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Reni
Very nice place! Yes, I can see where that mirror would creep you out. That's very interesting. I've seen these types of doors before, but I didn't know what they were called. I just love history. My wife and I want to own an old house.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 25, 2007 at 12:43 PM
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avant--
The doorway to the left in the pic goes into the front room. THAT is one of the coffin doors--although you can't tell because it is open.
If you were to walk thru the glass doors on the right (the dining room) and then hang a left, that would take you thru the other coffin door leading into the same front room.
And btw--the mirror over the fireplace is original. Always gave me the creeps when I walked by it. I always got a VERY strong feminine feeling there and in the front room.
Could just be because I'm a woman and we love mirrors...lol
posted by
Renigade
on February 24, 2007 at 7:08 AM
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Renigade
Don't apologize. I love to hear stories like this one. I'm sure there was a male presence lurking about there. Obviously, he meant you no harm. I've never heard of coffin doors. That's creepy. Have a great weekend.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 23, 2007 at 4:13 PM
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There were so many houses like this where I lived north of Dallas.
As a matter of fact (and I'm not one to normally believe in such things), I really believe that there was a presence in our old Victorian. For some reason, I always sensed a strong male presence lurking about. It became so irriating that I took to shutting my bedroom door at night, as I would wake up with the uncanny feeling that someone was standing just outside my door (at the base of the stairs leading up) just watching me.
I found out later that a man who had done a great deal of remodeling the house (he loved it) had died of a heart attack within the last few years. However, I'm not su10re if it was him. And, I never felt threatened by him in the least. To top it off, the kids even commented numerous times that there was a man in the house.
Anyway, the house was over 100 years old, so I'm sure someone died there at some point. Our front room had two VERY large pocket doors (10'X12'). An old timer that came to visit pointed out that these were referred to as "coffin doors" back in the day. When a family member would die, their coffin would be carried through these doors and placed on display in the front room.
Gawd, sorry to ramble!
posted by
Renigade
on February 23, 2007 at 3:42 PM
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Blond
No, I didn't. That would've been too much for me. Alone, anyway.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 23, 2007 at 2:12 AM
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Jaahda
Yes, it is about three miles away. What images do you pick up from looking at the photo? I was thinking about checking historical records to verify if indeed any crime was committed there.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 23, 2007 at 2:12 AM
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Chyrlann
Yes, that was an episode of
A Haunting. Thanks for the input.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 23, 2007 at 2:10 AM
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Avant
Wow, that is some story......I would be really scared
..........so you walked around in that house alone?
posted by
BlondeAmbition007
on February 23, 2007 at 1:01 AM
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Jaahda here Reni
looking at this house makes me want to cry. is it nearby you ? would you like input on how to bring peace ? sounds also like you need some 'protection advice' for you and your loved ones.
posted by
Jaahda
on February 23, 2007 at 12:55 AM
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AG,
I'm just a little slow, sometimes. The scroll-bar thingy (lol) across the bottom of the screen allowed me to read the article easily, but thank you for assisting my special needs! I was entranced by the picture and anxious to read the post. I have way too much opinion about this post so I won't elaborate, but just a few things; reminds me of the story of the deceased Vietnam vet brother's picture from the attic that possessed the wife of the younger brother after she retrieved it from the old trunk. The younger brother and family had never grieved his passing, no memorial, nothing....maybe they thought it the best way to cope (he just didn't return sort of thing). The true story, some medium intervened and when the family finally buried the photo and faced the memorial and grieving, his spirit was released to move on. We are all connected spiritually. The photo along with the post is exceptional.
posted by
roadscross
on January 5, 2007 at 5:06 PM
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Rcky
Wow! That was quick! Good to see you among us again. I'll put you down in the favs right now.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 5, 2007 at 2:04 AM
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Hey Avant......I'm back...sooner than later!
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on January 4, 2007 at 5:50 PM
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Troosha
I'm not sure about that. If I do go back, though, it'll be with permission. The neighbors own the property and I did not ask them if I could go in on this occasion.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 4, 2007 at 4:09 PM
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Julia
Thanks! I really had a strong urge to write about this one. It was neat, and scary at the same time.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 4, 2007 at 4:08 PM
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Dave
This one just flat creeped me out. There's something very dark and sinister there.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 4, 2007 at 4:08 PM
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Avant
You should go back. From what I understand lingering spirits mean us no harm but it sure would be interesting to catch a closer "feeling" of what story may need to be told within the abandoned farm house.
posted by
Troosha
on January 4, 2007 at 12:21 PM
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avant--
Whoa. Whoa. WHOA! This is my kind of post!! Not that all of your others aren't incredible (they are) this is one of my favorites. I think your wife was dialed in, either from your thoughts or from the other woman.
posted by
Julia.
on January 4, 2007 at 11:19 AM
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Great post A-G. I'm with the Imagination and what an exploring leap it took
Houses like that always interest me.
Happy New Year.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on January 4, 2007 at 8:01 AM
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SYMPHONY
Thanks. I hope your situation improves.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 4, 2007 at 4:31 AM
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mneme
Thanks. It is an old building, from the 20's most probably.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 4, 2007 at 4:31 AM
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Justi
I might have to look this person up. It sounds good. Thanks for the tip.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 4, 2007 at 4:30 AM
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Chrylann
Okay, the picture is back up now. I hope you can read it without too much trouble.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 4, 2007 at 4:30 AM
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Holy Grail
Thanks. I don't know which one is more spoiled. But, they are all very sweet.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 4, 2007 at 4:29 AM
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Whacky
Yes. Every time I pull up to it, I start feeling uneasy. I'm not sure what it is, but it is there. I think, "oh, I'll just go up to it and go on in." ha ha
posted by
avant-garde
on January 4, 2007 at 4:29 AM
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faholo
This is something I really love doing. Thanks for the read.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 4, 2007 at 4:28 AM
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Factor
For some reason, I assumed it was a black family. Maybe you are right.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 4, 2007 at 4:27 AM
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Thank you very much for sharing.
posted by
_Symphony_
on January 4, 2007 at 3:52 AM
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avant garde
I love these old buildings, they are everywhere.. great ghost story to go with it too..!
posted by
mneme
on January 4, 2007 at 3:50 AM
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Avant Gard
That is dangerous business. I would like to suggest a writer whose work I think you would like. Frank Perriti. This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness are his first two. He writes the invisible around us as visible and it is very interesting to say the least.
posted by
Justi
on January 4, 2007 at 12:51 AM
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Darn it....I can't read your story!
I'm a poor person and don't have a wide screen. I caught bits and pieces as I scrolled from sided to side but kept getting lost on the return. Am I just a little slow and doing something wrong? I'll check back later.
posted by
roadscross
on January 3, 2007 at 9:22 PM
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Wow, that's creepy as hell...but fascinating! On a lighter note, I love your dog. (And the rest of the family is pretty darn cute too.
)
posted by
Holy_Grail
on January 3, 2007 at 8:34 PM
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The house doesn't look scary...but your story sure is!
Whew!
posted by
Whacky
on January 3, 2007 at 8:25 PM
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Hi Avant, what a strange experience for you and a wild dream
for your wife! Our minds do sometimes plan tricks on us! Your old house reminds me of house I pass often and I used to tell my mother it was going to be my retirement home, because at my salary it would be all I could afford. It still may be it my taxes don't stop increasing! Take care and don't let the gobblin's get you!
faholo
posted by
faholo
on January 3, 2007 at 5:33 PM
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Well, when I look at that picture
I think of a man dressed in an old fashioned way, like the Amish...hat, suspenders, pants, button down shirt...thin, dark mean slightly crazed eyes, no smile, tanned skin on his arms, less so on the face (hat), dark hair, scraggy beard sometimes, Biblical J name...smells like sweat and cow manure...
Well, that was fun... I should write or something...hahaha...
posted by
FactorFiction
on January 3, 2007 at 2:51 PM
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