The lobby of the Glen Tavern Inn. Photo by Gerald S. Reynolds October 25, 2013
Founded in 1872, Santa Paula was a sleepy little California town on land that was part of a land grant from Mexico. It was known as the Santa Paula Y Saticoy land grant. Prior to this the land had belonged to the Chumash Indians. Eventually it would become the home of the Union Oil Company which was founded in 1890. You may have heard of "Union 76 Gasoline" and Unocal. This was all because in 1888 at a well known as Adams Number 16 California's first gusher of oil was produced. Also in 1888 one of the city founders, Mr.Nathan Blanchard had his first orange crop. So, within one year, the two industries which would mold Santa Paula in its early years came into being. Not only was this town known for oil but, it eventually would gain the title of "Citrus Capitol of The World". In 1902 Santa Paula would finally become incorporated in the county of Ventura. Just 9 years later the historic Glen Tavern Inn would open its doors in 1911 and remains today, 104 years later as of this writing. The following year the RMS Titanic would sink on its maiden voyage from London to New York. Three years later the first of the great wars, WWI would begin and last until November of 1918. Ten years later, Santa Paula would be devastated by what was known as Mulholland's mistake, also known as the St Francis Dam Disaster.
http://www.ci.santa-paula.ca.us/CityFACTS.htm
According to a Ventura County Star story from 2011 by Marianne Ratcliff
http://www.vcstar.com/news/santa-paulas-100-year-old-glen-tavern-inn-has
the Inn came about because, there was a need for a place that weary people could stay when they were let off the train which stopped in Santa Paula. The Board of Trade Directors took it upon themselves to hold a meeting to solve this lodging problem. They came up with a plan and were able to get local investors to finance the new Inn.
The haunted history of the Glen Tavern Inn is well known among the paranormal community. From a spirit known as Calvin in Room 307, who may have been the victim of instant retribution as he was caught cheating in a game of cards, to the ghosts of children heard playing in the hallway and on the stairs at the north end of the Inn, to the headless woman believed to be a former prostitute and, to many other perhaps unnamed specters roaming the 104 year old Inn.
I myself have had just a few experiences at the Inn as I've only truly had an opportunity to investigate there just twice. Recently, it was my pleasure to visit the Inn and participate in "The Pioneers of The Paranormal" conference which was taking place. This event is what is known as a "Paracon" within the community of those who research and investigate the subject of haunting, ghosts, Life After Death, and Parapsychology .
My investigating this time was limited to some EVP and ITC work in the room I was staying and, a Séance in Room 308 which some refer to the as the Houdini Room, as the magician Harry Houdini once stayed on the 3rd floor of the Inn one rainy night long ago. Reportedly, he wanted to stay with his luggage on the 3rd floor to keep an eye on it and, make sure his trade secrets were safe from prying eyes.
http://www.ci.santa-paula.ca.us/CityFACTS.htm
According to a Ventura County Star story from 2011 by Marianne Ratcliff
http://www.vcstar.com/news/santa-paulas-100-year-old-glen-tavern-inn-has
the Inn came about because, there was a need for a place that weary people could stay when they were let off the train which stopped in Santa Paula. The Board of Trade Directors took it upon themselves to hold a meeting to solve this lodging problem. They came up with a plan and were able to get local investors to finance the new Inn.
The haunted history of the Glen Tavern Inn is well known among the paranormal community. From a spirit known as Calvin in Room 307, who may have been the victim of instant retribution as he was caught cheating in a game of cards, to the ghosts of children heard playing in the hallway and on the stairs at the north end of the Inn, to the headless woman believed to be a former prostitute and, to many other perhaps unnamed specters roaming the 104 year old Inn.
I myself have had just a few experiences at the Inn as I've only truly had an opportunity to investigate there just twice. Recently, it was my pleasure to visit the Inn and participate in "The Pioneers of The Paranormal" conference which was taking place. This event is what is known as a "Paracon" within the community of those who research and investigate the subject of haunting, ghosts, Life After Death, and Parapsychology .
My investigating this time was limited to some EVP and ITC work in the room I was staying and, a Séance in Room 308 which some refer to the as the Houdini Room, as the magician Harry Houdini once stayed on the 3rd floor of the Inn one rainy night long ago. Reportedly, he wanted to stay with his luggage on the 3rd floor to keep an eye on it and, make sure his trade secrets were safe from prying eyes.
The infamous Room 307, where it is believed that two ghosts reside. "Calvin", whom by many is believed to be the spirit of a card cheat who was caught during a game and, punished for his transgressions with a bullet from a revolver that effectively ended his existence in the mortal coil. Also, there is the spirit of a woman who it is thought to have been a prostitute, as the third floor was not only a gambling house but, a brothel as well. It is believed that her spirit stays in the walk-in closet within the room and, this certainly fits the feelings I have experienced of something within that closet the times.
One EVP I captured in this room in October of 2013, was that of a man professing his love for a girl named Emily. He said "Emily", "I love you".
One EVP I captured in this room in October of 2013, was that of a man professing his love for a girl named Emily. He said "Emily", "I love you".
As you listen to these EVPs have your head phones or ear buds on and turn the volume up as they are very low and soft recordings. The first EVP "Emily" almost sounds like a breath but, if you listen to it a couple times you will distinctly hear the name Emily. The Second EVP is a tiny bit more clear and it says "I love you" These were both captured within moments of each other so it is my belief they are actually one message from the spirit.
Here is the walk in closet within Room 307 where, it is felt that two spirits my reside.
In October 2013 I was invited to take part in a investigation of the Inn. I was to participate in a Halloween Radio broadcast for KIIS FM, a Los Angeles radio station. The host of the show is Jo Jo Wright and he has a tradition of doing these Halloween broadcasts each year.
The Inn was having a busy Friday night, as the place was filled with revelers!
I had driven up from work in South Orange County and, arrived between 5:30 and 6:00 PM as it is about a two hour drive. The radio crew had been there for a good while and, they were spread out in a few rooms. I found Rob Wlodarski and he filled me in on what had happened before I arrived. Eventually I met Jo Jo and, he told me and Rob about how he wanted to proceed with the investigation. This involved a couple rooms on the 2nd floor, 208 and 209 as well as our EVP session in Room 308, which on this night was being referred to as the Houdini Room because of the story I previously mentioned herein.
The Inn was having a busy Friday night, as the place was filled with revelers!
I had driven up from work in South Orange County and, arrived between 5:30 and 6:00 PM as it is about a two hour drive. The radio crew had been there for a good while and, they were spread out in a few rooms. I found Rob Wlodarski and he filled me in on what had happened before I arrived. Eventually I met Jo Jo and, he told me and Rob about how he wanted to proceed with the investigation. This involved a couple rooms on the 2nd floor, 208 and 209 as well as our EVP session in Room 308, which on this night was being referred to as the Houdini Room because of the story I previously mentioned herein.
Rob seemed especially focused on 308. A young lady, one of several people who were at the Inn to basically party and have a good time. She let us know that, she had spent time in this room and heard strange noises coming from the bathroom area. She would later join us for the EVP session.
I set up my video camera on a tripod, facing the bathroom door, looking through the living room area. Once the camera was running I left the room. While I was gone, Rob, who was still in the room, asked a question of someone named Daniel and, there was a response of a feint voice saying "Please help" After that, Rob left the room to go down stairs and, take some pictures. While we were both out of the room the was a large tap. The source of which is unknown and, then some time later a smaller tap and, then another tap. Then, there was a rather large thud sound. Almost like something being moved. And then another undetermined sound.
It was during the EVP session later on as the group was talking, we all heard the water splash. There was no logical reason for this as nobody was in the bathroom.
I set up my video camera on a tripod, facing the bathroom door, looking through the living room area. Once the camera was running I left the room. While I was gone, Rob, who was still in the room, asked a question of someone named Daniel and, there was a response of a feint voice saying "Please help" After that, Rob left the room to go down stairs and, take some pictures. While we were both out of the room the was a large tap. The source of which is unknown and, then some time later a smaller tap and, then another tap. Then, there was a rather large thud sound. Almost like something being moved. And then another undetermined sound.
It was during the EVP session later on as the group was talking, we all heard the water splash. There was no logical reason for this as nobody was in the bathroom.
In this video water splashes in the tub of the restroom during an EVP session. Nobody was in the restroom at the time.
More recently (2015) I attended a Paracon called "Pioneers of The Paranormal". It was during this event that I participated in a séance in Room 308. This being a very large room and able to comfortably accommodate the group. Originally the séance was scheduled to be in Room 307 but, Room 307 is a very small room in comparison and it would have been very difficult. Room 308 is the combination of two former rooms as explained to me by Debbie Senate. The former rooms were destroyed by a fire which happened in 2006. Debbie is not only the wife of Paranormal Investigator Richard Senate but she is a renowned and gifted medium.
Once the group had come together for the séance and we were all sitting in a circle around this small black table, Richard and Debbie explained the rules of the séance to us. They stressed it was most critical that, once we all hold hands, we cannot let go, as it would break the link and disrupt any communication coming through. Another reason for this is, it could be particularly dangerous for the medium if they are channeling and, they could be injured or worse.
I was sitting within two feet of Debbie and to her left. There was a lady sitting between us. Richard was to Debbie's right and he would ask her questions during this session. Around the table were at least 7 other people. Before we started, Debbie also explained that while channeling the spirits, she was fully aware and could see what was going on from above the room. This type of out of body phenomena is common for her.
The séance begins......................
The first spirit which came through was a man named Asa Morton. He was looking for his daughter Lucille. She appeared shortly after her father did and, she told us that she was looking for her father. Richard Senate addressed her as Lucille but, she sternly told him "You may refer to me as Mrs. Childs!" Both Asa and Lucille explained they had died there in their home. The Glen Tavern Inn now occupies the land on which their home was located. One of those in attendance during this séance , a fellow investigator named Paul explained that, while the spirit of this woman (Lucille) was coming through, he was seeing a vision of her in the garden and she would turn and look directly at him and smile. Paul went on to explain that the land was surrounded by beautiful wide open country with many oak trees during Asa and Lucille's time there.
After the séance was over I remembered having read about a house that existed on the property where the Glen Tavern Inn now stands. Sure enough here it is and it talks about Asa Morton who passed away and his daughter who passed away just a year later while tending her garden.
http://www.vcstar.com/news/glen_tavern_inn_timeline
Feb. 16, 1887
Asa Morton, a Forty-Niner, is found dead in a little house at Mill and Santa Barbara streets, the site that became Glen Tavern Inn 26 years later. His daughter, Mrs. Childs, is found dead in her garden a year or so later and is laid to rest beside her father.
Note: The reason I had read about this previously was in October 2013 when Rob Wlodarski the author and paranormal investigator, invited me to join him as part of a radio broadcast investigation for KIIS FM as part of a Halloween show.
The Esteps...........
The next personality to come through was Madge Estep. She explained the she and her husband owned the Glen Tavern Inn and the year for her is 1917. Richard asked her the name of her husband and she said "Charles". Just like Asa Morton and his daughter Lucille, Mrs. Estep is looking for her husband. She said Mr. Estep went golfing. Richard asked where is there a golf course in Santa Paula and she replied that he went to Saticoy. Richard asked her what happened to her husband and she did not know.
Note: The Ventura County Star in a chronological history of the Glen Tavern Inn, says that, Mr. Charles Estep, while on a trip to California from Indiana, learns that the Inn needs a manager. He initially leases the Inn and then buys it from the other owners in 1920. As for what happened to Mr. Estep, well, in 1957 at the age of 80 he dies at the Saticoy Country Club while playing golf.
http://www.vcstar.com/news/glen_tavern_inn_timeline
Kathryn was looking for a party.........
The next personality that came through was a woman named Kathryn. She was young, twenty-two I think and, a stenographer at the Navy Base in Port Hueneme. This particular spirit was very adamant about what she was looking for. "I'm looking for a party!" is what she said. She began a dialogue with one of our group in the séance. To paraphrase she said to the lady .....You look like someone who likes having a good time, or something to that effect.
While Debbie was channeling the spirit of this young woman, Richard was asking most of the questions. However, the spirit seemed a little annoyed and bothered by Richard's questioning and told him so. She eventually faded out and left us. However, while she was with us, Kathryn had told us that she lived at the Glen Tavern Inn as the Navy was keeping female employees there. She also told us that men were not allowed above the lobby floor but, they were able to sneak the men in and go up to the attic to party.
Upon review of audio there are a couple of interesting possible responses from Kathryn as she was leaving us and the circle.
After an exchange with a female investigator she starts to transition out. The female investigator asked her if there was something we do not know and there are a couple of voices, both female that I believe is this spirit of Kathryn. First response is the female saying "Secret" and it sounds like there is a male in the background saying "Don't tell him Kathy". Then the same female voice says "Why is that little fellow looking over here?" Who she is referring to I do not know.
Once the group had come together for the séance and we were all sitting in a circle around this small black table, Richard and Debbie explained the rules of the séance to us. They stressed it was most critical that, once we all hold hands, we cannot let go, as it would break the link and disrupt any communication coming through. Another reason for this is, it could be particularly dangerous for the medium if they are channeling and, they could be injured or worse.
I was sitting within two feet of Debbie and to her left. There was a lady sitting between us. Richard was to Debbie's right and he would ask her questions during this session. Around the table were at least 7 other people. Before we started, Debbie also explained that while channeling the spirits, she was fully aware and could see what was going on from above the room. This type of out of body phenomena is common for her.
The séance begins......................
The first spirit which came through was a man named Asa Morton. He was looking for his daughter Lucille. She appeared shortly after her father did and, she told us that she was looking for her father. Richard Senate addressed her as Lucille but, she sternly told him "You may refer to me as Mrs. Childs!" Both Asa and Lucille explained they had died there in their home. The Glen Tavern Inn now occupies the land on which their home was located. One of those in attendance during this séance , a fellow investigator named Paul explained that, while the spirit of this woman (Lucille) was coming through, he was seeing a vision of her in the garden and she would turn and look directly at him and smile. Paul went on to explain that the land was surrounded by beautiful wide open country with many oak trees during Asa and Lucille's time there.
After the séance was over I remembered having read about a house that existed on the property where the Glen Tavern Inn now stands. Sure enough here it is and it talks about Asa Morton who passed away and his daughter who passed away just a year later while tending her garden.
http://www.vcstar.com/news/glen_tavern_inn_timeline
Feb. 16, 1887
Asa Morton, a Forty-Niner, is found dead in a little house at Mill and Santa Barbara streets, the site that became Glen Tavern Inn 26 years later. His daughter, Mrs. Childs, is found dead in her garden a year or so later and is laid to rest beside her father.
Note: The reason I had read about this previously was in October 2013 when Rob Wlodarski the author and paranormal investigator, invited me to join him as part of a radio broadcast investigation for KIIS FM as part of a Halloween show.
The Esteps...........
The next personality to come through was Madge Estep. She explained the she and her husband owned the Glen Tavern Inn and the year for her is 1917. Richard asked her the name of her husband and she said "Charles". Just like Asa Morton and his daughter Lucille, Mrs. Estep is looking for her husband. She said Mr. Estep went golfing. Richard asked where is there a golf course in Santa Paula and she replied that he went to Saticoy. Richard asked her what happened to her husband and she did not know.
Note: The Ventura County Star in a chronological history of the Glen Tavern Inn, says that, Mr. Charles Estep, while on a trip to California from Indiana, learns that the Inn needs a manager. He initially leases the Inn and then buys it from the other owners in 1920. As for what happened to Mr. Estep, well, in 1957 at the age of 80 he dies at the Saticoy Country Club while playing golf.
http://www.vcstar.com/news/glen_tavern_inn_timeline
Kathryn was looking for a party.........
The next personality that came through was a woman named Kathryn. She was young, twenty-two I think and, a stenographer at the Navy Base in Port Hueneme. This particular spirit was very adamant about what she was looking for. "I'm looking for a party!" is what she said. She began a dialogue with one of our group in the séance. To paraphrase she said to the lady .....You look like someone who likes having a good time, or something to that effect.
While Debbie was channeling the spirit of this young woman, Richard was asking most of the questions. However, the spirit seemed a little annoyed and bothered by Richard's questioning and told him so. She eventually faded out and left us. However, while she was with us, Kathryn had told us that she lived at the Glen Tavern Inn as the Navy was keeping female employees there. She also told us that men were not allowed above the lobby floor but, they were able to sneak the men in and go up to the attic to party.
Upon review of audio there are a couple of interesting possible responses from Kathryn as she was leaving us and the circle.
After an exchange with a female investigator she starts to transition out. The female investigator asked her if there was something we do not know and there are a couple of voices, both female that I believe is this spirit of Kathryn. First response is the female saying "Secret" and it sounds like there is a male in the background saying "Don't tell him Kathy". Then the same female voice says "Why is that little fellow looking over here?" Who she is referring to I do not know.
Again, wear your headphones or ear buds and turn up the volume.
From the LA Times archive
During Prohibition, the inn served as a speak-easy and casino. And during World War II, female war employees were housed at the hotel.
http://articles.latimes.com/1994-12-25/local/me-12851_1_santa-paula
From the Ventura County Star
June 1943
Hotel leased by government and lived in by bookkeepers and stenographers working at Port Hueneme. Esteps move to Santa Barbara.
http://www.vcstar.com/news/glen_tavern_inn_timeline
Sis, take care of Mom............
Following our time with Kathryn the girl seeking a party, there was a unidentified Spirit who came through to give a message to their sister about their mother. We do not know for certain if this spirit was male or female but I suspect it was male.
Elaine has an out of body experience...........
Perhaps the most fascinating spirit which came through this night was that of a woman who may not be dead. She was confused, she was upset and all she wanted was to be with her family. Her name was Elaine and she was a young woman. We asked her what the date was and she confirmed the date as being that of May 2nd 2015. It was at this point we asked her why she was here but she didn't know. We asked her what she can see and, she said she can see them working on her. As it turned out she allegedly was in surgery. She gave us the name of the hospital but, going to that hospital and asking them to confirm any of this would be pointless. There are patient privacy laws that prevent the hospital from giving out any information about this lady. As a group we were under the impression she went back into her body and most likely is alive at this time.
Gary and George.................
Elaine was gone and, Richard began asking as to who was with us. There is a unknown male voice that says "Gary" Then the next thing I knew, was Debbie sat straight up and her eyes seemed transfixed strait ahead and Richard asked her "Who are you?" To paraphrase I recall her saying ...my name is George... George Montgomery..... This really caught my attention. Richard didn't recognize the name and I am not sure anybody else in the room did. However, I did! When I heard the name the spirit gave my response to the spirit was "George Montgomery the Actor?!" Almost immediately a smile came across Debbie's face. The spirit was pleased that someone remembered him. I honestly at that time was not convinced but then I saw a picture of George Montgomery as I looked up his images the following day. And the look in the eyes and the smile on his face was exactly what I had seen on Debbie's face.
During Prohibition, the inn served as a speak-easy and casino. And during World War II, female war employees were housed at the hotel.
http://articles.latimes.com/1994-12-25/local/me-12851_1_santa-paula
From the Ventura County Star
June 1943
Hotel leased by government and lived in by bookkeepers and stenographers working at Port Hueneme. Esteps move to Santa Barbara.
http://www.vcstar.com/news/glen_tavern_inn_timeline
Sis, take care of Mom............
Following our time with Kathryn the girl seeking a party, there was a unidentified Spirit who came through to give a message to their sister about their mother. We do not know for certain if this spirit was male or female but I suspect it was male.
Elaine has an out of body experience...........
Perhaps the most fascinating spirit which came through this night was that of a woman who may not be dead. She was confused, she was upset and all she wanted was to be with her family. Her name was Elaine and she was a young woman. We asked her what the date was and she confirmed the date as being that of May 2nd 2015. It was at this point we asked her why she was here but she didn't know. We asked her what she can see and, she said she can see them working on her. As it turned out she allegedly was in surgery. She gave us the name of the hospital but, going to that hospital and asking them to confirm any of this would be pointless. There are patient privacy laws that prevent the hospital from giving out any information about this lady. As a group we were under the impression she went back into her body and most likely is alive at this time.
Gary and George.................
Elaine was gone and, Richard began asking as to who was with us. There is a unknown male voice that says "Gary" Then the next thing I knew, was Debbie sat straight up and her eyes seemed transfixed strait ahead and Richard asked her "Who are you?" To paraphrase I recall her saying ...my name is George... George Montgomery..... This really caught my attention. Richard didn't recognize the name and I am not sure anybody else in the room did. However, I did! When I heard the name the spirit gave my response to the spirit was "George Montgomery the Actor?!" Almost immediately a smile came across Debbie's face. The spirit was pleased that someone remembered him. I honestly at that time was not convinced but then I saw a picture of George Montgomery as I looked up his images the following day. And the look in the eyes and the smile on his face was exactly what I had seen on Debbie's face.
A Young Bride........
The last spirit which came through was one that tugged at your heart. She was a young woman from Fresno who had been married at the Glen Tavern Inn in 1950 as I recall her saying. When pressed for answers, the last thing she remembers was being in labor and giving birth. After that, it was all a blank for her. When asked why she came back to the Inn it was because of the happy memory of her wedding day. At this point, Debbie's body began reacting as if she was in labor and she was in a great deal of discomfort and pain. Debbie came through and asked for help and we all started calling her name.
Debbie came out of it and was short of breath and described to us that her body was reacting to what could only be described as giving birth. She laughed and said that she didn't need to do that again!
Summary: I was able to verify most of what was learned during this séance. Yes, I understand what the skeptics and the doubters would have to say about that. And I am always aware of that side of how one might look at this. My own personal experiences in the paranormal compels me to keep an open mind and give people the benefit of the doubt. Richard and Debbie are well known and credible investigators who are respected by many and, if you should one day have the opportunity to participate in a séance with them or an investigation with them or listen to Richard speak on the subject of ghosts and history and the paranormal by all means do so.
The last spirit which came through was one that tugged at your heart. She was a young woman from Fresno who had been married at the Glen Tavern Inn in 1950 as I recall her saying. When pressed for answers, the last thing she remembers was being in labor and giving birth. After that, it was all a blank for her. When asked why she came back to the Inn it was because of the happy memory of her wedding day. At this point, Debbie's body began reacting as if she was in labor and she was in a great deal of discomfort and pain. Debbie came through and asked for help and we all started calling her name.
Debbie came out of it and was short of breath and described to us that her body was reacting to what could only be described as giving birth. She laughed and said that she didn't need to do that again!
Summary: I was able to verify most of what was learned during this séance. Yes, I understand what the skeptics and the doubters would have to say about that. And I am always aware of that side of how one might look at this. My own personal experiences in the paranormal compels me to keep an open mind and give people the benefit of the doubt. Richard and Debbie are well known and credible investigators who are respected by many and, if you should one day have the opportunity to participate in a séance with them or an investigation with them or listen to Richard speak on the subject of ghosts and history and the paranormal by all means do so.
The story of 208 as Jo Jo Wright told to me and Rob Wlodarski on the night of October 25, 2013 was, people hearing a woman's voice coming from within the room. As I recall, a handyman or maybe one of the clerks who work the front desk looked into the reports from other guests. They could hear her talking. The only thing wrong with that was the room had not been given out for the night. Nobody was suppose to be there. This happened a few times on different days.
Each time somebody went into the room to check there was nobody to be found. I set up a camera in the room and did a couple of EVP sessions at different times that night.
I do not believe that I was feeling any kind of presence that evening but, I did get some interesting EVP. Early in the session after I had stepped out of the room for a little while I came back in, my recorder was already running. There is male voice which says "Opening up the room, what do you want in here? We don't want you here!"
After closing the door I sat down in a chair. The Ghost Radar Legacy application was running on my phone. In looking at the app at one point I noted five targets on the scope and then I hear a whispered voice say "Choose it". I asked if the spirit could physically touch me. Upon review of the recording there is a male voice that says "Yes sir".
I stood up from the chair and opened the door to the room. After a while people were walking by and their talking was interfering with the session. I closed the door and at this point there is a voice on the audio which says "thank you".
I asked for a name and there is what sounds like a male voice that says "I'm Jose" I asked if he could manifest or appear for me. Moments later, there are two voices, one which says "I'm leaving" and the other immediately says "I know it".
There was a interesting response from the Ghost Radar Legacy. I was hearing people talking in the hallway and I said "Ambient voices from the hallway" and the Ghost Radar Legacy immediately says "area". Perhaps it was referring to the area of the hallway and the room together? Immediately following this is a female voice that says "My Room too!" I verbally noted the response and a female voice with, what seems to be a British accent saying "Robin" and then there is another voice, male that says "Robin". To speculate a little, I was asking for a name. Robin can be either a male or female name. Then there is an anomalous sound that could either be something rubbing against the microphone of the recorder or something else, not sure. But it kind of sounds like "Where's my key". A male voice also with what may be a British accent, saying "Let us in the room old man" then the same male voice says angrily "Let us in!"
Because of the reports about a woman's voice being heard coming from inside 208, I had been asking for the name of this lady during the session. The Ghost Radar Legacy finally says a name! "Mary"
I asked if she could appear to me and the GRL says "nature". I said I'm going to put on the Ovilis X and see if we can get them to communicate that way and after I said this a male voice says "The what?!" Then a voice says "Get away from him!"
I turned on the Ovilis X and I explained to Mary that the Ovilis is just a tool she can use to communicate with me and the Ovilis responds with "order". "Mary can you speak to me" I asked and, the Ovilis responds with "restore". "Restore order?" I asked. Then I asked "How can I restore order for you?" A female voice says "Please leave me alone!"
I turned off the Ovilis X and switched to the Spirit Box PSB-7. I asked them not to be afraid of the PSB7 as it is just a radio and a male voice says "stop it". I asked "Did you say stop it?" A male voice responds "Yes I did". I repeated the question, "Did you say stop it?" and a different voice says "I'm from Britain!"
I verbally note "Again, we are in Room 208" and immediately a voice says "Yah!".
I sit back down in the chair. I ask if they can manifest or appear for me. Our British friend says "for Britain". I reassure them that I am just a human being just like them and there is no reason to be afraid of me. A voice says "I Human" I asked if Mary was there and the response from the Ghost Radar Legacy is "Silent"
I turned off the Ovilis X and switched to the Spirit Box PSB-7. I asked them not to be afraid of the PSB7 as it is just a radio and a male voice says "stop it".
I asked "Did you say stop it?" A male voice responds "Yes I did".
I reassure them that I am just a human being just like them and there is no reason to be afraid of me. A voice says "I Human"
Room 206
I walked into the room around 3:30 pm and, there was a feeling almost immediately of the room being occupied. Like I had walked in on somebody. I put it out of my mind and proceeded to get settled in before rejoining other fellow investigators who, were also at the Inn that day attending a Paranormal Conference. I do not want to over play the feeling for you but there was a definite feel to this room.
Later in the day I came back to the room to relax for a while before attending a séance that evening in Room 308. The feeling from earlier in the day had been in the back of my mind and while some might suggest it not wise to investigate the room I was staying in I saw it as an opportunity.
I poured myself a drink and then I set up for an EVP and ITC session at the desk in the corner of the room. My idea was to do very short recordings and then play them back. On the first recording I asked the standard questions you would ask. Is there anyone here and if so could you tell me your name etc.
I recall on the playback I distinctly heard what sounded like a voice saying "I am sitting near you" Unfortunately when I went home and reviewed it on my computer the response was very week and hard to hear and I would have missed it if I had not heard it before. Nevertheless during the session, after I had heard this on play back I asked why they were in the room. The creep factor went up a little as on the playback of the second recording I heard "Because I like you" Much breathier and obviously closer to the microphone and it seemed they, whoever, was saying it to be funny. In fact I immediately broke into laughter because that is how it sounded to me. They were being a joker. Although I admit it was a little unnerving but, I had heard similar responses during other investigations. Even heard one live during one investigation when I was in a room all by myself.
I continued with one more EVP session but upon playback there was no apparent response. Perhaps they had their fun and moved along.
The most interesting response was from the Echovox application. Echovox is an ITC application for spirit communication. I again asked a basic question of is there somebody in Room 206 and upon review I heard a response of what sounded like an older gentleman. He was very polite and said "We're in 203" and then he said "Glad to meet you" And that was it. In hearing this, the picture came into my mind's eye of a stately older gentleman and perhaps his wife roaming the rooms of the Inn, curious about the new patrons occupying the rooms. Very sociable and willing to introduce themselves. Certainly, next time I stay at the Glen Tavern Inn on the second floor I'll have to ask for Room 203.
I walked into the room around 3:30 pm and, there was a feeling almost immediately of the room being occupied. Like I had walked in on somebody. I put it out of my mind and proceeded to get settled in before rejoining other fellow investigators who, were also at the Inn that day attending a Paranormal Conference. I do not want to over play the feeling for you but there was a definite feel to this room.
Later in the day I came back to the room to relax for a while before attending a séance that evening in Room 308. The feeling from earlier in the day had been in the back of my mind and while some might suggest it not wise to investigate the room I was staying in I saw it as an opportunity.
I poured myself a drink and then I set up for an EVP and ITC session at the desk in the corner of the room. My idea was to do very short recordings and then play them back. On the first recording I asked the standard questions you would ask. Is there anyone here and if so could you tell me your name etc.
I recall on the playback I distinctly heard what sounded like a voice saying "I am sitting near you" Unfortunately when I went home and reviewed it on my computer the response was very week and hard to hear and I would have missed it if I had not heard it before. Nevertheless during the session, after I had heard this on play back I asked why they were in the room. The creep factor went up a little as on the playback of the second recording I heard "Because I like you" Much breathier and obviously closer to the microphone and it seemed they, whoever, was saying it to be funny. In fact I immediately broke into laughter because that is how it sounded to me. They were being a joker. Although I admit it was a little unnerving but, I had heard similar responses during other investigations. Even heard one live during one investigation when I was in a room all by myself.
I continued with one more EVP session but upon playback there was no apparent response. Perhaps they had their fun and moved along.
The most interesting response was from the Echovox application. Echovox is an ITC application for spirit communication. I again asked a basic question of is there somebody in Room 206 and upon review I heard a response of what sounded like an older gentleman. He was very polite and said "We're in 203" and then he said "Glad to meet you" And that was it. In hearing this, the picture came into my mind's eye of a stately older gentleman and perhaps his wife roaming the rooms of the Inn, curious about the new patrons occupying the rooms. Very sociable and willing to introduce themselves. Certainly, next time I stay at the Glen Tavern Inn on the second floor I'll have to ask for Room 203.
Nevertheless during the session, after I had heard this on play back I asked why they were in the room. The creep factor went up a little as on the playback of the second recording I heard "Because I like you"
I again asked a basic question of is there somebody in Room 206 and upon review I heard a response of what sounded like an older gentleman. He was very polite and said "We're in 203" and then he said "Glad to meet you" And that was it