Comments on: Monster Quest: Meldrum Comments

By: WilyPuma

WilyPuma — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:38:10 +0000

Jeff,
et al,

Hey, next time get someone up on that roof w/ IR & night vision. That way when the stuff hits the roof you know where it came from. You could get a bird’s eye view and could direct your fellow researchers where to run into the woods. Even an 8’ tall ape has to be somewhat close to see a roof and lob firewood at it. You could even shoot from up there. Be armed with something besides cameras…we need proof (dart guns if you REALLY want but a body is fine with me).

By: CBFResearcher

CBFResearcher — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:39:37 +0000

Thank you Dr. Meldrum. I will have to get his book. Always nice to have a respected and objectable person involved in the syudy.

Cheers.

By: EastTexan

EastTexan — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:37:55 +0000

This is essentially what Dr. Meldrum told us in Jefferson last Saturday. I was very impressed with his honesty and sincerety. I have a son who is in video production and he has mentioned to me how little is used of what is shot and how flexible the point of view can be. Thank you, Loren, for this informative post.

By: DARHOP

DARHOP — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:10:35 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff Meldrum along with Peter Byrne and Bob Pyle at the museum here in Washington State a few weeks ago. And from what my instincts tell me, from the short period of time I talked with him, he is a man of his word. If he says they weren’t hiding, you can most definitely bet the bank on it.

My question is, why the owner of that cabin didn’t have the police come and do some finger printing? I bet you could of got whole hand prints. As messed up as that cabin was. You would think that some kind of prints were left behind.

By: mystery_man

mystery_man — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:13:18 +0000

I am surprised at how different this account is from what I was being given the impression of in the other articles and posts, although I suppose I shouldn’t be considering the other posters here are right. These shows are there for ratings. It just solidifies in my mind the importance of not jumping to any conclusions in general, and especially so based on what is seen in a show. It is a dangerous thing to make any sort of assumptions based on incomplete facts. I suppose I let myself get caught up in the hoopla about what happened at the cabin and I am glad there was this clarification on some of the details. It looks like the DNA samples were not nearly as exciting as I had thought.

I actually hadn’t seen the show considering I could not get it in Japan, could not find it online (I’m old fashioned, hate this Google stuff), and have no access to it on tape. I’ve been relying on the knowledgeable information of other posters here. But even not seeing it, I had the sneaking suspicion that events did not transpire quite as was reported. That being said, I am still curious about the whole chain of events concerning the DNA samples and rock throwing incident. Not as exciting as I originally thought, but still intriguing to me.

As dogu4 said, this is the dilemma with these sorts of shows. We want facts, but the people who make the shows don’t do it for their health. They need to make profit in order to go on and make other shows, so around and around we go. It is unfortunate that some misinformation ends up spread as a result

By: DWA

DWA — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:46:41 +0000

Now of course we have what seems to me the only other logical explanation, unless bears are developing throwing skills: somebody was putting one over on our buddies here.

Could the folks who were there address that possibility?

I’ve gone so far as to say it would be at the least very unlikely given the remoteness of the locale (unless of course someone there had a Vested Interest).

But how likely do the people who were there think it is?

By: KenMD

KenMD — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:14:44 +0000

Dr. Meldrum,

If you are going to go back there, you should consider inviting the TBRC as they seem to be the most scientific-based organization out there, and they may have some of the equiptment may be necessary to aid in the investigation.

By: Atticus

Atticus — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:16:04 +0000

Excellent response by Dr. Meldrum.Im glad he had the time to answer a few of the thoughts and questions that many of us were thinking.

Great Post Loren.

By: SOCALcryptid

SOCALcryptid — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:50:29 +0000

Ole Bub, I agree with you regarding Dr. Meldrum. I have had conversations with him through e-mail. I wish That I too could have been in Jefferson To meet him. He is truly genuine and very professional as you said.
I hope all went well at the conference.

By: Ole Bub

Ole Bub — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:35:48 +0000

Good evening Cryptos…

Several of our group had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Meldrum this past weekend, in Jefferson. I found him to be polite, genuine and professional. He took the time to meet with us, listened intently, viewed some of our images and accepted our CD’s with interest and humility.

I agree with those opposed to labeling these magnificent creatures as monstrous. I’m amazed at the respect and restraint squatch show us…despite our annoying and threatening behavior toward them…JMHO

live and let live…

ole bub and the dawgs