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Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:05 am

Hi all; Since I was a small child I've been mystified by the legends of the Sasquatch or Big Foot. From numerous TV documentaries I believe the central areas of the Pacific Northwest is where the concentration of sighting has been over the years.
This is my destination for my Westy travels this spring-hopefully while the mating season is in full swing and tracking in soft soil would promise the best results.
I pretty well have a list of destinations and with Google Maps I have scoped out a number of logging roads and backwoods areas to explore.
I have a number of questions for you Oregon/Washington residents regarding what to take or what to expect.
1-if the Sasquatch is a cannibal, and I sleep with the hatch open, should I sleep with my head or my feet at the door? Also which side of the bed should I sleep on?
2-will escence of pepermint, kept in the van, repel them?
3-I always travel with my pet pigmy goat for a fresh milk source-do Sasquatch eat goats or be attracted to the smell of milk.
4- will my fresh herb garden in the galley window attract the herbivore type Big Foot?
5- I've read on Wikapedia that the natural enemy of Sasquatch is the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus. Are they still spawning in the waters of Olympic National Forest?
Thanks in advance, Westfailure

Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:10 am

:lol:

:roll:

:wink:

Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:40 am

After years of living in close proximity to humans due to habitat loss and encroaching development, the Sasquatch has in many cases altered its appearance and often resembles a rather scruffy outsized human. In fact, Olympia, Bellingham, and Marblemount are all good places to meet one these days. In general VW camper vans and old pickup trucks do not appear to scare them, but also do not seem to be provoking aggressive responses.

Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:49 am

At may times, Sasquach has a difficult time dressing DOWN to natural Olympian standards! I think I went out with his sister once!

Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:03 am

My daughter is addicted to that Finding Bigfoot show. The odd thing to me is, they go to all of these great places where Bigfoots (Bigfeet?) as well as Vanagons are known to tread, namely Alaska, PNW, Utah, Colorado, North Carolina... Coincidence?

I always watch with her to see if I can spot any Westies in these beautiful and remote locations; conversely, I am surprised to have not spotted any Sasquatches in the "Vanagons in the Wilderness" thread. :D

Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:17 am

Perhaps you should check in with the BSA

"Is that a mollusk in your pocket, or are you..."

Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:26 am

sorry, since I'm located in California and travel to the south I'm only worried about Chupacabras

Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:59 am

First and foremost, if you do encounter the creature be sure to take a moment to get a clear picture of it!

Quote: 1-if the Sasquatch is a cannibal, and I sleep with the hatch open, should I sleep with my head or my feet at the door?

Feet. Head should always be facing away from a door when sleeping; if you should be attacked while in bed, you'll be easier to kill if your head is facing the door. :wink:

Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:09 am

http://www.coasttocoastam.com/
http://www.coasttocoastam.com/photos/creatures-myths-legends

Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:15 am

If you want to attract them, I understand they have a weakness for Kokanee, Rainier and possibly Olympia beer.

Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:35 am

Oh I think you meant Busch beer.

Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:36 am

westfailed wrote: 1-if the Sasquatch is a cannibal, and I sleep with the hatch open, should I sleep with my head or my feet at the door? Also which side of the bed should I sleep on?
Feet first, Sasquatch brings his own Buffalo wings sauce. Which side?, Depends on whether HE wants to be the big spoon or the little spoon.

westfailed wrote: 2-will escence of pepermint, kept in the van, repel them?
He prefers Wintergreen

westfailed wrote: 3-I always travel with my pet pigmy goat for a fresh milk source-do Sasquatch eat goats or be attracted to the smell of milk.
Sasquatch is lactose intolerant. Gives him gas. Accounts for the smell. Don't encourage him. Your neighbors will thank you.

westfailed wrote: 4- will my fresh herb garden in the galley window attract the herbivore type Big Foot? Depends on what "herb" your growing.

westfailed wrote: 5- I've read on Wikapedia that the natural enemy of Sasquatch is the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus. Are they still spawning in the waters of Olympic National Forest?

PNW Tree Octopus is a fairy tale. Don't believe everything people tell you :lol:

Corwyn wrote: At may times, Sasquach has a difficult time dressing DOWN to natural Olympian standards! I think I went out with his sister once!

I didn't think you dated girls from Bremerton.

Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:58 am

Could be why he's going in the first place. Gettin' lucky with something furry.

Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:03 am

Don't worry about ANY of that stuff, just look for and find the shroom's. You will be fine. :twisted:

Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:42 am

DAIZEE wrote: I'd be very cautious in your quest during mating season :shock:
:lol:

Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:54 pm

If you are looking to mate with one, you could not pick a better vehicle to attract one than a bay window bus sporting a couple hippy stickers. Those sasquatch like their mating partners to be hairy and musky.

Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:12 pm

westfailed wrote: 3-I always travel with my pet pigmy goat for a fresh milk source-do Sasquatch eat goats or be attracted to the smell of milk.

I would be way more worried about goat trauma than I would the Sasquatch - you should read up on Goat Trauma and be aware of the warning signs:
http://www.goat-trauma.org/stats.shtml

These pictures are even more concerning to me:
http://www.goat-trauma.org/action.shtml

Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:28 pm

we have good luck around my area spotting big foot but only if we have lots and lots of beef jerky. he likes the peppered kind the most.

Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:55 pm

JonF wrote: we have good luck around my area spotting big foot but only if we have lots and lots of beef jerky. he likes the peppered kind the most.

Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:06 pm

haha i havnt seen that one yet!

Semper_Dad wrote: JonF wrote: we have good luck around my area spotting big foot but only if we have lots and lots of beef jerky. he likes the peppered kind the most.