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On Sunday we did it... we got ourselves a new TV. We planned on it, since it's our holiday gift for eachother. Plus, there are sales and it's silly to keep waiting and me researching every TV known to man.
We ended up with a Hitachi 'Ultravision' 50" LCD. The thing is great. I picked up a HD-DVR box from Time Warner, and am in HD heaven. Right now, watching The Saint (great movie, haven't seen in a while) on HBO-HD. So far (2.5 days) I am very happy with it.
We also needed to get a new TV unit. The one we had only fit the 27" CRT we had before. We got two side towers (which has an upper, optional, bridge between them), in an oak color. They have both open shelves, glass doors and solid doors. Very nice. The base until hasn't come yet. I have to pick it up tomorrow. It will all look very nice. I'll snap a photo when it's all done.
Posted by Kevin at 7:04 PM | Comments (0)
I first noticed that some of the cat-tails seemed to be falling over. Not a big deal.. just before Winter they could do this. Then, I noticed they seemed to be falling over into a dome shape in one section. Ok, little odd. Then I started hearing more splashing noises in the pond. I figured it was the ducks splashing. But, then I would hear it more often, and late at night. Usually, the ducks are more quiet and don't splash so loud so often. Next, I noticed lines in the water, like something just swam in it. Then, I saw a shape swimming. Ah ha! A creature! I waited, and watched. I finally saw something swimming from the dome.. then back to it. I couldn't see what it was, but saw it was something. I walked down to the pond, it must have heard me.. I heard a big splash, then smaller splashed in the dome. It was on to me.
Today I was out looking. I heard a strange, almost scratching, noise from within a batch of cat-tails. I saw one moving, back and forth.. more of the noise.. a little splashing, then *whoop* that cat-tail dissapeared.
Beaver? Muskrat? Lock Ness Monter? Looks like I'll have to do some pond recon.
Posted by Kevin at 6:56 PM | Comments (4)
On Wednesday, the first round of movies from the queue arrived. And today, they are back in the mail.
Bad Santa: Eh. Wasn't great. Was ok, but not great.
Elf: Pretty darn funny. Was good for all of us to watch, and we all enjoyed it.
Deliverance: Classic, and hadn't seen it in a while. Suzy never saw it. Now she understands when people make that banjo noise at things.
Posted by Kevin at 11:05 AM | Comments (0)
It was 10:30, and we were getting things ready to be cooked. The bird was to go in the oven at 11:30ish. Then, thunderstorm. Boom... lightning.. lights out. No power. The power was out until about 12:30. We were just getting things packed up to bring over to my dads to cook there, and the second I pulled the garage door release cord, *poof* lights back on. Whew.
The rest of the day, everything went great. We played games, ate, and I talked a lot with my grandfather. I like talking to him. I always like hearing about the days "back then" when he was growing up in the Bronx. Or his ventures walking through Africa and Italy in WWII. And, his complaints of his new lifestyle. For example, he was telling me last night about how his "complex" makes him seperate all his trash. Glass here, paper there, breaking down boxes, stacking things, etc... "In almost 90 years, I just throw things into the dumpster.. now it's like a job to just throw out my garbage." He's right. Then he starts cracking on downtown Saratoga. It is kind of funny how people here refer to it as a city, when it isn't. But, he's like "Downtown, downtown. Whoopty doo. When I was growing up there were 40 stores, mom and pop places, a movie theater, candy stores, and everything you need between our apartment and the subway. And that's just one side of the street." Again, he's right. Of course, different time back then when people didn't have cars, and everything was revolving around the "neighborhood". And he tells me about when he was living in Vegas (which he says was better when the mob was overtly running it), and they would say "Don't use the A/C as much to save energy." Everywhere you live, they probably say something like that. "When I was a kid we had to sleep on the roof or fire escape because of the heat. I paid my dues, I'm not turning nothing off." Classic stuff. I love it. I have a video somewhere when one Thanksgiving I was talking to him about this sort of stuff, and I just turned the video camera on, and left it on the table pointed at him. I have to find that. That generation is the link to times gone by. I think it's important to listen to these stories, gripes, and tales. Especially, from our family.
He did bum me out a little when he started talking about how he wants to have his funeral arrangements done beforehand. Not something I really want to think about, ya know. But, I told him if my dad was weirded out by it, I'd help him arrange things or make sure what he wants is done. I do hope he's around for some time longer. He's a great guy. I really love him.
After folks left, we relaxed, and watched Bad(er) Santa. Eh. It was ok. Then Suzy went to bed, and I watched some things I had recorded, and hit the sack.
Now, here I am. Just checking my email, writing this, and will be playing Monopoly with Kyla in a minute.
I hope everyone has a great day yesterday, and has a good weekend.
Posted by Kevin at 10:44 AM | Comments (1)
Finally signed up for NetFlix. I figured it's a good time since there are a lot of non-school and non-work days coming up with the holidays. I made the queue a good mix of things for Kyla, Suzy, me and all of us.
I have a feeling a DVD burner is in my future.
Posted by Kevin at 8:54 AM | Comments (0)
We went to see this on Saturday. I really liked it, and Kyla really liked it. We're big SpongeBob fans around here, so see the movie was a lot of fun.
Posted by Kevin at 8:52 AM | Comments (0)
It's back on eBay. I can't believe people actually want this. If you squint, you can see the face I guess.
But, with the current bid close to $19k, I may go get some break and choose and make a bunch of sandwiches. One should have some sort of biblical face on it.. or close enough that I could get someone to think it does.
Posted by Kevin at 9:49 AM | Comments (0)
Not much going on lately. Mainly been working.
Hmmm... let's see. Started to sign up for NetFlix, but never finished.
Started to order Hero, but never finished.
The local guy on eBay who was selling the snowmobile, and someone did Buy it Now, relisted it. I didn't notice until 12 hours before the auction ended. So, didn't get it. Since it's local, I would have preferred to go see it first. Maybe the latest buyer will also be a deadbeat and I'll have another shot. Doesn't have RER, so I'm not too upset.. since I'd like reverse.
Finally got all the Fall decorations down.
At night I hear barking, but can't tell if it's dogs or coyotes. I don't hear howling, which you can always tell the difference.
Got a letter from Kyla's school mentioning "5 unexcused abscenses" and how they can be "detrimental to her academic future." Somewhere in the letter it also called her "Aurora". Kinda pissed us off. She has had 0 unexcused abscences, and she completed all homework sent with her on vacation. She could miss two months of school and not fall behind. Plus, her name isn't "Auroroa". Suzy called and left a message for the principal. She'll probably call back, and get me to talk to. Lucky her. Since a) we sent a note to the teacher about her vacation weeks in advance, b) I even told the bus driver and c) the first day she was out the school called me and I told them she was on vacation ("We sent a note to the teacher weeks ago. How many notes do I need to send?")... I don't see why we'd get a letter about "unexcused abscences", even if it's some sort of form letter. Plus, 3 of the days were half days, since they were parent/teacher conference days. Anyways.
We went out for Japanese the other night, was yummy. The place we go to has those private rooms, with pillows and you don't wear shoes. We always sit in there. It's nice.
Suzy's friend got a Kirby yesterday. Made me re-think about getting one (on eBay, not new like her). I used to sell those things (ages ago), and really do like them. My vacuum is pretty new, so not sure I could justify getting another one right now. Although, I know the Kirby would clean deeper in the carpet, and have a shampoo attachment.
Still thinking about a new TV. Still not sure if we'll do a mountable or non-mountable (projection LCD or DLP). If I do mountable, I think it would be the Aquos, since as far as I know Sharp is the only brand which the lamp is replacable, and not attached. I'm not into disposable TVs.
One of my Silver Dollar fish died. And my Pleca (a few weeks ago). I need to get new ones. Not sure if I'll get another Silver Dollar, or a red bellied Pacu.
The TV show Lost is finally getting more interesting.
I saw that there will be a "Simple Life 3". Aren't we done with these two rich, self-absorbed morons yet?
Powell resigned, and Bush wanted it done now (instead of in a few months) so he could appoint his lap-dog Condi Rice lickity-split. I'd like to see Colon and James Earl Jones do some "buddy" movie together.
I need to run to Stewert's and get some milk...
Posted by Kevin at 9:25 AM | Comments (0)
Went to see this over the weekend. It wasn't exactly a great movie for 6 year old girls, so Kyla didn't like it (her and Suzy left maybe halfway through). But, I liked it. Not a laugh-a-minute movie, but was fun and enjoyable.
Posted by Kevin at 8:55 AM | Comments (0)
Today I got a phishing scam email for Amazon. The target domain was hosted on Yahoo! The WHOIS info showed the tech contact as domain.tech@YAHOO-INC.COM, so that's one of the places I sent the email (as well as abuse@). So, YAHOO-INC.COM rejects the email because clamav detected a phishing scam in the email. Um.. no shit!
You cannot report the scam because the email containing the scam will be filtered because it contains a scam. Hopefully, abuse@ for yahoo and Amazon get it, and probably the many others reporting the same one.
Posted by Kevin at 1:59 PM | Comments (0)
For the first time since Suzy went to FL. Actually, for the first time since the wedding I think. It was like bushwhacking my face. Maybe I should just grow a full beard for the Winter.
Posted by Kevin at 11:52 AM | Comments (0)
Very lightly, but it's snowing. Yet, sunny. The radar shows some large white spots coming this way. It's actually 40 out, and the ground isn't frozen so it wouldn't stick.. but pretty nice.
Posted by Kevin at 12:37 PM | Comments (2)
I'm no crime investigator, but I'd think you can see more with the lights on than by using a flashlight. Why is it they seem to almost never turn the lights on, but use a flashlight instead?
Grissim, turn the lights on!!
Posted by Kevin at 9:50 AM | Comments (0)
Nothing too exciting. Friday night, went to the bar for some Specked Hen and jazz. Came back, and watched some anime. Saturday I cleaned the cars. The truck was chock full of hay from various times we got hay. I got maybe 95% of it out. Hard as hell to get out. My car, of course, only needed a quick vaccuum and dusting. At night, I watched "Cheaper By The Dozen". Eh, kinda sucked. Yesterday I cleaned some of the house. Cleaned the bedroom, mainly. And took the snowblower out to see if it still started. It did. But, it wouldn't turn off. The key, no matter how many times I put it on "off" didn't turn it off. I somehow got it turned off. Whatever, I'll deal with it. It starts, which is the important part and no need to get a new one if this one starts. The belt on the vaccuum broke, so I had to go to the worse place on Earth.. Wal-Mart.. to get a new one. Luckily, my dad called and asked if I wanted to come over for dinner. So, I went to his house after that. Got a nice meal, hung out and talked. He asked if Kelly was coming this week. I said "I don't know". And, I don't. We chatted for a few hours, then I came home. Watched Desperate Housewives, and a Without a Trace and CSI I had recorded. Then headed to bed.
Posted by Kevin at 9:39 AM | Comments (0)
On pre-order! 40% off! If you're looking to get me a bday gift, this is an idea for ya ;-)
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Suzy and Ky have been in FL since Thursday. I'm a little lonely :-( Last night I decided to go to the bar for a bit. I did, but just for enough time to drink a pint. Came home, and watched some anime. Drove around a little this morning, and will probably clean in a little bit. Kinda bored.
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So, I'm watching this sled on eBay. Waiting to see if anyone hits the reserve. The seller wouldn't tell me what his reserve is. I hate that. Why not start the bidding at a few bucks below the reserve? Why takes bids which won't count?
Anyways.. the only thing I don't like about this sled is that it doesn't have reverse. I swear I saw this sled, or one much like it, being sold in front of a masonary shop near the vet. I should take a drive by it and see if it's the same one, or a different one for less money. I'm an endless price comparison shopper.
Of course, I also have in my head "snowmobile... new TV.. snowmobile.. new TV..." I'll probably end up getting both. But, not sure which to choose if I were to get one. TV is, well TV. I always have the TV on, so every penny would be worth it. A sled I know I would ride, since there are trails all around. But, it has added costs: registration, insurance, helmets, gas, maintainance, storage. But, how much fun could it be? A LOT! I could get up in the morning, fire it up, and go riding!
What I really hope is that this sled never hits reserve, and the guy emails me again asking what I'm willing to pay. We'll see.
Posted by Kevin at 8:45 AM | Comments (1)
This morning when I was returning from taking Jazzy to the vet, I saw two Goldens running up the road. One had tags, one didn't. The one that did kept going, but the one without came up to me. The dog was wet, dirty and had burrs on it. But, it had trimmed nails and wasn't unfed. So I knew it wasn't a stray, and must have run off from somewhere. My first thought was... two Goldens, running from the direction of the woods.. must have belonged to a hunter.
I got a tennis ball, and played catch in the front with the dog. I was hoping someone would drive around looking for their dogs. No luck. So I called the dog catcher (which doesn't catch dogs until after 4, apparantly), Town Hall and a few vets. In case someone was looking around for their dogs, I wanted them to be able to call me.
After a while, I decided to let the dog out in the back yard with Jazzy. I figured they could play, and I should be able to see/hear anyone looking for a dog from on the deck. They played very well together. I'll tell ya, it was nice having a big dog around to play with and nice having a partner for Jazzy to play with. Don't tell Suzy that though :-) I not-so-secretely would love another dog.
I figured I'd wait a few hours, and see if anyone drove by or called. 2 hours had already passed. Since the dogs were getting along, I'd wait a while then take the dog to the vet and see if it had a chip, and go from there.
Then, I remembered that some people up the street had two dogs. I couldn't remember if they were Goldens or Shepards. Took a while for this to come to mind since the dogs came from the other direction, and "hunter" was my thought. But, I'd take a walk down there and ask them if they had Goldens. I did, and they did. The woman was just getting ready to go look for Buddy, this dog. Buddy. The one damn name I didn't try calling the dog. I always called Zeke "buddy" or "goofy boy", so I don't call other dogs those things.
Anyways, she came down and got Buddy. He was new for them (they now have three Goldens), so wouldn't have known to go "home" there yet. It was a nice refreshing morning for me (and Jazzy) though. Playing with a large dog again, frolicking on the lawn with it. Almost makes me want to go rescue a dog. Hmmm... Suzy is in FL for the next week. Hope I don't get bored this weekend :-)
Posted by Kevin at 10:58 AM | Comments (4)
So, Kerry lost. I'm dissapointed, and can only hope that Bush can buck up and make some positive changes in his foreign policies and domestic issues. I cast my vote, and am proud of the voters for having the best turnout at the polls in.. ever I believe.
On another topic, I was arguing with someone on another journal about third party voters. My position is that voting for a third party in an election like this is a waste of a vote, and not the right thing to do. His seems to be that he shouldn't have to defend voting for a third party. But, he quickly got to a point of "kicking you in the head" verbage, which you simply can't continue debating on. That's the "I'm just going to talk now, and not listen" stance, which is a waste of time.
But, let me explain my position on this. I'm a social libertarian, liberal in some area, and conservative in others. I'm probably what you'd call "middle of the road". I don't usually vote based on party lines, and I'm currently a registered Democrat because I want to vote in the Primaries. For the most part, aside from "open borders" and their stance on gun control, I most closely align with the Libertarian Party.
With that, it looks like I'm a third party sort of guy. And I am. But, not in the presidential election. I'm all for it with local, district and state positions. I think having the third party views mixed in with legislature, congress, the senate, etc... is a good thing. It's the best way to ease communities into third party politics and values. You have to start small. A mayor, state rep, senator, and on up the line. You can't just throw a Libertarian or Green Party candidate into the White House. The counrty simply isn't ready for that sort of radical change of views. It could also slow down Washington even more than having a Democractic president and republical senate (or vice versa). These third party positions need to be eased in, and become accepted by more people first. People are used to, and comfortable with, Republican positions and Democratic positions. That's what we have all grown up with, what we are used to, what we learn about in school, and what we mainly read about.
So why should a "third party voter" not vote for a third party candidate for president? Because, they won't win. Most will rebute saying they are voting for the person which they are most aligned, and that's what they should do. They shouldn't have to vote for someone because they are one of the likely winners Good points. But, if I live in Chicago I won't put my money on the Cubs winning the World Series. I'd bet on the Yankees or someone who actually has a chance of winning it. Maybe I'd put a small bet in for the Cubs, or probably bet on them winning a certain game. That's like voting for third party candidates for mayor or state rep. But, I surely wouln't bet the bank on them winning The Series. They could be who I root for, but in reality, they won't win. Why take your precious vote, in a close race especially, and cast it for a sure loser? In what other area of your life would you put your time, money or backing into a sure loser? But, people so flippantly cast their precious vote that way. Many have, and will, die for your and their right to be able to cast that vote, but people so easily throw it away. Some people may say they live in a "red state" anyways, so their vote won't make a difference. Sure it does. It gives one more to that popular vote. Ever throw a soda can into the garbage instead of the recycling bin and think "It's only one can"? Ever wonder how many people are throwing a can into the garbage thinking "it's only one can"? The thing is, you just never know. It may be your can, or your vote, which makes the difference. Imagine what a difference 538 extra cans in Florida would have made in 2000? Did you know 2,274 people voted for John Hagelin of the Natural Law Party? That's right, the Natural Law Party. Those 2,274 votes went to a party which doesn't exist anymore, and believes laws should be discovered, and not created.
So why not vote for a sure loser, even though that's what your heart tells you? After all, this is a democracy? (Well, it's really a republic, and arguably socialist) Do people really think Nader would be a good President? Exactly what makes him a leader or presidential? Bandarik? The only office this guy ever held was Executive Vice-President of his dormitory at Indiana University. How can someone actually vote for a person for President of the United States whose political career began and ended with his college dorm? He is a Life Scout (didn't make Eagle Scout), but that doesn't give him the experience to be the most powerful man of the free world. No matter how you align yourself with his party ideals, he really isn't much more qualified than myself to do the job. Heck, I was Greek Council President, after all! When people are voting for these folks, I believe they are really voting for the party, and not voting with the person in mind.
You need to remember, you vote for a person as well as a party. I've said, from before the primaries, that if Dean won the nomination that I would vote for Bush. Why? Because I believe Dean would do a worse job, and wasn't presidential material. I wouldn't vote Democrat because I couldn't vote for the man of the party. I also wouldn't vote for Nader or Badnarik for the same reasons. I don't believe they are qualified for the job, so why would I vote for them?
So, that leaves us with Kerry and Bush. If I felt that Bush did a good job over the past few years, I'd vote for him. Partisan ideals aside. But, I don't think he did a good job. I don't think he's done well with the economy, I don't think he's done well with the deficit, I don't think he's done well in Iraq, and I don't think he's capable of rethinking any position he has made in the fear of showing any weakness. He'd rather be right, than correct. On the other hand, there was Kerry. I believe he is qualified to do the job, and that he could do no worse than Bush. Also, it's expected that the next president will be appointing up to 3 new Supreme Court judges. This is a huge thing. A very huge thing. As my grandfather said to me "Most people don't understand the power these people have. It's greater than the President, and can sometimes be more important." I'm afraid that Bush would appoint based on his personal beliefs and morals. I'm afraid that he could and would appoint people who interpret the Constitution with a Christain slant, instead of having no theology in their decisions.
This rant has sort of jumped around, but I hope you get my point. I'd hope that one day this country could have a third party president. But, it's just not ready and no third party candidate has remotely been qualified for the job. Of course, if Kerry represented the Natural Law Party, I wouldn't vote for him because of the idiotic party :-) And, I don't think that burning a vote to "take a stand" against the "two party system", or "because where I live it won't matter anyways" are valid reasons to do so. It's just taking your vote for granted. I live in NY, and we all know it's a "blue state", yet I was up bright an early and went right away to cast my vote. It didn't matter what the polls said my state would go. It didn't matter what history shows my state would go. There was no bandwagon involved. I went and voted for one of the two realistic candidates for Commander in Chief which were on the ballot.
Posted by Kevin at 11:22 PM | Comments (2)
I see "flurries" in the 7 day forecast for the nights. Actually, one day they actually have it as "Flurry?" They don't even know. Not "Possible Flurry", but instead "Flurry?" as if they are asking everyone else. Will be nice to see a few flakes. The ground is still warm, so nothing would stick yet. I guess this means it's time to take out the snow blower and make sure it still starts :-) And, get a damn snowmobile!! There's one on eBay which is being sold from someone local. Waiting to see when it hits the reserve first.
Looks like if Kell comes up, she may see a few flakes.
Posted by Kevin at 11:09 PM | Comments (0)
Kyla's class voted for who would be president. Bush won 70% to 30%. Kyla voted for Bush. Why would she do such a crazy thing? Because he has a dog and a cat with cute names, and Kerry only has a bird.
Wouldn't it be great if it were that easy?
Posted by Kevin at 3:59 PM | Comments (5)
I was voter #83 in district 9 this morning. Up here in the sticks.. no touch screens, no chads. Just the old-fashioned idiot-proof levers with large red arrows on them.
I hope you all go out today and vote.
Posted by Kevin at 8:41 AM | Comments (0)
In the All Hallows Eve spirit, what's the scariest place(s) you have ever visited? I have three (no particular order of spookyness):
1) I forget the name of this graveyard. It's in Rockville, CT and has a large stone building in the middle. When you drive up the road to the building at night, stop and shine your brights on it, it looks like a big skull. Nothing amazing about it since it's from the shape of the large doors and shadows.. but eerie. This graveyard is also home to "The lady in blue". I knew many people who saw her, and most people wouldn't give you an odd look if you said you did. I never did. But, when we'd go to the graveyard at night and walk around, it was sure spooky. I name this place since it's the only graveyard I would walk around in at night, and would usually be pretty freaked out. We'd only spend maybe 15 minutes at a time there. It would just become an "Ok, let's just go" sort of thing because it's just spooky. Of course, most grave yards are at night.
2) Dudleyville, CT. You can look this place up on Google. It was a town in CT which was founded in the 1700's and had very bad luck. Suicides, desiese and many odd accidents. Eventually, the town was destroyed and all that's left is foundations in the ground surrounded by woods. It's known as a "dead zone" since the amount of birds and wildlife there is oddly sparse. There has also been many reports of people having their car battery die when there. It's not easy to find, and most people in the area really don't want people going up there. We had to stop for directions, and people acted like they didn't know what we were talking about (we ended up being 3 miles from it). We went during the day, so it wasn't overly spooky. But, there surely was a lack of life. I don't recall seeing or hearing any birds, squirrels, crickets.. anything. And it's in the woods, where you should see/hear these things. We found some foundations, which as pretty cool. I can't say we had any abnormal experiences, but the place really does have an odd feeling about it. I do recall feeling like the woods were looking at you, if that makes sense. It was just very still, and stale in there. I wouldn't go there at night. You can look up ghost photos and info about the area.
3) My friends grandmothers house, Tolland, CT. Oh man, this place is scary. It was built in the 1700's, and the guy who built it is buried up the road. This place has had things happening in it for some time. My friends father used to see things (like someone sitting at the foot of his bed, and outside his door) when he was a child. The smell of something baking when nothing was (which I experienced), things moved around, shadows, noises.. the full spectrum of haunting activities. There was also a "blood stain" in the attic. It wasn't always there, however. It only appeared when she was going to sell the house.. I think it was after the husband died. When people would come to see the house, a small pool of "blood" would appear in the attic. When they would leave it would go away.. leaving a small stain on the wood that couldn't be cleaned. It didn't always happen, but they did take the house off the market. Whatever was there, seemed to like the grandmother being there. As far as I know, she never had any bad experiences there until she was about to move (was time to go into a "home"). When the time to move was close, she would hear banging on the walls, and activity would rise. But, nothing bad or violent that I knew of. It was suspected that the guy who built the house was still there, the grandfather (he was seen outside in the apple trees, which he loved), and who knows who else. There were plenty of things found on the property and in the house from the "olden days". Secret compartments under stairs, hidden rooms, etc...
We used to have fires in the back yard (was 20 acres of land or so), and hang out. But, day or night.. the house was spooky. Most of us, day or night, would run as quickly as we could out of view of the house (or into it). The house stared at you. It knew you were there. It saw you, and everyone felt it watching you. This wasn't a "Man, feels like someone is looking at me" feeling, it was "Holy crap, the house is watching me" feeling. ALWAYS. Even people who would go over there and didn't know the stories of the house would feel it. I went there dozens and dozens of times, and would always look at the ground, and get to where I was going as fast as I could. I wouldn't dare look at the house... I'd may look at a window and see something I wouldn't want to. Again, nothing bad seemed to happen there. There was a "black shadow" that would sometimes come, and make people uneasy. But, no things flying across the room, or whispers saying "geet ouuuut". One of the brothers once saw the black shadow come from the bedroom and seem to lunge at his grandmother. That bothered him, but this was also in the time closer to her moving where more things seemed to occur. Oh, did I mention that bedroom which she stayed in was the old "birth and death" room?
One time we put an infrared video camera and a few mics around the house at night. What did the takes reveal? Strange noises like people were walking around (nobody was there... we were all outside at the fire) and flying "orbs". I don't recall if there was any "voices" on the tapes. I didn't listen to all of them. I do remember that a door which was closed, was opened. The sound was heard on a recorder downstairs, and the initial walkthrough showed the door closed, then later it was opened. I know a person didn't open it since there were no footsteps (old wooden floors, you'd hear it).. just the sound of the door. I get shivers just thinking of the house. It wasn't a mean house, it just watched you. I really can't explain it. In Dudleyville, the woods saw you.. but this house watched you. It knew you. It knew where you were, where you were going, and stared.
Some new people moved in. We aren't sure if anything strange has happened since. We do know the police were called out there the first week for something. And we do know that all the lights were on in the house at night for quite some time (people would drive by the house to see what was going on. It was a beloved house). Were they always on because they were still moving stuff in, or because they didn't want them turned off? We also do know that they called the father, at least once, asking about strange things. But, he wouldn't talk about it to the kids.
Ok.. so those are the spookiest places I've been. I'd say the house was the spookiest.
Posted by Kevin at 11:01 AM | Comments (2)
This morning we had the conference for the first quarter. She has "Outstanding" for everything! My smart little kid. The teacher basically said she is excelling on everything. Reading, my main push for her, is going great. She can read "level N" books with very good comprehension. The hopes for first graders is that they can read at a level I by the end of the year. Since she is so far ahead, they have her in a reading group of one. She's also doing great in math, and social studies.
Way to go Kyla!
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