New Haunted Lawrenceville Tour

ghostgeek · Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:46 am Post subject: New Haunted Lawrenceville Tour

Good day Hounds!

This has been several years in the making, but its time to debut our own haunted tour of Lawrenceville!

http://ghosthounds.com/content-60.html

We did sort of a "dry run" impromteu version of this at our meeting on October 29'th. It was very "rough" around the edges; totally recalled from memory. But the feedback was overwhelmingly positive, so we are going to expand it, and start doing these on a regular basis! Smile

I'd been planning to launch our own tour late last year. Babs, Pam and I had been gearing up for this as far back as July. But it sort of fell by the wayside as I wasn't sure what my shooting schedule for the new TV show was looking like this October.

I know - November is an odd time to debut this; right AFTER Halloween, but its as good a time as any, and guarantees it will be refined and top-notch come NEXT October! Smile

As stated on the web page, our tour is going to have a much more unique angle to it than many of the commercial tours you've become acostomed to. This isn't just a "history lesson" by actors and actresses in period clothing - you're getting the stories and first-hand accounts from experienced paranormal investigators that have been doing the actual research!

Another unique aspect - we'll try accomodate everyone and work around peoples schedules. Can't manage a tour at night but have some time for your group in the afternoon? No problem - the "creep" factor wont be nearly as intense in the daylight, but we'll try our best! Wink

We're going to start with a few more "dressed rehearsals" and when these happen, I'll post the times here. These will be done free of charge to Ghost Hounds subscribers. The catch? Your unabashed, brutally honest input and feedback! What did you like? What did you hate? What could we add that would make it even better?

Stay tuned for the dates and times! Dance

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Mr_Nobody · Orb Joined: Oct 25, 2005 Posts: 16 Location: Griffin, GA

*bounds in from Griffin with pen in hand* Give me the time, the place...well...ummm...we know that already....then the date....and I'll be there with bells on....well not really bells, but jeans and tennis shoes at least.

storytllr · Mist Joined: Oct 08, 2005 Posts: 138

GG, let me know when you're going to be having the first one. We'vre really sparked an interest up here and I know that Komodori and Ladysmith and I would like to come!

Midori · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:20 pm Post subject: Count me in

That sounds awesome! Can't wait to get in on it!

Pete187Rock · Ectoplasm Joined: Oct 27, 2004 Posts: 701

OK now, you gotta do this right and get a hearse with Boo painted on the hood and the sides. lol

bebop · Mist Joined: Oct 31, 2004 Posts: 147

GG I think the impromptu was great! You did an excellent job at the oct meeting with the tour!

Waverly · Orb Joined: Oct 29, 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Norcross, GA

Thats so awesome. I've lived in the Lawrenceville area my whole life and didn't know all those stories you talked about until we went there Oct 29th. Very neat Very Happy

Juno613 · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 10:46 am Post subject: Ghost Tour

Great! A real ghost tour with people who actually KNOW what they are dealing with! Lucky me it is only 1 hour away from my house! Applause

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ghostgeek · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:18 am Post subject:

Thanks Juno! (cool avatar btw - love those eyes!)

That’s the hope; to make a more unique, realistic tour. I've no problem with the tours led by people in period clothing - they can be fun; the theatrics and all! And for most people? That’s what the average joe wants I think. But it’s been done to death (pardon the pun) and if you’ve seen one tour done in that style, you’ve seen them all. Just my personal opinion – take it or leave it.

I think with the resurgence of interest in the paranormal the past few years that a certain demographic of people will appreciate something that concentrates on actual research with real ghost hunters vs. recited tales. I also think there is room for both types of tours to peacefully coexist. Again, ours wont be for small children, and given my strong objection to children on investigations, no children under the age of 12... possibly 13 will be allowed.

This tour will be the polar opposite of any you've ever been on, THAT I can guarantee! I predict we'll not only find our niche, we may even pioneer an entirely new genre of paranormal tours; not unlike a chartered game hunting expedition led by an experienced deer or bear hunter.

Time will tell! Cool

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Founder and Director, Ghost Hounds

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed." - Albert Einstein

My homepage - http://patrick-burns.com
My Blog - http://myspace.com/ghostgeek

DeadManWalkin · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 10:32 pm Post subject:

did i miss the tour?

ghostgeek · Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 1:22 pm Post subject:

Hey "DeadManWalkin"

No - you didn't miss it. The website mishap has kept me occupied the last couple weeks. And with December already very busy, this might have to wait till January... possibly Feburary after GhoStock. But we'll see! Don't worry - I'll let you all know when we are ready to start! Wink

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Founder and Director, Ghost Hounds

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed." - Albert Einstein

My homepage - http://patrick-burns.com
My Blog - http://myspace.com/ghostgeek

DeadManWalkin · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:29 am Post subject:

works for me since I am only 5 mins away from down town Lawrenceville Dance

hoot_n_howl · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:46 am Post subject:

Im so excited!! My daughter and I were so disappointed after taking the other tour only to find out later that most of it was made up!! I want the real scoop and Im always thrilled when something is different and unique!! Your impromtu walk was fantastic Patrick! The refined version is gonna knock our socks off of us!!
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ghostgeek · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks Hoot! I'm glad you enjoyed it - as rough around the edges as it was.

Its still "in the works" - I'm currently doing some more research on the downtown area. I hope to have some more info to add besides that which Michelle, Pam and I had already done.
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Founder and Director, Ghost Hounds

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed." - Albert Einstein

My homepage - http://patrick-burns.com
My Blog - http://myspace.com/ghostgeek

MONKish · Mist Joined: Feb 08, 2006 Posts: 375 Location: The TARDIS

When is this tour taking place? Or has it already happened?
Cause Im about 30 minutes from Lawrenceville Very Happy

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Unicorn · New Entity Joined: May 12, 2006 Posts: 7

Patrick,

Have you planned any more tours of Lawrenceville for this year? I would really like to go.

ponyboy · Ectoplasm Joined: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 681

dammit, i got all excited when i saw there were new posts. i thought maybe there was a tour coming up.

i sure would like a tour...

(HINT!!!) Razz

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watcher2345 · Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject:

I know that I havent been able do even meet at the monthly meetings because of my job but when I get back from Iraq I know I will be able to. and I WILL be at GhostStock3 and the tour. this will be a funfilled summer and fall. I now will have alot more time to do what I love to do and want to do and thats to meet alot of Hounds and alot of investigations. I cant wait to see what GG has in store for GhostStock and the tour! that man is BRILLIANT!!!
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GeorgiaPeachMarie · Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:00 pm Post subject:

I would love to attend this tour, please? I am eager to learn from the more experienced members that live in the Georgia area. Just like a big ole sponge...LOL Razz

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Kristin · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:55 pm Post subject:

Sounds excellent! I can't wait.

gizgremlin · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 4:55 pm Post subject:

whoo hooo finaly a tour that is close enough for me to go!!!!
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ebbsmom · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:33 pm Post subject:

That will be awesome. Can't wait and let us know when and we will be there. The Wave!

MONKish · Mist Joined: Feb 08, 2006 Posts: 375 Location: The TARDIS

This is from last year...
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debmcg7 · Orb Joined: Sep 06, 2006 Posts: 96 Location: Northeast GA

I'm in the Gainesville, Oakwood area. This would be right up my alley!!