Gimlin's Yakima Bigfoot Party - Page 6

Vortigern99 · 23rd May 2009, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by clayflingythingy

DY,

Thanks! Bighorn sheep or monkeys. I'll definitely do some searching this weekend if I can find the time.

My first thought was these carved heads post dated European contact. But if they are older, then the sheep/monkey explanation makes sense.

I am still amazed that people defend the Skookum elk lay so I guess Kathy Strain will always believe these carved heads represent BF.

While you're looking for real animals to identify with these carvings, don't overlook the fact that Native Americans also carved purely mythical creatures, as I linked to somewhere above, including the underwater panther and the thunderbird. Given that the wild man/green man/ape man is a known facet of most Amerindian mythmaking, there can be no reason why tribes would not also make carvings of that mythical beastie.

kitakaze · 23rd May 2009, 02:49 PM

I'm thinking maybe we should be asking a moderator to move every post on native carving from BG's Yakima thread (post #182 to this one) to here:

Native American myths/traditions support Bigfoot? A critical look.

BTW, nice map, rock.

WGBH · 23rd May 2009, 05:25 PM

Hi kit!

I'm back from the round-up! Is this the thread where I can talk about what a nice trip I had? Is this the thread where I can tell everyone what nice people Tom, Bobo and Bob Gimlin are? Is this the thread where I can tell you about how beautiful that wilderness is and how nice it was to be there with good friends?

Wait...I forgot what forum I was on, oh crap....(runs for his life)

JC

kitakaze · 23rd May 2009, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by WGBH

Hi kit!

I'm back from the round-up! Is this the thread where I can talk about what a nice trip I had? Is this the thread where I can tell everyone what nice people Tom, Bobo and Bob Gimlin are? Is this the thread where I can tell you about how beautiful that wilderness is and how nice it was to be there with good friends?

Wait...I forgot what forum I was on, oh crap....(runs for his life)

JC

Yes, it is. You can say they're nice people or culty Bigfoot guys or whatever as long as you don't cuss and preferably back up what you say (but you knew that).

You can whip out some of those great shots you took. We can battle in the photo thread over who has the better PNW wilderness shots, too.

makaya325 · 23rd May 2009, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by kitakaze

I'm thinking maybe we should be asking a moderator to move every post on native carving from BG's Yakima thread (post #182 to this one) to here:

Native American myths/traditions support Bigfoot? A critical look.

BTW, nice map, rock.

That thread, Clay, should be your official guide, when debating with the ol footers. Make em look silly with Kitz's extensive knowledge and dedicated research on Native American folklore.

23rd May 2009, 08:13 AM	#201
Vortigern99 Philosopher Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,021	Originally Posted by clayflingythingy DY, Thanks! Bighorn sheep or monkeys. I'll definitely do some searching this weekend if I can find the time. My first thought was these carved heads post dated European contact. But if they are older, then the sheep/monkey explanation makes sense. I am still amazed that people defend the Skookum elk lay so I guess Kathy Strain will always believe these carved heads represent BF. While you're looking for real animals to identify with these carvings, don't overlook the fact that Native Americans also carved purely mythical creatures, as I linked to somewhere above, including the underwater panther and the thunderbird. Given that the wild man/green man/ape man is a known facet of most Amerindian mythmaking, there can be no reason why tribes would not also make carvings of that mythical beastie.
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23rd May 2009, 02:49 PM	#202
kitakaze Resident DJ/NSA Supermole Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Behind the decks in Tokyo, Japan/Victoria, Canada Posts: 9,461	I'm thinking maybe we should be asking a moderator to move every post on native carving from BG's Yakima thread (post #182 to this one) to here: Native American myths/traditions support Bigfoot? A critical look. BTW, nice map, rock.
	__________________ Until better evidence is provided, the best solution to the PGF is that it is a man in a suit. -Astrophotographer. 2 prints, 1 trackway, same 'dermals'? 'Unfortunately no' says Meldrum. I want to see bigfoot throw a pig... Is that wrong? -LTC8K6

23rd May 2009, 05:25 PM	#203
WGBH Graduate Poster Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,154	Hi kit! I'm back from the round-up! Is this the thread where I can talk about what a nice trip I had? Is this the thread where I can tell everyone what nice people Tom, Bobo and Bob Gimlin are? Is this the thread where I can tell you about how beautiful that wilderness is and how nice it was to be there with good friends? Wait...I forgot what forum I was on, oh crap....(runs for his life) JC
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23rd May 2009, 05:58 PM	#204
kitakaze Resident DJ/NSA Supermole Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Behind the decks in Tokyo, Japan/Victoria, Canada Posts: 9,461	Originally Posted by WGBH Hi kit! I'm back from the round-up! Is this the thread where I can talk about what a nice trip I had? Is this the thread where I can tell everyone what nice people Tom, Bobo and Bob Gimlin are? Is this the thread where I can tell you about how beautiful that wilderness is and how nice it was to be there with good friends? Wait...I forgot what forum I was on, oh crap....(runs for his life) JC Yes, it is. You can say they're nice people or culty Bigfoot guys or whatever as long as you don't cuss and preferably back up what you say (but you knew that). You can whip out some of those great shots you took. We can battle in the photo thread over who has the better PNW wilderness shots, too.
	__________________ Until better evidence is provided, the best solution to the PGF is that it is a man in a suit. -Astrophotographer. 2 prints, 1 trackway, same 'dermals'? 'Unfortunately no' says Meldrum. I want to see bigfoot throw a pig... Is that wrong? -LTC8K6

23rd May 2009, 06:54 PM	#205
makaya325 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: It's ok, im a limo driver! Posts: 4,655	Originally Posted by kitakaze I'm thinking maybe we should be asking a moderator to move every post on native carving from BG's Yakima thread (post #182 to this one) to here: Native American myths/traditions support Bigfoot? A critical look. BTW, nice map, rock. That thread, Clay, should be your official guide, when debating with the ol footers. Make em look silly with Kitz's extensive knowledge and dedicated research on Native American folklore.