A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-28,29,30-05....Halloween 2005

DollyCali, curlybill | 10-38-05 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Union Cemetery contains graves and fieldstones dating as far back as the 1600's and up to and including present day burials. The Easton Baptist Church, which stands to the right of the cemetery was built in the 1840's, centuries after the first settlers were interred here (perhaps on an old church foundation?)

There are many stories attached to this plot of land, the most popular being that of "The White Lady", a ghostly figure that to this day her identity is unknown. She has been reportedly seen in and around the graveyard for over 60 years now. She appears in a white nightgown or wedding dress, and travels many miles between Union Cemetery and Stepney Graveyard (next to Our Lady of the Rosary Church) which is less than ten miles down the road. A fireman was said to have struck her after viewing the road in front of him take on an eerie red glow, and seeing a farmer with straw hat seated beside him in his truck. He looked up to see the white lady with hand outstretched and could not stop in time. He heard a thud and the truck was visibly dented. No sign of the woman was to be found however.

Union Cemetery and the “white lady“ in entirely.



I gave the cabinet to my sister. She kept it for a week, then gave it back. She complained that she couldn't get the doors to stay closed and that they kept coming open. There are no springs in the door mechanism and I have never found that the doors come open. I gave it to my brother and his wife who kept it for three days and then gave it back. My brother said it smelled like Jasmine flowers, while his wife insisted that it put out an odor of cat urine. I gave it to my girlfriend who asked me to sell it for her after only two days. I sold it the same day to a nice middle aged couple. Three days later, when I came to open the shop for the day, I found the cabinet sitting at the front doors with a note that read, This has a bad darkness. I had no idea what that meant. Anyway, I ended up taking it home. Then, things got even worse.

Dibbuk Haunted Jewish Wine Cabinet Box in entiriety .



Burlington, NJ, also claims to be the birthplace of the Jersey Devil. In 1735, Mother Leeds was in labor on a stormy night. Gathered around her were her friends. Mother Leeds was supposedly a witch and the child's father was the devil himself. The child was born normal, but then changed form. It changed from a normal baby to a creature with hooves, a horses head, bat wings and a forked tail. It beat everyone present and flew up the chimney. It circled the villages and headed toward the pines. In 1740 a clergy exercised the devil for 100 years and it wasn't seen again until 1890.

The Jersey Devil in entiriety .



Presently I heard a slight groan, and I knew it was the groan of mortal terror. It was not a groan of pain or of grief — oh, no! — it was the low stifled sound that arises from the bottom of the soul when overcharged with awe. I knew the sound well. Many a night, just at midnight, when all the world slept, it has welled up from my own bosom, deepening, with its dreadful echo, the terrors that distracted me. I say I knew it well. I knew what the old man felt, and pitied him, although I chuckled at heart. I knew that he had been lying awake ever since the first slight noise, when he had turned in the bed. His fears had been ever since growing upon him. He had been trying to fancy them causeless, but could not. He had been saying to himself — "It is nothing but the wind in the chimney — it is only a mouse crossing the floor," or "it is merely a cricket which has made a single chirp." Yes, he had been trying to comfort himself with these suppositions: but he had found all in vain. All in vain; because Death, in approaching him had stalked with his black shadow before him, and enveloped the victim. And it was the mournful influence of the unperceived shadow that caused him to feel — although he neither saw nor heard — to feel the presence of my head within the room.

Poe‘s Tell Tale Heart in entiriety.



When I was 14 (in the 1960s) my daddy decided that farming was his next big thing, and he bought an 18th century farmhouse and property from an eccentric old lady who was a story in herself, in New York ... and we hadn't lived there long before we were visited by The Ghost. (We named him Albert, for no reason other than that we had to call him something). Albert was a short man with dark hair, and although he manifested himself in various parts of the house, particularly in the kitchen/pantry, the only place he was seen was in the furnace room, a dim figure in the shadows that scared the bejezuz out of the handyman the first time he went down there ... although the house also had a poltergeist (which is not a ghost as you probably know, but an energy field), Albert never bothered anybody and we got used to him and his footsteps on the stairs or closing doors.

Freeper KateatRFM Ghost Story in entiriety



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Curly Bill’s Halloween Thread

Finest: Freeper Pippin‘s ghost stories

THE HAUNTED PALACE
BY E. A. POE, ESQ.

In the greenest of our valleys
By good angels tenanted,
Once a fair and stately palace —
Snow-white palace — reared its head.
In the monarch thought's dominion —
It stood there!

Never Seraph spread his pinion
Over fabric half so fair.
Banners yellow, glorious, golden,
On its roof did float and flow —
This — all this — was in the olden
Time long ago —

And every gentle air that dallied,
In that sweet day,
Along the rampart plumed and pallid,
A winged odour went away.
All wanderers in that happy valley,

Through two luminous windows saw
Spirits moving musically
To a lute's well tuned law,
Round about a throne where sitting (Porphyrogene!)
In state his glory well befitting,

The sovereign of the realm was seen.
And all with pearl and ruby glowing
Was the fair palace door ;
Through which came flowing, flowing, flowing,
And sparkling evermore,

A troop of echoes, whose sweet duty
Was but to sing
In voices of surpassing beauty,
The wit and wisdom of their king.
But evil things in robes of sorrow,
Assailed the monarch's high estate!

Ah, let us mourn — for never morrow
Shall dawn upon him desolate!
And round about his home the glory,
That blushed and bloomed,
Is but a dim-remembered story
Of the old time entombed.

And travelers now within that valley,
Through the red-litten windows, see
Vast forms that move fantastically
To a discordant melody;

While, like a rapid ghastly river,
Through the pale door;
A hideous throng rush out forever,
And laugh — but smile no more.<

Ghost (1990) PG13
Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg
rotten tomato rating: 78
Romantic, suspense, ghost story. 2 hours; 5 min

Ghostbusters (1984) PG,
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd,Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts;
rotten tomato rating 100%
Classic Comedy Ghost story. 3 hrs; 20 min

Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) PG13
Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley ,Geoffrey Rush
Rotten Tomatoes rating 80%
Historic Humor Action w/Ghosts who are heroes; 3 hrs. 32 minutes

Halloween, (1978) R,
Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, P.J. Soles, Nancy Loomis
Rotten Tomatoes Rating 100%
Horror, suspense - best of the group; 1 hour; 44 minutes

The Addams Family (1991) pg13
Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci
Rotten Tomaotoes Rating 71%
Creepy Black Comedy/Horror spoof; 2 hours

6th Sense (1999) PG13
Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, , Olivia Williams, Donnie Wahlberg
Rotten Tomaotes Rating 85%
Mystery suspense 1 hr; 45 minutes

The Others (2001) PG13
Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston
Rotten Tomatoes Rating 81%
Spooky thriller ; 1 hr; 43 Min

Pet Sematary (1989) R
Dale Midkiff, Fred Gwynne, Denise Crosby
Rotten Tomatoes rating 44
Stephen king Thriller w/naughty ghosts; 1 hr 43 min

Haunted( 2001) PG13
Aidan Quinn, Kate Beckinsale, Anthony Andrews
rotten Tomatoes Rating 80%
spooky horror suspense; 1 hr 43 minutes

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir( 1947) Not Rated
Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison, George Sanders
Rotten Tomatoes Rating 100%
Romantic ghost story. 1 hours 47 min

Blackbeard’s Ghost (1968) G
Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette
Rotten tomatoes Rating 75%
Comedy Ghost story; 1 hour 48 minutes

The Haunting (1963) G
Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson
Rotten Tomaotes Rating Rating 90%
spooky horror suspense; 1 hour 52 Minutes

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 10-24-05 Military Monday 10-25-05 Pippin's Thoughts ~ "Ghost Stories" 10-26-05 Green is Green is Green 10-27-05 Why God Made Pets.

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[tuliptree76]

Great thread, Dolly! I hope you had a good day today.

[DollyCali]

Saturday Links


Sergei Nikolaevich Rimsky-Korsakov …He devoted his life to high society and was famous for his costume balls and one had a scandal with (gasp!) nudity!!!

Sweedish “ship of Fools“…, evolves to European Lenten Carnival & in Munich the merrymaking of the fools was progressively transferred from the streets into the ballrooms.

KARNEVAL-FASTNACHT-FASCHING …It‘s in English!

Online Costume Ball…a fun thread with interesting costume ideas

Costume balls in Canberra, Australia .. NICE ONES..

Clothes For The Costume Ball …originally published 1924

Christian Costumes,

The Costume Ball …Angelina Ballerina - Children’s Paperback

Costume Balls for Kids…kicking off a city reading program

Civil War Blue & Grey Costume Ball…California - Union Hotel

[Just mythoughts]

I thank you for this bump. I have been busy and away from the computer and surely would have missed this notice.

You have a good day.

[DollyCali]

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[DollyCali]

TRICK OR TREAT FUN

Ten Signs You Are Too Old For
Halloween Trick or Treating

You get winded from knocking on the door..

You have to have someone chew the candy for you..

You ask for high fiber candy only..

When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over..

People say, "Great Keith Richards mask!" and you're not wearing a mask..

When the door opens you yell, "Trick or..." and you can't remember the rest..

By the end of the night you have a bag full of restraining orders..

You have to carefully choose a costume that won't dislodge your hair piece..

You're the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker..

You avoid going to houses where your ex-wives live.


Riddles & Groaners

Why did the game warden arrest the ghost?
He didn't have a haunting license!

Where does Count Dracula usually eat his lunch?
At the casketeria!

Where did the goblin throw the football?
Over the "ghoul" line!

What do you call a ghost who gets too close to a bonfire?
A toasty-ghosty!

What is a vampires favorite holiday?
fangsgiving!

Why do ghosts shiver and moan?
It's drafty under that sheet!

What instrument do skeletons play?
Trom-BONE!

What's it like to be kissed by a vampire?
It's a pain in the neck!

How can you tell that vampires like baseball?
Because every night they turn into bats!

Why are vampires like false teeth?
They come out at night!

What the one thing you can't give the headless horseman?
A headache!

Why did the headless horseman go into business?
He wanted to get a head in life!

What's a ghost's favorite store?
Any store that's having a white sale!

Where do ghosts like to go on vacation?
Mali-boo!

What do you call a witch's garage?
A broom closet!

How much does a Pirate pay to get his ears pierced?
A buck an ear!

What do the birds sing on Halloween?
Twick or Tweet!

Why should a skeleton drink 10 glasses of milk a day?
Milk is good for the bones!

What was the little witch's favorite subject in school?
Spell-ing!

What do you get when you cross a black cat with a lemon?
A sour puss!

Where did the vampire open his savings account?
At the blood bank!

Where do mummies go for a swim?
To the dead sea!

What is Transylvania?
Dracula's terror-tory!

Where does Dracula like to water ski?
Lake Eerie!

Why was the monster athlete so happy?
He won a ghoul medal at the Olympics!

What do ghosts serve for dessert?
Ice Screams!

Why didn't the skeleton cross the road?
He didn't have the guts!

What has webbed feet, feathers, fangs and goes quack-quack?
Count Duckula!

What do goblins and ghosts drink when they're hot and thirsty on Halloween?
Ghoul-aid!

Where do ghosts go on Saturday night?
Anywhere they can boo-gie!

Why don't mummies take vacations?
They're afraid they might relax and unwind!

Why don't witches like to ride their brooms when they're angry?
They're afraid of flying off the handle!

Who did Frankenstein take to the prom?
His Ghoulfriend!

What did the Mommy ghost say to the baby ghost?
Don't spook until your spooken to!

What happened to the guy who couldn't keep up payments to his exorcist?
He was repossessed!

Why did the Vampire get fired from the Blood Bank?
He got caught drinking on the job!

Why do boy ghosts have so much trouble dating?
Their girlfriends can see right through them!

Why aren't there any famous skeletons?
They're a bunch of nobodys!

What does a ghost say when something is really neat?
Ghoul!

Why didn't the skeleton dance at the party?
He had no body to dance with!

[The Mayor]

October 29, 2005

What Did You Say?

Read:
Psalm 15

Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who walks uprightly. —Psalm 15:1-2

Bible In One Year: Luke 4-6

At Santa Clara University in California, a researcher conducted a study of 1,500 business managers that revealed what workers value most in a supervisor. Employees said they respected a leader who shows competence, has the ability to inspire workers, and is skillful in providing direction.

But there was a fourth quality they admired even more—integrity. Above all else, workers wanted a manager whose word was good, one who was known for his honesty, and one whom they could trust.

While this finding holds special significance for Christian managers, it also says something to everyone who claims to be a follower of Jesus. Integrity should characterize all believers, no matter what their position may be.

According to Psalm 15, truth is at the heart of every word and deed of a godly person. Since the God of the Bible always keeps His word, it follows that a godly person will be known as one who does what he says he will do.

We all need to be more careful about our integrity. Do those around us admire us for our honesty? Does the Lord see us faithfully doing what we said we would do—even when it hurts? (Psalm 15:4). —Mart De Haan

If your word is "good as gold"
And your actions prove it true,
Others hearing what you say
Know they can depend on you. —Hess

Only by being on the level can we rise in the eyes of others.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Find Satisfaction In My Work?

[DollyCali]

Thank you Rus! always a wonderful way to start the day with your cuppa & devotional. The sun is shinning on a crisp day here. Off to Chiropractor shortly. It is patient appreciation day & treatments are free, the staff is in full costume & they have wonderful refreshments ... (and I NEED TO GET A TREATMENT anyway)

[The Mayor]

I would love to join you, I could use a good crack.

Todays is a good one, hit home with me.

[DollyCali]

Good morning Finest FRiends!...here is your AM Sat Ping. The ball is tonight but here are a few little tricktreat "thingies" to share with the little people in your life or for a trick or treat "handout". I am off for a bit. BBL

[luvie]

Good mornin' Rus! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family!

Thank you for the lesson in God's Word....if we will only listen we will hear what we need to become His.

[luvie]

Got my curiosity up...I look forward to seeing what's going on tonight! :o)

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Edwards air show
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- With the American flag emblazoned on its underbelly, the F-117 Nighthawk with tail number 782 flies past spectators at the 2005 Edwards Open House and Air Show. About 120,000 people attended the event Oct. 22. This stealth fighter, the oldest of five prototypes, was hand made before full production of the aircraft started. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jet Fabara)

051027-N-1063M-003 Atlantic Ocean (Oct. 27, 2005) - An E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the "Bluetails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two One (VAW-121), prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during Flight Deck Certification. The certification is a critical inspection that will allow Eisenhower to demonstrate her flight deck is ready to launch, recover, refuel and handle aircraft. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Dale Miller (RELEASED)

051027-N-0879R-004 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Oct. 27, 2005) – The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) prepares to depart her homeport of Pearl Harbor for Norfolk, Va. The nuclear-powered attack submarine will undergo a Depot Modernization Period at Norfolk Naval Shipyard before returning to the Pacific Fleet in late 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist David Rush (RELEASED)

051025-M-6538A-013 Iraq (Oct. 25, 2005) - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Four Six Six (HMH-466), externally lifts a UH-1N Huey over Iraq. The CH-53 picked-up the UH-1N Huey from Al Qaim, Iraq and will fly it to Al Asad, Iraq for repairs. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James P. Aguilar (RELEASED)

[The Mayor]

if we will only listen we will hear what we need to become His.

Right!

We are getting ready for the last quarter of the political game, even though it's not a game. Hitting the streets with flyers and instructions on how to do the write in.

I will be on the Radio this afternoon, I wish they had streaming audio, they don't.

I have looked every where and cannot find our story yesterday, maybe everyone went home early on Friday that does the computers and websites.

[dutchess]

Hi sistah! Wow, tons of great sites! You certainly have been a busy bee! Sorry I haven't been around much. Dad caught my "crud" and ended up at the ER last night. Had tickets for the theater in Columbus today (Hairspray) but didn't want to leave dad for that long. Now I'm racking my brain for an easy put together costume for a neighbors party tonight (adult)AND yes will take pictures :o)

BBL!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Jeff! Louie ...... : )

[dutchess]

Was wondering if you had posted the article!!! Keep us informed!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Fantastic thread, Dolly! Great job! : )

[The Mayor]

Stop the Pork.com

[ST.LOUIE1]

(((((((Exie)))))))

[luvie]

Good afternoon, Mayor!

I just got home and found your post amongst all my music pings.....have you done the radio show yet? How did it go? Wish they had streaming, too!

Sorry you couldn't find anything about the story from yesterday. We all would have loved to see it!

When is the final voting taking place. Just be out there anywhere you can so people can see you and hear what you stand for! You're in my prayers for the results that would help Erie county!