The Lock House Haunting interview

What Inspired Me? I have always loved writing and have always felt that my childhood was somewhat unusual. I moved to the Forest of Dean over 23 years ago and joined the Dean Writers Circle. During conversations the members learned a little about me and confirmed that how I had grown up was intriguing and indeed unusual. So in respect of actually putting the words on paper it was the members of the Circle who inspired me to write the book. However, I also feel that it was my memories themselves that I felt needed a voice outside of my head. So many times and in so many circumstances the young are ignored and can be left to feel isolated and intimidated. I felt that, and still feel that if one person reads my book and can in some way relate to it maybe they won’t feel as belittled as I used to feel when I was growing up. What are my aims? My aim was always just to tell my story. My book sat for over ten years completed but hidden from view because I was too scared to publish it. I was scared, not that I would not be believed but that it was not good enough and would not hold people’s interest. I have been astounded at the response it has received and has far outgrown any aims that I ever had. Last year I was invited to speak at The Ghost Club in London and the audience was treble the size that I had been informed it would be. Afterwards I was amazed at how many people had (and are still having) similar paranormal experiences. The only aim that I ever had has been achieved at a far bigger scale than I ever imagined. My Future Plans? As far as writing is concerned I would love to write on a full time scale. I have two completed novels sitting on a shelf that have never seen the light of day and one partially written novel that clamours to be finished. Unfortunately, time or rather lack of it, is my enemy. I simply do not have as much time to write as I used to and so I feel that this may have to wait until retirement. In the meantime I am very busy with my Paranormal team ROPE (Researchers of Paranormal Events.) We are working very hard but unlike a lot of groups we are very quiet and don’t advertise ourselves. We are currently working on an experiment which is being conducted over a period of two years and is showing some compelling results. I have discussed the experiment with various Parapsychologists and also at length with members of the Ghost Club. All have been incredibly supportive and are keen for the experiment to reach it to reach it fruition in December this year. As for the distant future? I always like to wait until it is a little closer before I make any plans but I will for as long as I can, continue to investigate the Paranormal and meet and share our evidence and experiences with the Paranormal Community.

PAY GAP.

Recently their has been a bit of a kick up about difference between man and woman's pay  but this situation has be going on for decades so nothing new.In my humble opinion for its worth if you do exacting the same job you should be paided same wages regardless if man or woman.

DEALINGS WITH HELLS ANGELS.

I have only had brief encounters with the motor cycle gang known as the Hells Angels in my lifetime so far and all in Essex.The first was with my sister s  husband who mixed with them at a pub known as Top Alex in Southend- On- Sea .The next was when i when to a bike show in Kent British bulldog where i slept rough for 3 days and got sun burnt.The last time was at a motor head concert at Westcliff-On- sea Essex  were their was the bands road crew and security .I like the culture and music but not some of the actives their may be involved in.

Fuming residents complain they are being kept awake all night by a TALKING BENCH

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Residents have complained that they are being kept awake all night - by a talking bench

The seat is equipped with a three-minute recorded message and teaches people history about the local area when they sit on it. 

But families nearby claim they’re kept up all night by the messages which are billowed through loud speakers. 

One resident, who lives in a neighbouring block of flats, told how it’s mostly a problem when people make use of the talking bench in the early hours. -read more

New DR WHO A WOMAN.

https://youtu.be/NRrdBY0vHI0.link is of news report about the new dr who  being a woman
jodie whittaker.I never  thought that  bbc would be  brave enough to  change the  way that  the doctor from  being a  man only. Will it bring a different style of  storyline I think  so .I await  after  Xmas special to see the  new doctor  number  13 .

R.i.p George a Romero a legend of zombie genre

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/jul/17/george-a-romero-director-night-of-the-living-dead-zombies

GHOSTMANS GHOST TALES: Chris Halton-Haunted.Earth

GHOSTMANS GHOST TALES: Chris Halton-Haunted.Earth: A Ghostly encounter ..... A few days ago (and during daylight) I was looking for the mail van which had a parcel they were earlier unable to...

Macho' switch in the brain that makes men aggressive and more competitive is pinpointed for the first time

The 'macho' switch in the brain which makes men aggressive has been discovered by scientists.

And the brain circuit could explain how some animals are able to become alpha males and exert control over others, the study found. 

Researchers found stimulating the switch significantly boosted a mouse's chance of winning aggressive encounters and moving up the social hierarchy.

The discovery could lead to brain training to boost the performance of athletes, said the researchers.

It also offers hope of developing drug targets for pathological aggression - which is a component in Alzheimer’s, autism, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4693026/Brain-s-macho-switch-pinpointed-scientists.html#ixzz4mFDntbrP
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Feng shui

Feng shui or fengshui (pinyin: fēngshuǐ, pronounced [fə́ŋ.ʂwèi] ( listen)) is a Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing everyone with the surrounding environment. It is closely linked to Taoism. The term feng shui literally translates as "wind-water" in English. This is a cultural shorthand taken from the passage of the now-lost Classic of Burial recorded in Guo Pu's commentary:^[1] Feng shui is one of the Five Arts of Chinese Metaphysics, classified as physiognomy (observation of appearances through formulas and calculations). The feng shui practice discusses architecture in metaphoric terms of "invisible forces" that bind the universe, earth, and humanity together, known as qi.

Historically, feng shui was widely used to orient buildings—often spiritually significant structures such as tombs, but also dwellings and other structures—in an auspicious manner. Depending on the particular style of feng shui being used, an auspicious site could be determined by reference to local features such as bodies of water, stars, or a compass.

Qi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water.^[1]

Feng shui was suppressed in mainland China during the state-imposed Cultural Revolution of the 1960s but has since then regained popularity. Some critics have called feng shui a baseless superstition, stating there is no demonstrable evidence supporting its principles.-wiki link

QUEEN PARK RANGERS DO SOME FENG SHUI.

In aid to help them improve position in Championship Queen Park Rangers have hired gurus in mystical art of Fung Shui .The gurus moved furniture and want players to use entrance doors dependent on their squad number.

OLD CIGS FOUND.

Demolition site workers  at Tredworth ,Glou found a pack of cigs dating back to 1899 in wall bearing the names of builders there 118 years ago.

TOWN CHARACTERS.

In all towns or villages you know of someone that stands out from the crowd or some may call or term as a character.I  know of a couple in my town of Holsworthy  Devon whom i shall just call a and b .A is a lady who likes to dress her hats with various subjects from dragons to butterfly's and more.B is a man who wears a lot of layers of clothes even on hottest of days likes to have a drink swear a bit or leave unread books on bench.

How studying bats' flight technique could lead to drone development

Long-eared bats are assisted in flight by their ears and body, according to a study by researchers at Lund University in Sweden. The recent findings improve researchers’ understanding of the bats’ flying technique and could be significant for the future development of drones, among other things.Contrary to what researchers have previously thought, Christoffer Johansson Westheim and his colleagues at Lund University show that long-eared bats are helped in flight by their large ears.

“We show how the air behind the body of a long-eared bat accelerates downwards, which means that the body and ears provide lift. This distinguishes the long-eared bats from other species that have been studied and indicates that the large ears do not merely create strong resistance, but also assist the animal in staying aloft”, says Christoffer Johansson Westheim-read more and see video

URBAN BIGFOOT INTERVIEW

Thank you for asking! I was inspired when I was about 8 years old. I heard the stories around me that Bigfoot was in our woods at night. I started building a shack in the woods on my own at age 12. I listened and observed alot. Almost daily. I moved away and here in Mid Missouri I had heard of 2 sightings in my area within 30 miles of my home. I started hiking more and looking for tree damage, formations and nests. My goal is too capture a clear image of an interaction with the female I have seen from about 100 feet away. I had believed it was a male but due to the time of day, I changed that description to female. I firmly believe that after watching Missing 411 and comparing my own notes that the Bigfoot communities are underground. There is no other explanation that makes sense other than what I have been told as a child and facts that I have now. There has never been a sighting of a sleeping Bigfoot. No one has ever photographed evidence that they live above ground. My book Urban Bigfoot is based on this theory. As far as where I am going with it, I am unsure. New field research and conferences are planned for most of the next year. I wrote a simple children's book, The Bigfoot Farm to get children interested in our love for Bigfoot.

PETER CAREY INTERVIEW

My inspiration comes from many attributes. The 'scene' being just one of them. You see people going through their journeys and how modification is constantly evolving. Seeing people get body modification is inspirational in itself because you see how happy they are as a result and with the changes that take place with new and existing mods, you can't resist getting something new. My aims.. I'm proud to be modified and I'll happily continue with it as I find it very satisfying. I want to become a modification artist in the future. As a body piercer, I enjoy meeting people and being a part of the journey they take with the piercing. It's not just a piece of metal going into flesh; it's a trust bond and a personal moment shared between two people. I want to be a part of the modification journey that people take also. For the future I want to reach 101 piercings (I have over 80 at the moment) and more modifications. These include but not limited to magnetic implants under all finger tips, silicone implants under my hands, one of which is likely to be a north star styled implant (it flashes when activated by a magnetic implant) and more scarification. From there, I'll see where my journey takes me.

BANK CLOSURE -ARRRH.

We had a letter in the post from our local branch of BARCLAYS BANK,HOLSWORTHY  to state it was shutting down this branch in October 2017 .I know some may think not a problem but it starts to breed fear that others will follow .The move is blamed on online banking and not enough people using the bank .If you are  like me mistrust online banking due to rise of cyber crime and prefer to not travel miles to go to bank you may use the post office to pay money into most bank accounts.

PART OF HOLSWORTHY ST .PETERS FAIR.

I was surprised to find out that our front garden was part of ST PETERS FAIR ,HOLSWORTHY.The reason for this we were a clue in the treasure hunt and it was great to see loads of people stopping and looking around garden and sme of the little children were coming in to stroke one of our sheep garden ornaments known to them as shaun the sheep ,not bad as only been in HOLSWORTHY  for 2 years plus.

Extremely rare seahorse discovered off coast of Devon

An extremely rare breed of seahorse has been found in British waters.

The Short Snouted Seahorse – scientific name Hippocampus Hippocampus – was found by experts off the coast of Devon.

Its native habitat is the south west waters but there has been a sharp decline in sightings and it is currently endangered.

It is now normally found in the Mediterranean and grows to between 7cm and 13cm long.

Mark Parry, community Seagrass initiative project manager at the National Marine Aquarium, said: “It is with great excitement that we are able to announce our first seahorse sighting within one of our seagrass surveys.

“Our volunteer divers even managed to capture photos of the beautiful animal.-read more

A grave mistake about Dick Turpin! Historian who has written a book on the highwayman claims it is unlikely his body is under his headstone

Even for a city steeped in history, the colourful story of Dick Turpin’s death and burial in York is a genuine highlight.

But the thousands of tourists who have visited the highwayman’s last resting place and taken photos of his inscribed gravestone, were doing so under false pretences it has been claimed.

For new research by the country’s leading expert, Professor James Sharpe, has concluded that the headstone of ‘John Palmer otherwise Richard Turpin the notorious highwayman and horse stealer’ who was ‘executed’ on 7th April 1739 is a fake.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4669462/Historian-claims-Dick-Turpin-s-resting-place-unknown.html#ixzz4mFFdcNex
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SORT OF A GARDENER.

I do not consider i have what is termed as green fingers but i like to do a bit of gardening .I got into gardening when i started as an volunteer down at Westward Ho Devon at a place known as Happy Cafe .It was their i learned about planting,maintenance of garden areas and much more and i am proud of all the hard work i and other volunteers got the garden and surrounding areas to a great standard .I carry on doing a bit of gardening at home but i do not know latin names and i am a bit of a bung it in and hope for the best and i am fond of garden ornaments 1 have over 15 in front garden alone,sad a.