Elevator

A few weeks ago as I was rambling on about Ogdens Historic Union Station I mentioned the elevator.  to tell you the truth I'm not exactly sure where the elevator came from. It has a big B on it.  I heard it came from the BenLomnd hotel when they remodled and I heard it came from the Boyles furniture store.  The elevator itself is kind of creepy.

One time while setting up for an investigation, one of our members loaded up the elevator with all the equiptment, I got in and we were ready to go, at the last possible second the other member jumped out of the elevator and said "OOOHHHH NOOOOOO!".   Obviously this person had no chivalry, because they didn't hold the door so I could get out as well, they just jumped out themselves.   The elevator began to move up and opened on the second floor, nothing had happened, I didn't feel any thing and we unloaded the elevator and got set up for the investigation.  I just didn't think it was right that one member felt something off about the elevator and only thought about getting their hide off and not worrying about any one else.  

I will continue to try to find out where that elevator came from.  I'd like to mention that sometimes that elevator has a mind of it's own and moves up or down when no one has touched the buttons.  More study needs to be done on that.

But Spring scream is almost upon us.  This is a chance for you to come on an investigation at the Historical Ogden Union Station and ride the elevator, have your picture taken by the window in Old Timers hall.

And maybe if your lucky you will hear the little girl laugh. . . . . . . Oh I haven't told you about that?  hmmm

Next time!

happy hauntings to you

Book

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 Did I mention I am writing a book?  Several in fact, by writing I mean compiling.   I'm compiling several books on . . . . .drum roll please. . . . . Death.  Surprise!

Actually the first one is Historical.  The chronological account of deaths at Union Station from newspapers, books, life histories etc.   

   The next one will be about "Ghosts at the Station".   This is a compilation of stories from people who have experienced a paranormal moment or two at Ogden's Union Station.  I hope maybe we can connect a couple of the experiences with a confirmed death from the first book. I have stories from employees, volunteers, guests, paranormal investigators and I want to include your experience as well.

Any one that has had or thinks they have had a paranormal experience at Ogden Union Station is invited to share their story with me to add to this book.  Here is a form to get you started.

Or you can email your story .

    The third book is  "Stories At The Station".  This book will be paranormal stories that you share with me that didn't happen at Union Station.   Every time we do an event at the station many people come up and tell us their paranormal experience that happened at their grandmas house or someone elses house, work, church, where ever.  I love these stories and I know you will too.  If you have had a paranormal experience at all, please share your story with me here or at any of the above links. 

Personal experiences are always so much more creepy than fictional ones.  

It may include other paranormal groups and their experiences. Also first hand paranormal experiences from some of the businesses in downtown Ogden and maybe other places in Utah.

    There are some very special stories I'm dying to tell you in this book.  Incredible experiences I have personally had or some one I know personally had  and YOU if you will share with me.

So again share your story, don't be shy, we won't think you are crazy I promise.  This is a safe place to share your story of your paranormal experience.  :-)

Ok, I'm done begging (for now).  Hope to hear from you soon.

Safety Rules for paranormal investigators

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I know you are an adult and can think for your self.  I know you are intelligent and sensible and you know all about being safe on an investigation. But I thought I would go over a few.  of the rules I recommend and I'll tell you why

#1. Never go investigating alone. You could get hit on the head by a low beam and pass out, you could have a sudden drop in blood sugar and you could pass out, asthma attack, falling and breaking your leg in a location where there is no signal for your phone.  Some homeless guy could jump out of the bushes and
.try to take take you home with him. or where ever.  Although these possibilities are slim, they can happen.

Just aks my team about the Low beam and the low blood sugar.

Have you seen the movie "127 hours"?  That is why you don't go alone.  If you haven't seen it rent it.

#2. Always tell some one else where you are going.  Again if no one knows where you are and you get stuck in a cave with no cell phone reception, who's going to come looking for you?

#3.  Actually 1,2,and 3 are THE most important things to remember when you are thinking of doing an investigation.  They all rank together as #1.  This one DO NOT TRESPASS!!, EVER.  It is against the law, you could be ticketed and made to look foolish. And not only you but every other paranormal investigator those cops encounter are going to have an invisible FOOLISH, written on their forhead.   Believe me this has happened a couple of times with groups I have been with.  Not investigating but doing other projects.  Cops showed up and threatened to take every one to jail.  Not just the person in charge who should have gotten the permission, but all of us.  And the cops sat there while we packed up and left. 

Paranormal investigating is not worth getting in trouble with the authorities.  Graveyards ,though really cool after dark, should not be visited after dark.  Most cemeteries close the gates at dusk and you would be trespassing after that.  Unless you can talk to the sexton and arrange with him or her to be there.

#4 this may seem ridiculous but you need to have a flashlight.  Believe me, I've been on investigations where people haven't had one and I admit I may have misplaced my a time or two and had to go with out one to the investigation.

I think I will leave it at that for tonight. 

Robin 

Confession #1

#1 Confession. . . . . . We don't  HUNT Ghosts. We are paranormal investigators. 

 In Utah the definition of Hunting something means you pack up a bag of warm clothing, ammunition, sometimes a tent and sleeping bags and usually a case of beer, you go up in the mountains with your shot gun and try to kill some poor defenseless animal. You sit around with your friends in the dark, telling stories, drinking, Waiting for the sun rise so the hunt can begin.  If you did manage to kill some poor animal, you drag it back home bragging how you shot the biggest one. 



The only similarities to what we do and hunting is packing a bag and sitting in the dark with friends.

We actually wait for Sundown to start our 'hunt' (although it isn't necessary)

We shoot things with EMF detectors, video cameras and audio recorders.  

We DON'T want to drag any thing back home with us. 

We don't drink beer while investigating unless we think it will draw out a spirit.

But plenty of coffee and tea are consumed.

Facts


#1 Fact: There are no facts in paranormal investigation.  A fact has to be proven.  Pretty much the only thing we can prove is there is something out there.  And what we may capture on video or audio isn't necessarily going to prove any thing to you. Unless you experience it for your self you will probably not be convinced of any thing.  Which is the way it should be.

#2 Fact:  Our definition of  "Haunted" needs to be revised.  Haunted has a negative connotation, we've had experiences with spirits that have been any thing but negative.  Our definition of  "Ghost" also needs to be looked at.  These are people who once were alive and had a body like you and I.  I like the term "Spirits"