It's Seems Most Haunted Is Up And Running On The Travel Channel

Boy, it seems there is a huge confusion on the Travel Channel with Most Haunted. Their show's new season premiered last night but with very little fan fair. It's very odd? I don't write on the weekends. But, I'm writing for those who thought "it's gone!" Nope, still there. But, to get to anything on the Travel Channel website about MH is a very daunting task to say the least. To anyone new, "it's not there". But, to use old timers we had to search high and low to get any info was ridiculous.
What is the TC doing? Is this a temporary show until Ghost Adventures come back? Not even commericals where done.
As for the new series. They have changed it for the better. No screaming. No consent "repeat" button action (just less). It was funny to see Karl with his Cape May New Jersey T-shirt on during the investigation. I believe the reason some people don't like the show is their lack of equipment. But, like I've said before. You don't need all that to make an interesting show.
So, for you guys that love MH. It's on. But, for how long is the question.

Are All "Crossroads" Haunted?

This came up recently in a discussion. Wouldn't there be many sightings of ghosts at crossroads? Why? You may ask. In centuries before highwaymen or anyone caught doing misdeeds. And, charged with a crime. The were usually hanged at a crossroad. Some were just left there to teach a lesson to anyone thinking of anything that might result the same to them.
But, your wondering. Why the crossroads? People in the past were more superstitious. They believe you can cause the "spirit" to not find the right path to heaven. It's to confuse the spirit to leave it in limbo forever. This was a common sight in Europe. But, the same was done in the US.
The Burlington County Jail in NJ had at least one hanging was done about 4 miles from the jail at a crossroad. I wonder what was the reason? They had a gallows in the side yard of the prison.
So, why aren't there more sightings? Many people really don't know this little known fact. And, maybe hauntings do occur.
The Hangman tarot card means that you are at a crossroad. Suicides were buried at a crossroad. And, it's at a crossroad where Robert Johnson the famous blues singer sold his soul to the devil.
So, the next time you stop at a crossroad in the middle of the night. Take a look! See if you see a mist or a movement. It just may be a spirit.

The Ghost Mountains Of Antarctica

Yup! You heard it right. But, it's a nickname of the Gamburtsev Mountain Range. It's pretty cool actually. There is a mountain range under the ice of Antarctica. That's as tall or taller then the European Alps. Recently scientists went with a airplane with all sorts of equipment to be able to "look" through the ice. The data is unbelievable.
The tips of the mountains do "peek" through the ice. And, to just think about what's beneath is awesome.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/01/photogalleries/100122-antarctic-ghost-mountains-under-ice-pictures/#025673_600x450.jpg

What Happened To "Most Haunted" On The Travel Channel?

Well boys and girls. It seems Most Haunted bit the dust on the Travel Channel. Oh, it's alive and kicking in the UK. A matter of fact. The have their new series this year as "live". No more pretaped shows. They still do their 8 day live events. And, other things. My YouTube will be working on overdrive.
The reason I think this is the case? Is that they are not listed as one of the Travel Channel shows. No listing, period. No main Most Haunted page. But, on Jan. 29th at 10PM EST. It shows Most Haunted : Speke Hall. We shall see.
So, where does this leave other shows? For me, lately, I have been "missing" shows here and there. Watch them online. Or, other means.
But, it's getting boring. I'm finding reading books on the paranormal my new thing. I travel a lot. So, it's nice to grab a cup of tea, some cookies, grab a book in a nice comfortable chair.
To tell you the truth. These shows don't peak my interest. You now their every movement. It's the same. Year after year. It just doesn't work after a while. Don't get me wrong I love Zak's manic behavior. But, will it get under my skin after awhile? I think so. Or, watching Brandy walking around will a tripod in hand. Yup! That'll get boring too.
As, for Most Haunted? I liked them because they always changed their format. I know, we always knew when they will yell or scream (the close ups). But, each series as of late changed each year.
As for here in the US? It's a matter of time they'll realize they either pullout or change. Well see.

After Effects of American Paranormal: Haunted Prison

Like I said previously. I personally experienced things that are hard to explain. But, how will this show effect the other TV shows or the paranormal community? I really don't know.
I never thought that ghosts are teaming all over the place. Lurking in every corner. In a post I wrote awhile ago. For me? My experiences were far and wide. More like once in a blue moon. Many people I know say the same.
Do I think many of the shows "fake" a lot of their stuff? Sure! How else can you keep on paying all the people that it takes to run a series. I'm sure it takes a lot of dough. Will they change their shows because of the AP special? I would think so. If you say your using "science" as the basis of your show. They really don't have a choice do they. So, we'll see what happens in that department.
But, I see the shows more as "pure entertainment". And, if I like the people on the show and they make it interesting or fun (or funny) to watch. I'll watch it with a bowl of popcorn and really enjoy it. Like a great B movie. So, I don't see a problem with that.
As for the paranormal community. I somehow feel sorry for them buying "junk" equipment made by snake oil salesmen. The community should be protected from them. But, on the other hand the shows don't help them by making them think they need all this equipment in the first place. Simple is better! Which maybe would be the best way for them to go. They'll still be groups. No doubt about it. But, they might have to steer away from the hype of the shows. Don't try to be copy cats. That's not cool. Just make the group more unique from the others. Would there be as many? No, a lot of them were created because of the shows. The good ones will stick around. And, that's a good thing.
Bottom Line: I don't think it's going to be a big dent on the paranormal community. Just some minor adjustments here and there.

A Semi-Review of NatGeo American Paranormal: Haunted Prison

First of all I will still tell you I'm a believer. People like myself, I know, have not changed our view. But, this show, for my son, was a bitter pill to swallow. I personally see it as, maybe it is giving me, some answers.
It was a very technical show. Which it should be. But, it's still hard for a layman to understand. Somehow I knew the scientific world would get offended sooner or later about the Average Joe "playing" around with "their" equipment. Mainly showing people that they are using it wrong. I never cared much for the equipment anyhow.
The reason I call this post a "Semi-Review" is because it's going to be on again on Sunday, Jan 31 2PM. And, I think I just might watch it, AGAIN. I have too many questions of my own to sort through.
They were basically showing that "scientifically", by scientists that everything we see on all the paranormal shows can be answered. Basically, debunking the shows. But, they did say twice, that there are still some unanswered questions that they are aware of. And, should be looked into.
I would love to go deeper into talking about the show. But, I can't. I have to understand it first. It would be mudding the water. So, I'll get back to you guys on this review.
The one thing I got so far is: You can't say your using a scientific approach. And, not understand the tools of the trade, first. Or, not understand "science" (like how can ghosts walk through walls?). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT5l2MknNRs
But, one of my questions is: How do objects move? Just one of the questions they didn't touch on.
Look at my previous post for the website.

National Geographic, American Paranormal: Haunted Prison

To all my blog readers out there. Please watch this amazing show tomorrow Sunday, Jan. 24th 9:00PM EST. National Geographic's, American Paranormal : Haunted Prison.
Major scientists from all over the country enter Eastern State Penitentiary in search of ghosts.
For me, this is the holy grail I've been waiting for, for sometime now. This is a major break though. This will help me and others like myself to really understand what we have been experiencing all these years.
Happy Haunting!

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/haunted-prison-4571/Overview