Post by "Mysti" on Aug 25, 2005 14:56:49 GMT -5
Well as some of you know I had the privledge to go to Cherokee this past weekend and meet some other people interested in paranormal events.
The day started off with me meeting TT, and after a short visit we continued over to the radio station where I met Bezoni (he is a local dj, and also a fellow ghost hunter)
We spent some time visiting and getting to know one another and experimenting with some table tipping. A task I'd never experimented with until this time. (It's not something for everyone but I have to say I was fascinated by the event)
After we left the radio station TT was generous enough to take myself and Bezoni on a tour of the MHI Museum.
The whole building in itself was breath taking and the museum was just as interesting.
The museum is below the MHI in the basement tunnels and although I usually have issues with basements I was actually surprised that I felt very comfortable (and almost peaceful) while we went through all there was to see.
I did have a couple of times when I was feeling strong sensations (basically a pull of personal connections) but I believe they were just strong feelings of the historical past the museum held. Which I have became basically accustomed to having in places such as these.
We also were able to visit a couple other areas in the building giving us a chance to see more of the historical values of the building and also a view from it from above. The whole thing was remarkable and it brought thoughts of long ago to mind, I really enjoyed the tour.
After leaving there we proceeded to travel to Washta to Mount Pleasant Cemetery. It is known to be the place where a murderer's face appeared on the headstone of his unsuspecting victims. More information on this cemetery and the legend behind it can be found here.
www.prairieghosts.com/washta.html
The headstone does have a face etched into it and so the story becomes even more interesting after seeing it personally. I took some photo's at the cemetery and also recorded. Bezoni also recorded some video which hopefully he will be able to share with this site.
At first while reviewing my recordings from the cemetery I had thought maybe I'd captured a small section of EVP but when returning home and going through the tape thouroghly had to dismiss that due to it being natural sounds. The locust were very active there and I had thought they might interfere.
We left the cemetery and headed back to Cherokee to move onto the apartment house which has been recently noted as having some unexplained activity that
has caused tenants to move after short periods of time. (the last couple only staying 2 weeks)
The apartment house itself was at one time a single family dwelling now renovated into a 4 plex. We were only allowed access to 1 apartment and the basement.
Upon arrival we met up with 3 other persons (and 2 more who arrived later although only 1 was involved in any of the nights events.)
We entered the apartment and did a basic walk through then myself, Bezoni & Orin proceeded to the basement while TT, Tiff & Cali sat up upstairs to begin some attempts at table tipping. (This isn't normally how I would progress, but it was more of a hunt/ learning time and not so much an investigation)
While attempting to get Bezoni's video equipment set up in the basement we all 3 agreed that the feeling of being watched was there. It wasn't extremely over bearing (not for me, but I can't speak for the other 2) but more so just a general feeling.
After things were set up in the basement we joined everyone upstairs. Bezoni & Orin were both occupied with watching the monitor to the video camera and the other 4 of us proceed to work with the table. At first we weren't getting any type of results.
We eventually moved the table closer to the front of the house, and were able to make some contact. We moved the table again to where we believe most the activity in the specific apartment was, and the connection in there did seem to be stronger.
In the original room we had made contact with a spirit claiming the last name of Morris (without actual research
and historical validation we can only go by what we were told by spirit contact, and again this isn't normal practice and is not advised to be used on any actual investigations)
We did keep our conversation light and trying to only ask specific questions in reguards to what has been rumored to cause the activity in the building, and other questions staying focused on that general area.
Bezoni & Orin were still viewing the monitor although there seemed to be some issues with the camcorder which had worked earlier at the cemetery. It was going in spurts or flashing and didn't always seem to be working.
We spent awhile working with the table in this room and I did record most of what occured (although I ran out of tape and didn't realize it until I returned home) There were a couple of things that I think need checked out historically for validation that I found very interesting.
There were a couple of times when there seemed to be a feelings of changes either in tempearture or just general feelings of us but the room was small and the air was heavy and enclosed. Although I did at one time feel almost as if I were sitting in a steam room because I had gotten so warm. (those of you who know me, know my opinions on this)
After working with the table in the main part of the house we proceeded to move to the basement with it. (Thinking I still had tape I left my recorder upstairs at first) Again we made contact and were told the spirits name was Frank Granger, a teenage boy and from what we learned later a definate prankster.
Our questions in the basement while using the table were a little more open and general although we did still try to keep them relative to the activity in the apartment. We had asked for some sort of sound/ sign of the presence of Frank and we did hear a sound from another area in the basement. (This isn't nesseccarily proof of anything, but was interesting enough to mention)
We left the room we had started in and moved to the main room at the base of the indoor stairs to the basement. TT, Bezoni & Orin were working the table in the basement and I had brought my recorder down. The general questions were simple and relaxed and we again were told we had Frank Granger with us.
At this time Tiff & Cali decided to join us down in the basement and the guys proceeded to ask some simple questions such as who had came down first ect. I asked if this was Frank Granger who'd made the sounds for us ealier and was assured it was by the tap of 1. (the code we used for table tipping is tap 1 for Yes, twice for No)
TT then asked if the sound was made to try and get our attention (1, yes) was it to scare us (1, yes) then the event occured that did exactly that. A bat flew from the new portion of the basement and proceeded to swoop of few of the attendees heads. After which we decided to move back upstairs.
We put the table away and sat and talked for awhile (and laughed about the bat incident and correlation of its timing, which was pretty amazing) then Tiff & Cali called it a night. So the remaining 4 of us decided to go to total darkness and do some recording and try for some EVP's.
We sat and talked of various things, other areas of reported hauntings, or strange events and asked some questions to which we hoped would bring about replies from any spirits that might have been in the apartment with us.
Bezoni had his video camera running again and I did take a few pictures with a couple that I did find interesting. One will be posted here later and the other will be after I get permission (and only if I get permission) to add it from the others who were are in the picture.
We decided to call it a night around 1 am and so TT & Bezoni brought me back to the highway. I pulled off the highway and got out to speak with TT for a few minutes before heading home, and to thank him and the others for inviting me over to join in with the activites.
Before leaving to continue home I decided I'd like to have a second table to use or if any of my team members were interested to let them have. I had rolled down my windows partway (it was a warm morning) and unlocked my doors prior to getting out of my car. (I left it running)
As I returned to my car along with TT and the table I found that the passenger side door was locked so I just figured I'd only hit the switch for my side, but when we went around mine was locked also. However my window was lower so I was able to unlock the door.
We laughed about it and made the comment that maybe a prankster was attempting to come home with me, so I said Frank needed to stay in Cherokee and that nobody was allowed to follow me they had to stay where they had came from. (This is general practice for me, I just wasn't thinking before hand)
On my drive home I was able to reflect on the nights activities and also about my feelings in reguards to the apartment house. As for the spiritual activity that night there was quite a bit on the table but not as much in other areas.
This could have been a result of all the other things going on at the same time (there were several people all together) and several activities happening at the same time. But my overall impression was that there is definately something occuring in the building. And I feel it would be well worth the time to go in and do an official investigation in.
On my teams SAR I would list the building as 5 and I honestly think that an investigation minus some of the other outside activity could very well bring the rating up higher. I would definately make a return visit. (And I think that my other team membes would enjoy it also)
My finding and pict's will be posted later today. Thank you all TT, Bezoni, Orin, Tiff, & Cali for a great night and also for the great company. I really enjoyed everything about the trip.
Mysti
The day started off with me meeting TT, and after a short visit we continued over to the radio station where I met Bezoni (he is a local dj, and also a fellow ghost hunter)
We spent some time visiting and getting to know one another and experimenting with some table tipping. A task I'd never experimented with until this time. (It's not something for everyone but I have to say I was fascinated by the event)
After we left the radio station TT was generous enough to take myself and Bezoni on a tour of the MHI Museum.
The whole building in itself was breath taking and the museum was just as interesting.
The museum is below the MHI in the basement tunnels and although I usually have issues with basements I was actually surprised that I felt very comfortable (and almost peaceful) while we went through all there was to see.
I did have a couple of times when I was feeling strong sensations (basically a pull of personal connections) but I believe they were just strong feelings of the historical past the museum held. Which I have became basically accustomed to having in places such as these.
We also were able to visit a couple other areas in the building giving us a chance to see more of the historical values of the building and also a view from it from above. The whole thing was remarkable and it brought thoughts of long ago to mind, I really enjoyed the tour.
After leaving there we proceeded to travel to Washta to Mount Pleasant Cemetery. It is known to be the place where a murderer's face appeared on the headstone of his unsuspecting victims. More information on this cemetery and the legend behind it can be found here.
www.prairieghosts.com/washta.html
The headstone does have a face etched into it and so the story becomes even more interesting after seeing it personally. I took some photo's at the cemetery and also recorded. Bezoni also recorded some video which hopefully he will be able to share with this site.
At first while reviewing my recordings from the cemetery I had thought maybe I'd captured a small section of EVP but when returning home and going through the tape thouroghly had to dismiss that due to it being natural sounds. The locust were very active there and I had thought they might interfere.
We left the cemetery and headed back to Cherokee to move onto the apartment house which has been recently noted as having some unexplained activity that
has caused tenants to move after short periods of time. (the last couple only staying 2 weeks)
The apartment house itself was at one time a single family dwelling now renovated into a 4 plex. We were only allowed access to 1 apartment and the basement.
Upon arrival we met up with 3 other persons (and 2 more who arrived later although only 1 was involved in any of the nights events.)
We entered the apartment and did a basic walk through then myself, Bezoni & Orin proceeded to the basement while TT, Tiff & Cali sat up upstairs to begin some attempts at table tipping. (This isn't normally how I would progress, but it was more of a hunt/ learning time and not so much an investigation)
While attempting to get Bezoni's video equipment set up in the basement we all 3 agreed that the feeling of being watched was there. It wasn't extremely over bearing (not for me, but I can't speak for the other 2) but more so just a general feeling.
After things were set up in the basement we joined everyone upstairs. Bezoni & Orin were both occupied with watching the monitor to the video camera and the other 4 of us proceed to work with the table. At first we weren't getting any type of results.
We eventually moved the table closer to the front of the house, and were able to make some contact. We moved the table again to where we believe most the activity in the specific apartment was, and the connection in there did seem to be stronger.
In the original room we had made contact with a spirit claiming the last name of Morris (without actual research
and historical validation we can only go by what we were told by spirit contact, and again this isn't normal practice and is not advised to be used on any actual investigations)
We did keep our conversation light and trying to only ask specific questions in reguards to what has been rumored to cause the activity in the building, and other questions staying focused on that general area.
Bezoni & Orin were still viewing the monitor although there seemed to be some issues with the camcorder which had worked earlier at the cemetery. It was going in spurts or flashing and didn't always seem to be working.
We spent awhile working with the table in this room and I did record most of what occured (although I ran out of tape and didn't realize it until I returned home) There were a couple of things that I think need checked out historically for validation that I found very interesting.
There were a couple of times when there seemed to be a feelings of changes either in tempearture or just general feelings of us but the room was small and the air was heavy and enclosed. Although I did at one time feel almost as if I were sitting in a steam room because I had gotten so warm. (those of you who know me, know my opinions on this)
After working with the table in the main part of the house we proceeded to move to the basement with it. (Thinking I still had tape I left my recorder upstairs at first) Again we made contact and were told the spirits name was Frank Granger, a teenage boy and from what we learned later a definate prankster.
Our questions in the basement while using the table were a little more open and general although we did still try to keep them relative to the activity in the apartment. We had asked for some sort of sound/ sign of the presence of Frank and we did hear a sound from another area in the basement. (This isn't nesseccarily proof of anything, but was interesting enough to mention)
We left the room we had started in and moved to the main room at the base of the indoor stairs to the basement. TT, Bezoni & Orin were working the table in the basement and I had brought my recorder down. The general questions were simple and relaxed and we again were told we had Frank Granger with us.
At this time Tiff & Cali decided to join us down in the basement and the guys proceeded to ask some simple questions such as who had came down first ect. I asked if this was Frank Granger who'd made the sounds for us ealier and was assured it was by the tap of 1. (the code we used for table tipping is tap 1 for Yes, twice for No)
TT then asked if the sound was made to try and get our attention (1, yes) was it to scare us (1, yes) then the event occured that did exactly that. A bat flew from the new portion of the basement and proceeded to swoop of few of the attendees heads. After which we decided to move back upstairs.
We put the table away and sat and talked for awhile (and laughed about the bat incident and correlation of its timing, which was pretty amazing) then Tiff & Cali called it a night. So the remaining 4 of us decided to go to total darkness and do some recording and try for some EVP's.
We sat and talked of various things, other areas of reported hauntings, or strange events and asked some questions to which we hoped would bring about replies from any spirits that might have been in the apartment with us.
Bezoni had his video camera running again and I did take a few pictures with a couple that I did find interesting. One will be posted here later and the other will be after I get permission (and only if I get permission) to add it from the others who were are in the picture.
We decided to call it a night around 1 am and so TT & Bezoni brought me back to the highway. I pulled off the highway and got out to speak with TT for a few minutes before heading home, and to thank him and the others for inviting me over to join in with the activites.
Before leaving to continue home I decided I'd like to have a second table to use or if any of my team members were interested to let them have. I had rolled down my windows partway (it was a warm morning) and unlocked my doors prior to getting out of my car. (I left it running)
As I returned to my car along with TT and the table I found that the passenger side door was locked so I just figured I'd only hit the switch for my side, but when we went around mine was locked also. However my window was lower so I was able to unlock the door.
We laughed about it and made the comment that maybe a prankster was attempting to come home with me, so I said Frank needed to stay in Cherokee and that nobody was allowed to follow me they had to stay where they had came from. (This is general practice for me, I just wasn't thinking before hand)
On my drive home I was able to reflect on the nights activities and also about my feelings in reguards to the apartment house. As for the spiritual activity that night there was quite a bit on the table but not as much in other areas.
This could have been a result of all the other things going on at the same time (there were several people all together) and several activities happening at the same time. But my overall impression was that there is definately something occuring in the building. And I feel it would be well worth the time to go in and do an official investigation in.
On my teams SAR I would list the building as 5 and I honestly think that an investigation minus some of the other outside activity could very well bring the rating up higher. I would definately make a return visit. (And I think that my other team membes would enjoy it also)
My finding and pict's will be posted later today. Thank you all TT, Bezoni, Orin, Tiff, & Cali for a great night and also for the great company. I really enjoyed everything about the trip.
Mysti
"TT"