tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post1532622450692356699..comments2024-02-17T04:06:00.805-05:00Comments on Just Not Said: SarasotaJohn Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-59274076955810198392015-05-13T14:55:36.087-04:002015-05-13T14:55:36.087-04:00Runner Katy --
Thank you. Yes, sasquatch is usuall...Runner Katy --<br />Thank you. Yes, sasquatch is usually referred to as the "skunk ape" in Florida, and there have been a lot of sightings in that state. Go to the BFRO.net website if you want to check them out. John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-35952793046455011032015-05-13T12:52:03.195-04:002015-05-13T12:52:03.195-04:00Congratulations on your race! I'm glad you en...Congratulations on your race! I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to FL. I had missed your previous post on Bigfoot, but that's interesting that he would have been seen around here. We do have a lot of bears here though, seen very regularly, especially along our beautiful trails and even in some suburban areas. I would imagine it would be easy to mistake a large bear for Bigfoot. Hope your next meet goes better, logistically!Runner Katynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-28695895849522338202015-05-12T20:49:37.224-04:002015-05-12T20:49:37.224-04:00Birdie --
I'd love to see him in person, near ...Birdie --<br />I'd love to see him in person, near or far. John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-59473428119760423242015-05-12T19:48:20.721-04:002015-05-12T19:48:20.721-04:00It's a cheesy t.v. show, kind of fun to watch....It's a cheesy t.v. show, kind of fun to watch. At least I've learned a little bit about Bigfoot:'s behaviors via watching the show. I personally wouldn't want to see Bigfoot up close.<br /><br />-birdie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />-birdieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-16531040343875470342015-05-12T18:42:35.956-04:002015-05-12T18:42:35.956-04:00Birdie --
If I didn't believe in Bigfoot based...Birdie --<br />If I didn't believe in Bigfoot based on the Patterson/Gimlin film, the evidence of footprints, the thousands of sightings, Native American folklore, etc, that show would definitely not make a believer out of me. It's basically the same show over and over again: they hear about some sightings, go to the area, interview some witnesses, go into the forest themselves, there's a noise, and -- cut to commercial. Then, after the commercial, it turns out to be a squirrel or some such. <br /><br />But that said, the BFRO is actually the main clearinghouse for sightings reports, and they have a great database of them, organized by state and county. And there are some smart people behind that organization, despite the way the show comes across. John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-21908451334963437022015-05-12T18:21:32.016-04:002015-05-12T18:21:32.016-04:00The Animal Planet has a show called Finding Bigfoo...The Animal Planet has a show called Finding Bigfoot, a program that I occasionally watch. I believe in Bigfoot's existence. If I ran into one, I'd think I'd pass out. <br /><br />-birdieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-65800485889634576642015-05-12T15:35:59.737-04:002015-05-12T15:35:59.737-04:00Birdie --
Yes, early May is still quite pleasant. ...Birdie --<br />Yes, early May is still quite pleasant. The temp basically got up to the mid-80's, and it was relatively dry. John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-41910430632505320132015-05-12T15:03:36.958-04:002015-05-12T15:03:36.958-04:00This is a good time of the year (spring) to visit ...This is a good time of the year (spring) to visit Florida, usually having good weather. Glad you enjoyed your trip. Each time I've gone to Florida, I've always had a good time there (vacationing with family members).<br /><br />-birdie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-5340697761280874402015-05-12T12:18:21.921-04:002015-05-12T12:18:21.921-04:00Steven --
True, the eastern part of the US has a l...Steven --<br />True, the eastern part of the US has a lot of relatively large forests, especially compared to Europe. If you want real wilderness, try Canada or Alaska though, they have extremely low population densities. John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-63013843360791094432015-05-12T12:12:17.165-04:002015-05-12T12:12:17.165-04:00The west coast might have more dramatic and maybe ...The west coast might have more dramatic and maybe even beautiful scenery, with pretty prairies and snow capped mountains and canyons, but I've seen a lot of the east coast on movies and for some reason, it really appeals to me. Its not just visual, its a feeling for a place.<br /><br />I'm from England John. If you are in a forest in England, you can probably get to a main road by walking 20 minutes in any direction! Its a totally different thing. I can guarantee I'd be super impressed by east coast wilderness. <br /><br />anyways, take it easy...Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276736643046430370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-1825537612360511772015-05-12T11:53:58.848-04:002015-05-12T11:53:58.848-04:00Steven --
No, I've never read Bryson, although...Steven --<br />No, I've never read Bryson, although a lot of people seem to swear by him. <br /><br />If you love this part of the world even though you've never been here, I suspect you may be a little disappointed if you come. The western part of the US has much grander, more spectacular scenery. And it's less humid. <br /><br />I liked the final season of Justified a lot. Every single episode would have been worth watching on its own, although it was certainly easier to enjoy if you one the various characters involved. Elmore Leonard reportedly didn't like most of the movies his books were made into --understandably enough -- but I think he liked this TV series. John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-6140477888911133832015-05-12T11:45:57.195-04:002015-05-12T11:45:57.195-04:00Well done John.
You ever read Bill Bryson's &...Well done John.<br /><br />You ever read Bill Bryson's 'a walk in the woods' about walking the Appalachian trail? I was young when I read it but that guy is engaging and hilarious and it gave me a great feeling for the east coast wilderness, a part of the world I strangely love but have never been to. <br /><br />Speaking of which, how did you like the last series of justified? (ps no spoilers, I have yet to watch the final episode).Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276736643046430370noreply@blogger.com