Finally I got to see the "Hairy One" in flesh and blood.

[Yowie bait]

Where do I start,
It's been an intense few weeks, around the house.
The days leading up to the full moon was probably the most activity that I've witnessed.

I knew a few months ago, going for a walk down the back, that there must be a family or a group.
The bush has been trampled, tracks everywhere, stick signs, snapped tress etc etc.

I was right, Saturday 16th, my wife and I went for a little reconnaissance walk, after the activity from the night before. Taking our time, sitting down listening, binoculars, we were being stalked for sure.
So we decided to hightail it back home.

An hour later sitting on the deck, an almighty crash and then massive sounding thud steps.
My wife looked over, about 50m off the deck in the bush, she witness a 8-9 ft black/dark grey "Hairy One".
I was sitting down, by the time I jumped up, probably a couple of second delay the heavy, real heavy bipedal thump steps had stopped.
It sounded heavy.

My girl was white as a ghost, especially realising they are not just 4-5 ft?
She pointed to where she first saw it, uphill striding downhill about 80m, then stopping! Vanishing?

I only heard about 5-6 big thumping strides, so 80 or so meters in a split second! 5-6 strides!
Go figure how quick.

So that night was the full moon night, a harvest moon.
It was so light.
We stayed up till 2 in the morning, stealthing around the house on the different level verandahs watching, listening and witnessing.

Sure enough, we found 3 little one's snuggled together under the mango tree.
It was by fluke, as they were pretty much right under our noses. It was brighter using the binoculars, so was fully scoping everything out, was a big advantage.
I seen a small stick rise from the bottom of the mango tree and tap the log.
Sure enough three little one's were under the mango tree, communicating with wood knocks to mum and dad.
We watched them for 2-3 hours, watched their grey eyes blink, they blinked lots, every 3 secs or so!

I went to bed in the end, my wife still full of adrenalin, stayed till just before light.
She witnessed mum, come down round the back of the house and threw some little stones, for their attention.
They disappeared with the blink of the eye.

Since then, we have been assisted with a good camera/video.
They were quiet for 3-4 days after the full moon, now they are back.

Today had the concretor up here laying a slab, showed him something peaking from a tree!
Sure enough when I started walking towards it, he said it just vanished with the blink of the eye.
Played hide n seek with 3 of them all day, I kid you not.

Soon as I got the camera out gone.
I'm so used to spotting them now, they are always watching, intrigued.
They are the most stealth, elusive, funny characters, I'm getting used to them, if there is the most densest bush around, they will be behind it, watching.

I could go on and on, but thought I would fill everyone in.

They are everywhere, just be more aware.

For some reason we have been chosen, to be analysed by these intriguing characters.

Cheers
Welly

Hi Welly. I find this very interesting in reference to the encounter my freind and i had. We observed the juvenile yowie for awhile and at least long enough to have a decent conversation about it,before the big guy appeared (out of nowhere!) to scare us off.

Also spent awhile looking for the stink and inadvertently made our way closer up the hill towards it without a problem.

Maybe they were observing us for a bit till we got too close..or maybe the big hairy mug was having some fun with us little sh*ts!!

[Wolf]

OK, good, because we've got fireflies all around us where we live.
How far away is the nearest water?

[wellymon]

OK, good, How far away is the nearest water?

Not far Wolf, a few spiritual water holes around,
Yowie speed (double the speed of light)
Real close.

We observed the juvenile yowie for awhile and at least long enough to have a decent conversation about it,before the big guy appeared (out of nowhere!) to scare us off.

Also spent awhile looking for the stink.

Maybe they were observing us for a bit till we got too close..or maybe the big hairy mug was having some fun with us little sh*ts!!

Yeah, I forgot to mention, about 4-5 days after seeing the browny/red (Juvenile).
I went down to the carport slab, to look down into the bush, it was nearly dark.

As soon as I got to the edge of the slab, I was stopped in my tracks by the most gut wrenching, barking,screaming, gut gurgling, throaty sound, that I've ever heard,
Sent shivers up my spine, I turned around and headed straight back.

It was only 20 m away.
Maybe a warning to say, that's as far as you go buddy.
Maybe, I'm pissed off that my young one has let his guard down and we are not all that size.

YB, as for stenchy smells, Nothing at all?
They have actually been underneath our deck, when we have been sitting outside!

Maybe what you said awhile back! The smell was more territorial?

As for the "Hairy Ones having fun! Geez

Yesterday my wife, walking down the driveway to the carport, got lobbed a small stick, which landed about 8m away. Not once but twice in the matter of 20 ft , of walking.
She stopped and said out loud, "that's dangerous throwing things at people, please don't do it again!. I'm going down to sit under the house, so if you want, come and make yourself visible. I'm over you, playing these sneaky hiding games".

Two steps later, what felt like a bird fling 1000mph straight past her face, making her duck.
It wasn't a bird tho?

They have special powers, these "Hairy Ones"

Never under estimate their strengths, which are unparalleled to anything we can imagine.

Welly

[wellymon]

Yowie footprints in wet concrete would be a first!

Hi Searcher,

That did make me think a little, as the left over concrete I had, I used it down the rest of the driveway, filling up potholes.

Anyways, I came up with a good idea last night.
On their main tracks just off the side of the concrete driveway, I sprinkled Black Oxide.
Should of sprinkled lots more.

This morning sure enough, a makeable outline left on the grey concrete driveway.

Sprinkled more tonight, so will see.

Welly

[Wolf]

Welly, we are all interested in learning as much as possible about these fellows.
To learn we need data, specific as possible data (not 'spiritual' data).

Can you please answer my question (asked several times now)... how far away is the nearest drinkable water supply?
Is there a creek, dam, etc at the bottom of your ridge? Over the ridge? A hundred metres? Two hundred?
Do you have a lot of bird life about? Especially larger birds, like scrub turkeys?

[Yowie bait]

OK, good, How far away is the nearest water?

Not far Wolf, a few spiritual water holes around,
Yowie speed (double the speed of light)
Real close.

We observed the juvenile yowie for awhile and at least long enough to have a decent conversation about it,before the big guy appeared (out of nowhere!) to scare us off.

Also spent awhile looking for the stink.

Maybe they were observing us for a bit till we got too close..or maybe the big hairy mug was having some fun with us little sh*ts!!

Yeah, I forgot to mention, about 4-5 days after seeing the browny/red (Juvenile).
I went down to the carport slab, to look down into the bush, it was nearly dark.

As soon as I got to the edge of the slab, I was stopped in my tracks by the most gut wrenching, barking,screaming, gut gurgling, throaty sound, that I've ever heard,
Sent shivers up my spine, I turned around and headed straight back.

It was only 20 m away.
Maybe a warning to say, that's as far as you go buddy.
Maybe, I'm pissed off that my young one has let his guard down and we are not all that size.

YB, as for stenchy smells, Nothing at all?
They have actually been underneath our deck, when we have been sitting outside!

Maybe what you said awhile back! The smell was more territorial?

As for the "Hairy Ones having fun! Geez

Yesterday my wife, walking down the driveway to the carport, got lobbed a small stick, which landed about 8m away. Not once but twice in the matter of 20 ft , of walking.
She stopped and said out loud, "that's dangerous throwing things at people, please don't do it again!. I'm going down to sit under the house, so if you want, come and make yourself visible. I'm over you, playing these sneaky hiding games".

Two steps later, what felt like a bird fling 1000mph straight past her face, making her duck.
It wasn't a bird tho?

They have special powers, these "Hairy Ones"

Never under estimate their strengths, which are unparalleled to anything we can imagine.

Welly

Hi Welly. Yeah the scream or whatever it is they do is terrifying. Sounds like you copped it good ! The one we saw gave out a kind of high pitched yelp before letting us have it with the full on death scream.

There was howling, whining , weezing, grunting , hissing etc. A complete over the top carry on really. They have a wide range of vocals, thats for sure. You will get to hear a few id imagine!!

Makes sense that the older ones are more serious than the juveniles and not as careless. That big fella sounds nasty. Watch out for him mate!

Nice theyre keeping the stench to themselves! Maybe a feeling out period at the moment still? Your wife doesnt seemed to fazed by rhem. Maybe she will teach them some manners. Good on her!

Thanks much for the update. Amazing stuff!!

[wellymon]

Welly, we are all interested in learning as much as possible about these fellows.
To learn we need data, specific as possible data (not 'spiritual' data).

Can you please answer my question (asked several times now)... how far away is the nearest drinkable water supply?
Is there a creek, dam, etc at the bottom of your ridge? Over the ridge? A hundred metres? Two hundred?
Do you have a lot of bird life about? Especially larger birds, like scrub turkeys?

I feel the only way to learn about these "Hairy Ones" Wolf, is to live with them.
Respect them and they will respect you.
They are extremely unique individuals and when being so close 24/7 can be overwhelming at first.
Somethings are unfathomable?

One thing you might have to take in Wolf !, is I find it hard to explain happenings, of what I visually see and experience, then transposing it thru the keyboard.

As for water, they are about 3m away from a bird bath, which we keep topped up.
Plenty of water around.
We have most SE QLD flora and fauna, it's an eco system in it's self.

What spiritual data? Please explain.

Welly

[Wolf]

"...a few spiritual water holes around" was your words, Wellyman.

I seriously doubt a bird bath would be enough water for one yowie, let alone a troop. Do you have a decent water supply close by or not? Animals of that size surely would require a fair bit of water to drink, bearing in mind they possibly travel a fair distance much faster through the bush than you or I could.

Like I said, information is what is needed in order to better understand these animals. Any information you can provide wold be helpful, which is why I asked about scrub turkey nests earlier. And ferns, as they provide a good supply of starch in the small bulbs that grow on the roots. Can you please have a look and see if any ferns have been pulled up and the root bulbs eaten (they will toss aside the ferns themselves)?
Thanks.

[wellymon]

"...a few spiritual water holes around" was your words, Wellyman.

I seriously doubt a bird bath would be enough water for one yowie, let alone a troop. Do you have a decent water supply close by or not? Animals of that size surely would require a fair bit of water to drink, bearing in mind they possibly travel a fair distance much faster through the bush than you or I could.

Like I said, information is what is needed in order to better understand these animals. Any information you can provide wold be helpful, which is why I asked about scrub turkey nests earlier. And ferns, as they provide a good supply of starch in the small bulbs that grow on the roots. Can you please have a look and see if any ferns have been pulled up and the root bulbs eaten (they will toss aside the ferns themselves)?
Thanks.

Hi Wolf,
From 30,000 years of Aboriginal dreaming from around here, the water holes are spiritual water holes, with a meaning of life and fertility.
There are many around here, not far away at all.

The ferns we have around the house are fishbone ferns, with plenty of bulbs, they are still in the ground.

The bush turkeys are still roaming, they come and go.

I find it intriguing that you need information to better understand these animals.
With all your bush years under your belt Wolf, obviously you were not in tune with the bush, to have any inkling that they are every where !

How do you know they are animals?

Thanks

[Wolf]

Hi Wolf,
From 30,000 years of Aboriginal dreaming from around here, the water holes are spiritual water holes, with a meaning of life and fertility.
There are many around here, not far away at all.

Wellyman... why do you keep avoiding the question? I am trying to build up my knowledge of these animals... travel patterns, water needs, feeding habits, etc... I am sure most members of this forum are here for this same purpose.
To do this the information needs to be as precise as possible, more so because of the limited amount of any information available.
Please, humour me... how far is the nearest permanent water? And does it have lily pads? (a good food source)
If so, have they been pulled and their bulbs eaten?

The ferns we have around the house are fishbone ferns, with plenty of bulbs, they are still in the ground.

The bush turkeys are still roaming, they come and go.

Thank you. As above, any info is valuable. I am using my own limited knowledge of bush foods to see if they take advantage of these resources... I wish I knew more, believe me.

I find it intriguing that you need information to better understand these animals.

??? are we not all trying to understand these animals? How can you understand something without information?

With all your bush years under your belt Wolf, obviously you were not in tune with the bush, to have any inkling that they are every where !

Which makes me think they are not 'everywhere' at all... bearing in mind I believe them to be a nocturnal animal with a great deal of intelligence. I have said this before but will repeat it... If I had a tough hide, a natural Ghillie suit and excellent night vision I KNOW I could live indefinitely unseen in the bush, even on suburban fringes. And that's without the millenia of accumulated bush knowledge these animals would have.

How do you know they are animals?
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If they are not indigenous fauna, what else could they be? Flora? Aliens? Demons?

[Yowie bait]

What about native bees? Theres some huge infestations in the suburbs around here. I bet there would be some massive hives in the wild. Theyd be sweet and crunchy too and give you a little sting in your mouth but that would be like popping candy for a yowie. Put a stick sign there to find em later when theyve replenished the hive.

[Martyn]

Hello all.
I am so jealous of your experience wellymon!
It would be very nice to get to know our Yowie friends.
I have an idea where you are, and remember some strange happenings just south of the Natural Bridge, where the thin part of the national park that joins Lamington and Springbrook, where the Nerang Murwillumbah rd and Numinbah rd join at the border crossing.
I believe our hairy friends, use this part of the bush along the border, to move between Lamington and Springbrook.
I did have friends who lived on Repeater Station rd, they moved out after 3 months, because of the unknown happenings around them, they were so afraid, they sold up and move to Vic.
Wolf, this area is full of all kinds of food, and many creeks with plenty of water!

Personally, I have had 3 experience with our friends.
The first time was driving past Pilliga, during the night, and seeing a very very large human type crossing the hwy in front of us! Bloody scary! We did not stop.
Second, was in a national park just north of Sydney, on the Hawksberry river, it chased a goanna into camp, we could see its dark shape in the bush, and we quickly packed up camp and went home.
Thirdly, Grafton, on the short cut "Centenary Drive" 1:30am, I saw a very large 10foot tall, black shape of a human, yes, it was looking out over Grafton, and between it and the road, there was, what looked like, a female Yowie, picking up a youngon and lifting it over a fence. By the time I stopped (5k down the road, after thinking, what was that) and turned around and went back, they were gone! I have also seen other reports of sightings in that same area!
All in all, It would be nice if our leaders excepted the fact these beings are real!!

Wellymon, would it be possible to share some photos or videos, without them going public?

All the best to everybody, in our search for the truth!

[TrevorPeters]

I find it intriguing that you need information to better understand these animals.

Different strokes for different folks as they say.
When you do not have the personal experience to draw from the next best tool is to collect a lot of data (down to the smallest detail) and then try to look for patterns of behaviour and common trends in areas they frequent.

There are a lot of questions about these guys that won't be answered just from interacting with them. So unless you are going to tag along with them if/when the move out of the area, just to see where they go then you won't be any wiser as to why they left and where they went. Migration is just one of many questions.

On the other hand, I fully understand your reticence about sharing detailed information publicly.
There are some smart people out there and with Google Earth/Maps it is not that hard to track down sites if enough information is given.
You may be able to trust the regular forum members but what about the many people who just read and don't post?

Are you suddenly going to get an influx of weekenders stomping through the area and disrupting what you have got going there?

Wellyman... why do you keep avoiding the question?

Wolf, you might be getting a little excited there mate. It's different on the other side of the fence.
Perhaps you and Wellymon can correspond privately about this? Develop a non-public dialogue and build up some trust to the point where you both feel comfortable in sharing with each other to a greater degree.
There has to be a way to meet in the middle I think.

I for one don't mind being kept in the dark as long as Wellymon and his wife get to keep having their encounters and learning from them.
I would hate to see the situation destroyed by interlopers.

[wellymon]

I find it intriguing that you need information to better understand these animals.

Different strokes for different folks as they say.
When you do not have the personal experience to draw from the next best tool is to collect a lot of data (down to the smallest detail) and then try to look for patterns of behaviour and common trends in areas they frequent.

There are a lot of questions about these guys that won't be answered just from interacting with them. So unless you are going to tag along with them if/when the move out of the area, just to see where they go then you won't be any wiser as to why they left and where they went. Migration is just one of many questions.

On the other hand, I fully understand your reticence about sharing detailed information publicly.
There are some smart people out there and with Google Earth/Maps it is not that hard to track down sites if enough information is given.
You may be able to trust the regular forum members but what about the many people who just read and don't post?

Are you suddenly going to get an influx of weekenders stomping through the area and disrupting what you have got going there?

Wellyman... why do you keep avoiding the question?

Wolf, you might be getting a little excited there mate. It's different on the other side of the fence.
Perhaps you and Wellymon can correspond privately about this? Develop a non-public dialogue and build up some trust to the point where you both feel comfortable in sharing with each other to a greater degree.
There has to be a way to meet in the middle I think.

I for one don't mind being kept in the dark as long as Wellymon and his wife get to keep having their encounters and learning from them.
I would hate to see the situation destroyed by interlopers.

Hi Trevor,

Thank you for explaining many things above, looking from the outside of someone else's view point.
I have found Wolfs questions a little aggressive and have stood back, without offending.

As we all know, this is a sensitive subject.
I'm sure Wolf has never/would ask Rusty, Ray, or any other's the same questions, in that manner !

Thanks again Trevor

Hi All,

Please understand, that this last month has been the most intense experience we've ever had.
It's been amazing to share it and witness the same with someone.
Many many questions are still going thru my head.

Data to myself is irrelevant at this stage, I find the biggest data is knowing they are there.
Trying to understand why they have picked us, how they have slowly interacted in a way.
How their stick signs (I call them) have become the communication tool.

What they eat and drink and how much, is a question for everyone.
Some of them maybe don't need to eat or drink?

I was told by a respected knowledgable aboriginal lady recently.

"Sacred Knowledge, is Power".

Many of the questions people ask, are not on the internet. Knowledge will be found from the right person, that has had it handed down to them and wants to share.
They are from the 60 or so thousand years of living with this land, like the indigenous have.
Not off the land, like the white man has done for 200 years.

Think about it!

Cheers
Welly

[Wolf]

Different strokes for different folks as they say.
When you do not have the personal experience to draw from the next best tool is to collect a lot of data (down to the smallest detail) and then try to look for patterns of behaviour and common trends in areas they frequent.

Surely if one has had 'personal experience' one would then become even more obsessed with finding out more about these animals? The evidence indicates this is indeed so... a blaring example is our own Dean Harrison, who after having an experience went so far as to start going on expeditions and even set this very site up.

Wellyman... why do you keep avoiding the question?

Wolf, you might be getting a little excited there mate. It's different on the other side of the fence.
Perhaps you and Wellymon can correspond privately about this? Develop a non-public dialogue and build up some trust to the point where you both feel comfortable in sharing with each other to a greater degree.
There has to be a way to meet in the middle I think.

?
Trev, I think you may be reading too much into my words. I sincerely want to know the answer to this legitimate question which Welly has either avoided or missed several times. Then when he answers it he talks about 'spiritual waterholes' and does not answer the distance question. Australia is unique in that we have very little water and sightings have occurred in comparatively dry areas of the country, whereas in the highly active US hotspots there is plenty of water for the hairy blokes and encounters almost always happen very close to water.

I for one don't mind being kept in the dark as long as Wellymon and his wife get to keep having their encounters and learning from them.
I would hate to see the situation destroyed by interlopers.

Of course. I agree with your final sentence but fail to see how my questions about food and water supply could possibly affect their encounters. I know the area he lives a bit and a rough estimate of distance to water from where his new mates hang out would not assist much in pinpointing his location any more than he already has with his own words in earlier threads. That area has numerous gullies and creeks. It is a legitimate question and I don't understand why he has not answered it.

Welly, if you would prefer to share such information via PM, that's fine too.
Have you met with Dean yet? I am sure he would like to do a report on your experiences?

[Wolf]

I find it intriguing that you need information to better understand these animals.

Different strokes for different folks as they say.
When you do not have the personal experience to draw from the next best tool is to collect a lot of data (down to the smallest detail) and then try to look for patterns of behaviour and common trends in areas they frequent.

There are a lot of questions about these guys that won't be answered just from interacting with them. So unless you are going to tag along with them if/when the move out of the area, just to see where they go then you won't be any wiser as to why they left and where they went. Migration is just one of many questions.

On the other hand, I fully understand your reticence about sharing detailed information publicly.
There are some smart people out there and with Google Earth/Maps it is not that hard to track down sites if enough information is given.
You may be able to trust the regular forum members but what about the many people who just read and don't post?

Are you suddenly going to get an influx of weekenders stomping through the area and disrupting what you have got going there?

Wellyman... why do you keep avoiding the question?

Wolf, you might be getting a little excited there mate. It's different on the other side of the fence.
Perhaps you and Wellymon can correspond privately about this? Develop a non-public dialogue and build up some trust to the point where you both feel comfortable in sharing with each other to a greater degree.
There has to be a way to meet in the middle I think.

I for one don't mind being kept in the dark as long as Wellymon and his wife get to keep having their encounters and learning from them.
I would hate to see the situation destroyed by interlopers.

Hi Trevor,

Thank you for explaining many things above, looking from the outside of someone else's view point.
I have found Wolfs questions a little aggressive and have stood back, without offending.

As we all know, this is a sensitive subject.
I'm sure Wolf has never/would ask Rusty, Ray, or any other's the same questions, in that manner !

Thanks again Trevor

Hi All,

Please understand, that this last month has been the most intense experience we've ever had.
It's been amazing to share it and witness the same with someone.
Many many questions are still going thru my head.

Data to myself is irrelevant at this stage, I find the biggest data is knowing they are there.
Trying to understand why they have picked us, how they have slowly interacted in a way.
How their stick signs (I call them) have become the communication tool.

What they eat and drink and how much, is a question for everyone.
Some of them maybe don't need to eat or drink?

I was told by a respected knowledgable aboriginal lady recently.

"Sacred Knowledge, is Power".

Many of the questions people ask, are not on the internet. Knowledge will be found from the right person, that has had it handed down to them and wants to share.
They are from the 60 or so thousand years of living with this land, like the indigenous have.
Not off the land, like the white man has done for 200 years.

Think about it!

Cheers
Welly

Forgive me if my questioning comes across as 'aggressive' as that was in no way my intention.
As you have probably noticed, many of my posts are a tad 'long-winded' so I do my best to keep the word count down and apologise if I sometimes seem abrupt as a result.

BTW, I have and do ask questions of those you mentioned, and others, in some detail... as I am sure Rusty and others can attest to.

I am a seeker of knowledge and truth and will not apologise for that.
Your own words were "Many many questions are still going thru my head" ... of course, which is why I, and many others, are trying to work out as much as we can about these animals.

[wellymon]

Hello all.
Wellymon, would it be possible to share some photos or videos, without them going public?

All the best to everybody, in our search for the truth!

Hi Martyn,
Great sightings from yourself, in well documented areas.
You know they are there.

As for photos, after all this time being on this forum, I still haven't a clue how to post them properly.
I have said this before, but no one is willing to explain in layman terms!

I have some great stick signs and structures of late.
Maybe some other photos, but are reluctant to put on here at this stage.

Cheers
Welly

[wellymon]

Forgive me if my questioning comes across as 'aggressive' as that was in no way my intention.
As you have probably noticed, many of my posts are a tad 'long-winded' so I do my best to keep the word count down and apologise if I sometimes seem abrupt as a result.

BTW, I have and do ask questions of those you mentioned, and others, in some detail... as I am sure Rusty and others can attest to.

I am a seeker of knowledge and truth and will not apologise for that.
Your own words were "Many many questions are still going thru my head" ... of course, which is why I, and many others, are trying to work out as much as we can about these animals.

All good Wolf.
Yes I have been in touch with Dean, there is no need to do a report, he is a busy man and probably realises with my posts over a few years, is enough.
I have been lent some devices, which have opened my eyes up so to speak.

The "hairy Ones" know tho.
What I seen the other night with one moving at light speed, solidifies some questions for myself.

Cheers
Welly

[wellymon]

I confirm that our "Hairy Ones" climb trees.
Wouldn't surprise me if they sleep in them.

They can also mimic a Currawong to perfection.

I'm realising know they can mimic, probably most of the other fauna in the bush.
Just so it confuses you .

They are so smart.

[Yowie bait]

Very interesting Welly. The currorongs call is often heard on researchers videos and audios, therusty222 being a good example. There was one on the video posted on your other thread as well.

Ive been stirring up the currorongs here in the afternoon. I can mimmick a few calls well enough to get them to come over for a look. I think i would damage myself trying to mimmick some of the more complicated calls but the yowie has had a lot more practice.

The bird calls must come in handy to communicate incognito like they do.

Sounds like things are getting interesting over there! Thanks for your update.

[Martyn]

As for photos, after all this time being on this forum, I still haven't a clue how to post them properly.
I have said this before, but no one is willing to explain in layman terms!

I am not up to scratch either.

But I will have a go helping.

I would open up my Photos file, and ad a new file/folder, (Call that file/folder what you want).
Find all your photos, and save each one by one, to your new file/folder.
There you can name your photo, and save it as! "Save as JPG file".

Ok they all should be in that new file/folder, saved as JPG.

To post them here, click on the (Img) at the top of the page, where you write your comments.
I will have to do it, so I can explain. Hold on.

Hmmm, this is what comes onto the page- . But the site does not tell us what to do next!

So, I have send this question the forum operators-

Hello.
I would like to post a photo, to share on your forum.
How do we do that?
I click on the (IMG) box, and it will put this on the page- !
But it does not guide me to any photo's I have, like most of the other internet sites do!
What is this- ? How do we add a photo, to this??
Thank you.

Just waiting now, for their feeback.

OH, hang on.
Just as I was about to Submit this, I seen, below the Submit button, there is a section there, to attach a file.
I will try it now. OK, click on the "Browse" button, find the photo you want, double click it.
It will come up next to- Attachments, and you will see it's name, and a button "Place inline".
Be sure the cursor is where you want the photo, then press "Place inline".

Here goes.

coco.JPG

Ok hope you can see a photo.

[Martyn]

Wellymom.
Hope it (attachments) works for you.

[wellymon]

Thanks heaps Martyn,

Will try it, I've usually dragged pictures from Imgur, but have been way too big!

Cheers

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Ok thanks Martyn, I think I finally sorted it out.

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[wellymon]

Which makes me think they are not 'everywhere' at all... bearing in mind I believe them to be a nocturnal animal with a great deal of intelligence.

Hi Wolf,

These are from my observations only.

They are everywhere in the bush. It's just and I've said this before, many are not on the right level to see/know that they are close. I reckon in all your bush walking, you would of walked pasted thousands, without you knowing. That's how good they are at being stealth.
They are the masters of being so camouflaged and can stand still for hours.

They do not always put out a smell.

They can climb with ease, silently and with speed, as we witnessed the last 2 nights.

They also roam, observe, maybe hunt, during the day.
They are certainly daytime dwellers.

[gregvalentine]

Ok hope you can see a photo.

I thought Dogmen were supposed to be more scary-looking?

[Yowie bait]

I confirm that our "Hairy Ones" climb trees.
Wouldn't surprise me if they sleep in them.

They can also mimic a Currawong to perfection.

I'm realising know they can mimic, probably most of the other fauna in the bush.
Just so it confuses you .

They are so smart.

Hi Welly. Thats great info. Are you sure these things are so friendly? They sound very cool but if one gets up in your face, i doubt youll be so keen on them...

[Martyn]

Hey Wellymon.
Nice pics, they remind me of the Phoenicians Stick Maps, they used to navigate the oceans.
Which make me think, they could be maps of the area, showing, what is where.
Interesting indeed.

Gregvalentine.
Yes indeed, that dogman you see, chose to live with us,

[Wolf]

They are everywhere in the bush. It's just and I've said this before, many are not on the right level to see/know that they are close. I reckon in all your bush walking, you would of walked pasted thousands, without you knowing. That's how good they are at being stealth.
They are the masters of being so camouflaged and can stand still for hours.

I agree and acknowledge I may have walked right past some without knowing it sometimes.

However there is simply no way my dogs would not be aware of their presence. Unless it is in a National Park I always walk with at least one dog (usually two but a couple of weeks back I lost one to snake bite).

I watch my dog more than the surrounding bush when I am out walking, not just to keep an eye on him but also because he will alert me to any animal presence way before I could ever catch a glimpse.

[wellymon]

I agree and acknowledge I may have walked right past some without knowing it sometimes.

However there is simply no way my dogs would not be aware of their presence. Unless it is in a National Park I always walk with at least one dog (usually two but a couple of weeks back I lost one to snake bite).

I watch my dog more than the surrounding bush when I am out walking, not just to keep an eye on him but also because he will alert me to any animal presence way before I could ever catch a glimpse.

Fair call Wolf,

Sorry to hear about your dog, sad news.

Dogs definitely have that uncanny sense of what is around, thats for real!
Even when they are inside, they can tell.

[Wolf]

That 'uncanny sense' is smell.

Not even Booger camouflage can hide smell. My wolfhound is always racing off after wallabies that were impossible for me to see through the scrub, or trying to climb trees that possums have been climbing.

Snakes seem to be a dog's only 'olfactory blindspot'... I have seen even ratters walk right past massive carpet snakes in the grass right beside the track without knowing they were there.
The dog we lost recently obviously must have found one though while I was working in the garden. He was a spoodle and must have tried to 'whip it' but it must of got him on the back because that night he went down. We thought at first it was a tick and administered our bush remedy (coffee and anti-histamine) but in the morning he was gone. His back was badly swollen above the hips so we concluded it was a snake as ticks don't cause that reaction.