Haunted houses

[bluecat*dancing]

After watching "The Conjuring" last night, I've been undecided as to whether houses, or other buildings, are actually haunted. What does everyone think? Are hauntings real or not?

[imastawka]

Did you get goose bumps when she told you?............kids are funny like that

No goosebumps.  But a very animated conversation followed.   She never

mentioned it when she was young.  As I said, she found him comforting,

not scary.  She's now a mum herself and still remembers him.  As she grew

he stopped coming.   I very rarely see him now

[**meep**]

If you could prove any para-normal event you could claim a few $million or so from that on offer. The money is perfectly safe.

Of course the money is safe - due to the criteria.      (I gather you are not aware of what they are otherwise you would not make that statement)

[**meep**]

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@daydream**believer wrote:

Was the Conjuring very scary? The previews scared the heck outta me

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It did have some scary moments.

[j*oono]

I have probably told this story before, I can't remember.

When my son was very young I was preparing some stuff he needed for a primary school excursion.  Both sons were asleep in bed and I was otherwise alone in the house.  I was searching through the third drawer down looking for a safety pin to pin his name tag on to his school shirt but couldn't find one and it was late so I thought I would just temporarily sew it on in the morning.

The next morning, there was a white envelope on the kitchen dresser and it had a safety pin sitting on top of it.

That was not my only experience with a ghost in that kitchen.

[bluecat*dancing]

It was scarey. I jumped so many times and apparently I was holding Mr Bluecat's hand tighter and tighter. LOL.

[bluecat*dancing]

Well, that's a bit spooky.

46 is too young to die.

[bluecat*dancing]

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@siggie-reported-by-alarmists wrote:

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But, did they bring you your cup of water..............

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Nope, no glass of water for me.

[purple_haize]

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@j*oono wrote:

I have probably told this story before, I can't remember.

When my son was very young I was preparing some stuff he needed for a primary school excursion.  Both sons were asleep in bed and I was otherwise alone in the house.  I was searching through the third drawer down looking for a safety pin to pin his name tag on to his school shirt but couldn't find one and it was late so I thought I would just temporarily sew it on in the morning.

The next morning, there was a white envelope on the kitchen dresser and it had a safety pin sitting on top of it.

That was not my only experience with a ghost in that kitchen.

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I have had similar things happen, but only since my son died.....

[j*oono]

It is really nice to think that he is looking out for you Purple.  

[**meep**]

However, I do believe people believe in all sorts of  (unverified  codswallop), and often with no desire to apply any basic research, or logical thought. as to why!

I'd love to have a scientific explanation.   Until then,  I am left with knowing there is something there, that we refer to as "the paranormal".