Ouija or not to Ouija, that is a question.

Ouija Boards are almost universally condemned today. I have found that such things have been behind evil events, but most of the time they have been harmless--more game than gateway to Satan's realm. Maybe it was my earliest experiences with them that has caused me to be more accepting of the Talking Board. As a child my mother played with the board all the time, and many hours were passed talking to our spirit friends about such things as the Cherokee Nation and the Civil War. I knew more about "The Bloody Angle" and the Battle of Cold Harbor from those who were there. When ever anything negative came of the board my mother just sent them away! The tirade against Ouija Boards came with that low budget thriller "Witchboard" and such things. Strangely enough even the most hard headed Ghost hunters who put little credence in anything metaphysical, Condemn Ouija Boards. I do not--BUT I do urge people to be wary in using them. Some great poetry has been written using them, even several whole novels! One dictated by Mark Twain--some even said it did sound like the old sinner's work. Attempts to contact Shakespeare have met with little success--so there hasn't been any new plays--to date. Now the "Spirit Box" and "Omivox" dominate the ghost hunting discipline. We are getting reports of evil and negative accounts from sessions with these new tools. Maybe they too will be condemned in time. Tell me if you have had a positive of negative experience with the Talking Board. You can contact me at hainthunter@aol.com

Ghosts of Virginia City

Virginia City! A most haunted place will be the focus of my expedition into the Unknown set for September--five days of ghost hunting at some of the most haunted places in Northern Nevada. I have had several things happen in VC over the years and so have friends of mine. Some encounters are in my book Silver Ghosts I wrote with Psychic Sandie LaNey--You can get it on Kendal and Amazon.

Ghosts of Northern Nevada

The Northern Part of the Silver State of Nevada is sometimes called “the Comstock” and it has a wild and colorful history. The “Glory Hole” found in Virginia City, caused that mining town to be the largest city between, Chicago and San Francisco. Today its a hollow shell of its former glory but here the past comes to life in her many ghosts and paranormal happenings. Virginia City is a Disneyland for all ghost hunters! Perhaps no spot has such a collection of haunted houses and hotels in America. Anyone interested in ghosts or the paranormal should visit this area. I have been there many times and I have had things happen in this place—at the old Piper Opera House, The Silver Dollar and the St. Mary’s Art Center (formerly the local hospital). I have even heard the tap of the old priests cane at the St. Mary’s Church. A night in the haunted Gold Hill Hotel gave me a first hand experience with the ghost of Rosie, the hotel ghost! All the books call VC haunted but there are many lesser know haunted towns —Many in Carson City where a phantom lady haunts the old capital building, coming down the stairs, and there are even report of Mark Twain seen at the former home of his brother Orion. Other haunted places—the little town of Genoa where a ghost haunts the old Courthouse and hanging tree, and the boot-hill-like cemetery, Dayton with its haunted theater. There are many ghosts in Reno as well—haunting an old bridge and the courthouse that has known many violent acts over the years. It is really a place worth visiting. I am planning a special week long tour of the Comstock in September. Helping me is Janice Oberding--the author of Haunted Nevada and many other works. If you would like to get a ticket for this event —let me know at hainthunter@aol.com

The Mission Santa Barbara has a long history of Ghosts--In late June I will lead another expedition to this site. In the past we picked up an EVP in French saying "Remove your hat" (One member of the team didn't) Another time we got a full figure apparition of a Monk and Many orbs. Once we got a winged figure, like an angel, but all in black, in the old cemetery. A ghost man is rumored to haunt the second tower, where he leaped long ago to his death. What ever we find, I will be posting it. If you have had something happen here--do let me know at hainthunter@aol.com

June Events 2012

RICHARD SENATE'S Ghostly JUNE EVENTS

June 3 MUFON Meeting event in Ventura see you there! June 21 ghost Tour of the Olivas Adobe --For Tickets call 805-658-4726 June 24 Ghost Tour Mission Santa Barbara--A unique tour and chance to ghost hunt. June 29 Ghosts of Cemetery Park, Ventura, Bank of Books 7 to 9 the fee is $5 per-person. Discover the history of the cemetery

The historic 100 year old Glen Tavern Inn is located at Santa Paula, California. The three story Tudor Revival hotel has many stories of ghosts but, My team of ghost hunters were startled to run into one of them--and not one you would expect. Doing EVP research in room 307, on the 3rd Floor, we picked up a unique sound--the whimpering and bark of a dog. There were no dogs there and this was picked up on two machines at the same time. There was half a dozen witnesses as well. A psychic visiting the inn, hours before said she felt the presence of a large dog. What the group didn't know was that, this room was used in the late 1920s to house the Silent Movie Star--Rin-Tin-Tin. He made a movie here on location. The sound--in this room--made sense. This captured EVP confirms the haunted heritage of the Glen Tavern and confirms that ghosts are not always people.

Into the unknown country

"Ghost hunters should tread lightly. They are entering an unknown country where dangers lurk in dark corners and the unexpected can be normal. Here the bizarre is common. Still, curiosity and science compels us to advance." Dr. W. Manfield-Gibbs The search for answers to the greatest riddle of our time is in many ways like an expedition into an unknown land and as such there are real dangers. This part of ghost hunting isn't talked about much on the popular TV shows. Its out there. I know because I have seen it in some of the cases I have worked upon over the years. Evil does exist and I see it coming out more and more in the work does in the field. The talking boxes, I believe, can be as dangerous as any Ouija Board. I have heard some really negative stuff coming out of them. The quest must continue but I ask ghost hunters to be wary. There are dark forces out there. I believe such things are small percentage wise but they are there. Learn to protect yourself from psychic attack. If you get into something too deep feel free to call for help from others. Richard Senate

White House Ghosts

"Now about those ghosts, I'm sure they're here and I'm not half so alarmed at meeting up with any of them as I am at having to meet the living nuts I have to see every day." Bess Truman, wife of Harry Truman about ghosts in the White House. Truman openly talked about hearing a knock upon his door in the residence and answering it saw nothing in the hall--he attributed it to the ghost of Abe Lincoln. People have been talking about the phantoms since the Lincoln administration with Mary Todd telling of hearing Andy Jackson and holding seances in the Red Room of the executive mansion. The Mrs. Grant said she saw Lincoln who is rumored to be the most seen of the ghosts but, according to legend, he only appears when the nation is in trouble. Maureen Reagan is said to have encountered him in the Lincoln Bedroom. I would love to investigate that old house but I don't believe that's going to happen anytime soon.

Ghosts of Creek Road

Many ghosts haunt Creek Road that tiny lane that runs from Oak View to Ojai in Ventura County. Perhaps the most frightening specter is that of the Headless Horseman of the Ojai Valley. Said to be an outlaw who was killed and decapitated by lawmen seeking a reward. He had given himself over to evil and now works for El Diablo himself. He rides a huge black horse--a gift from Satan, named "Brimstone"-- Now he seeks the souls of sinners to take back to Hell to please his boss. Strange thing is, people report seeing this fearful apparition!

Novel: Flight of the Hercules now on Kendel!

Richard Senates Steam Punk novel "The Flight of the Hercules" is now on Kendel and priced at a low price of 99 cents. He is thinking of posting the sequel: "The voyage of the Neptune" at an equally low price. he asks people to read it and comment if they like it. If enough people like it he may post the other novel. Its about a wild flight to Europe in a balloon in 1895.

Upcoming Event: GHOST HUNT AT OLIVAS ADOBE

June 21 Richard Senate will hold a special ghost investigation at the historic Olivas Adobe in Ventura, California. We will seek confirmation of Paranormal events. Fee $20--for tickets call 805-658-4726 The last investigation collected a great deal of information!

The two story home was built in 1847--Don Raymundo Olivas and his wife Teodora has 21 Children! That was large even for the 19th Century. What is that thing in the window of the door? A ghost woman or reflection? Several sightings have been made of a phantom woman here in the rose garden--she is wearing white and has long black hair--her most unique feature is that she has no eyes--only empty sockets where eyes should be. Who is she and why does she have no eyes?

Ghost Galleon seen off California CoastA

Ghostly ship has been seen by two people so far, one at dusk off Santa Cruz Island. Was this a lost Galleon? Why is this phantom sailing ship seen? From what they say it couldn't be any modern vessel. Ghost ships have been seen for ages! If you have seen this phenomena please let me know at hainthunter@aol.com Richard Senate Two more people have informed me that they have seen the sailing ship at dusk, one man said it just vanished away!