Well it is finely dark now and Iam still tired. The ride up here was long and and I didn't get much sleep. I know that the days are getting shorter so what is happening is that we drive in the morning, but it get dark right away. I know that Big Foot Jim and his group don't get up until around 10 pm. each night. Iam just having trouble getting the sleep that I need. As she days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder, and it's harder to go out side. Bit we are. Heading south, and staying some what ahead of the bad weather.
The gang is all up now and Harry and Edith Yeti are going to take a hike with Mira. I see Garrison is getting ready for something. I know that he will be going hunting tonight. Sasquatch Doug and Big Foot Jim are getting ready to go with him. Joyce asked me if I would like to go fishing with her. Emma is going to watch Liberty tonight. I got my fishing pole and a flashlight now, so Iam ready to go fishing with Joyce.
I saw Garrison talking to Doug and his dad. Joyce said that this will be Garrison's first time hunting on his own. I though that they were going along to help. She said that he is young and inexperienced but he needs to learn. He will soon be out on his own. Emma is glad that Garrison will be getting the training he needs. There is so much wildlife in the area that he shouldn't have any trouble finding games. But I know it is called hunting for a reason so he will have to work at it. The moon is out and the sky is clear. I have already landed 2 nice fish but Joyce has got 6 already, iI guess she is a better fisherman. I just heard alot of noise in the Canyon. I hope that Garrison got his first deer or whatever he is going after. Here come Doug up the trail with a deer, I asked him where is everybody else. How come Garrison is not carrying his own deer back. Doug asked if I knew where Emma was. I told him she was back in camp with Liberty and getting food ready for you guys. Then all of a sudden I saw Big Foot Jim and Garrison Coming up the trial. Garrison was holding his arm and limping ready bad. Joyce asked what was going on and Jim said that he might have a broken arm. We packed up our fishing gear and headed back to camp.
I heard a loud scream from Garrison, they were setting his arm it must hurt. Emma said that they were going to call it a night . So I headed back to the 5th. Wheel to get some rest. I didn't want to get into what happen to night.
Shirtless Steve
Shirtless Host Steve Jones
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Friday, December 16, 2016
Day 21 Hunting Spot
9 am. At the camp right now and everybody has said their goodbyes. I going to follow Big Foot Jim out of here. I have no idea which way to go. All these logging roads look the same. Doug said that the baby was sick all day and Joyce was up all day with Emma taking care of Liberty. They think that she ate something that didn't agree with her.
We are back on the main road now heading to Walport. Edith and Harry wants to see the Alsea River. We are planning on camping on the Alsea. I see that are heading on the North Bay view road now, heading up thenAlsea River. Jim has been here before, he said to me. He knows that there is alot of game and wild berrys. He know of a place to camp up on the Nat'L forest road. At north Bayveiw Loop we turned off onto N.F.Rd. 51 then right on to a unnamed road. As we went up the road,it was a dead end. This has got to be the most breathtakeing spot I have seen. There is a wealth of plant life and Mt. Sheep and other wildlife can be seen grazing on the hill side. I don't know how long we are going to be here. I can tell you now that this is going to be an experience that I will enjoy. I can't wait until tonight to find out how long we will be here.
It is 4 in the afternoon now and ever one is in the Motor Home . I hope that I can get some sleep today.Iam so excited about this spot. As. Far as I can see it's fun .fun!!
We have parked well back in the trees. So on one can see us. I know that this is going to be an unforgettable experience. But it seem like I just met them all,and the time is going by so fast.
Harry said it's time for Garrison to learn to hunt and get some hunting skills. That is why Harry Yeti wanted to go up the Alsea. There is a wealth of plant life and deer and other animals to hunt. So we will see what tonight has for us.
Shirtless Steve
We are back on the main road now heading to Walport. Edith and Harry wants to see the Alsea River. We are planning on camping on the Alsea. I see that are heading on the North Bay view road now, heading up thenAlsea River. Jim has been here before, he said to me. He knows that there is alot of game and wild berrys. He know of a place to camp up on the Nat'L forest road. At north Bayveiw Loop we turned off onto N.F.Rd. 51 then right on to a unnamed road. As we went up the road,it was a dead end. This has got to be the most breathtakeing spot I have seen. There is a wealth of plant life and Mt. Sheep and other wildlife can be seen grazing on the hill side. I don't know how long we are going to be here. I can tell you now that this is going to be an experience that I will enjoy. I can't wait until tonight to find out how long we will be here.
It is 4 in the afternoon now and ever one is in the Motor Home . I hope that I can get some sleep today.Iam so excited about this spot. As. Far as I can see it's fun .fun!!
We have parked well back in the trees. So on one can see us. I know that this is going to be an unforgettable experience. But it seem like I just met them all,and the time is going by so fast.
Harry said it's time for Garrison to learn to hunt and get some hunting skills. That is why Harry Yeti wanted to go up the Alsea. There is a wealth of plant life and deer and other animals to hunt. So we will see what tonight has for us.
Shirtless Steve
Day 20 who was scarded
The night started with a bang. Someone is shooting in the next valley over. As it get closer to hunting season, there seems to be alot more shooting and hunters running around. It's after dark now and the people in the next valley are still shooting, their guns off.
Bruce asked everyone to stay close to camp. Big Foot Jim told the kids to stay in camp also. Just like all kids they want to go out and play. This is the first time I have seen Jim mad about anything. I saw him grab Garrison by the back of his neck and say something to him. Garrison said something to his dad and Jim gave him a hug. Now the kids are playing over by the river.
Bruce is telling stories about their childhood. The stories are so funny and unbelievable at the same time. Doug said that one time Bruce and two of there other friends though it would be fun to scare some campers. Not a good idea they found out. The campers were off duty park Rangers and they did not scare so easies. The guys all had guns and started shooting in the air, lucky for them. Instead of them scarring the campers, the campers scared them!! Sasquatch Doug and Sasquatch Bruce both said they both ran all the way home without stopping.
Sasquatch Doug said that one time they though they would get some fish for dinner. Bruce and he tried to fish in a cold Creek. They worked at it all day and only got two fish, then his dad showed up. It took him about 15 min. To get enough fish for dinner. Experience goes a long way in this life, he told them. He show them how and what they were doing wrong.
Doug and Bruce were in the same Clan up in Olympia Nat'L Park. Washington. Bruce's family moved to the other side of the park to start a new Clan. But they have always stayed in touch with each other over the years. When Bruce moved to Oregon in early 2000 Doug said that they would see them next time they came down. Doug still lives in Washington state this will be the first time that we have been to this part of Oregon.
Great stories but it is almost day light now. Looks like everyone is heading back to their home. Texas Clan are moving the school buses and Motor Home back into the woods and out of sight. Big Foot Jim wants to get back on the coast and head south to our next adventure.
Shirtless Steve.
Bruce asked everyone to stay close to camp. Big Foot Jim told the kids to stay in camp also. Just like all kids they want to go out and play. This is the first time I have seen Jim mad about anything. I saw him grab Garrison by the back of his neck and say something to him. Garrison said something to his dad and Jim gave him a hug. Now the kids are playing over by the river.
Bruce is telling stories about their childhood. The stories are so funny and unbelievable at the same time. Doug said that one time Bruce and two of there other friends though it would be fun to scare some campers. Not a good idea they found out. The campers were off duty park Rangers and they did not scare so easies. The guys all had guns and started shooting in the air, lucky for them. Instead of them scarring the campers, the campers scared them!! Sasquatch Doug and Sasquatch Bruce both said they both ran all the way home without stopping.
Sasquatch Doug said that one time they though they would get some fish for dinner. Bruce and he tried to fish in a cold Creek. They worked at it all day and only got two fish, then his dad showed up. It took him about 15 min. To get enough fish for dinner. Experience goes a long way in this life, he told them. He show them how and what they were doing wrong.
Doug and Bruce were in the same Clan up in Olympia Nat'L Park. Washington. Bruce's family moved to the other side of the park to start a new Clan. But they have always stayed in touch with each other over the years. When Bruce moved to Oregon in early 2000 Doug said that they would see them next time they came down. Doug still lives in Washington state this will be the first time that we have been to this part of Oregon.
Great stories but it is almost day light now. Looks like everyone is heading back to their home. Texas Clan are moving the school buses and Motor Home back into the woods and out of sight. Big Foot Jim wants to get back on the coast and head south to our next adventure.
Shirtless Steve.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Day 19 Texas Clan Shows up
Boy did I sleep good today and Iam well rested. We had a great night last night. I see that the Texas Clan made it in. I see their is two school buses and the Motor Home over under the trees. I plan to go out later when they give me a call. Last night Jim told that they were going to have a group meeting to night and ask me to wait until I get a call before coming out
Iam just playing cards and waiting. It's been about 3 hours and it's and it is almost midnight and still no call. Here come Joyce and Edith with Bruce's mate. There seems to be alot going on now. It's 4am. and I finally got a call. Jim asked me if I would like to join them . Doug said that Bruce and he worked out a deal with the Texas Clan. From now on they will be called the Powerhouse Clan. Everyone is in a good mood and seems happy. All the kids are out playing and running around and exploring their new home.
Sasquatch Doug and the Big Foot Clan from Texas are going to make a great home for everyone. The new Powerhouse Clan is going to be a big Clan of at least 12 Big Foots pairs plus kids. Bruce stands over 8 feet tall and you can tell he is in charge already. Everyone is getting along really good so far. I was told that they will expand their territory starting next week.
I was talking to Big Foot Jim about how often as new Clan gets started. He told me as the Clan grows it has to divide. By doing this then Clan doesn't get so large that it depletes the game in one area. The group is starting to head back to their camp. The kids are all over the place now and having alot of fun. Doug and I are out by the fire just watching the kids running around. It's starting to get light now so Iam going to head back to the 5th. wheel to get some sleep.
Shirtless Steve
Iam just playing cards and waiting. It's been about 3 hours and it's and it is almost midnight and still no call. Here come Joyce and Edith with Bruce's mate. There seems to be alot going on now. It's 4am. and I finally got a call. Jim asked me if I would like to join them . Doug said that Bruce and he worked out a deal with the Texas Clan. From now on they will be called the Powerhouse Clan. Everyone is in a good mood and seems happy. All the kids are out playing and running around and exploring their new home.
Sasquatch Doug and the Big Foot Clan from Texas are going to make a great home for everyone. The new Powerhouse Clan is going to be a big Clan of at least 12 Big Foots pairs plus kids. Bruce stands over 8 feet tall and you can tell he is in charge already. Everyone is getting along really good so far. I was told that they will expand their territory starting next week.
I was talking to Big Foot Jim about how often as new Clan gets started. He told me as the Clan grows it has to divide. By doing this then Clan doesn't get so large that it depletes the game in one area. The group is starting to head back to their camp. The kids are all over the place now and having alot of fun. Doug and I are out by the fire just watching the kids running around. It's starting to get light now so Iam going to head back to the 5th. wheel to get some sleep.
Shirtless Steve
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Day 18 Hog Hunt
Well it is our 2nd. Day here at Powerhouse Hole. Everyone is up and running around. Bruce is in a pretty good mood. Jim is going out to hunt for a deer he said. The deer are over in the valley and Doug, Bruce and Jim are all going out to night to get one. The deer are all bedding down now and are easier to get. Doug said that they smell the deer before the deer can smell them.
Bruce's kids are out by the Motor Home. The fur on his kids is alot darker then Jim's kids. It's makes it harder to see them in the woods. They are playing a game called
( Get away and hide ) which played all the time.
Garrison's right leg must be alot better. He's not limping as much. I hear quite a commotion in the trees. I guess the guys got their deer. Should be back soon if they got one. Emma and Joyce are cooking up leftovers from the other night from when we were at Devil's Lake S.P. I have only eaten with them the one time and that was Ribs I got in Tillamook. I never eat what they eat because I have no idea where their meat comes from. But I can tell you that it always smell so so good. I did find out that Bruce and his Mate are mostly vegetarian.
Their diet consists of about 10 % meat. There is so much for them to eat in this area, roots, wild onions, berry's and all types of greens. Emma took me out to show me how to find wild potatos and other roots that are edible. They stay away from mushrooms because it is hard to tell which ones are good. Iam helping them clean the roots we found, that will go with dinner.
The guys are back now and they did not get a deer!!! What a surprise! They got a large Hog. Bruce said it was only by chance they came by the Hog. Doug also said that this was one mean wild Hog. Jim had a bad cut on his leg. He said that the Hog turned on him. Bruce had to kill it by jumping on it and killing it. I didn't realize how many scars that Jim had on his arms and legs. But to feed your family you got to do what you have to do to get the job done. It's 2:30 am now, and everyone is getting ready for dinner. I will stay by the fire and wait for them to get done. Iam having fried chicken from the store.
Bruce and his mate along with the two kids are leaving.
Bruce had some good stories about Doug when they lived in the Olympic Nat'l Forest.
More tomorrow
Shirtless Steve
Bruce's kids are out by the Motor Home. The fur on his kids is alot darker then Jim's kids. It's makes it harder to see them in the woods. They are playing a game called
( Get away and hide ) which played all the time.
Garrison's right leg must be alot better. He's not limping as much. I hear quite a commotion in the trees. I guess the guys got their deer. Should be back soon if they got one. Emma and Joyce are cooking up leftovers from the other night from when we were at Devil's Lake S.P. I have only eaten with them the one time and that was Ribs I got in Tillamook. I never eat what they eat because I have no idea where their meat comes from. But I can tell you that it always smell so so good. I did find out that Bruce and his Mate are mostly vegetarian.
Their diet consists of about 10 % meat. There is so much for them to eat in this area, roots, wild onions, berry's and all types of greens. Emma took me out to show me how to find wild potatos and other roots that are edible. They stay away from mushrooms because it is hard to tell which ones are good. Iam helping them clean the roots we found, that will go with dinner.
The guys are back now and they did not get a deer!!! What a surprise! They got a large Hog. Bruce said it was only by chance they came by the Hog. Doug also said that this was one mean wild Hog. Jim had a bad cut on his leg. He said that the Hog turned on him. Bruce had to kill it by jumping on it and killing it. I didn't realize how many scars that Jim had on his arms and legs. But to feed your family you got to do what you have to do to get the job done. It's 2:30 am now, and everyone is getting ready for dinner. I will stay by the fire and wait for them to get done. Iam having fried chicken from the store.
Bruce and his mate along with the two kids are leaving.
Bruce had some good stories about Doug when they lived in the Olympic Nat'l Forest.
More tomorrow
Shirtless Steve
Day 17 New Clan Started
This morning has been a little hectic. The Monaco well not start. Sasquatch Doug has been working on it for about 20 min. now or so. Big Foot Jim has informed me that a wire came off the starter. Everyone is ready to go now. As we were leaving Lincoln City we stopped at the Silent Bay. It was at low tide now and almost empty. Emma called and told me that they where going to turn off at Hwy. 229, and head up the Silent river. This road will follow the river and into the town of Siletz. We will turn left on Hwy. 410 and head up Logsden Rd. just the other side of Siletz. We ended up turning on Moonshine Park Rd. Now we are back along the Siletz river again. Moonshine Park Rd. Veers to the left. Jim turn off to the right. Now we are headed up the Siuslaw Nat'L forest Rd. Left over the bridge then left again, and past Powerhouse hole. Finally, Jim stopped and Doug came back to the truck . He wanted me to know that we will be going down an old logging road. As we started down the old logging road, I noticed that the road was well maintained. The gate was locked behind us by someone. I did not see who locked it. We got to the end and parked under a thick Grove of trees. I got out and Jim and Doug started setting up camp. Harry said that we will be here at least two days. No one will bother us here.
Garrison and the other kids left to go get fire wood. The girls are laying down now. They are used to sleeping during the day time. I need to get some rest if I am going to be up to night. I hope that everyone is all rested up now. 10 pm. and the kids are out running around and playing. I hear alot of noise in the woods, and it seems to be coming this way. The noise is a family of Big Foots coming through the woods. The Big Foot is the Clan leader and was a child hood friend from the Olympic Nat'l Park. He moved here about 10 years ago I heard Doug call him Bruce. The Sasquatch came to Oregon to start his own Clan. Bruce told me that it just him ,his Mate and two kids. The reason that we are here, we came to help negotiate a deal between the Texas Clan and Bruce. They worked on it all night long . Between the Phone call and the internet, a deal was worked out. The leader will be Bruce because he staked out this large territory by him self. The new Clan will be the Powerhouse Clan.
Shirtless host Steve
Garrison and the other kids left to go get fire wood. The girls are laying down now. They are used to sleeping during the day time. I need to get some rest if I am going to be up to night. I hope that everyone is all rested up now. 10 pm. and the kids are out running around and playing. I hear alot of noise in the woods, and it seems to be coming this way. The noise is a family of Big Foots coming through the woods. The Big Foot is the Clan leader and was a child hood friend from the Olympic Nat'l Park. He moved here about 10 years ago I heard Doug call him Bruce. The Sasquatch came to Oregon to start his own Clan. Bruce told me that it just him ,his Mate and two kids. The reason that we are here, we came to help negotiate a deal between the Texas Clan and Bruce. They worked on it all night long . Between the Phone call and the internet, a deal was worked out. The leader will be Bruce because he staked out this large territory by him self. The new Clan will be the Powerhouse Clan.
Shirtless host Steve
Friday, December 2, 2016
Day 16. Devil's Lake
That was one exciting night! Last night had a lot of things going on. With Teenie picking a mate, oh yes she did end up picking Skunk Ape Mike. Harry and Edith Yeti have decided to move to Florida after this trip. I ask Harry Yeti. Where in Florida would they want to live. Along the Hillsborough river out side Tampa. There is a big Clan in that area. Everyone is packing up now to head out. Big Foot Jim and Sasquatch Doug have hooked up the tow car. I never unhooked so Iam ready to go. I see the ladies over talking to Teenie about picking Skunk Ape Mike. I hope she made a good choice, only time will tell.
We started back down the hill and started to leave the Siuslaw Nat'L forest. We will be back on Hwy. 101 soon. Joyce called to tell me that we will be seeing Teenie and Mike again. They are planning on going up to the Olympic Nat'l Forest and then back down.
We are back on Hwy. 101 now, but we are heading north, not south. Mira called to say that they all want to go back up to Clay Myers State Natural Area. Then go see Cape Kiwanis S.N.A. which we missed on the way down. Then we'll go have lunch at Bob Strange State Park. Doug and Joyce got on the phone and said that we will be at Devil's Lake State Park about 5 pm. tonight. On the way down 101 we stopped at Neskowin Beach.
Now we are at Devil's Lake S. P. and all checked in and set up. Sasquatch Doug only wants to say one night. I am going over to Chinook Wind Casino for dinner. Everybody else is going to stay in camp and rest. Devil's Lake State park is full tonight and people are everywhere walking around. Jim said that it is to busy here and he only wants to stay one night. We are going to leave as soon as we can tomorrow morning. Harry and Edith Yeti are still planning on going to Florida. They came over to show me on the map where they will be at. If we get to go this is were I would like to go too. I know that they will like it there, even the cold weather here in the north west can bother a Yeti as they get older.
We all got our fishing poles and are headed over to D. Lake for a night of fishing.
Shirtless Steve
We started back down the hill and started to leave the Siuslaw Nat'L forest. We will be back on Hwy. 101 soon. Joyce called to tell me that we will be seeing Teenie and Mike again. They are planning on going up to the Olympic Nat'l Forest and then back down.
We are back on Hwy. 101 now, but we are heading north, not south. Mira called to say that they all want to go back up to Clay Myers State Natural Area. Then go see Cape Kiwanis S.N.A. which we missed on the way down. Then we'll go have lunch at Bob Strange State Park. Doug and Joyce got on the phone and said that we will be at Devil's Lake State Park about 5 pm. tonight. On the way down 101 we stopped at Neskowin Beach.
Now we are at Devil's Lake S. P. and all checked in and set up. Sasquatch Doug only wants to say one night. I am going over to Chinook Wind Casino for dinner. Everybody else is going to stay in camp and rest. Devil's Lake State park is full tonight and people are everywhere walking around. Jim said that it is to busy here and he only wants to stay one night. We are going to leave as soon as we can tomorrow morning. Harry and Edith Yeti are still planning on going to Florida. They came over to show me on the map where they will be at. If we get to go this is were I would like to go too. I know that they will like it there, even the cold weather here in the north west can bother a Yeti as they get older.
We all got our fishing poles and are headed over to D. Lake for a night of fishing.
Shirtless Steve
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