HAUNT JAUNTS » Archive for November 2009
Super Light for Spectral Detection
Confession — it’s all about the day. Sunny day, everything is sharp. Cloudy day, everything is movie-set atmospheric. Either way, we win. Another confession — It was this time of year when I got hooked on researching Wisconsin haunts. Night time chill didn’t matter because we went out during the day. The natural atmosphere of some of the places we explored was ramped up to the nth degree when combined with … Read entire article »
Filed under: Guest Bloggers
Movie Monday: Foreclosure
I learned about the upcoming movie “Foreclosure” via Alison’s interview with filmmaker Richard Ledes on Screamstress a couple weeks back. I Tweeted about it then, but didn’t feature it for Movie Monday last week because I already had two set to post. (Plus, I knew I’d just be getting back from vacation. This way in case I was scrambled and out of sorts trying to get back in the swing, I’d have something ready to go up.) I think from here on out all haunted house movies are inevitably going to be compared to “Paranormal Activity.” This one’s going to be no different. But since “Foreclosure” is only going to begin to start shooting in March 2010, by the time it’s released the “Paranormal Activity” buzz will have died down some. … Read entire article »
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Has Ghost Hunters Jumped the Shark?
I admit up front — it could be just me. I could be going through a seasonal down-swing in my devotion to the whole paranormal reality tv show phenomena. The shine of Jay and Grant may have dimmed. The Klinge brothers antics may be inadequate to overcome my malaise. Zaks’ hair jell and muscle shirts might have lost their edge. Or it could simply be post Thanksgiving turkey tryptophan narcosis. Whatever the reason, I have … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ghosts, Ghosts on TV, Guest Bloggers, New Hampshire, Paranormal Tourism, Wisconsin
Friday Fun: Unique Christmas Gifts
Continuing the Friday Fun Black Friday Shopping Spree, I decided to put together a list of products I’ve come across that would make unique Christmas gifts. These would make excellent presents for those people in your life that are either (a) hard to buy for because they have everything, or (b) who you want to splurge on a special purchase for. Troll beads – My friend Brenda turned me on to these. Their name is misleading. … Read entire article »
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Spending Black Friday Preparing for Cyber Monday: Secrets and Faves
I’m not much of a shopper, but ’tis the season when shopping’s on everyone’s To Do list isn’t it? So, in an effort to make it fun, I thought I’d spend Black Friday preparing for Cyber Monday. (If I can avoid the crowds via the convenience of the Internet to do my shopping, plus save money, you better believe I’m gonna!) While I’m on my Friday Fun Shopping Spree, I figured I’d share a secret for … Read entire article »
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Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I happen to love Thanksgiving. (And this year more than ever before boy howdy do I have a TON to be thankful for!) But I also know Thanksgiving can bring on a lot of pressures with the family commitments, cooking, eating, not to mention the worrying about blowing the ol’ diet and all the exercise and fasting you’ll have to do to make up for the indulgences. That’s why I always like to have a go to good laugh. (I’m a big believer in the stress-busting powers of laughter.) This was a cute Thanksgiving video I found on YouTube that made me smile as I rocked out to the groovy tunes. I hope, whether you’re stressed or not, that it brings a little humor to your … Read entire article »
Happy Thanksgiving
I ran across this story and thought you might enjoy it as well. It’s an old Eastern European Jewish folktale, but also reminds me of stories from my native American heritage. The link leads you to the google books page where you can read the short story. Happy Thanksgiving! The Thankful Ghost Recommended Products: ITW Space Compressible Bag BRS-9212ZG Vacuum-Seal Travel Roll Bags, Set of 4 Picture Yourself Ghost Hunting Ghost Hunting 101: A Beginner's Guide Spooked The Ghosts Of Waverly Hills … Read entire article »
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Ed Watson’s Last Crop
If all has gone as planned, today we should be docked in Key West. (I must confess. I actually wrote this before we left to post while we’re gone. That’s why the “if all has gone as planned” statement.) At any rate, I thought since I was in Florida, I’d share the creepiest Florida ghost story I ever heard: Ed Watson’s last crop. Autumnforest actually reminded me of this story via a comment she left on my … Read entire article »
Filed under: Florida, Haunted Places
Finally! Proof Positive that Ghosts Exist!
Leave it to the muppets…. (Poor Beaker!) http://wp.me/pEjHd-4a Recommended Products: Reader Rabbit 1st Grade Capers On Cloud Nine Estimating Software Costs (Software Development Series) The Evidence Mr Instability House of Spirits … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ghosts on the Net, Guest Bloggers
The Possible Passing of “A Hard Luck and Loss Caper”
Heads Up! Have you been considering experiencing Caper Company’s first Haunt Spots tour “A Hard Luck and Loss Caper” for yourself? You may want to go soon. Recent news articles indicate that the first destination may no longer being accessible as of April 2010. So, what’s the rush? This Haunt Spot is all outdoor exploration, so when this spate of good fall weather finally turns winter-foul, it may make outdoor explorations a little more of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Budget-friendly, Ghosts, Guest Bloggers, Haunted Places, Historic Haunts, Paranormal Tourism, Travel - General, Wisconsin
Movie Monday: Underground
This week’s Movie Monday trailer clip, Underground, came to my attention thanks to @NewHorrorFilm following me on Twitter. It reminds me of a cross between C.H.U.D. and the Descent…except these underground beasties live in an underground military bunker. I can’t quite discern from the trailer how the group of friends gets stuck there. Near as I can tell it looks like a bar fight gone awry. I’m not sure I buy that premise, but for the sake of argument (or not arguing as the case may be) I’ll go with it. It could be a fun movie. “Most anticipated horror film experience of 2010″ might be taking it too far, though. (As per it’s YouTube description.) The movie’s website will launch December 1, 2009. It dares all who visit it now to check … Read entire article »
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Haunt Jaunting to Key West and Nassau, Bahamas
Tomorrow Wayne and I leave on our cruise to Key West, Florida, and Nassau, Bahamas. After our trip to Cape San Blas earlier this year, I learned I didn’t do enough due diligence about haunted places there before we left. I changed my strategy this go around. I used the links on my Find Haunted Places page to compile a more thorough list of possible haunts to jaunt to while we’re away this time. Here’s what I … Read entire article »
What’s Up With My Streetlight?
Our bedroom windows face the street. There is one particular window that attracts my attention most nights. It used to be in the attic, but when the former owners of our 137-year old house gutted the second floor, they opened the ceiling up to attic rafters. It’s a wonderful, airy feel and now the window that would have peered onto the street from an attic gloom creates wheel-shaped shadow puppets in our bedroom. The shadow it … Read entire article »
Filed under: Children, Ghosts, Guest Bloggers, Haunted Places, Paranormal Tourism, Wisconsin
An Interview with Dark Artist and Visual Designer Chad Savage
As I told Chad Savage when he said he finally had time to answer my questions and to send ‘em on over, I’m a HUNORMOUS fan of this man’s work. (I initially contacted him at the end of September/the beginning of October. a.k.a. An extremely busy time for anyone involved in the Halloween/haunted attraction industry.) I’m really grateful he got back to me as soon as he could after the madness died down. In addition to … Read entire article »
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Hi Ho! A Haunted Hiking We Will Go! – Interview with Haunted Hikes Author Marianne O’connor
Strap on your hiking boots, folks. We’re off to Haunt Jaunt with Marianne O’connor, author of Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire. You might recall Ms. O’connor’s book was one of the prizes in my fiberdoodles-inspired Halloween Blog Party Giveaway. I mentioned back then that I’d be interviewing her. True to my word, here it is! First up are the questions I came up with for her. But I also gave her a chance to answer some of … Read entire article »
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Haunts in Ozaukee and Walworth, WI Counties
There are wonderfully chilling reports of paranormal activity all throughout Wisconsin, and especially in Lake G eneva, Delavan and Whitewater that I suspect are going to make for some creepy Haunt Spots tours. I’m itching to check them out. Same for the Cedarburg, Mequon and Kaukauna areas. So, here’s your heads up — it’s field research time for that countryside and I’m looking for suggestions. What are the ghost stories that you’ve heard for Ozaukee and Walworth Counties? The Caper Company Haunt Spots rules… A — Haunt Spots focus on spaces that the general public can get into — which saddens me a teeny, selfish bit because I adore haunted residence stories. But alas, if I can’t ever send an Explorer there to check it out … Read entire article »
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Friday Fun: Abominable Snowman Video
Monday I wrote that I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if eventually the existence of an Abominable Snowman is proved. Imagine my excitement when I came across this video! They find a snowman…and it’s abominable all right! (But one thing I never saw coming…I never expected a suburban version!) Recommended Products: Abominable Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman Disney Theme Park Characters Figure Set with the Hitch Hiking Ghost, Brer Rabbit, Tiki Room Parrot, Abominable Snowman and More! Rudolph/island of Misfit Toys/ Abominable Snowman 6" Beanie The Abominable Snowman … Read entire article »
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Update on My Warehouse on the Canal Post
Recently I wrote about Warehouse on the Canal after a nice gentleman sent me some info about this allegedly haunted location in Canal Fulton, Ohio. I had sent an inquiry for more info directly to the owners on November 9. I was in such a hurry to write about it that I didn’t wait long for their reply. (I didn’t know if they’d even take me seriously and respond. I figured if they did, I’d just add it later.) Well, they were very nice and responded! Below find my original email and their reply. (I’m including my email so their reply makes more sense.) EMAIL FROM COURTNEY MROCH TO INFO@CANALWAREHOUSE.COM Hello. My name is Courtney Mroch and I maintain a blog called Haunt Jaunts. I write about places with paranormal activity that people could … Read entire article »
Filed under: Apparition Attractions, Historic Haunts, Ohio
Celebrating 400 Followers on Twitter!
By TwitterIcon.com Today Haunt Jaunts hit what I think is an impressive mark. I say that because when I started Tweeting back in September I saw friends with 400+ followers and thought, “Wow. Maybe in a year that’ll be me.” Not that all of them had been tweeting for a full year yet either, but they’d been at it a while. (Months longer than me, that’s for sure.) I knew it’d take time to acquire followers. At … Read entire article »
Filed under: Haunt Jaunts - General
And, Now — The Conclusion of LM’s Halloween Haunt Spots Adventure
Welcome to part 3 of 3. LM and her crew of intrepid Haunt Spots Explorers have made their personal paranormal connections and are inspired to think of those who’ve affected them… “One of our group members has suggested that next Dia De Los Muertos, (not today, unfortunately, because it’s a bit too last minute,) we go back out there for a proper Day of the Dead picnic. I asked if this means we have to cook … Read entire article »
Filed under: Budget-friendly, Guest Bloggers, Halloween, Paranormal Tourism, Wisconsin
Venturing into the Haunted Studio: An Interview with Lew Lehrman, Painter of Dark
I am very pleased and exited to bring you this interview with artist Lewis Barrett Lehrman, Painter of Dark™. If his name sounds familiar it’s because I’ve written about him and his work here before. (See Dabbling in the Dark Arts.) Mr. Lehrman allowed me into his Haunted Studio (figuratively speaking), where we had a nice chat about his craft. He also gave me permission to use some of his graphics as illustrations here. Your work is … Read entire article »
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Noteworthy Blogs: GhostTheory
I have another noteworthy blog to share with you this week: GhostTheory. I’ve had it on my Blogroll for a while, but lately it’s stood out to me because of an article I’m working on. (“Haunted or Hype?” which has spawned more than the original article I hoped to write thanks to all the people I’ve been interviewing for it. More on that later. It’s still a work in progress –or as it stands now “works.”) At any rate, Javier Ortega and his editors (Joe Ruiz and Gary Popella) are passionate about the paranormal. But they’re also skeptical. They just don’t take evidence at face value –anyone’s evidence. For instance, Jason and Grant of Ghost Hunters may be the reigning royalty of the paranormal field currently. A lot of people take their … Read entire article »
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LM’s Halloween Haunt Spots Adventure… Part 2 – Are They Not Alone?
And, LM’s Halloween Caper Company Haunt Spots Exploration continues… (More ghoOOOOOOOOOOoooosts!) After WP, we stopped for food at this AMAZING Indian restaurant about 6 miles away from the park. Tiny place, looked kinda sketchy from the outside, but it was incredible. (Royal India Restaurant. Tell your friends.) Two of our group pulled out a notebook and started an impromptu Nepali / Hindi language lesson, which our waiter eavesdropped on and must have decided he liked us. We all got free chai and a free appetizer. I wasn’t sure how much further our group would want to continue, seeing as it was cold and dark and at least two of them were not wearing appropriately warm footwear or coats. I asked them if they wanted to continue to the last location, or just skip … Read entire article »
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Myth Monsters That Likely Will Be Proved Real
October was great. There were tons and tons and tons of shows on TV about myth monsters, such as wolfmen, vampires, and Bigfoot. Two shows in particular really grabbed my imagination, though. And both dealt with the same subject matter: the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman. I’ll get to them in a second, but first… WHY I GHOST HUNT: GHOSTS ARE NOT A FATAL ATTRACTION I like ghosts, and I prefer to Haunt Jaunt to places with ghostly paranormal … Read entire article »
Filed under: Educational, Haunt Jaunts - General
Movie Monday: Death Do Us Part
Today’s Movie Monday feature, Death Do Us Part, comes to me courtesy of friend and fellow writer Lisa Logan. In addition to writing fiction, she’s also a Senior Acquisitions Editor for Eternal Press and partner in crime with her husband Mike in their film company, Dragonfyre Entertainment. They actually wrote, directed, and produced Death Do Us Part, a short zombie film. (Yeah, yeah, I know. Friday I wrote about zombies. Here I am writing about them again today…Hey, what can I say? This is the zombie phase of my life!) Anyway, as I was catching up on my blog reading Friday night, I came across her post about her movie saved in my RSS feeds. I hadn’t had a chance to watch it yet, so I did. (Her email also had been … Read entire article »
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Noteworthy Blogs: Fiona Broome’s Hollow Hill
Sometimes a blog just really grabs me. I like it instantly and am hooked just as fast. That’s what happened when I found Fiona Broome’s Hollow Hill. I’m still a relatively new follower. I’m not even sure how I found it. (Likely culprits are either Twitter or Ghost Hunting Theories.) However I found it, I’m glad I did. I dig her style. Both her writing and ghost hunting ones. To illustrate what it is about her style I like, I compiled a list of a few of her posts that in particular I found really interesting or really related to. Recent TV Shows – My friend Jade Walker recently posed an interesting question to me on Twitter regarding TV ghost shows. Specifically, she wondered if I felt they help or hurt paranormal investigating overall. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ghosts on TV, Paranormal Tourism, Spooky Stays
An Excellent Halloween Haunt Spots Exploration
Caper Company’s newest Guest Blogger “LM” — now known as the Infamous LM of Haunt Spots Tour Leader Extraordinaire fame — has shared her wonderful write up of their Halloween Haunt Spots ghost tour exploration. Enjoy, part the first … (ghoOOOOOOOOOOoooost! — read on, you’ll get it…) Susan – We had an absolutely fantastic Halloween expedition! The entire group was thrilled to have had a day like last Saturday, and I was thrilled that … Read entire article »
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Friday Fun: Where Oh Where Have All the Scary Monsters Gone?
I thought I’d explore something a little different for Friday Fun today: the demise of scary monsters. As some of you are aware I’m nuts for zombies. I think movies and books based on them are great fun. I also think they’re one of the last of the remaining “classic” creepy monsters. (They became an instant classic upon release of George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead, didn’t they?) But witches, ghosts, vampires, mummies and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Friday Fun
Haunt Jaunts Grades Ghost Hunters Academy
Before last night’s premier of Ghost Hunters Academy I’d read SF Universe peg it as the “Hell’s Kitchen for Hunters.” Catchy title. But then I thought of Steve and Tango as the instructors and had a hard time picturing them being anywhere near as intense as Gordon Ramsay. I was right. They’re pussy cats in comparison to the high strung Type A chef. PROFESSOR GONSALVES However, Steve in particular was a bit more aggressive than I expected. I … Read entire article »
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Slighty OT ;) … Have You Done Your Friday the 13th Shopping?
Can you believe it? Friday the 13th is tomorrow! There are so many favorite ways to celebrate this stupendous holiday. Here’s a few… Volunteer at a paraskevidekatriaphobia shelter. Lead the chorus in heart-warming, delusional chanting of “Thursday the 12th, La, La, La, it’s Thursday the 12th, Ho, Ho, Hidee, Ho!” Hey, whatever gets these poor, suffering souls through to Saturday — it’s worth it. If you’re passionate about connecting with the real reason for the season, put on your ‘Agent of King Philip’ costume and walk around your local mall seeking Templar Knights for slaughter. A tip for that extra level of verisimilitude — I think I saw a sale on plastic swords at the local Worldmart store! Go forth and conquer! For a modern twist … Read entire article »
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Warehouse on the Canal
On October 25, I received a really neat email from a very nice gentleman by the name of William Mayor about Warehouse on the Canal in Canal Fulton, Ohio. That was during the midst of the Halloween Blog Party Giveaway madness. I had just enough time to thank him for contacting me with the info, but I didn’t really have a chance to check it out more. But now things are settling down again and I have had a chance. Here’s an excerpt from his email which particularly sparked my interest: They now do mostly private tours, having given up on public ones, but their tours are led by a true psychic. This is not someone who has memorized a talk, but rather one who tells what she sees as she … Read entire article »
Filed under: Apparition Attractions, Haunted Places, Ohio
What’s Your Personal Primary Paranormal Sensitivity?
At a recent gabfest of Caper Company Researchers and Explorers, we told spooky and fun tales of our Haunt Spots experiences. As we chatted, a thread emerged. It became obvious that each person had an individual primary type of experience or interaction. This primary type of experience was not the only thing that happened to people, but it seemed more predominant than others. It comes as no surprise that if you’re in tune with atmosphere, one … Read entire article »
Filed under: Budget-friendly, Guest Bloggers, Paranormal Tourism, Wisconsin
Welcome to the World — “A No Safe Haven Caper”
Miss Scarlet, Miss Scarlet – Caper Company’s birthing our newest Haunt Spots tour, “A No Safe Haven Caper”! We’ve got all new audio stories and everything. Here’s an audio snippet for the first Haunt Spot on the tour. In this newest exploration of Wisconsin’s ghosts, you will experience a haunt so deeply rooted that the spirits moved with the buildings, trek haunted trails with their own legend trip, and investigate a tragic road to nowhere. This tour … Read entire article »
Filed under: Guest Bloggers, Haunted Places, Paranormal Tourism, Wisconsin
The Reeds
The Reeds came to my attention last week thanks to a post on Shock Till You Drop. As movies go, especially horror ones, it’s premise is not new: something bad happened somewhere, people died, their ghosts now haunt the place and terrorize all who dare trespass there. But you know what? I kind of liked the trailer I saw. Both an official one on Shock Till You Drop. (I couldn’t embed it, but click here to go see it.) And also the unofficial one that I found on YouTube. (Below. It’s not as good as the one on Shock Till You Drop, but it was still interesting.) I’m not sure when it’ll be released, but I’m sure we’ll hear about when it is. Recommended Products: Ghosts: True Encounters with the World Beyond Ghost Adventures: Season … Read entire article »
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