I haven't written anything lately--yet again. My blogging has been pretty sporadic for awhile. I've just been dealing with all sorts of crappy things in my life, and my moods have been really up and down. Right now, my mood is okay, so here I am writing again.
I've got a few more interesting stories about our haunted house. I'll start with something weird in the kitchen. Now there could be a perfectly logical explanation for this, but Nat and I couldn't come up with one. The other night, Nat was going to cook something. So she turned on the oven, let it warm up just a little, then stuck the meat in there. About 5 minutes later, we both smelled flowers in the air. Very strange, because she was cooking meat and not flowers. And no, she didn't sprinkle the chicken with the flowery tainted sugar.
After another minute, we both agreed that it smelled like a candle burning, even though we didn't have any candles lit. So she opens up the oven and all this smoke pours out. And on the bottom of the oven is a red candle, partially melted all over the bottom of the oven! WTF? Seriously, how the hell did a candle get inside our oven? We certainly didn't put it there. And we're the only two people who live here! Well the only two people who are still alive anyway....
What a mess though. We had to turn the oven off, pull the chicken out, wait for it to cool down a bit, and then try and wipe up all the melted candle wax. It was a disaster. And when I pulled out the only piece of candle left, neither of us even knew where it came from. Nat is very, very particular about her candle scents. She only buys candles scented like food. Things like apples and cinnamon or pumpkin spice or vanilla, etc. This candle was flowery scented. Like potpourri. She hates that scent and so do I. So neither of us would have even bought a candle like that. And yet there it was--inside our oven of all places.
Explanations?
Also a few nights ago we were sleeping. We always keep the door closed because if we don't the cats will jump on us all night long and drive us crazy. But I woke up around 4am because I wasn't feeling so good. I went out into the kitchen, but I closed the bedroom door behind me. Then I came back down the hall, peed in the haunted bathroom simply because it was there and I didn't want to bug Nat by using the bathroom in the bedroom. Then I turned off the light and went back to bed.
The door got closed behind me. I'm positive of it. And then I laid down for a minute and tried to get back to sleep. I heard footsteps in the hallway. Heavy footsteps. And there was some sort of rustling sound that I can't pinpoint or describe. I sat up and stared right at the closed door and kind of listened harder at what I was hearing. It did not sound like cats walking around, but after it stopped and no one opened the door, I forced myself to believe it was a cat and I was just imagining things. So I laid back down and fell asleep instantly.
About 20 minutes later two of our cats jumped on the bed and woke Nat and I up. What the hell? We both kind of sat up because we were confused how they got in there in the first place, and our bedroom door was wide open. How?? I swear it was most definitely closed all the way. Not just a little and the cats pushed it open. It was CLOSED. So how did it get open?
And the next morning, the decorative cabinet knob was on the ground again too. Every time I walk past it now, I'm checking to make sure it's tight. And it was tight the night before, and unscrewed and on the floor after I woke up.
I know some people freak out over this and want us to get our house exorcised or something. But this doesn't really scare me exactly. It's weird. It's a little unnerving. But mostly I just think it's incredibly interesting. We did in fact burn some sage last weekend, hoping it would cleanse the place. But after we did that, the mysterious candle ended up in the oven. So was that their way of saying we couldn't smoke them out? They didn't like the stinky sage smoke, so they'd toss a flowery candle in the oven and try to smoke us out?
Something to think about huh? I have no idea. But despite all the other crappy things in my life lately, at least my house distracts me from thinking of it all! And oddly enough, I still love it here. It's my home. And I feel safer and happier here than anywhere else if that gives you any indication about how screwed up my life is outside of my home!
Here's to better days and more interesting spooky stories to tell. It is October after all. It's ghost time!
evil_twin posted on Oct 09, 2008
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tizzygirl said on Oct 09, 2008....
Wow that candle this is very odd. Although I do wonder why the ghost would put a candle in the oven....I mean that doesn't make sense even slightly. Although it did get your attention and make a big mess so maybe plan accompished? Now you'll have to check for new presents every time you cook! Too bad it was an icky smell...I hate flowery smells too and I bet it took forever to go away! -
uniquely-ironic said on Oct 09, 2008....
Well, if it doesn't scare you I suppose it's not really neccesary to get them to leave. You might want to let them know that letting the cats into the bedroom is not okay and could they please leave the knobs alone. -
queenparanoia said on Oct 09, 2008....
ohmygod!!!! kyle that scared the shit out of me!!!!!!!!!! honestly dude!!! get a priest!!! better yet talk to them... i mean just tell them that youre a good person you mean no harm... i think they would understand... ;-) -
quietone said on Oct 09, 2008....
wow they/he/her are really out in full force again arent they? that expaination you gave about the candle sounds about right I'd say.. the ghosts knowing you and nat don't like flowery candles. and.. well they don't like sage. So, I suppose if you all feel comfortable co-existing.. what the heck. It would scare the heck out of me by now, and I would have to leave. -
the_infernal_optimist said on Oct 09, 2008....
I have a different take altogether on that candle, although I'm not sure why it was in the oven (except that maybe that's the only way whoever put it there could ensure that it burned?)...
You really do have some strange goings-on in your household, don't you? I guess as long as none of it seems to be actively trying to harm you, it's cooler than it is scary.
~Infernal
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FutureGoddess said on Oct 09, 2008....
I still think you should investigate - you don't necessarily have to get rid of them, just find out if they want to peacefully coexist. The SoCal Paranormal Research Group is on line if you want to contact them.
Oh - and yes, according to Pagans/Wiccas, they believe the veil between the living and the dead becomes thinner during this time of the year, culminating with no veil at all on Samhein (pronounced sow-en) - Midnight on Halloween (one of the holiest sabbats of the religion) - so don't be surprised to actually see the ghosts on that night......
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fragglesrock said on Oct 09, 2008....
ooooh, i now have to go back and catch up on your other posts, i LOVE this kind of stuff. well, let me clarify, i love hearing about it, if i were living it i would have pooped myself -
Lucytorial said on Oct 09, 2008....
Somehow I think this ghost is a bit stupid cause if you guys aren't scared then its wasting its time.I'd start adressing it, as in.. Morning!!!! or NIGHT! NIGHT!.... leave the damn door knob on ya silly twit... ya never know?I wonder what would happen if you put a pair of Nats nickers over the door knob? I know that sounds weird but its a personal item, might stop it? -
Expendable said on Oct 09, 2008....
Maybe you've got hungry ghosts. Set a plate on your dining room table with cookies, candies or fruit and a glass of water or wine. Leave it there for a week. -
Mr_Box said on Oct 09, 2008....
Definitely a mystery, dude. That's some interesting stuff. I do have my own theories about the candle incident that I'll share with you later. But I definitely think that it was something purposeful and not just to annoy you.But I think it was a nice thing, and not bad -- even if it was a disastery mess to clean up.I think you're right not to be afraid. It seems to just want to let you know it's there. Talk to it. If you let them know you realize they're there, some of this stuff might stop. -
RollingC said on Oct 10, 2008....
Did the chicken taste flowery ? ...heh.... I think you got a chef ghost in the house !
It's kinda weird what happened but I wouldn't worry too much about it. Don't really know what to tell you on that. Do I belief in ghosts? of course, they are spirits that got nothing better to do than haunt someplace...hehehe.... but the spirits are harmless unless you let it get to you.
Rc
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tiposcettico said on Oct 10, 2008....
Hey E.T.,
Just a couple of points that came to mind after reading your blog
1)The red candle sounds more like a witchcraft thing than a ghost thing. Witches some times stare at candle flames to help them concentrate on their target and spell. The color of the candle is significant, the darker the color the stronger the spell, and I think that specific colors are linked to specific types of spells. I can’t think of why it would be left in the oven though.
2)You say that your life is crappy right now with bad things happening and your moods being bad. This brings up a couple of possibilities to me.
a)Perhaps the stuff in the house is not caused by a ghost, but a poltergeist. Although poltergeists are usually associated with young people (children and teens) it is not unheard of one to come from an adult.
b)If the candle is related to witchcraft, perhaps the other disturbing things in your life (both inside and outside your home) could also be related to witchcraft. Have you pissed off a witch? Or enamored one?
Good luck
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allswell said on Oct 10, 2008....
Hey...wow! That is so weird! I just don't know how ya'll don't freak out! Hey you know you should get one of those games that you can talk to them with...lol. What is the name of that?...... I have a feeling this is going to be an active month for you! Cant wait to see what happens next!
Have a good day :)
Hugs~alls
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evil_twin said on Oct 10, 2008....
Tizzy--I think I have some ideas what the candle means now that I can tell you later. But it was a huge mess! We have been looking inside the oven now before we turn it on, just to make sure :-P
uniquely--Yeah, I've been talking to them and asking them to stop taking the knob off. But so far they haven't listened to me yet!
queen--I do talk to them. I don't think they want to hurt me, so I feel safe. But it is weird!
quietone--They seem to be okay with us living there, so I don't feel scared. I think they just want to let us know we're sharing the place!
Infernal--Thanks for letting me know what your ideas were on the candle :-) I think you could be right.
FG--I would love to have the place investigated, but I've got so many other things going on right now. It just hasn't happened. But I do know about the veil being thinner this time of year, and I almost always expect more things to happen. I actually find it cool instead of worrisome!
fraggles--We have a lot of weird stuff happening here, so if you do get a chance to read back, have fun!
Lucy--I have started talking to it so we'll see what happens. They seem friendly enough to me. But I never thought to put a pair of underpants on the doorknob to keep them out! Kind of like college all over again huh? :-P
Expendable--Good idea. That's the sort of thing we'd do for Halloween, but we could do it sooner.
Mr. Box--Thanks for sharing your ideas with me too. And I think you're probably right. It was helpful thing and not a harmful one :-)
Rc--We were worried the chicken would taste like candles! But it was okay thankfully. Because I was hungry!
Tipo--I haven't pissed off any witches, but I know quite a few of them. And burning a red candle is actually a really good thing and not bad. I don't think anyone broke into my house to hide a candle in the oven, but a witchy ghost? maybe?
alls--You mean a Ouija board? I don't know if we want to do that, but maybe!
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uniquely-ironic said on Oct 10, 2008....
Have you considered changing the knob? IDK, maybe the ghost doesn't like that one. -
diabolicdame said on Oct 13, 2008....
It sure is ghost time.. and it seems to me like you and the ghost are kinda like friends now.. hehe.. as long as it doesn't bother you, it is interesting! And a candle in the oven.. thats very hard to explain.. maybe the cats put it there? Well thats about as likely as the cats oening your bedroom door or unscrewing hat knob.. hehehe.. -
Expendable said on Oct 13, 2008....
Visit a religous supply store and get some holy water. Sprinkle some in each corner of each room and say a small prayer.
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