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I have always had an interest in the Paranormal and all things strange, as far back as I can remember. However, I have never really looked deeply into the subject, well until now! You see the other great interest of mine was to write, but never found a subject which inspired me. I created the Farsight Files as a means to document my experiences, what I learn and hopefully any cases I investigate. I hope you enjoy reading the blogs and please feel free to leave comments, as they fuel further discussion and subjects for blogs.

Saturday 23 August 2008

Why The Paranormal ?

I thought it might be worth posting a short explanation to how and why I now feel the need to investigate the paranormal. After all this isn't something that has come out of the blue, but has developed until I myself realised what I needed to do.


I have always questioned the world around me, wondered about the how and the when, even the why, things and events occurred. I guess I can thank my parents for that as they always gave us the gift of free thinking, self discovery and personal investigation. They never thrust upon us their views, religious or otherwise, but only encouraged us to question what was around us to come to our own conclusions. Well at least that is what I think they hoped for us, but for me that information has only now in my thirties been realised. I would be the first to admit that I have made mistakes and things in my life have not gone according to plan, but to be honest that has been in the majority, out of my control. More recently, it was these life events of mine which led me to see once again that nothing is black and white.


To give myself something else to work on and think about I returned to a passion of mine, which is writing. Hence the development of this Blog! However, after previous attempts to write fiction I have made the discovery that I quite enjoy discovering things. My interest in history returned to me, but this time with a twist of Paranormal.


The Paranormal has always interested me, at one point I was convinced there was a ghost outside my room. I was five years old and later my father proved that the footsteps of the ghost was actually hot water pipes. I then realised that the unexplainable, in some cases could be explained! My interest expanded and I read on the subject, but lacked any true evidence of paranormal existance! Until the day of my grandfathers funeral. I was sat down with my cousin, when she told me or I may have asked, but basically it came to light she could talk to the dead.


Skeptical I tested her medium abilities by asking her to describe the inside of my best mates house, who she didn't know or had met. To be fair she done this exactly right, but mentioned a painting above the sofa which was incorrect. However, she remained adament about the location and what the painting was of.



It wasn't until a while later when I ran the story passed my best mate that he confirmed when his grandfather was alive (the person my cousin spoke to) the picture my cousin described existed where she said it was. My cousin had been 100% correct.


I then realised the wider scope of the paranormal.


Following that my experiences were few and reduced to reading the odd book or story.



Until I moved to Coventry and got involved with my ex-girlfriend. Her mum had an interest in the Paranormal and even conducted a few EVP sessions when I was there. The results of which were minimal, inconclusive, but still a little spooky. She also introduced me to Tarrot cards and the theory of prediction. I don't think my ex liked the fact I was interested in her mum's weird hobby! Suffice to say the time I spent as a bystander in her mum and friends paranormal experiments have enlightened me slightly.


For the years whilst I was married my interest in the Paranormal was put on a back burner and even following my divorce I didn't really return. That was until recently, when my new girlfriend drew my attention back to the Paranormal though her interests. Which has lead me to Clophill and its local myths and stories of hauntings.


So, there it is, nothing special or dramatic, just a pure simple interest developed over time and exposure. Unfortunetly I was never haunted during my life and I don't recall signing up to do battle with evil deamons, but I do search for proof and the truth.


Well that's my angle, why not comment on this post and tell me yours?

Wednesday 13 August 2008

A Short Stop At Clophill !


Last Monday saw me with a little time on my hands, so I thought it was a good time to pop to Clophill and have a little wonder around the site in the daylight by myself!


However, I wasn't alone! A couple of teenagers were using the old church site for their own reasons, and to be honest I don't think they were searching for proof of the Paranormal!


I have to admit even though I felt like I was intruding upon the couple, the church on top of the hill, in the daylight still had me a little on edge. However, I didn't feel odd or as if anything was watching me, accept maybe the couple.


I rang my cousin to discuss some points that she had mentioned. She directed me towards a grave stone, but unfortunetly it was unreadable. And thus we couldn't confirm her belief that it was the daughter of a woman called Jenny. A spirit my cousin picked up on whilst tuning into the location.


More on Jenny will come later. I also tried to locate a Well on the site, but was unsuccesful.


To be honest I think a more detailed visit is required, perhaps even with my cousin so she can pick up on things more directly!


All in all though a good little visit. I have been to the church before, but not in as much detail. It is a wonder to see and I can easily imagine the fear it can create in the dead of night. I am now eager to see what secrets this location hides, if any!


This Farsight File is officially open and in full swing.

Monday 11 August 2008

Putting It Together !!

Firstly, my apollogies for not adding to this blog for a little while, but things as ever have been busy.


Where to start !!


Well, what was going to be about me learning or teaching myself to investigate the Paranormal has now developed in to so much more of a greater possiblility. Obviously, nothing has been set in concrete, but I am forever hopeful that something good will come out of what is now everyone's efforts.




Let me explain..










I have written and explained earlier, my plan for the first two Farsight Files and Paranormal Investgations was to investigate Clophill Church and Minsden Chapel. This I am happy to say is still the case. However, after some preliminary investigating and digging around on the internet, I found some others interested in helping out!

First up, I was speaking to my little sister about the project. I can't remember exactly how it came about, but we decided it may be a good idea to film the whole and maybe create a documentary type programme on it. Possibly even a series !!


Second up, I discovered some experts in the field of Paranormal Investigation. A group who's method's I trust as their approach is similar to my own. That is they will attempt to disprove before they will conclude the possibility of paranormal activity. As they sate on their website http://www.insearchofproof.co.uk/ ;


'In Search of Proof are a team of paranormal investigators whoes aim is to prove or disprove the existence of the paranormal through the use of scientific experiments and spiritualist mediums. As a team they hope to find some defining evidence that cannot be disproved. In the past they have visited such "haunted" locations as Farnham Castle, Hellfire Caves and the Galleries of Justice.'




Hopefully, all going well the team will be able to assist us on our investigations.


Then, I spoke to my cousin about the Clophill site and briefly my intentions. Another person was soon involved. However, the only difference here was that my cousin is a medium and was able to pick up some bits of information regarding the site. As ever with these things, we will have to investigate to back them up.


The interest hasn't stopped there either! Through the magic of Facebook I also started talking to an old School friend who also has an interest in the Paranormal and wishes to get involved with the investigation.


It seems now that this has evolved into a greater, better investigation and with a possibility of documenting the whole thing as documentary or even a documentary series.


As for me, the Paranormal learning curve is in full effect and I hope to put things together as quickly as possible to get on to the investigation itself.


As ever if you have any sites that you believe may be of interest to us please leave a comment and I will take a look as they could be a potential Farsight File !