, I have learned valuable lessons from Hairy Man, Mel.Skahan and damndirtyape. All three I admire greatly.

The BFRO Washington August '04 Expedition was a turning point for me. There I met Laseryeti, Cheeseyeti, Hairy Man, Mel.Skahan, Bob Gimlin, STKMF, mstrocraft - oh, bunches of people. I had particular FUN with Redwolf, RB and BigfootDad. OMG! They're so funny!

Each and every bigfooter that I go out in the field with I have to give credit to. We have shared a TON of fun and several life-changing experiences. I've had a wonderful time.

I admire anyone who is actually willing to make the necessary sacrifices to get out there and do something about finding the animal instead of waiting for others to do it even when it isn't in your best interest to do so.

Does anyone know someone like that?

Bigfoothunter

Propably Chester Moore jr and Cris Stephens. I finaly meet them at a Crypto-Conference in Conroe, Tx early 2005. They are from the gulf coast area. Cris Stephens had a show on MTV in the late-nineties on paranormal research.
Chester's site My Webpage
Cris's site My Webpage


Chester, Bob Gimlin, and Cris! Cris is very persuasive about keeping their research locations secret as I found out personally

Dahinden. I never met him but talking to those who have, I would have loved the opportunity.

I'm with Bigfoothunter on this. I admire the guys and gals who go out there in the field and actually investigate sightings and look for squatch. Anyone with a little imagination could easily picture all sorts of unpleasant things a wild animal of that size and strength could do to a person. To those who go out there at night and look for an up-close encounter, on his turf, well, this bud (or warm pabst) is for you!
BSF

Major high points for me was meeting Rene Dahinden at the 1998 (I think) Sasquatch Symposium in Vancouver . . . I got his autograph but could not really think of anything interesting to say at the time. I also was fortunate to meet John Green at the Vancouver Museum's Sasquatch Exhibit . . . got my picture taken with him and could not grinning like a fool. Spoke with him briefly and as mentioned by others, a true gentleman. I also met Rick Knoll and Tomas Steenberg at the Vancouver Museum and very much enjoyed talking with these gentlemen as well.

I would like to meet Peter Byrne, and would have loved to have met Grover Krantz.

Meldrum has sure sacrificed for his belief. I am sure that his association has cost him some credibility as well respect among his peers. I'd have to go with Dr. Meldrum for those reasons.

Bill Green for his enthusiasm for the subject, and his determination to stay away from the poilitics and bs and just keep it about sasquatch. :appl:

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I admire Bob Gimlin the most. He has been through a lot since that day in 1967, and yet he remains a wonderfully humble man.

I also admire everyone who has been doing this longer than a few years, spends their hard earned money on equipment, gas and phone calls, and chases this mystery for the sake of the animal, not for the glory of their own name. Since there are too many to name, I'll leave it at that...you know who you are.

Dr. Fahrenbach (hope I spelled it right) comes to mind. I listened to him speak a few years back, and what impressed me the most was that he took a totally scientific approach, and yet came to many of the same hypotheses as anyone else.

On the other end of the spectrum were jokers like Ray Wallace, a good friend of my dad's, who my brother and I pulled out of a snowbank back in '69 or so. He sure had all the locals convinced that he was dead serious about BF.

Did I miss something on Freeman? Was his footage a hoax or was he unfairly labeled as such? :ohmy:

I'd have to say Bob Gimlin. After 39 years they still haven't been able to disprove his film. I'll take that over anyone on a book signing, speech making circuit anyday. Hell, maybe I should write a book and hit all the BF conferences and get togethers with my "scientific" opinions and stories.

I just know I'm going to forget and leave someone out...

First and formost for me, Bill Dranginis. He is the one person who really got me fired up about Bigfoot research. I have learned alot from him on the subject and he is a very giving, caring guy.

I also agree with others, Bill Green is THE ULTIMATE Bigfoot guy. No politics, just Bigfoot!!! :laugh:

I met Rick Noll at the PA Bigfoot Conference last year. Great, knowledgable guy on the subject.

David Donlon is a good friend as well and I have had the opportunity to go out with him on a project. He too is a great guy and a good friend.

Other close friends of mine are Tom Lancaster (we do alot of research together), Mike (NYB), Chuck (BigDaddy), Kevin (ganglian), David Girard, Sean Forker, Eric Altman, Henry May, MELISSA!!! and many, many more!!! (PS...I'm sure I will be editing this later because I know I left alot of good people off this list, LOL)

People I would love to meet, John Green, MK Davis, Jeff Meldrum, Jimmy Chillcut, and way too many more to mention!

I have been lucky enough to meet many people in this crazy field we have chosen. Among them are some well known names and some not so well known. Almost all have been great people to talk to. The hi point was Dr. Jane Goodal. The lady just takes my breath away. I would have never gotten the chance to meet her if it wasn't for Rick Noll.

There are several people who stand out for me because their work and guidance has helped me improve my own research. They are Rick Noll, Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Owen Caddy, John Mionczynski and Doug Hajicek.

They are a source of information and inspirationto me.

Just wait until you have met Bill Miller. Tom Steenberg describes him as 7' tall, arms like tree trunks, a shock of red hair, the funniest guy in the field to work with. Personally, the only Bill Miller I know is nothing like what Tom described.

Bill Miller
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Bigfoothunter

Indeed many noteworthy men and women in the field have been named..... and appropriately. However, my vote of admiration goes fully to that as-of-yet unnamed individual that, at long last, puts this mystery to rest..... either proved or disproved, once and for all.

I know who I WILL admire the most ....
the one who finally put's one on a slab for science !

I would have to say I admire The California Encounters Web site and Bobbie Short , and whoever started this forum? In my opinon that web site has the best non-forum information.

For sure John Green is at the top of my list.

Never met him, but would really love to.

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I was going to say Bill Green

Peter Byrne - top bloke.

I'm not into personality worship, however, there is one person who has made a lasting impression on me by his "touch-ability" and eagerness to share. That person is John Green.

John has always responded to my correspondence and he has even sent me a bunch of his personal information by snail-mail at his own expense! What a humble guy! He also said I could have access to his personal sightings database, but I would have to visit him to get it as it is in DOS format! Maybe I'll take him up on the offer and drive across country to see him sometime soon. It would be a great honor to meet him face-to-face!

I don't know how often you browse this forum John, but for what it's worth, thanks for all your years of hard work and personal sacrifice! Thanks for being willing to pass on your wisdom and knowledge to us young folks! We will carry the torch for you when you finish your race! Hopefully that won't be for many more years to come!

With great respect and admiration,

Kerry (David Thomas King)

"There is no greater honor than this; that a man, once he finishes his course, has many successors to follow in his footsteps! Sad is the man who takes his knowledge to the grave!" -- K.D.A. 2006

:yeahthat: I absolutley agreed on John Green, I will add Noll and Dahinden to my list.

dav

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I often wonder just how the person will be looked upon that kills one of these creatures and if somehow makes it to the mainstream media with a body before it gets (*Censored).

Note (Censored) used in place of many other words such as lost, stolen, hidden, covered-up, ect.

Just how will the famous Bigfoot/Sasquatch hunter that ended the mystery of the question..Does Sasaquatch really exist? The news media will have a field day for sure. Then you will have the animal rights people marching and protesting outside your door day and night calling you everything but nice.
Then there is the question of just what is this thing anyway..how close is it to being human. What class does it fall into? What happens if it comes real close in DNA and other things to human?

I think that whoever finally does bring one in ..dead..will most likely wish he/she was the one who got shot before the whole thing is over with.

Will they be remembered? Who knows, for only history will tell and how they will be remembered is yet to be written.

Might make an interesting topic for discussion but I'm not going there..LOL

Mike (watch1)

Ms Bobbie Short ........... she is awesome!!!! I have never met her, just talked to her.

I'd vote for Bob Gimlin and Thom Powell.

:new_thumbsupsmileyanim:

Skeptikal

Two criteria are needed for this - what has he done and/or and what does he have the potential to do. Therefore:

Titmus

Gimlin

Noll

Hope you have a soft bed and lots of books....

maybe a loooooooooooooong time.

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Only through e-mail but very nice and very giving in all i inquired about, Bobbie Short would be mine. :wink:

RICHARD GREENWELL OF ICS...A GREAT MAN EVEN AFTER HIS PASSING.

I admire our very own Scout. :closedeyes:

I most admire though I have not met our pal bigfoot. Some really admirable humans who I also have not met have been chasing him around for so long. The humans are smart, oh yes, yet he makes it look so easy to be so elusive. Now you see 'im, now you don't. Comes in like a breath, goes out like a whisper. I really admire all the things we think we know about bigfoot, the master of all he surveys!

I better stop before I wax poetic.

Bill Green!

The only guy I have ever come across at being intent on the creature..and only on the creature!

And oblivious to all else that poisons the well of knowledge!

Good on ya, Bill! :new_thumbsupsmileyanim:


I am very sad to say that I will never be so devoted in my actions and words, on this subject, as you!

Even though I will share your sincerity of proving this right or wrong..one way of the other.

I would have to say the main guy I admire right now is Bill Green, no doubt about it. He is nice, nonjudgmental and knowledgable about all things 'Squatch. John Green is the consummate chronicler. I also admire all my buddies in the American Bigfoot Society, especially my bro Sean Forker, as well as Autumn Williams, Jeff Meldrum, John Bindernagel, M.K. Davis, J. Michael and so many others.

hey henry & everyone wow thanks so much for wonderful compilments about me in this new bigfoot thread i realy like that. please keep in touch ok. bill green :new_thumbsupsmileyanim: