Resident Clinton (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} residentclinton) wrote,@ 2007-02-11 15:27:00 |
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Random Hauntings
Here is something I found on ebay: A Haunted Box! (Ebay link long dead, sorry) There are tons of "haunted" items on ebay, and it cracks me up, because people are suckers for that sort of thing. This one is actually pretty cool looking, though. I would buy this from the guy not for any haunted element, but because I want the cool old box sealed in wax and string.
But this comment from a prospective bidder is my favorite:
Q: "I am very interested in your mystery box, however, I am a little skeptical because of the many ORBS that are in the picture. Note that there are alot of them around the box, and in the picture whenever you take a picture of the box. Before making a deffinate sell on this item, I would get it appraised, see what year it is from, and try to do some history on the box, and why it was sealed. If you do decide to open it, or to the winner of this auction, USE EXTREAM (sic) CAUTION WHEN OPENING A BOX WITH THAT MANY ORBS AROUND IT. I study things like this, like the spirit world, and such, that is why I am saying to use caution."
A: Thanks, I will recomemnd all bidders take your advice. Now you have made me a little nervous to even touch this box. I hope whatever is inside will not mind being shipped? Thanks again.
And speaking of haunted AND children, a fellow at the radio station (Scott) recently went on vacation with his family to Death Valley. Death Valley, you say, in the middle of winter? Why, yes! Way better than Florida, though the frozen nights can be a bitch.
Anyway, he went there to stay at a place called the Amargosa Opera House and Hotel. It is in the middle of the desert, surrounded by nothing, and, yes, it is a real opera house. I could type out the whole story, but you should just read about it on their website. It's a great tale.
They had a great time on vacation, though it seems that the hotel closes at 5pm and all the staff goes home. They were the only guests in the hotel, and after 5pm they were pretty much abandoned there by themselves. They curled up by the fireplace in the main hall (the only room that was really warm) and listened to the desert wind whip at the walls. Then, around 9pm, a loud knock at the door. Terror! Chills! Who could be in the desert darkness, and they all alone in the great hall? Turns out is was more hotel guests, wanting to check in. But no staff. So, Scott and his family, old pros from their one day at the hotel, checked in the new guests, found their keys (taped in envelopes behind the counter), and told that that there were no services until 8am. Then, as the new guests left to their rooms, eight German tourists showed up. And so his family became the de-facto staff.
Scott posted a bunch of photos from the vacation. And their kid is darn cute!
By the way, they stayed in the Red Button's room, which I am convinced is haunted. How could it not be? however, I believe you can banish his ghost by chanting the following three times: "Clem Kadiddlehopper, Freddy Freeloader, The Mean Widdle Kid, Sheriff Deadeye, Willy Lump Lump, Cauliflower McPugg, Bolivar Shagnasty, San Fernando Red." However, his ghost will return during the next prime time.
Scott's photos reminded me of this old photo I have of my mom in Vegas in the 70s, just after her quickie Las Vegas wedding. I don't have a wedding photo, unfortunately, just a shot of her at the Riviera afterwards. Not only is this the home of the Crazy Girls (there is a photo of them in Scott's vacation snaps), but I was always in awe of who was listed on the marquee in the background: Tony Orlando & Dawn, Bob Newhart, and Lola Falana. Best bill ever!
When I went to Vegas two decades later I saw Tom Jones and Don Rickles at the MGM Grand. Front row! Tom sang Prince's "Purple Rain" right to me and my friend, probably because we were the only two people in the audience under 50. But I've probably told you that story eight billion times.
Here is something I found on ebay: A Haunted Box! (Ebay link long dead, sorry) There are tons of "haunted" items on ebay, and it cracks me up, because people are suckers for that sort of thing. This one is actually pretty cool looking, though. I would buy this from the guy not for any haunted element, but because I want the cool old box sealed in wax and string.
But this comment from a prospective bidder is my favorite:
Q: "I am very interested in your mystery box, however, I am a little skeptical because of the many ORBS that are in the picture. Note that there are alot of them around the box, and in the picture whenever you take a picture of the box. Before making a deffinate sell on this item, I would get it appraised, see what year it is from, and try to do some history on the box, and why it was sealed. If you do decide to open it, or to the winner of this auction, USE EXTREAM (sic) CAUTION WHEN OPENING A BOX WITH THAT MANY ORBS AROUND IT. I study things like this, like the spirit world, and such, that is why I am saying to use caution."
A: Thanks, I will recomemnd all bidders take your advice. Now you have made me a little nervous to even touch this box. I hope whatever is inside will not mind being shipped? Thanks again.
And speaking of haunted AND children, a fellow at the radio station (Scott) recently went on vacation with his family to Death Valley. Death Valley, you say, in the middle of winter? Why, yes! Way better than Florida, though the frozen nights can be a bitch.
Anyway, he went there to stay at a place called the Amargosa Opera House and Hotel. It is in the middle of the desert, surrounded by nothing, and, yes, it is a real opera house. I could type out the whole story, but you should just read about it on their website. It's a great tale.
They had a great time on vacation, though it seems that the hotel closes at 5pm and all the staff goes home. They were the only guests in the hotel, and after 5pm they were pretty much abandoned there by themselves. They curled up by the fireplace in the main hall (the only room that was really warm) and listened to the desert wind whip at the walls. Then, around 9pm, a loud knock at the door. Terror! Chills! Who could be in the desert darkness, and they all alone in the great hall? Turns out is was more hotel guests, wanting to check in. But no staff. So, Scott and his family, old pros from their one day at the hotel, checked in the new guests, found their keys (taped in envelopes behind the counter), and told that that there were no services until 8am. Then, as the new guests left to their rooms, eight German tourists showed up. And so his family became the de-facto staff.
Scott posted a bunch of photos from the vacation. And their kid is darn cute!
By the way, they stayed in the Red Button's room, which I am convinced is haunted. How could it not be? however, I believe you can banish his ghost by chanting the following three times: "Clem Kadiddlehopper, Freddy Freeloader, The Mean Widdle Kid, Sheriff Deadeye, Willy Lump Lump, Cauliflower McPugg, Bolivar Shagnasty, San Fernando Red." However, his ghost will return during the next prime time.
Scott's photos reminded me of this old photo I have of my mom in Vegas in the 70s, just after her quickie Las Vegas wedding. I don't have a wedding photo, unfortunately, just a shot of her at the Riviera afterwards. Not only is this the home of the Crazy Girls (there is a photo of them in Scott's vacation snaps), but I was always in awe of who was listed on the marquee in the background: Tony Orlando & Dawn, Bob Newhart, and Lola Falana. Best bill ever!
When I went to Vegas two decades later I saw Tom Jones and Don Rickles at the MGM Grand. Front row! Tom sang Prince's "Purple Rain" right to me and my friend, probably because we were the only two people in the audience under 50. But I've probably told you that story eight billion times.
