Paranormal Meet & Greet

Saturday August 13, 2011 is the annual paranormal meet & greet at the Historic Hannah House! I have been waiting all year for this. This is one event that I look forward to every year. Big huge thanks to Danielle Pitcher-Garrison, for all the hard work she does throughout the year getting this together!

So there are gonna be some great guest there this year. This event is FREE!!! Come out and meet some great people!

Proof of Paranormal Existence.

So, how many people have actually gotten proof that the paranormal does exist? How many of you have thought you had proof, until your evidence was shot down by someone else?

I am not an expert on anything, but I have learned a lot by talking with other groups and looking at tons of photos. I would like to think that I know what shutter speed is. Shutter speed or exposure time, refers to the amount of time the camera's shutter is open. When this happens you can see some things that look out of place and could be mistaken as paranormal. People mistake shutter speed for light anomalies all the time.

Cigarette smoke and your breath get mistaken for mists and other things as well. I am a smoker, but know better than to take a picture of cigarette smoke. I also know that when it is cooler outside, hold your breath while taking a picture. Same with the exhaust of a car. When it is cold outside you can see it and it will show up in your photos.

What about taking pictures in mirrors and windows. Are we really gonna do that? Don't we all know what a reflection is? I was once told that it is never a good idea to take a picture into a mirror or window. You have to worry about the reflection. I have seen some pretty cool pics that are said to be paranormal, but really were a reflection in a mirror.

So next we have the camera strap and for some our hair. Always pull tour hair back, take off camera straps also. When a photo is taken and you catch one of these it is often mistaken for something paranormal.

I am not perfect and had to learn this on my own. Yeah it is exciting to think you have caught something cool, but always have someone else look at it. Get that second and third opinion. Don't just assume you know what it is!

The above pictures are examples. Look closely. Cigarette smoke is first. Then we have an example of breath, although it does appear to have the shape of a face. We have moisture and finally 2 with shutter speed.

Paranormacon 2011

Paranormacon 2011 will be held at the Historic Fort Wayne Masonic Temple on November 4th & 5th.

Friday November 4th, 2011 events are 6pm - 9pm doors open to allow for booth set up and 7pm - 11pm will be an adult costume party. Come out and join Nomine Paranormal as they throw one of the biggest paranormal parties in the Midwest! Costumes, adult beverages, costume contest, live DJ and cash bar. Awards will be given for best costume, most creative costume, and sexiest costume.

Saturday November 5th, 2011 events are 8am doors open for vendor and team set up, 10am conference begins, 11am - 7pm presentations & demonstrations on Mezzanine above Ball Room, 8pm conference ends, 8pm -9pm tear down booths and get everything out of the building, 10pm - 12am ghost hunt 1(must purchase ticket), 10pm - 2am ghost hunt 2 (must purchase ticket), and 10pm - 2am extreme ghost hunt (must purchase ticket).

Ticket prices: General Admission $25.00 each. Ghost Hunt 1 $25.00 each. Ghost Hunt 2 $40.00 each. Extreme Ghost Hunt $75.00 each (only 10 available). You can also rent booth space or vendor space, for more info please click here.

Napoleon, IN Investigation

Paranormal 911 investigations is taking reservations for a 4 hour and an 8 hour investigation. The investigations will take place in Napoleon, IN at the Central House. This is an 1838 Federal-style building located across the public square. It has rich history and went from a residence to a restaurant. It is most known for being a former Drover’s Inn and tavern that was situated on a stagecoach route from Cincinnati to Indianapolis. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The other is at Bonaparte’s Retreat is located in a building that was built in the early to mid 1800’s. The building has undergone extensive renovation. The building has had a long, colorful history as a livery, hotel and is currently a restaurant. The building has a double dug basement with a secret room that was used as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Dates currently available are August 26 for an overnight. September 9 & 10. More dates will be added later. For more info visit Paranormal 911 or email them at info@paranormal911.net.

Ghost Tour

Are you looking for something different to do this weekend? How about a ghost tour through the Irvington area? Saturday July 30, 2011 from 8pm - 10pm. Tour will start at 6 South Johnson Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Irvington is known as the most haunted area in Indianapolis, IN. These tours are no-profit and will visit 10 haunted places, including some sites associated with America's first serial killer Dr. H.H. Holmes, KKK Grand Dragon D.C. Stephenson, Butler College, John Dillinger, and Raggedy Ann.

Ticket price is $15.00 and with the ticket purchase you will receive a copy of the book "Irvington Haunts I or II".

For more info call 317-850-1910 or email huntvault@aol.com. Tours are rain or shine.

Investigation at the Hannah House!

So, last night I had the pleasure of investigating the Hannah House with Past Tours. Jason, a member of The Phantom Tribe came with me. We arrived about 8pm and met the members of Past. John, Josh, Christian, and Sammy were there representing Past Tours. By the time I had arrived they had already had their equipment set up.

I started off the investigation by sitting at "home base" with Sammy. I wanted to get an idea of how this team investigated in all areas. I figured it was early enough that I should get that part out of the way! While sitting at home base, we watched the monitor, checking all the cameras out and making sure we let the others know if we saw anything.

The first room I went into to investigate was Grandma's room. According to stories Grandma was a woman who liked things "her" way. Volunteers of the Hannah House will tell you that they always say "Hi" to Grandma. In no way do they disrespect her. If you do disrespect her she will let you know! While upstairs I also visited what they call the "blue room".

Next on my stop was the basement. Basements are creepy even when they are not said to be haunted. Sammy and I went down and the minute we got into the part of the basement with the jars, we heard someone come down the steps behind us. We turned to look and there was no one there. We called up to see if anyone else was by the basement stairs and they were not. We continued to hear something coming up or down the stairs. We did hear some other odd sounds that I am hoping to catch on the digital voice recorder.

Stay tuned and when I finish reviewing evidence I will post whatever I find!

Ghost Walks

Has anyone ever been on a Ghost Walk before? If not, you should. The walks are informative about history and haunted history. I went on one a couple of years ago in downtown Indy. It was cheap and fun. Something different to do around town. If you are interested in going on a ghost walk or tour check out Unseen Press.

Overnight Investigation with P.A.S.T. at the Hannah House

July 23, 2011 from 8pm - 4am, come out and investigate the Hannah House with the members of P.A.S.T.

Cost is $125.00 per person which includes the investigation and dinner. The investigation will be lead by P.A.S.T. ( Paranormal American Scientific Tours). For more info or questions you can call 317-681-0575 or email Past Tour@gmail.com.
To get tickets click here.

Paranormal Meet & Greet 2011

Saturday August 13, 2011 is the annual paranormal meet & greet. Come on out to the Hannah House in Indianapolis, IN and enjoy an afternoon of paranormal. This event is put on every year by Danielle Garrison, she plans this all yearhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif and puts together a great event. Some of the guests this year include Keith Age, Jason Sullivan, The cast of Paranormal State; The New Class, Chris Dedman, Wanda Lou Willis, and Dale Kaczmarek.

Come out bring a table and set up your own booth! Admission is free and this event is open to the public.

3801 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN
46227

From 12pm-4pm

Hope to see you all there!!!!!