I'M BACK!!!

After a few months of recovery I'm back! In my absence in posting we've added 3 new investigators and investigated the Bell Witch Cave! Unfortunately no evidence showed up in the mini investigation, but we'll be doing a full investigation soon. While using the Ovilus X we did get something that was relevant to the cave itself, but wasn't caught on tape. We were in the first room of the cave, (there is a stonebox Indian grave of young girl there) and the Ovilus said "Return Indian girl bury possible".  We hope to be going back in soon to see if we can get more evidence and hopefully get it on tape this time!

Another apology

I'm having some complications from my foot surgery so I haven't been posting as often. I apologize for the delays in posting. We are still working on background information on a case that's been throwing us some curve balls. There are 2 supposed suicides in the home, but the death certificates say otherwise. Even though the family has validated the suicides.. It's very curious to me.

Playing around with Gimp

Well on March 7th my foot got cut on so while I'm down after the surgery I am playing around with Gimp. What do you think??

Finally!!

We now have a website under construction! Please give us a while to figure out how to get it set up the way we want it. You are more than welcome to go see it now but beware there's not much to it. Oh and if you have any ideas of what you would like to see on the site let us know!

http://chaparanormalsociety.com/

1st product review

            The first product review I’m doing is on the Zoom H4n portable digital audio recorder. This amazing recorder features the following:

·       Built-in X/Y stereo mics that record at either 90º or 120º

·       Four channel simultaneous recording using built-in and external mics

·       Large 1.9 inch LCD screen and improved interface for easy operation

·        MP3 recording for increased recording time

·        Built-in reference speaker to check recordings

·        Shock resistant rubberized body for improved chassis protection

·        Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) compatible time stamp and track marker

·        Auto-record and pre-record feature so you never miss a moment

·        Variable speed playback capability for "phrase training"

·        Stamina mode enables 10 hours of continuous battery life

·        Onboard mid-side matrix decoder for additional miking possibilities

·        Built-in mounting joint for tripod and mic stand mounting

·        USB 2.0 port for faster file transfer

·        XLR inputs with phantom power allow recording with any mic

·        Supports plug-in power type external mics

·        Hi-Z Inputs for recording guitar and bass

·        Studio effects onboard, including guitar and bass amp modeling

·        USB audio interface capability

·        Low-cut filter to reduce noise

·        Normalizing and file splitting functions

·        Mono mix function

·        Onboard tuner and metronome

·        Includes 1 GB SD card, wind screen, mic clip adapter, AC adapter, USB cable, protective case and Cubase LE recording software

·        Optional remote control (ZOOM-RC4) available

In short this digital recorder is extremely user friendly. It has very powerful microphones that can pick up even the faintest whispers. It is slightly on the expensive side but really worth the money. It does come with a USB cable for quick transfer and can hold a 32 gb SD/SDHC card. I personally love stamina mode, this allows for up 11 hours of recording time. The recorder is heavy and a little on the bulky side, but nothing that can’t be overlooked. Click here to purchase this from GhostStop.

Forums...

Have questions or just want to talk about the paranormal? Or do you want to tell us about your favorite haunted location or share your evidence? Please visit our forums page on the top right side of our blog! We look forward to hearing from you!!

A few tips..

Proper and Safe Procedures for Investigating any Haunted Location:

1.     Get permission from the owner first. For public places along with permission notify local police of what you’re doing there. It’s best NOT to go to jail!

2.     NEVER go alone! If you get hurt who’s going to help you?

3.     Always tell someone where you are going and when you should be back. This should be a responsible person who will be willing to come look for you.

4.     We recommend that you visit the location in the daytime before you do a nighttime investigation. Take notes and be aware of any hazards including holes in the floors and ceilings. Bring a respirator if needed for dust and asbestos.

5.     If it is an unsafe area (bad neighborhood, etc.), it’s probably best that you don’t go.

6.     ALWAYS have a flashlight with plenty of extra batteries and a cell phone that is fully charged. (And a car charger just in case you experience battery drainage.)

7.     If it’s an abandoned building or home, make notes of all of the exits so you can make a quick get away.

8.     Be aware that some of those “abandoned” buildings may not be completely abandoned. There could be squatters inside, so look for signs that there may be someone living there that may be hiding. This could be extremely dangerous.

A little history..

I've told you a few times that we would be investigating the Bell Witch Cave in the near future and I've also told you that I would give you some history behind the hauntings. I have found a site that will give you a short overview of the history. Click here to reach this site! I hope you enjoy reading!!

Thanks for reading and have a happy paranormal day!!

The death of John Bell

Walk through of client's home

We went on a walk-through of a location today and the owners had some amazing claims! There were two possible suicides in the home; they have seen a little boy, an older woman and man, and a shadow man that looks like he's wearing a trench coat and top hat. They also have claims of lights going off and on; one person has been hit, and hearing footsteps in their attic when no one was up there. Over the next few days we are going to be doing research on the home to see if the suicides did happen and whatever else we can find out about the property. Baseline EMF readings were ranging between 0.1 and 0.2, except for one spot on the owners bed; the reading there got up to 1.7... That reading did not extend under the bed, above 5 inches from the top of the bed, nor side to side. We checked under the mattress and box springs and found nothing. There was no explanation for that reading.

We will be contacting the owners again after doing some research on the property to set up a time to do the investigation. The evidence will be posted after it is presented to the owners along with whatever information we find about the property. We will not be posting any names or addresses of the owners or the names of the two possible suicide victims out of respect for the dead and their living relatives.

Thank you for reading and have a happy paranormal day!

New client

We will be meeting with a new client tomorrow, she has asked to remain anonymous. We will also be doing a walk-through of her house and doing baseline readings. She has given us permission to post evidence that we gather from her home.

Thank you for reading and have a happy paranormal day!

Smudging

Smudging is a ritual way to cleanse a person, place or an object of unwanted and negative energies, spirits or influences. The smudging ceremony involves the burning of special, sacred plants and herbal resins, then, either passing an object through the resulting smoke, or fanning the smoke around a person or place. The spirit of the plant then purifies whatever is being smudged.

There are two ways of doing a smudging ceremony. The simplest way to smudge is to use a smudge stick. A smudge stick is a wand made of the leaves of a plant or mixture of plants tied together and dried. To use, simply light the end of the wand and extinguish the flame once it has a smoldering end. Have the person being smudged stand facing you and pass the wand back and forth through the person's aura starting at their feet and moving upwards. When you reach their head, have them turn, clockwise and pass the wand down their back. To cleanse a room or house, carry in the lit smudge stick, clockwise around the area, making sure to smudge in the corners and behind doors. The second way of smudging is to use self-igniting or incense charcoal as a source of heat. Light the charcoal and place it in a heat proof container. Sprinkle about a half a teaspoon of smudging herb on the charcoal and fan the smoke toward the object being smudged as above.

Some cultures use sage and sweet grass for smudging. Sage is used in spiritual ceremonies and for physical, spiritual, and mental healings. It is used to purify people, places, and objects. Sweet grass is used in prayer, smudging or purifying ceremonies as well. Because of the sweet smell of the sweet grass it is used to attract positive spirits, bad spirits also enjoy the scent. To ward off the bad spirits sage is burned first to make them sick.

            Satchels of sweet grass and sage can be placed over doors, windows, or any other openings to your home to ward off bad spirits and invite good energies in. Another thing to remember is to place mirrors on the inside walls of your home NOT outer walls. It’s believed that mirrors can be used as portals that allow spirits in.

Basic ghost hunting kit...

            Some of the most basic equipment can be your best friends in an investigation. I think for a beginner the best pieces to have are an easy to use digital recorder (I recommend an Olympus), a digital camera, some sort of EMF detector, and a video camera with night vision. My first kit was composed of a digital recorder, video camera, digital camera, a flashlight, a K2 meter, and tons of batteries. I would practice doing EVP’s in my home (which was not hauntedL) to get over that silly feeling of talking to the air. I played around with my equipment until I knew it backward and forward.

Since then I have built my kit from a small cardboard box to 6 pelican cases full of equipment. Most of it my husband has gotten me for Christmas and my birthday. He supports my love of the paranormal. I now have full spectrum cameras, IR cameras, laser grids, an Ovilus X, spirit box, etc. The best results came from my basic kit; it doesn’t have to be the most expensive equipment just be sure you know how to use it properly!

Thanks for reading and have a happy paranormal day!

My husbands blog

My husband has started his own blog reviewing the stores we have bought our equipment from. Please if you are considering buying equipment visit his blog before you buy. The link to it is:

http://ghosthuntingstorereviews.blogspot.com/

I will review the gadgets we have gotten from those stores and he will review the stores themselves.

Thank you for reading and have a happy paranormal day!!

Good news...

My toes are now healed and I'll be out and about taking pictures of our investigators and getting their bios together. If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask us in the comment section or visit us on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Cedar-Hill-Adams-Paranormal-Society/263919667008529?sk=wall&filter=1. You can also email us at chapsparanormal37032@gmail.com.

It's been awhile...

I apologize for the delay in posting anything in the last 2 weeks. I have been talking with someone who has asked us to investigate her home. She is having some strange things happen that she cannot explain. We have been doing what we can to keep in touch with her and figure out a time to get together with her. She is currently out of town so hopefully I will have results of an investigation to share with you all soon. Paranormal happenings in this area are a lot more common than people think. It's just many people are afraid to talk about it.

The infamous Bell Witch hauntings took place between 1817 and 1821. It’s the only known instance in which a human being was killed by a spirit and the most documented case of the paranormal. I will talk a lot more about this subject in another post. I have been lucky enough that one of my childhood friends’ parents are the owners of the Bell Witch Cave. Ghost and the paranormal have always been a part of my life and I am enjoying the thought of sharing these experiences with all of my readers!

Thank you for reading and have a happy paranormal day!

To research the Bell Witch on your own please visit the Official site at

http://www.bellwitchcave.com/ghost_hauntings/bell_witch_legend.htm

This is the site ran by the owners and not an outside party..

logo

I've been playing around with pictures trying to make a logo for the group. This one is my favorite of the bunch. Whatcha' think?

A little delay in the plans

            Well the plans for going out to get pictures to introduce the team are delayed. I broke 2 of my toes and walking hurts. So I still plan on getting the pictures and the bio’s done, but it will take a little while longer than expected. Due to the unexpected delay I will start working on product reviews of the equipment that I own. I apologize for the delay and promise to get things rolling as soon as possible!

Thanks for reading and have a great paranormal day!!

Coming soon...

In the next few days I will be taking pictures of our investigators and will be introducing them to you. Another project in the works is getting permission from the websites that we have bought equipment from and introducing them to you as well. When I do start reviewing the equipment that we have, I will include those websites just in case you want to buy the items for yourself. I am not a person who sugar coats things and I promise to give my honest opinions on these items. Honesty is the best policy right?

Thank you for reading and have a great paranormal day!

My first paranormal post

I want to introduce myself and my paranormal group. First and foremost I am a wife and a mother. My husband is the co-founder and co-lead investigator of our group. I have lived in the Cedar Hill/Adams, TN area all of my life (not counting 3 years that I lived in Germany). As a child and even now as an adult there have been things that have happened that I could never quite explain. I can’t honestly say it was a ghost or spirit, but something paranormal, or above the normal.

The paranormal is something that has fascinated me all my life. It’s hard to explain but I am a believer and a skeptic. I do believe in the paranormal and the existence of ghosts, but I am a skeptic because I do believe there are other explanations for most of the phenomenon that people experience. Our mission is to help others understand what is happening in their home or business.

Our group is known as the Cedar Hill Adams Paranormal Society, or CH.A.P.S. It is a newly formed paranormal investigation group. We are literally and figuratively a family group, consisting of actual family members and friends who we consider family. We are also the first paranormal team that has been given permission to investigate the Bell Witch Cave in Adams, TN.

In this blog I will share experiences that I have had with the paranormal, evidence collected from our investigations, and I will also do reviews on the equipment I have. The reviews will include websites where you can purchase the item if you wish. I also want to hear stories of your experiences and will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for reading and have a happy paranormal day!