Guest Swifty Posted June 10, 2008 Share #1 Posted June 10, 2008 According to Wikipedia, a legend is a narrative of human actions that are perceived both by teller and listeners to take place during a motorcycle rally and to possess certain qualities that give the tale some sense of authenticity. These narratives are centered around pictures that are taken by attendees and explained in online posts to those who were not eye witnesses to the event but like to live their lives vicariously through those that did attend. Well, a legend has begun around a "life form" seen in a pond by only a few people who have attended at Maintenance Day celebrations in Oberlin, Ohio. How it started...many, many, many, many moons ago, one Canadian (our now dearly departed, Charlie) had a camera during one sighting (maybe the first), and posted what he tagged as the pond monster, or was it the Nelson Ness Monster...I forget...but given that he had a reputation for photoshopping his pictures, and was considered by many native Canadians not to be of a sound mind, his posts lacked some credibility, and consequently many ventureriders didn't believe what they saw in his posts...and that's how legends get started. Since some rumours have circulated that I have a special connection to the monster, (likely because I am one of only a hand full of people who have dared the depths of the pond), and since I am one who lives his whole life in the pursuit of educating the masses, I have taken it upon myself to investigate these ULFs (unidentified life forms) and set the record straight once and for all. I am currently in the process of writing the TRUE story, I am gathering evidence, I am waiting for pictures to arrive, I am purchasing software to detect photoshopping, I am checking with my sources (only credible eye witnesses) and I will submit the final product when it is done. If you don't post anything under this post my story WILL be posted directly under this one and it will be bumped for all to readwhen I have determined the truth ; however, if you can't wait for my story and you start your own dribblings below about what you heard (or saw) as is already happening in other threads, then my story will be buried in subsequent pages (which may be best anyways) and the true story of the pond monster may end up being lost forever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dray Posted June 10, 2008 Share #2 Posted June 10, 2008 According to Wikipedia, a legend is a narrative of human actions that are perceived both by teller and listeners to take place during a motorcycle rally and to possess certain qualities that give the tale some sense of authenticity. These narratives are centered around pictures that are taken by attendees and explained in online posts to those who were not eye witnesses to the event but like to live their lives vicariously through those that did attend. Well, a legend has begun around a "life form" seen in a pond by only a few people who have attended at Maintenance Day celebrations in Oberlin, Ohio. How it started...many, many, many, many moons ago if im reading this right looks like it took place on the 3rd. full moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted June 10, 2008 Share #3 Posted June 10, 2008 From what I have gathered the pond monster originated in Ukraine. I believe I may have seen the same creature in Colorado last year. Of course this is all hear say and is likely a large load of BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted June 10, 2008 Share #4 Posted June 10, 2008 If it is a pond monster I'd hate to get near them. Did you see the size of the mouths on them things!!!!!!!!:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifty Posted June 10, 2008 Share #5 Posted June 10, 2008 If it is a pond monster I'd hate to get near them. Did you see the size of the mouths on them things!!!!!!!!:rotfl: THAT is a whole new take on the physiology of the beast. Most theories to date express that it has a huge vertically aligned eye ball which closes when it surfaces above the water. Your theory about it being a mouth will have to be researched some more. All ventureriders thank you for your wise analytical contribution to uncovering the nature of the beast. By the way, some higher ups say that Maintenance Day is going to be planned early in the year to avoid the dangers that the beast may pose to the visiting public. And I heard some ventureriders express their regret to me for not bring their water gear. It would be tragic for us who are truly interested in researching this life form if it does indeed only surface in the warmer temperatures associated with an Ohio summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragerman Posted June 10, 2008 Share #6 Posted June 10, 2008 I think I see something sticking out of the one on the right… it looks like feet! Is it possible that one of them is giving birth? Or was it hungry and swallowed something head first?? I hope they’re not multiplying!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted June 10, 2008 Share #7 Posted June 10, 2008 I sure hope the pond monsters aren't in Elk River later this month. I can't wait to see the movie..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragerman Posted June 10, 2008 Share #8 Posted June 10, 2008 Could be a mating pair of Albino Split Cranium Cyclops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother Posted June 10, 2008 Share #9 Posted June 10, 2008 Don must be feeding the pond monsters too much lawn equipment as they seem to have multiplied since last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTirelli Posted June 10, 2008 Share #10 Posted June 10, 2008 this is creating visuals that I just do NOT wanna have............please, please for pity's sake..stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyDawg Posted June 10, 2008 Share #11 Posted June 10, 2008 Is one of them smoking a Cigar?:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted June 11, 2008 Share #12 Posted June 11, 2008 There never seems to be a harpoon laying around when you need one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaWhiskey Posted June 11, 2008 Share #13 Posted June 11, 2008 this is creating visuals that I just do NOT wanna have............please, please for pity's sake..stop. Oh how true, LMAO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted June 11, 2008 Share #14 Posted June 11, 2008 i bet a"certain young lady, from Chicago", would recognize ONE of those faces anywhere! gives a whole new meaning to the word "hiney-kin". just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dray Posted June 11, 2008 Share #15 Posted June 11, 2008 There never seems to be a harpoon laying around when you need one! you would have to throw away a good harpoon if you hit the monster in the blow hole; shouldn't the pond monster be safe anyways as i hear it has a gas operated jet propulsion unit and no teeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted June 11, 2008 Share #16 Posted June 11, 2008 I'm surprised it didn't get any worse , but then again ! BEER30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted November 24, 2008 Share #17 Posted November 24, 2008 Vogel State Park............05 or 06, it scared me so bad cant remember the date...............:rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted November 24, 2008 Share #18 Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) Just when you think it's safe to re-enter the water........................ The Pond Monsters re-surface Edited November 24, 2008 by Dragonslayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cyote61 Posted November 24, 2008 Share #19 Posted November 24, 2008 :shock3:Gee thanks a lot. Now where did I leave my meds and its back to therapy again I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted November 24, 2008 Share #20 Posted November 24, 2008 I SAY WE DRAIN DONS POND AND GET RID OF THEM ONCE AND FOR ALL....00 BUCK SHOT AUGHT TO DO!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted November 24, 2008 Share #21 Posted November 24, 2008 The scary part is it started off with just one lone pond monster. Now there are two of them. Wonder if they'll be more this year? Ya know if it got a mate there could be kids.:rotf: Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibents Posted November 24, 2008 Share #22 Posted November 24, 2008 I thought Loch Ness was the only place with a prehistoric monster, I guess they breed them in Ohio to. Maybe we could get a tattoo artist to come and decorate those hump's !!! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Posted November 27, 2008 Share #23 Posted November 27, 2008 I think I'll have to come to Don's maintanence day this year to check this out with the rest of you. Maybe if we just heated the water a little by dropping an electric heater into the pond will make them surface. I can't tell if these are prehistoric creatures, but I'm pretty sure they are an "endangered" species. Could that second picture possibly be a pair of them getting ready to mate?? Now that's a visual I can't get rid of either!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardbog Posted November 27, 2008 Share #24 Posted November 27, 2008 (edited) Just when you think it's safe to re-enter the water........................ The Pond Monsters re-surface Huh Dont Worry to enter a pond, only think you feel is pain in the ...lower back , but only first time hurt. After that you get fishing licence for Montana... Like Kowboys.... Brokeback Mountain resort. Edited November 27, 2008 by stardbog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikentinamidnight Posted November 27, 2008 Share #25 Posted November 27, 2008 i have been swimming with the pond monsters and they do indeed exist. the key to being safe in the water with them is to swim with all your clothes on and they will leave you alone. they can leave the pond upon occasion and will be completely safe as long as no one feeds them anything fermented. they wont multiply like gremlins but they will get louder and try to do experiments with the more curvy members of the human race. so if we just keep them sober then they too may just become an accepted part of this fine family just like squidly. dont worry everyone they are basically harmless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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