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Welcome to Ghostsamongus!!
We are a small team of believers in the paranormal who would like to share our findings with you; and who welcome your views and input. Our main goal in setting up this site is to be able to analyze ghost cam captures in depth, and to be able to find irrefutable evidence of the paranormal. At the moment, we are hosting fourteen ghost cams, ten located on Isle of Wight Ghosthunterz, two from Ordsall Hall , a ghost cam located on a haunted farm in Denmark and the BBC Ghost Cam at Llancaiach Frawr Manor. Whether you are a believer or not, we value your opinion. All we ask is that you enter with an open mind. But remember... an open mind works both ways! As intelligent beings, it is just as important not to jump to the 'ghost' conclusion, as it is to be open to the unexplainable. Bearing that in mind, it is our wish that we can gently and steadily move further towards knowledge, understanding and the truth.
This site is dedicated to all our ancestors and friends past. We hope you can gently guide us in the direction of wisdom.
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Animal Ghosts by Heike |
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 Many people think that ghosts are the spirits of deceased persons, and that only people have spirits (or souls) which can continue after physical death. What then, are we to make of the reports of the ghosts of pets and other animals? Did these animals somehow acquire a bit of spirit from their lifelong close association with humans? Do animals have spirits of their own? Other possibilities include reincarnation, non-human or demonic spirits appearing as animals, and simple misidentification.
Early historical and legendary reports of ghost animals were often evil, or harbingers of doom. The Grim, hellhounds, ghostly black cats, the Barghest, and others are fearsome specters who frighten or assault travelers. Another legend tells of large black ghost dogs which protect cemeteries, particularly slave cemeteries in the Southern U. S.
Although there are modern reports of hellhounds and their ilk, contemporary reports of ghost animals seem to more often be departed pets. Dogs, cats, horses, and even pet birds have been seen, heard, smelled, or felt after their passing by their former owners.
Pet owners report that the sounds of claws clicking on the floor or the jingle of a familiar set of tags herald the return of a beloved dog. Cats seem to return more commonly as a physical presence; their owners report feeling the cat lying next to them in bed, but when they look there is nothing there.
Ghost horses are also reported, but in death as in life they seem to need company. The infamous headless horseman is a well-known example, but horses also return to carry the ghosts of soldiers and to pull ghostly carriages and coaches.
Ghostly animals are not entirely confined to pets. In England, the last bear to be killed in the Verdley Woods is said to haunt the area. Buxton, England has a ghostly wolf that is reported to be able to move at fantastic speeds. Stampede Mesa, Texas, reportedly has a herd of ghostly stampeding cattle.
If you're interested in seeing an animal ghost, there are places to go. Animal ghosts are becoming popular attractions, possibly because they are less threatening to some than the ghosts of people.
Haunted America Tours' picture of a "ghost horse" at Gettysburg:
The Capitol Building, Washington D.C., USA, has a Demon Cat that reportedly appears before national disasters. It was seen prior to the stock market crash of 1929, and prior to Kennedy's assassination in 1963. Arkansas' Crescent Hotel features a ghostly tabby named Morris, and Rudolph Valentino's Great Dane, Kabar, is said to haunt Los Angeles' pet cemetery. The Whaley House Museum in San Diego, CA has a ghost dog, and ghostly soldiers on ghost horses are reported at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Links and Resources:
Howling Haunts: Where Ghost Pets Play
Animal Ghosts
Spirit Dogs
The Ghost of a Bear
Shadowlands' Animal Ghosts |
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Book Review: The Hidden Whisper |
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When I received an email from Dr. Lumsden asking me so kindly if he could forward a copy of his book, “The Hidden Whisper” for me to read and review, I accepted very quickly without knowing why. Once I received the book and read it, I immediately discovered the answer to that question.
The author has a PhD from the Koestler Parapsychology Unit, at the University of Edinburgh and is an experimental parapsychologist. I had expected the usual non-fiction book dealing with Extra Sensory Perception and experiments into parapsychology, something that has always interested me greatly for a long time, but was surprised when I read the book
Even though this book is written as fiction, with the story centering on Dr. Luke Jackson (a British parapsychologist), it has footnotes on each and every paranormal and parapsychological term and topic mentioned in the book. All these explanations are written at the end of the book as Endnotes and turn the book into a unique fiction, non-fiction mix that is very well written. The story is set in the desert of southern Arizona in the United States and centers on a well to do family living there that is experiencing paranormal activity. Dr. Luke Johnson finds himself undergoing an investigation to discover whether or not a poltergeist is plaguing the Monroes. As Dr. Jackson delves deeper into the investigation we find ourselves questioning the ‘poltergeist’ along with him and immerse ourselves in a plot that is not only mysterious, but entertaining and amusing as well. It’s my hope that this is not the last book about Dr. Jackson and that we shall be seeing his character in future books as well!
I’d like to conclude by adding that I thoroughly enjoyed the book and strongly urge you all to visit his website by clicking the link below. If you like reading about parapsychology and the paranormal, then you should buy it. Here is an excerpt of the book taken from his Final Comments which I thought necessary for this review:
“For sceptics and advocates alike, this book illustrates that our understanding of the paranormal is nowhere near complete. Phenomena (if they are real) are often elusive, complex, and difficult to investigate. It is unlikely there will be a definitive experiment any time soon.
Moving forwards, it seems clear that more research is needed. Experiments must be conducted objectively, deliberately and fairly. In the meantime, we should not be bowled over by those who shout the loudest or talk the smoothest – no matter how sure they seem.”
Finally, Dr. Lumsden agreed to answer some questions I asked in an email about himself and the book, which I reproduce below verbatim.
Have you ever been to the States? Why did you choose Arizona, and most importantly, why the Indians?
I have an American Mother, and a Grandmother who lives in Arizona. As part of my Gap Year between school and University - I bought a car in Virginia and drove a big 6 month circuit around the country. It was on that trip that I first visited Arizona, and connected with the place - I very much enjoy the look, feel and rhythm of the desert. Down the line, when I came to write the book, I thought it would make a distinctive and interesting backdrop to the storyline.
Is the principal character based on a real person?
No, he's a mix - a blend of real life people and fiction.
I thought the book would take about a year to write (in the end it took three) so his character really evolved across the various drafts of the book. The original Luke was very different.
Do you intend to write a series based on Dr. Luke Jackson solving other paranormal mysteries?
I'm not sure at the moment; we'll have to see whether people like Luke, and want to see more of him.
I do, however, have the rumblings of another book in my head - but it's quite unlike The Hidden Whisper.
Could you share with us a paranormal experience that peaked your interest in the paranormal field?
There was no single event that got my interest going. Like a lot of youngsters, I was always curious as to how the world ticked, and the paranormal was one part of that. As I got older, the interest grew stronger - if phenomena proved genuine, there were significant consequences for our worldview and how the universe worked. When University and the opportunity to get involved in Parapsychology came along, I decided that was my best way forward.
http://www.thehiddenwhisper.com/
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To Pysche or not to Psyche... |
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What is happening in the paranormal world? We are surrounded by ‘sensitives’ and ‘psychics’ who reassure us that our loved ones passed on and they are in heaven, smiling upon and watching over us. While I think this is comforting and believe it to a certain degree, I do have a lot of difficulty accepting this as entirely true, especially if the person who is telling me this is being paid a large sum of money.
All around us we see a great many names of ‘famous’ psychics charging astronomical sums of money. Some of them hold ‘conference séances’ for a great many people in an auditorium or large room. In fact, many people form long lines, in order to get to these conferences. Of course, there are times when the tickets are sold out. So what do you do then? Well go online, of course! You can find information about the said psychic, as they will normally have a website which will inform you of the steps you take to get your own personal reading. One of these steps will invariably be how to pay for their services.
Now, I’m not against payment for services. Of course, one has to make a living. What really annoys me, however, is that these people charge vast amounts of money to play the role of psychologists in many cases, without having gone to medical school. So, you argue, what’s wrong with that if it comforts a person? I would answer nothing, if it was a one-time deal. However, these psychics hone in on people who are truly lonely and desperate, and manipulate their readings in a way that keeps the ball rolling, and the client (or should I say victim?) is left needing more and more, and will continue returning and paying for the service.
So why are we listening to them? The human being is a wonderful creature, with a great capacity for optimism. It is all too common that the client will latch onto the two or three things that are mentioned to him which are true, or come true, but forget all the mistakes and misinformation. The only thing the psychic has to do is guess correctly ONCE, and he will be one step on the right track, slowly gaining the client’s trust in him. Once we put our trust and belief in someone, all too often we open up and start supplying the psychic with information about ourselves, making their job so much easier. With this feedback we give a lot about our character away, and by observing this, along with our body language, it is easy for the psychic to piece together even the smallest of details, and can then offer us a 'credible' reading. We may laugh at TV shows like “Psych”, but the fact is that there are many psychics out there that do pretty much the same things that Shawn Spencer, the lead character in the show does, and they can make a great living out of it!
The Crystal Ball by John William Waterhouse
What about speaking with the dead? There are some psychics who claim to be able to do this. This may be true or not, but I do believe that some of them are sincere and believe they do this wholeheartedly. There are many others that are not entirely honest, and use this ‘power’ to get into a grieving person’s moneybag. This is despicable and should be avoided at all costs. What is worse is that the dead person, who is presumably communicating with the living, is long gone and cannot be asked directly if he means this or said this. There is no way to get confirmation at all. These psychics prey on people with money, but sometimes will also prey on people who don’t have a whole lot of money as well. Many of them are con-artists who set up phony séances and do their homework, researching their clients and even going through their garbage cans in order to get information.
So how can we tell if the psychic is fake or not? First of all, be wary of those who ask a lot of questions…and NEED answers. A true psychic will often blurt out things and not ask anything at all if possible. Secondly if the psychic makes a general statement that can be true, like “You have a good life, but lately you have had a great many problems”, or “You enjoy going out, but sometimes feel lonely”, you can bet your bottom dollar that this one is not entirely the real deal! Be careful if they tell you that the séance may have to be repeated once or more times.
There are also psychics or sensitives in paranormal teams as well. A few of them are an asset to their teams and are truly gifted. But as with all the others, there are many of them who can fake information and completely ruin an otherwise good paranormal investigation. Some of them suffer from over-bloated egos and insist that all the paranormal activity is around them all the time. Others will put on a show and give out details of violence, murder and bloody gore. And many others may tell you it will take some time to ‘remove’ the spirits from your home, thus ensuring two, three or more visits. You can be sure that these will be asking for a fee for the ‘cleansing’ too!
So what about the true psychics? Do they exist at all? Of course they do. But they are not easy to find and are overshadowed by the famous, flashy ones. A true psychic will seldom ask you for money, and if he does, it will be a very small fee. A true psychic will not plague you with questions or endless visits. A true psychic will not perform on demand, but spontaneously. Most of all, a true psychic will be compassionate and caring, and will often try to help you without asking for anything in return. Does all this sound familiar? If it does, then you are in touch with someone that has a special gift. For it is a gift that is not meant to be stepped on or muddied. It is a gift that is meant to help, and bring peace and comfort to others.
In this era that we are living, where computers and communications take precedence over the spiritual, we discover that communications lack understanding, and computers lack sympathy. It suddenly all becomes a race for money and power. In the midst of all this, human beings are on a constant quest: The quest to find answers to mysteries that have not yet been solved through science and technology. This is one of the reasons why psychics are believed in. We trust our senses and forget another sense, the sixth sense. If you ‘feel’ something is not right about someone, then listen to your inner voice and walk away. Above all, before consulting a psychic, read up on him or her, watch video clips on them, and get all the information you can before embarking on a reading or séance. Do all you can to make sure you don’t fall into ‘the wrong hands’ and you may just find the right one for you. |
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Gerry: Hello Patty - how's your day going? 
21-Aug-2008 18:14:44 Pattyhap1863: Yep, as Ruby says, they are on holiday but will be back on August 26th, so very soon! 
20-Aug-2008 22:59:50 Ruby: No Gerry, they've just gone on holiday. Back soon 
20-Aug-2008 21:06:39 Gerry: Does anybody know if the IOW cams are permanently off line?
20-Aug-2008 20:24:21 Pattyhap1863: Hi Gerry, yes, but that cap was awesome, even if it is an illusion! 
19-Aug-2008 12:58:09 Gerry: Hi Patty - shame about my little boy in blue, ah little boy in matrixing! Oh well, we can dream of catching that illusive spirit!!
18-Aug-2008 19:38:06 hdhse: I voted today!! 
18-Aug-2008 15:12:20 Wizrad: Hiya Patty 
18-Aug-2008 14:28:58 Gerry: Night everyone, almost time for my beddy-byes! Lol, I know it's only 10.30 pm but hey, girl has to get her beauty sleep!! See you all tomorrow, hopefully x
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