Friday, December 26, 2014

Holiday campfire


This is the campfire inside kevin's house on the tv.


The campfire outside the house.



Tim Fasano by the holiday party campfire.



Tim enjoying the beautiful night in Florida by the campfire. This is a social among several MUFON and Bigfoot researchers.

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Thursday, December 25, 2014

Christmas at dead river


I went to Dead River today get in a hike and it was closed. I did get a shot of me standing by the thick jungle that makes up most of this complex. The Florida Trailblazer recently found the relic of an old tractor from the logging days, almost a century ago. I was going to try and find it.


A good shot of the 1.5 mile road leading out to the river. The road is canopied by oak trees.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Tent by the campfire


If its going to be cold and you want to do star gazing, get close to the fire. We had a marvelous fire going during the night of the Geminid Meteor shower. The sky was perfectly clear. It could have been better. I had the rain flap pulled back and fell asleep watching shooting stars flame against the clear sky. I don't think there can be a better camping experience. This was at Concession Stand Camp Green Swamp.

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Backpack trip: Concession Stand Camp Green Swamp

The Florida Trail would take us to a camping adventure
I had an opportunity to travel to the Green Swamp wilderness west track to do an overnight back country backpacking trip. There is a group of us that have a FaceBook group page and it was organized by Nick. I was hoping to have all of us hike to the campsite as a group but it was not to be. Kevin and Teri were doing something that day, and Nick was feeding the homeless. I did not even know that Rob was going to make it but it would be well after dark before he could make it. No problem. Rob is retired Army and teaches ROTC. He thrives in the woods at night

The beauty of the sand pine forest along the Florida Trail
I was not to believe the beauty I was witnessing. The topography changed from cypress swamp to this sand pine forest. This December day was cool, dry, and had a clear blue sky. It was the perfect day to be doing this. The temps tonight would get into the forties out here and I was prepared with layers of sweat shirts. Hopefully, we will have a raging fire and that will keep us warm.

My gear
After a couple hours, there was a problem. I was entering a hilly area (there are hills in Florida) and still no damn sight of the camp sign. I did not think I was lost because the orange blazes were still on the trees. I found it hard to believe I had not walked far enough. The sun was setting and I was getting ready to spend the night out here. I had yet to run into anyone from the group. This just underscores that people should not take theses things lightly. If you are a group, then be one. If for no other reason then safety. I could have gotten into trouble and nobody would have known it.
This was the spot I had picked and the fire wood
What I did not know was I was only 100 feet from the trail sign. I just did not have it in me to keep going without being sure I was headed in the right direction. I pulled out my new T-MOBILE phone to see if it got reception out here and it did. I got a hold of Kevin. The entire gang was at the trail head and the sun was setting. Great. This was not really how I was thinking it was going to be. I wanted to have time to relax at camp during the daylight.
The sun was setting
I finally heard Nick's call and he found me. This is when I learned that camp was just on the other side of the bushes and Teri and Kevin were already there. Wow! I had done it but did not know it. I was glad to see another human being.
Getting our campfire going
Kevin had already found some firewood and Nick used his fire starter to get it going. It was getting dark and we had a lot to do. We stacked wood like crazy. It was going to be cold tonight folks and we were going to need it. Plus, I just like a good campfire.
Teri was with Kevin but they were going to have leave soon.
I was glad Kevin and Teri made it. I just really wish they could have stayed the night. It was going to be crystal clear and I know they are UFO investigators. In fact, the go to conventions all over the country.
There was also a meteor shower tonight with no moon and cold skies. The absolute perfect combination. I don't know what anyone could want. I did not know about the meteor shower. It happens every year on this date as the earth moves through the remnants of a comet of long ago. Next year I will be better prepared.


Sunset from the camp

There was a lake to the west of the camp and another pond in the back. This was a nice backdrop for the setting sun on such a clear winter night in Florida. It was a lot of hard work to get out here but there was no place else I would have rather been. The camp was in a natural valley within the hills. It felt cozy. Simply fantastic. 

Kevin and Teri had to go and we said our goodbyes. But before they left, something was calling back to Teri. It sounded like and owl. There is a theory that Bigfoot copies the sounds of nature. Could it have been Bigfoot last night? Wow!
Our campfire after dark
It was so cold we really did not do any exploring that night, which we always do. Rob found the camp but that was only after Nick went got him after he missed the FT sign in the dark.

We got a special treat that night. Not only did we hear two very loud coyote kills in the darkness but the Geminid meteor shower was tonight. There would be about 120 shooting stars and hour lasting all night. I have an ap on phone that is for star gazing and it will at least line you up with the constilations and planets. I was facing due east and that was were all the action was coming from...the consitlation Gemini.
It was a sight to see

In the morning we cooked breakfast and "highbrow coffee." It was wonderful. We did find the trail sign that was my nemeses yesterday. It was cold when we climbed out of our sleeping bags but as the sun came up we ended up in short sleeves.
Nick and Rob
I will find this sign next time
We went down to the lake next to the camp and it was perfect for photography. The leaves had fallen off the Cypress trees and the visibility was excellent. When you live in Florida year round, you really look forward to this time of year when you can get out and go to these places.
A nice view of the swamps


This is the morning campfire that we made breakfast on. We boiled water and I cooked hot dogs. Nick bid sausage and bacon. It was so cold last night we did not need ice.

Dr. Jeff Meldrum to teach a class on Bigfoot


Though the chairman of the Department of Biological Sciences at Idaho State University is careful to note, "It is not a course on Bigfoot. It is a course on anthropology," ISU will nevertheless be offering an experimental class titled "The Relict Hominoid Inquiry." Which is kinda a course on Bigfoot. Sorta.

The Idaho State Journal reports:

In the upcoming semester, Idaho State University professor Jeff Meldrum will be teaching an experimental course titled The Relict Hominoid Inquiry. Part of that inquiry will address scientific theories on Bigfoot, alongside other links in the human evolutionary chain.

"What I'm trying to do is address a shift in perception that's been gaining traction in the anthropological community," Meldrum said. That shift involves looking at human evolution as a tree in which scientists are discovering new branches all the time. The theory is that offshoots of human evolution are recent and could still exist, roaming the earth undiscovered.

Aka Bigfoot, though Meldrum was also careful to note, "It's not a course about Bigfoot."

His Bigfoot bona fides, however, are impeccable:

A 21-year veteran at ISU and current professor of anatomy and anthropology, Meldrum studies how hominoids made the evolutionary leap to bipedalism. Ancient footprints, archeological records and the science behind legendary creatures have been his life's work. Meldrum has been featured as a scientific expert on Animal Planet TV specials about Bigfoot. He also publishes a peer-reviewed online journal titled "Relic Hominoid Inquiry," which explores the possible existence of relict hominoid species around the world.

Confidential to ISU: Why not just own how awesome this is? We would totally sign up for a class entitled "Bigfoot 101." Hell, we'd major in Bigfoot if we could!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Campfire at Concession Stand Camp


This is Nick Tudor (the next big thing in Bigfoot) lighting the fire. It was going to be very cold and we were stocking up on fire wood.

Backpack trip to Concession Camp


This took forever to get to but I made it. I took a ton of photos and hope to have a complete essay tomorrow. I have put up five YouTube videos that are awesome. This is me drinking "highbrow" coffee after sunrise. This was fun.

Monday, December 15, 2014

My new background


Instead of using other people's images, I shot my own. Why not? I'm a photographer.

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Sasquatch and a meteor shower


We had the pleasure last night of watching the Geminid Meteor Shower while camping out on a Bigfoot expedition. It happens every year on December 13 till the peak time after midnight on the 14th with over 120 shooting stars an hour. They originate near the constellation Orion. We watched this tremendous celestial display on a crystal clear, very cold night, around the campfire with spiced rum. We could hear coyotes howling, and owls hooting. Lying in my tent with the rain flap off, I fell asleep watching one shooting star after another. I swear life don't get any better.


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A view from the Florida trail


I was backpacking on the Florida Trail headed for the backcountry campsite. It was a beautiful day as you can see. The terrain would begin to change when I encountered elevation. That is not common in Florida and I found it at the hottest part of the day. No problem. I was looking forward to getting to camp, finding firewood, and setting up camp. It would take longer as I had to wait on my team who got a late start.


The signpost for the Florida trail.

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Saturday, December 13, 2014

It's cold outside

I had to run the space heater last night so I know it's going to be freezing in the swamp. This is what I wanted. This is what I got.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Weekly Expedition

We will be at a remote backpack camp in the Green Swamp this weekend. Video update.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Backcountry campsite in the Green Swamp


If your willing to backpack 3 miles in the Green Swamp to reach this camp, the state of Florida has a surprise for you. This primitive campsite will be home for Nick and I and there is no semblance of civilization. Coyotes and black bear are out here. We will have to be on guatd. Nick is a survivalist former army guy and I need new video for my growing YouTube channel. That's a good combination. My blogs and media site are taking off. This is a very exciting time and I am having fun along the way

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

A duel game trail


Have you ever seen a duel game trail? There was so much wildlife in the Florvanic area that they had to share tight space. Trails going everywhere with plenty of natural resources. Water and wild tangerines a plenty.


I picked one to eat but it was not ripe yet. Kevin said it would be a little sour.



Major swamp water in here.
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Monday, December 8, 2014

SquatchDetective radio show


Steve Kills had me on with Henry May on his new format radio show. It was an honour to work with Henry May and discuss important topics. I had the same rule I have for all these shows..no question is off limits. Ask me anything. And they did and I answered. I do not dodge anything.

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Watch beautiful sunset at Bigfoot camp

Beautiful Sunset Bigfoot Camp Day 1: http://youtu.be/jhqsuMghs9s
This is a time lapse video of our Halloween Bigfoot expedition in the Green Swamp. The weather was good, but still a bit warm. The next night, we had more cloud movement.
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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Autumn has hit Florida


The forcast for the next 7 days shows the high temperature never getting out of the 60's. The lows will be in the 40's with no change of rain. Why was George and I camping last August under miserable conditions? You got to love this time of year. Skunk Ape season is here on Pearl Harbor Day.

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Saturday, December 6, 2014

Investigating a BFRO reported sighting area

A nature photographer reported a Bigfoot sighting near Tampa to the Florida BFRO. One of their field investigators did a followup. She believes its real and we went to the area based on the Google Earth skin of the sighting map. This area is the best wildlife area Kevin and I have ever been to. Game trails were everywhere and I suspect this is an ambush point. We will soon have covert trail cams up in this area. This is all part of "Florvanic" the land of the Skunk Apes. When they found out we were doing this, the BFRO removed me from their FaceBook ground and the field investigator removed the comment I had made on her video. Its nice that politics have nothing to do with research. Good grief.

Friday, December 5, 2014

Finding the relic hunting cabin


This hunting cabin slept four and was abandoned years ago. At least twenty is my guess. What's strange is its just a few hundred feet from where a nature photographer reported a Bigfoot sighting. Kevin and I now believe this is a prime area.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

At the Sasquatch sighting location



Kevin, it seems we were at the same Bigfoot sighting location that R. Monteith investigated for the Florida BFRO. There were an insane amount of game trails leading into this choke point. I do bbelieve that our trail cam deployments should focus on this area. Way back off trail where the BFRO dare not go.

A clear trail into the brush.



So much action a Doubleshot trail going on. Folks there were at least a dozen game trails coming in here and Kevin and I saw a large deer pass.

On a personal front. R. Monteith removed my comment on the video below when all I said was I had a short video clip of a Bigfoot and she was invited to view the original file. It seems she was more interested in following a political agenda then finding the truth. I am viewed Saba threat to them. I should be. Over 2 million views on YouTube with thousands of subscribers and this blog has over a quarter of a million views. Somebody is watching me.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

An unexpected find in the jungle


We found an old hunting cabin hidden in the thick jungle. It could be decades old based on what we found inside such as the ornament door knob. There was what was left of bunk beds inside.


An old Coca Cola ice chest and old bottles were found. No evidence of fire in the area to suggest anyone had camped here recently.


There were two bunk beds indicating it slept 4 at one time. I'm very tired for I just got in and its late. More later on this.

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Monday, December 1, 2014

Bigfoot print and an old growth forest


Nick and Kevin went into the Florvanic area and they said it was like Jurassic Park. This remote area never fell to the loggers axe a century ago. There was dead fall roots 15 feet high. The area just felt like Bigfoot was back in there.


Kevin is 6'3" and this root system is towering over him. They had to cut through thick foliage because they were not on a trail. The found a clearing where they found a possible Sasquatch print.



There is a video that shows this a lot clearer. I will try to put it up. I will be back in there with Kevin tomorrow and we will examine what we find.

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