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5th Annual East Coast Bigfoot Conference and itinerary

by (Login ericalt1)
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This is it folks, No more reminders, no more notices, no more emails.

On Friday September 26, 2003, the PBS will host a meet and greet dinner with the speakers at Pitzers Townhouse at 7:30 PM. ***Please Note, speakers may not arrive in time for dinner, due to travel distance. However there will be a dinner at Pitzer's Friday night at 7:30 PM. If you plan to attend, you must RSVP so we can give Pitzer's a table count as to how many to expect. Dinner will be at your own cost.

On September 27, 2003 the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society is presenting the 5th Annual East Coast Bigfoot Conference. The event will be held above Pitzers Townhouse Restaurant 101 S. 5th Street Jeannette PA 15644.

The Speakers have changed for the event. Here is the current list of speakers scheduled and their order of speaking. The speakers are subject to change without notice.

Guest Speakers:

In the order of speaking!

Eric Altman, Pennsylvania: Introduction, welcome and the year in review. what the PBS has investigated and our findings over the past year.

Paul G. Johnson, Pennsylvania

Tim Cassidy, Maine

Intermission/Bigfoot Auction

Jan Coy, Tennessee

Mary Green, Tennessee

Intermission and 50/50 drawing

William Dranginis, Virginia

There are two back up speakers in the event that there are any other cancellations and they will be announced the day of the conference if need be.

The doors will open at 10:30 am and the conference will run aproximately from Noon to 6 PM. There will be questions and answer sessions permitted following each speaker presentation. Also Speakers will be on hand before, during and after the conference to talk to attendees.

Following the conference we will once again meet downstairs at Pitzers for dinner with the speakers. We invite the public to attend. This will be a chance to speak more with the guest speakers and researchers.

Sunday: For those interested, the PBS will sponsor a small hike into Pennsylvania Bigfoot Country!
***Final Notice*** If you need directions, or hotel information please click on the conference link on the website.

If you need further information please see the conference section of the website or contact Eric Altman at 724-374-5555

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"Bigfoot at my Door" book to be sold at the conference

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Hi Eric, just letting folks know that I have been able to get my new book published in time to bring to the conference. For more information on it, I've included a link below. If I can get some idea of how many will want one while I'm there as a speaker, then I will have some idea of how many to bring. If possible, those who think they do want one, please e-mail me so I will be certain to bring enough copies.

http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/bfatmydoor.html

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We wish youh luck with the 5th Conference.

by Bill A (no login)

We hope it all comes together and everyone has a great time.

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The Woods

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InSCRIPTions Screenplay Review: “The Woods” Revealed
Written 08-29-2003 by ChrisFaile

Reportedly, Disney production chief Nina Jacobson keeps the studio's only copy of M. Night Shyamalan's script to “The Woods” locked away in her office safe. But, in an exclusive to FilmJerk.com, we somehow have the first look at the script from a scooper we’ll call “Ray Reddy.” We have been able to confirm the scooper’s veracity through several pages of the script we have obtained ourselves from sources, so this is not a drill. This is the real thing.

As reported by several trade outlets, the film -- set in 1897 -- revolves around a close-knit community that lives with the knowledge that a mythical race of creatures resides in the woods around them. Or is the premise a part of the big twist that Shyamalan is famous for? For those unwary of spoilers, read on…

“M. Night Shyamalan is back to his old tricks with his latest, “The Woods,” which he wrote and is set to direct. There is the slow plodding for three-quarters of the film to build towards the endgame, the use of colors to emphasize themes and the patented twist ending. Although I liked the script, knowing the pedigree of the film makes the reader more attuned to what is to come— I was able to guess the twist within the first 40 pages.

The film begins with Edward Walker, the leader of the small town of 60 people, intoning ominous words at a dinner: “We came here to start anew. We are grateful for the time we have been given.” As hands begin to pass various platters and baskets of food, screams carry through the village from a distant place. It emanates from the woods found on the town’s outskirts and soon dies away. Later that same day, a bell tolls from the town’s watchtower, which overlooks the woods, reverbrating throughout the area. Each family huddles to their basements and waits for the all-clear signal is given. Once it is sounded, the townspeople resume their lives. But they soon find a smaller piece of livestock brutally killed, its head twisted back and fur fully removed. We soon learn it was killed by what the townfolk call Those We Don’t Speak Of, creatures from Covington Woods that have been plaguing the town since the beginning.

We then meet some of the peripheral characters, such as: Lucius Hunt, the young man who questions the town’s way; Alice, his mother, a leader of the town and a member of its secretive council of elders; Ivy and Kitty, two sisters both enamored with Lucius, with the former blind but able to see the auras of people and items; and Noah Percy, the mentally handicapped young man who is drawn to the woods and contiunally tempts it.

After asking her father’s permission, Kitty proposes to Lucius, telling him that she loves him. “I love you more than the sun and moon together,” she says. “And if you feel the same way, we should not hide it any longer. It’s a gift, love is. We should be thankful. We should bellow it with all the breath in our lungs, “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”” Lucius turns her down, as he is seemingly more in love with her sister. As Kitty becomes engaged to Noah, Lucius secretly becomes engaged to Ivy.

Lucius becomes increasingly enamored with the woods and what lies beyond, coming to believe that the innocent people of the village can pass through it. Sitting him down, Alice explains that there is something in those towns that lie beyond the forest, contentment. “There is something in the very nature of the cities and towns that rejects it. Society survives on greed, and desire. Its heart is fed by wants.” She tells him to not desire to leave the town, even as some of the younger townspeople increasingly begin to step over the forbidden line into Covington Woods.

Wearing yellow cloaks, there they discover large clawed footprints, and they soon see “the dark form of a humped creature, standing upright,” which soon strides away from them. Soon after, the creatures enter the town, sending the townspeople flurrying. On each door is found a red crimson “X.” Kitty and Noah are soon married, although after the ceremony the creatures again visit, this time butchering all the livestock taken and skinned. The next day the town begins an inquisition to find out why the creatures visited…what was done to anger them? Did a member of the small town enter the woods?

And then an act by Noah sets in motion the third act: He stabs Lucius as they try to work out the quasi-romantic triangle that exists with Kitty.

I’m going to end Reddy’s review at that, although there is a great deal more to tell. What I can reveal is this: After this point, the story focuses on Ivy as she is granted permission to go beyond the town’s walls in order to save Lucius. The creatures in the forest mentioned in the well-written speculative article found at IGN FilmForce are not the creatures of the forest plaguing the town—There is no Bigfoot, or albatwitches, ghosts, Cheenos, gnomes, faeries, goblins or anything else that has been mentioned. And the big reveal at the end is not even centered on this aspect.

But one thing struck me from what Reddy wrote me in a subsequent exchange:“When one goes to see a Shyamalan film, they expect a big twist at the end of the film. Unfortunately, as a big reader of the mystery genre, I was able to guess the ending of the film relatively early…It’s gotten to the point, that – like certain detective novels – we come knowing that there will be a twist at the end, and it’s gotten to the point where we are on the look-out for such a thing. And this can be a bad thing, especially when it is as easy to guess from the clues found here early on, based on the dialogue and main theme that runs through the entire film. Shyamalan needs to a way to satiate this fixation, because now it is getting tired— although I really liked the film and look forward to seeing it realized once it hits the screen next summer. I would love to see Shyamalan move beyond this, so as not to become a one-trick pony. He is a better storyteller than that and deserves a longer career.

The ensemble cast for the film includes (as of this writing) Adrien Brody, Joaquin Phoenix, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sigourney Weaver, Judy Greer and Jayne Atkinson. Shyamalan will also produce, along with Scott Rudin and Sam Mercer. Production is scheduled to start in Pennsylvania October 14.

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Sounds like Werewolves

by Joe Biello (Login ericalt1)
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Its definitley piqued my interest. Hope its better than "The Untold,Sasquatch"

Posted on Sep 14, 2003, 11:23 AM
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Posted from William Dranginis

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I will be doing a live demonstration on how all cameras produce
ultrasonic sound. I know for a fact that even Roger Patterson’s Kodak
Cine 100 produced ultrasonic sound, maybe that’s why the creature
turned and looked at Roger Patterson. I have not found any information that
the creature looked over to Bob Gimlins location. I think the creature
heard the ultrasonic sound emanating from Rogers camera and perceived
it as a threat. Researchers from around the world have tried in vain to
get a Sasquatch/Bigfoot creature on film using some ingenious ideas and
sophisticated equipment, but to no avail. All reports from researchers
worldwide are the same. As soon as we put up cameras in the
surveillance area, the sightings stop.

It has been my personal quest to investigate why this happens
worldwide. My lucky break came in spring of 1998 when one of my field
deployable video surveillance units recorded a deer looking directly into
the concealed camera lens. It’s ears moving from side to side almost
trying to figure out exactly where the sound was coming from, both ears
pointed in the direction of the concealed camera. It was then I knew the
deer could hear something that the camera was producing. After
purchasing some ultrasonic detection equipment, I verified my theory that
surveillance cameras produce ultrasonic sound. I proved it using scientific
means and have documented the results.

I have also found after more research that even humans walking
in grass or fields or even the woods produce large amounts of ultrasonic
sound. This could be the reason these creatures have not been
successfully videotaped in controlled surveillance area. I will demonstrate all
this at Eric Altmans Bigfoot Conference on September 27, 2003. Don’t
miss it! Bring your camera by and we will check it for ultrasonic
emissions.

Now the Big News!

I will also be demonstrating a new prototype miniature digital field
camera that I have been working on for the last four years. I have
finally decided on a camera manufacturer in Taiwan to produce the first two
thousand cameras for me. The design and manufacturing teams will
actually be working together in Taiwan as this conference takes place. The
camera will be named EyeGotcha. This camera will hold at least 1000
pictures on a Sony Memory stick and be PIR activated with time/date stamp on
each picture. The best feature is that the camera will be about the
size or smaller than a pack of chewing gum and have a battery life of
about three months or longer. Also, this camera will be shielded so not to
produce ultrasonic sound or EMI or RFI emissions. I expect this camera
to have profound results when it comes to Bigfoot research. It will be
the break all researchers have been looking for.

William M. Dranginis
Virginia Bigfoot Research

See you September 27, 2003 at the 5th Annual Pennsylvania Bigfoot
Society’s Conference/Expo held at:

Pitzer’s Townhouse
101 S. 5th Street
Jeannette, Pennsylvania. 15644

Time: Noon till 6:00PM (?)
With doors opening at 10:30 AM.

For directions to the conference go to the Pennsylvania Bigfoot
Society’s web site.

www.pabigfootsociety.com

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Two weeks and counting...

by (Login ericalt1)
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to the East Coast bigfoot Conference and Expo 2003.

Last two weeks to make plans to attend. Lots of surprises in store some that if they work out will blow the minds of alot of people. I can not say, you will just have to attend the 5th Annual East Coast Bigfoot Conference to find out!

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It sound like fun...i might show but..

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I am suppose to attend an aunt and uncles 50th wedding anniversary the same day (super yawn!!!!), but i can honestly say i would like to spend an afternoon hangin with some real "bigfoot folks" the seekers!!!! At 35 years of age people often give me that strange look or laugh when i mention bigfoot, but when i connect with a fellow bigfooter i cant shut up for hours!!! If i get the guts up to blow of my family engagement, perhaps i will roll out onto Interstate 80 in New Jersey and 'punch it' for the Jeaneatte county line!!!!
September is a spectacular month for nature in our region. Deep green trees with a 'hint' of Autum in the Air!!!!

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Bigfoot conference.

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See ya there! Looking forward to it.

Posted on Sep 14, 2003, 8:54 PM
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Keep on Tracking in the Free World...

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http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mattyhikes/lst?.dir=/Tracking+Matt+Keefe&.view=t

Peace!!!!

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Highlight the URL, then hit, copy, then paste it to..

by Matty (no login)

Highlight the URL with a right left click hold, then right click copy, the paste it to your upper adress bar and hit go!
Sorry for the long adress!

Posted on Sep 12, 2003, 12:29 PM
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acess to the URL

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highlight the adress then hit copy with a right click,
then paste it to the adress bar, then hit go.

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Current URL link

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http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mattyhikes/lst?.dir=/NJ+Black+Bear+w+cubs+and+Bobcat+Tracks&.view=t

Highlight it , paste it to adress bar, hit go.

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God Bless America

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I know this has nothing to do with bigfoot, but as some of you can atest that I am a very patriotic individual and tend to let it show...so I will let it show...

Let us not forget the men, women, and children who perished on 9-11. Let our prayers be with them and my fellow compatriots in uniform who continue the fight for a just cause and lets not put a price tag on the limits of the freedoms we enjoy. As a fellow military member who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, I personally have friends who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and will never forget. United We Stand, Divided We Fall.

God Bless America,
Rob B.

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New Voters Poll

by (Login ericalt1)
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Will you attend the 5th annual east coast bigfoot conference? Go and vote now. Hope to see everyone in just 16 days!!!

Posted on Sep 11, 2003, 12:24 PM
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Bigfoot Conference

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Eric, I am sorry that I will be unable to attend the conference but I hope all goes well. Wish I could be there.

Rob B.

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Sightings Data Base

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The sightings data base will remain in the members section only for the time being. I am continually updating it daily. I added 6 more reports today to the data base. Once we have established a good number of reports, we may open it back to the public. But at this time, it remains for members only.

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