Familial traits and Inbreeding

I have been tracking this group non stop since the spring of 2008. There are characteristics of each member that distinguishes them from the other yet they all seem very much alike. There are some reasons that come to mind so we must explore the possibilities of likelihood of one possible explanation over the other. Above is a group of males from 4 generations ranging from 74 to 4 years of age, this will be our frame of reference to compare to those is question, a baseline if you will. They are also the first males from each generation, below them is a collection of the group of 4 that I have been tracking, now let's do a comparison and contrast to exclude or include possibilities. The first thing that you will notice is that as the genetic code gets diluted by adding in another DNA (female) the changes is more evident as more DNA gets thrown into the mix as the generations progress. Please take the time to study this closely before you move to the next photo, appreciate the differences and similarities of each member of their generation compared to the other. You will notice that the oldest looks much different than the youngest but look very familiar to the generation next to them. This is the dilution of genetic material when adding another variable (female). This is what is to be expected even within a family let alone from an entirely different group as in husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, social groups, etc whose differences would be much greater. Now looking at the group in question (blue background) you will notice that there is very little change in characteristics. How can this be? Why do we not see the same dilution of characteristics as within known family groups? There can be only 3 reasons from which I understand that can explain this. Let's examine those possibilities. The first thing that comes to mind is cloning:

Cloning has a multitude of issues first of all is the obvious.....there has been no definitive evidence in the U.S. of the use of tools let alone the Nuclear Transfer Technology needed for reproductive cloning done by these individuals. Reproductive cloning has about a 10% success rate. Dolly the sheep took scientists 276 tries to be successful. Then there were the experiments in Russia of making a Man/Ape hybrid that apparently never panned out. Most clones succumb to some sort of immune/infectious disease issue within a short time so I feel safe to say that this would not be likely, let's move on to the next idea.

Quadruplets raises some interesting questions. First of all I could not find any information of quadruplets happening naturally in the wild with primates. In humans it usually occurs with intervention such as fertility drugs. There are many issues with multiple births to include low birth rate, still births, and even a higher incidence of Cerebral Palsy in offspring let alone the mortality risk to the mother. If somehow they share reproductive traits of other mammals then the idea of a litter must be entertained. Remember, no matter how much we think we know about them at this point we cannot exclude any possibilities until they are ruled out no matter how ridiculous they may seem, this is the scientific process so it must be included until disproven . The Platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving live birth to their young. Its tail is for storage of fat as well as a rudder and the males have a venomous spur on its hind leg. It is the only venomous mammal besides the shrew. It is these different qualities in this mammal that I call the Sasquatch the "Platypus of Primates" because they seem to share the qualities of human, ape, and something else. The Platypus had given the scientist of the times great confusion because it did not fit the preconceived scientific box of a mammal. I believe a new box will be needed to explain this species.

Inbreeding

This is the most likely scenario I think it can be. There are many reasons for this one given the limited population that there must be and geographic isolation between groups but it does not come without its problems. The major issue with inbreeding is gaining the undesirable recessive or deleterious traits which leads to inbreeding depression. Inbreeding depression from first generation inbreds can lead to many physical and psychological issues such as low birth rate, infant mortality, slow growth rate, and small adults s well as low IQ's. Based on the data that I have gathered through castings could explain why the growth rate on this group is slow and account for smaller adults. Mike Rash a bow hunter/maker and witness described to me an individual being around 6.5 to 7.0 ft tall but looking like a "big boned, frail, animal with silver tips to its hair". The one I had seen was around the same size but being more robust with a dark shiny black coat of hair with a hue of blue. His sighting and my sighting were not that far apart which brings to question if they are limited in height and size because of inbreeding. Scientists inbreed lab rats/mice to keep the genetic strain pure for more accurate research. The ill effects of inbreeding can be circumvented given the right choice of partners. This can be predicted using the inbreeding coefficient, a computed percentage of likelihood that alleles (genetic traits) be identical by descent and passed on to the offspring. This is the defining issue of inbreeding. A father/daughter, mother/son, brother/sister has about a 25% chance of passing on identical alleles (recessive traits) creating issues. A first cousin inbred has a 6.25% chance of problems. Genetic issues have plagued the Amish since coming to America. Growing up close to where the Amish live I have always wondered if they really do look alike or is it the fact that they dress the same and their facial features are covered by hair. I wonder what their feet look like? You be the judge if they look similar.

Conclusion

Based on the data I have gathered on this group I believe them to be of a true biological family based on the similarities of each individual. So they are not a couple or social group who just so happen to be in so many areas all through the Sierras in areas of prediction walking barefoot in some pretty inhospitable terrain for the past three years. The cloning hypothesis does not stand up to the scrutiny of what would be needed to make this viable. Quadruplets does have some merit yet I question the ability of an animal in the wild to be able to overcome the odds of carrying to term and giving birth to 4 offspring with apparently no problems. Inbreeding seems to be the most likely answer given assumed population and geographic isolation. I will continue to gather data and am still presently gathering more trackways the latest being the 15th of October.

Up close view of trackway

This is an up close view of the trackway that I had just come upon. I have cleaned them up to prepare them for casting. The casting material is not as important as the preparation of the track. I come in for a close up so you can see the details of this track. This track has the characteristics of a certain individual however, it is about an inch larger and a bit wider. This could be evidence of growth. A cast comparison could help determine if it is from one of the repeat visitors as well as comparing for growth.

Trackway on the opposite side of the Sierras

This is an area where I was expecting to find more tracks on the opposite side of the Sierras. The snowfall this last winter was more than the past few years so I had to account for this and adjust my trajectory. That area I found more tracks but they were too old to make a positive ID. This site revealed not only what seemed like the same individual but also dermals that appear to be vertical. Check out the next blog and determine for yourself.

Evidence of Heijoshin

I am heading to another area of opportunity where I have found caves high along the faces of mountains. If these individuals do live in the caves high above then these would be good ones to look into. I could not image that they would reside in a shelter that could trap them within the reach of humans. On the way to this area about 2-3 hours in, I come upon this deer. She suddenly notices me but does not seem afraid. Getting to areas like these takes a serious commitment to the subject at hand. This deer does not only seem unafraid of me but comes towards me. Does this remind you of something you might of read before? Heijoshin. While hiking many miles I will put myself in this state to ignore the exertion of many miles and thousands of feet of elevation and to better evaluate the environment around me. I do not think that it is going to take a trailcam photo or a video to fully convince science of their existence. What I believe is needed is to make contact with them. A long term relationship to get a better understanding of them. This sort of documentation would be invaluable in understanding them something that could never be achieved with a specimen alone.

Heijoshin

Heijoshin

The term Heijoshin is actually three words that combines this state of being. We will start with the first:

"Hei" translated in Japanese means "peaceful," calm," or" steady" the closest English translation is "even" or "level" as in "even handed" or "level headed".

"Jo" has a more precise meaning in English translation meaning "always," "constant," or "continually"

"Shin" Is understood as more than just the "heart" that pumps blood throughout your system, but defines the mind, the spirit, the emotion, the character, the whole inner essence of the individual. A soft heart, a hard heart, a lion heart, an evil heart, a cruel heart, a righteous heart a kind heart.

For lack of a more direct translation we will call it a "Peaceful Mind".

Heijoshin is not simply a single attribute but a culmination of of several character traits. Each aspect of Heijoshin may take years of effort, experience, and humility to develop. There are three key areas one most focus on to develop a balance of all three.

(1) The intellect-understanding, wisdom, compassion

(2) The emotions-self control. Lack of is considered a weakness. understanding what state you are in.

(3) The indefinable element known as character, or integrity.

To be able to cultivate this trait takes much patience, fortitude, and brutal honesty to oneself.

This demands a lifestyle of discipline, effort, sacrifice, and commitment. This character trait will help guide you in such a confused and unhappy society. Because we all have different experiences, personalities and circumstances, we will all follow different paths to achieve this same goal.

The paradox of this all is that it takes a conscious effort of training and continual effort to reshape the mind yet what we seek is the byproduct of this training which is something that should be natural and spontaneous.

As one trains diligently one becomes more intimate of the consequences of what one is training for. It is then that one understands the frailty of life and death and the consequences and responsibilities of ones actions. In Iaijutsu (sword battle) the outcome is clearly evident that one lives and another dies, this is unlike karate-do or other "Open Hand" arts where the "loser" may only become disabled or unable to continue the fight. It is through diligent training that the practitioner gets a better appreciation of how tenuous life can be held in the balance. The samurai like other warriors understood that when they awake it could be the last day they would live, a very real thing so one must live as if it is their last day. After all, who knows how long they will live? A healthy person can die just as quickly as one with a terminal illness. I know this well practicing medicine in the Operating Room for over 18 years.

If you knew that you were to die in a week, what would you do? Would you live your last days fulfilling your own needs such as extracting revenge or maybe robbing a bank? Would you sort all of your personal matters or possibly try to reach out to society and give as much as you can with your money and time? Maybe you will ask for forgiveness to those your have hurt as well as forgive those who have hurt you by contacting them. Maybe, just maybe you will then interact with those around you in a more compassionate way. Those who have faced death will have an epiphany of what really matters to them and all of those things they thought were important suddenly are not. The real question is who knows when their time on this earth will end? Why does it take facing death to get a better understanding of oneself? This is the "Human Condition" of how emotions rule how we think thus act. One must walk this earth with the reality that there may not be a tomorrow for them. This is Heijoshin.

This state of mind allows the practitioner to calm their mind thus transmitting this "Calm Energy" to their environment which is felt by those in the forest as it does with those around them. This should happen without thought of it. This state of Heijoshin allows one not to disturb the residents of the wild by transmitting a calm energy not only by mind but also through the way you move within the wilderness while under this calm influence. You will know you are in this state by how the wilderness reacts to you. The creatures of the wild will not fear you and may even come to you, if this happens then you are in the state of Heijoshin.

Bottojutsu at Pyramid Lake/Heijoshen

To be able to walk in the forest alone at night without a gun let alone a flashlight requires much courage. Courage is when you understand the consequences of your actions but do not allow them to sway your goals. This is not something you can buy or pretend to have but acquired through training. Those who have come upon these great beings at night will confess that they feel inadequate even with a gun. As Roy Schrieder said in Jaws "We need a bigger boat!". It is what has allowed the great to succeed and those without to fail. This is the history of Man. One of the hallmarks of courage is the ability to control your emotions. Emotions are not simply feelings about something but a complex cascade of biochemical and hormonal sequences of peptides that match the state of mind you are in. Emotions start at the level of neurons. When you think a certain way like lust, hate, anger, self pity, fear ,love, repulsion, frustration your neural connections begin to connect allowing this cascade process to occur starting at the hypothalamus then to other glands thus sending these neural peptides/hormones to every cell in your body giving you the desired feeling. It is this way of thinking that brings the neural networks or groups of neurons or nerve cells together creating neural networks. It is when you have these thoughts (emotions) on a daily basis that these neural networks have a long term relationship with each other called an Identity.
Can this sort of thinking be addictive? You betcha!!! The same receptors on the cell membrane for emotions are the same ones used for drug addicts. Just as a drug addict will use the same drug a person will use the same emotions to achieve the same effect at the cellular level. As time goes addicts will need more of this emotion or drug to get the same effect. So you can see how emotions can be addictive. We cannot direct our eyes anywhere without evoking some sort of emotional response. Ever wonder why some people are always hateful, lustful, or always feeling sorry for themselves? It is not just an excuse but an actual chemical addiction. Addicts will seek out the drug of their choice or as in emotions those people will create situations where to bring about these sort of emotions. The one thing a hater cannot stand is when you refuse to hate them back, this gives cause to their emotion. This how they deal with the everyday trials and tribulations of life like an alcoholic needing a stiff drink. An addiction is simply something that you cannot stop like an alcoholic who can't have just one beer. This does not mean emotions are bad because they are meant to chemically reinforce connections between humans like love and compassion. It is when they are abused or used inappropriately that they become a problem. While in these states the body transmits an energy that animals will interpret. Ever hear Ceasar Milan ( Dog Whisperer) talk about giving off the wrong energy? Humans however through vocal communication, have relied on speaking for the transmission of information. Humans have relied so much on this sort of vehicle to transfer information that most have lost the ability to feel others energy or true feelings. Politicians understand this and evoke them in their favor. You know, Weapons of Mass Destruction? Fear is an emotion that those addicted to will seek out like horror flicks or place themselves in a situation that allows themselves to be fearful. I love roller coaster rides because they scare the crap out of me however it is not an obsession as those addicted to this sort of emotion.
Ever wonder why animals may be attracted to some people and not others? We as a society have become so lost in the superficial words of others that we have become numb to that ability to feel this energy. This is not something that can be turned on and off like a switch but is a part of you. It is not something that can be faked like a politicians smile. We cannot look at something or think of something without evoking some sort of emotional/hormonal response. We can physically/biochemically change ourselves by just a thought. What is an erection? fainting? embarrassment? This is not science fiction but science fact. We as humans choose day by day moment by moment what we transmit to the external environment.

How does this relate to Sasquatch? Like the animals of the forest they do not care what you say, who you know or how much you make. They only feel your emotional state by energy emitted, posture, and movement within the environment. How can I change this sort of thinking? This is where Heijoshen comes into play. Read on........

Tameshigiri in Reno

There are people out there that really don't understand why I carry these sort of weapons out in the wilderness with me. Some think it to be reliving some sort of comic book dream you know, like when you were a kid and took a towel and made a cape and pretended to fly around. I have even been called a Ninja........it is only ignorance and emmotion that prevents them from getting a better understanding. A little history of the Ninja.......It is said to have come about in the Province of Ego Weno in Japan when a samurai and mystical chinese priest had met on a mountain. The priest told the samurai that he could teach him the way of stealth thus the birth of the Ninja. The true ninja as the ninja today (Special Ops, CIA, NIS,etc..) did not walk around all in black but rather blended in to the environment such as waiters, housekeepers, cooks, and gardeners, etc.. Do you think you could pick someone out all in black amongst the guests of a party? Try finding them amongst all of the people who are serving you. I wear black consistently to allow them to recognize me a well as utilize the shadows of the forest and that is just the beginning. I will touch more on this later.

Interview with Autumn Williams

Okay Autumn had just interviewed me and put me in the hot seat, now it's her turn. I ask her of what she thinks of what I present as evidence. Her thoughts are similar to what I am thinking "Is this just the same people or is it something else?" The size of the tracks does not make them exclusive to this species (less than 1% if the human population has a foot length greater than 14 inches) nor do the "whirls" on parts of the toes. My tracks are from 11 inches to 8 inches. The tracks have both whirls and vertical dermal ridges which I have never seen before on the same foot. I have practiced medicine for about 18 years in the surgical setting specializing in orthopedics and trauma which gives me greater insight than any other of my professional counterparts. I have never seen both types of dermal ridges (vertical and whirl patternsl) on the same foot yet they exist on many of my casts. This is why I consider them to be the "Platypus' of Primates" because they share the traits of both man and something undocumented and dermals is just the beginning. All in all we had a great time just hanging out and sharing our thoughts. I wish her the best in her endeavors.

The Patty Trackway

While at the Oregon Sasquatch Symposium I speak with Bob Gimlin. Unfortunately there was never any images of the trackway in its context from the 1967 film so the next best thing was to talk with the only living person who had seen the trackway being made by the subject in question at Bluff Creek. I ask Bob to describe and draw what the trackway looked like as he remembers. He describes the trackway being in a straight line. This in itself does not exclude the possibility my documented trackways are not being made by humans even though they lack a straddle. I then show him one of the trackways I had documented and he stated that they were a match. This is not conclusive by any means but only supports my work. I think the hardest thing for people to wrap their mind's around is that this sort of gait is not from an anomaly, injury, or disease process...it is their anatomical characteristics. I feel that this may be in part due to the acetabular or hip cup position. Quadrapeds are designed to walk on all fours so their hip cups are placed differently than a bipedal creature like ourselves. The real interesting part is an observation I had made a while ago. Have you ever picked up a dog to stand straight up? Which way do their back paws point? Imagine a dog walking bipedally, what sort of trackway might it make? This observation reinforces my idea that it shares many different characteristics of man, ape and something else for this I have dubbed them the "Platypus of Primates". Recently I met a bow hunter of many years who had a sighting and then went and observed the tracks after the sighting. This retired Deputy Sheriff also drew the same in line trackway and recognized the same pattern in my images. I will touch more on this man's story in a later blog.

Doing the Patty Walk with Autumn

This was taken last year. Autumn had seen some of my work and contacted me. After talking with her she decides to invite me up to see her. I was quite flattered that she had invited me let alone acknowledged my work. I make the trip and she grills me on specifics and many other things. She then has me "Do the Patty Walk" which is a duplication broken down and taken from the video by Dr. Jeff Meldrum of "Sasquatch legends meets science". It was very difficult to reproduce for which I thought I did a very poor rendition of. However, the trackway that was left was very similar to what I have documented many times before with this group. She mistakenly says I created the tracks but then corrects herself. I do not think Autumn would associate with me if she thought I was a hoaxer but I am certain that there will be others that will take this out of context to fit their needs. Take note of who does and connect the dots. The real question is when you understand who the deceivers are.......What are you going to do about it? If you do not act then you are just as guilty as those who deceive. This takes great integrity, honor, and fortitude. Are you ready to make a change or will you follow the herd? We will see. Your individual choice makes a difference, make no mistake!!

Rockslide slowed down, enhanced and tweaked the Grapeapeist

This is an analyzed version of the rockslide incident that took place in the summer of 2008. I went back and did the same ritual days later and another rockslide ensued in the same place. I went back last year and did the same scenario this time I found a chipmunk in the middle of the trail. An assessment of cause of death revealed that it was squeezed to death, the nasal membrane was pushed out on the right nares ( a small pink ring was around its right nostril). I commend The Grapeapist for his diligence in "getting the facts straight". There have been too many times where I have been asked about something I had covered in text or video yet they still can't get it right. My hat off to you Grapeapist.

Gathering water

You don't always have to be around a waterway to get water. I modified my hydration bag by installing an in-line filter. Eating snow directly will lower your body core temperature setting you up for hypothermia. By putting snow in my hydration bag it will cool off my back as well as melt the snow keeping it all very cold.

Gathering wild onions

I am at about 10,500ft and come upon this patch of wild onions. To look for certain plants you must look in certain areas at certain times. Wild onions really like this sort of moist environment. There are other edible and medicinal plants available in these areas that I need to keep an eye out for. I pick the onions from different patches as well as cutting them below soil level so not to disturb the area. This lessens the impact to the area and also helps conceal my presence.

You get a reprieve

It is morning time and my stomach is grumbling. I have not eaten much in the past few days to help increase my awareness level. I suddenly catch the smell of bird and follow my nose. These look like robin eggs, 4 would make a great meal shell and all (the shell contains calcium). There is enough trout and other things to eat up here at this time so I don't need to eat them. This day I turn my head for an easy meal.

Waterfalls in the High Sierras

I am up high in the sierras checking on the conditions. The snow is melting and creating some spectacular waterfalls. The plant life is beginning to blossom. This year the snow was heavy meaning that some areas are still inaccessible or too dangerous.

From the Archives 2007

This is a view from around 11000 feet. looking at a chain of lakes. This area is popular for hikers and I can hear conversations from the parking lot at the trail head miles away.

Burnt chair

I come along this park in my travels and stop to stretch my legs. I see a chair next to a garbage can.......I can't resist.... I gotta see what is going on, I come to a chair that appears to have had a lot of heat applied to the right side of it and so I had to go with it. Enjoy

Compare to logo

10 inch trackway western

I come to an area of previous activity and set up treat sites. There is human activity here however this track seems familiar. After casting over 130 tracks of this particular group you get to become familiar with characteristics in not only the foot but also the gait

Stalking a Turkey Vulture

I am in an area of activity and follow this waterway. I come around a bend and encounter this turkey vulture that does not seem to mind my presence or does not know. It picks at the ground looking for grubs in the early evening.

Deer at night

I come home from work and relax. I need something from my truck and head to go get it. As I open my trailer door I see deer all around me. They do not seem to mind my presence even though I am shining a very bright light at them. This camcorder has poor night resolution so I had to supplement lighting.

TV interview on Good Day Sacramento

Trackways Western Sierras

New Logo

This is the new logo that I created. It is simple but has meaning to it. The "S's" create the ball of foot as well as the heel designed in a tribal fashion. The toe's have unique characteristics from the 10 inch that I call "Stix", because I seem to find sticks where ever this one may show up. I drew this free hand using my memory as well as castings to help guide me to duplicate this particular individual. I have cast over 130 of this group from all over the Sierras. Some people think it is random folks that just happen to be walking barefoot in areas of prediction. Taking this path you must do an exhaustive application putting these specific ones into these areas at these specific times walking through some rough terrain. So am I following a group of people that just happen to like to walk in rough terrain within these small time frames year after year? Or am I following a group of unidentified individuals throughout the Sierra's? I can tell you that without reservation I have never seen anyone in the high country walking around barefoot nor have I found barefoot track's at the beginning of the trailhead. It is always the same "They come from the forest walk around a body of water and head back into the forest". This is not normal human behavior but does not exclude human activity. I think what is most important here is that it is from "THE SAME GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS". It must be noted that no one knows where I am going including myself. I may choose an area of opportunity but may change the site due to changes in terrain or other variables. This must be contemplated fully to get a better understanding of what I am dealing with.

crossing through the West Sierras

One treat I have always enjoyed when crossing through the sierras, is the contrast of vegetation and terrain as well as wildlife from one side to the other. At this time of the season there are areas with greater warmth as well as available food sources within a short distance (by their abilities) across the sierras. I am heading to an area of previous activity and will be recording any further events in this area. Stay tuned for more good stuff.

Coming through the Sierras

I am coming over the Sierras and come into some snow at about 7,000ft. I need to check an area of previous activity to see if there is a pattern here. The only way I will know for certain is to go and check this area. Those videos will follow.

Coming through the Sierras

I am coming through the Sierras heading to another area of opportunity.

Deer Kill

I am heading home when I come upon this deer kill. I have learned since I recorded this that the spine is intact. The nose has been bitten off which would lean me more towards a big cat kill. I have found large amout of cat scat in this area.

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Time to go see a Dr.

At cave

I continue to follow these deep impressions towards this cave not far from the tracks I had cast near the tee pee.

This is a good ambush site.

Seed Grinders

I am in area of aniticipation when I come upon these seed grinders.

This is an area where the Native Americans had come through. This is a good place to come and grind and soak seeds. You have the large flat rock along a watersource. This also tells me that this area was not shaped by man but man shaping to the area which also tells means that it is an Old wayof Travel.

Heading home

This is a newer clip of an area of anticipation not published on youtube. I am

above the waterways where I found the seed grinders. This waterway has been here for a while. I survey the area to determine where to go next.