The network obtained a tape from a house where the family ended up mysteriously disappearing. The only thing that was left behind was this tape. I have since rewatched it and now being, “older?” and/or “wiser?” I have seen how horribly fake it is, but it still does not change the fact that the story of a family getting victimized by The Greys is frightening to me. It should be to anyone for that fact. Slowly being consumed by an unknown life form which makes your loved disappear one by one.

The idea of another form of conscious, intelligent life is exciting to think about. Where would, we as the human race, fit in the intergalactic puzzle? Would we suddenly turn into a third world planet? But then again, we are just beginning to tolerate others who are different from us, would be really be able to handle an entirely different species from another world?

Leave all your expectations behind; the ranch is a place where one can feel safe to get lost without the fear of never coming back.

PS
just jokes to the title

For most investigations, the Tech side of PRS has a distinct plan that’s been slowly evolving with each new case. Setup up the cameras and HQ, run the baselines, do whatever new experiments we’ve decided upon for that case, do the DT shuffle, review data, repeat, and pack up. Of course each case has its idiosyncrasies, but they generally have a similar methodology about them. While coming up with new techniques and technology represents its own challenges, it can get down right monotonous. Which is why Serg and I dived right into the unique opportunities that the UFO ranch afforded us.

Ever wonder what goes through our minds prior to a case? By some miracle (read: laziness) when the old office migrated to the new one, it was right after the UFO ranch case and not everything made the transition. That includes the massive white board we drew our plans on. By some further stroke of fortune, the plans are legible despite the board remaining outside. Here it is:

Figure 1.  White Board Blast from the Past

For those with poor vision, and to cover up the vast number of spelling errors, here’s a transcription:

UFO

Cameras Mounted Skywards

with CHDK motion detection

Aerial Photography via weather balloon

–or rocket

Thermal camera—to find people in the woods or craft heat signature

Frequency jammer at 27-49 maybe 2.4/5.8GHz

-Rules out R.C. Hoax

Video Cameras with 120X Zoom – Chad

Modify High Res WebCam with IR filter removed & zoom

EMF grid of entire property

-Google maps & GPS

Investigate Mountain “Doorway”

Stereo Photography –IR camera

Check Meditation mound

Long distance laser range finder (1 mile)

Nightvision Binocular scope

Telescope

Spotlight

Light speaker

Light microphone

Scanner

Yacuma Tribe Lore

Ley Lines

And now the run down on all that nonsense. Cameras mounted skyward only makes sense—how else is one supposed to capture lights in the sky? More on this later. CHDK is the Canon Hackers Development Kit, an alternate firmware for Canon cameras. The motion detection script would have allowed us to ascertain where and when something in the sky was mobile—this proved to be unnecessary as the objects were more easily observed that we had originally anticipated. Aerial photography would give a good look at the property and possibly the ever elusive…BatSquatch! You never know. The thermal camera was to find out if there were hoaxers in the woods, find the the cryptoid, and if the alleged semi-translucent craft got close enough determine the heat signature and a sense of the shape of the object.

The frequency jammer was to block out RC transmitters in the event that this was all a hoax. Video cameras with 120X zoom. Chad was supposed to supply us with a number of cameras with third generation nightvision scopes, but there was a SNAFU along the way—he did get us a number of cameras though for which PRS was quite grateful. The modified webcams were to get around bringing the surveillance system, something that did not travel well. The previous flight had crushed the surveillance computer like a tin can.

The unique qualities of the ranch prompted the idea to map out the EMF of the property—after all, there were UFOs, Cryptoids, and the Ranch was being used as an energy workers playground. If there was some correlation between this and EMF it could prove interesting to experiment with in the future. The property was too large to grid, however we did check out the most reportedly active locations to nothing of intrigue. The mountain doorway is allegedly the approximate location where the crafts were seen to appear and disappear but which upon further investigation appears to be solid rock. We were unable to make time for the trek out.

Stereo photography would give us a better spatial representation of the craft while the IR camera might reveal other properties. We brought the IR camera we had borrowed from the PSU forensics lab, but found nothing to note. There is a mound on the property referred to as the meditation mound, upon which we attempted to find something unique to this pile of earth. Nada. A laser range finder would be used to find out just how close the craft is getting and verify that it is in fact something large at a distance instead of something small yet close.

Nightvision binocular scope. We had a few generation threes, as did James—they were particularly efficacious at picking up the lights and tracking them when they were far from standard visual discernment. Telescope is an obvious choice, but one we forgot about getting once we were in Washington. The spotlight served a few purposes, pointing out a BatSquatch for instance. But there was also reports that the UFOs responded to flashed of light. Compounding this, we considered making a light speaker/light microphone. By using a photocell as a microphone, it’s possible to listen to a modulated light source and by modulating a light source with an amplified voice, it might be possible to communicate. It was a theory at least.

Scanner…you know, I can’t really remember what this was to be used for. Peculiar, I know, considering its normalcy. Yacuma Tribe Lore—we’d heard that there was some folklore involving beings from the sky. No, it’s not part of tech, but I do have other interests. Including mythology. Similarly the ley lines, or natural energy lines were something that were investigated to no avail.

If this doesn’t strike up some unusual conversations at the trip, I don’t know what will. See you all there!

I first heard about the famous Gilliland Ranch in December 2006.  Dave Schrader, an Internet paranormal radio host, told me of his unbelievable experiences.  I listened for over an hour as he told me about all the things he experienced – lights forming in to a triangle and then merging in to one bright light, seeing a large creature move from tree to tree, etc.  He told me that several other people have had even more intense experiences, both spiritual and other-worldly.  I asked him about James, the owner of the ranch.  I couldn’t help but be a little skeptical when I asked him, “do you REALLY believe this guy?”

He told me that at first, he too had his doubts.  He had allowed for James to go on his radio show, “Darkness Radio on the Edge of Town,” and talk about the experience.  But Dave allegedly didn’t believe it at first, to which James responded, “come up here and experience it yourself.”

And that’s exactly what we did.  I remember telling the producers for “Paranormal State” about Gilliland’s Ranch.  The majority of them were less than thrilled, mainly because they didn’t understand it.  Aliens?  UFOs?  Batsquatch?!?  In their eyes, it didn’t necessarily fit under the rubric of ghosts and demons.  But I wanted to do something different.  I wanted to push the boundaries.  Most importantly, I wanted to see it to believe it.  Somehow I was able to win over their support, and we went to the beautiful state of Washington in August of last year for what would be our final episode for season two.

I remember telling Chad Calek that we were finally going.  He had heard me talk about going to the ranch for months now.  “Dude, you gotta let me go,” he said.  I wouldn’t have it any other way.  Chad and I both have that childhood awe about certain aspects to the paranormal.  And Gilliland’s Ranch brought about as much excitement to us as a trip to Disneyworld would be for any red-blooded American child.  Yes, Gilliland’s Ranch was our amusement park.  We had high hopes for the place, but as with everything, I worried that I’d be disappointed.

So, was I?  Obviously not.  We’re going back and words can’t describe the excitement I have about going back with friends and colleagues of mine.  More importantly, I’m excited to see the wonder from our fellow Field Trippers who get to experience it for the first time.  I can’t wait for them to look up in to the sky for the first time on Friday night and shout to one another that they just spotted an anamoly!  I can’t wait for them to roam around Gilliland’s ranch, take a swim in the pond or try spiritual meditation on the meditation mound.  It’s going to be an experience unlike any other.

That wonder and awe that we experienced will now be handed to a group of newcomers, and I can’t wait to see their reactions.

I’m envious of all of you who are going to Gilliland’s for the first time.

Blast Your Power!

RYAN