tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post7614097576291705967..comments2023-10-24T14:51:45.756+02:00Comments on Bloggertropolis: HauntedStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-33233896034093717682010-03-12T15:22:06.865+01:002010-03-12T15:22:06.865+01:00Heather: I'm unreliably informed that ghosts c...Heather: I'm unreliably informed that ghosts can't cross water. Or is that P&O Ferries...?!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-25351143667056200032010-03-12T13:42:29.129+01:002010-03-12T13:42:29.129+01:00that gave me the creep did that story. how very o...that gave me the creep did that story. how very odd. i don't think I'd want to go back there even from the safety of the other side of the river.Not From Laplandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165208811776097332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-67255899836282024892009-08-07T15:41:51.031+02:002009-08-07T15:41:51.031+02:00KayDee: hope you do blog about them - I'd love...KayDee: hope you do blog about them - I'd love to read them. <br /><br />And it's always immensely satisfying to prove know-it-alls wrong!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-13097625449611767762009-08-07T15:11:15.976+02:002009-08-07T15:11:15.976+02:00Ooh I love a good spooky story. I have had a few ...Ooh I love a good spooky story. I have had a few <i>encounters</i> myself which I must blog about one of these days. The trouble is I have always thought no-one would believe me. <br /> <br /><br />I would tell people in my real life and their reactions ranged from mild doubt to outraged scepticism....until they visited my house and experienced it for themselves. Can I tell you how fantastic it feels to see the fear on a Doubting Thomas's face? Very satisfying.....especially when they have practically called you a liar. Ha.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185485331789471194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-3659079229538343542009-03-02T14:57:00.000+01:002009-03-02T14:57:00.000+01:00Thank you, Eve... thankfully we didn't see an evil...Thank you, Eve... thankfully we didn't see an evil imp on the side of the building trying to chew its way in while we were there...! ;-)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-26360442782661321142009-03-02T10:20:00.000+01:002009-03-02T10:20:00.000+01:00This was a well-written post. Exciting, and a very...This was a well-written post. Exciting, and a very nice ending - I like the tone of the last few paragraphs... a little bit like 'twilight zone' ;-)-eve-https://www.blogger.com/profile/01051512896652327719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-87744715609401513802009-02-25T18:01:00.000+01:002009-02-25T18:01:00.000+01:00Rol, there is indeed. And as long as it stays "out...Rol, there is indeed. And as long as it stays "out there" I'm more than happy for it to be there... it's when it starts knocking at the backdoor that I really start to worry.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-32390881330960749302009-02-25T14:55:00.000+01:002009-02-25T14:55:00.000+01:00Having had my own supernatural experiences (which ...Having had my own supernatural experiences (which I've blogged about in the past) I don't doubt what happened to you at all.<BR/><BR/>There's definitely "something" out there.Rolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02103804480646939038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-51308865831264731812009-02-25T09:48:00.000+01:002009-02-25T09:48:00.000+01:00Wow! Looks like Tris and I will have a troop of ch...Wow! Looks like Tris and I will have a troop of cheerleaders to shout us on our way! If you guys could hawk up some ectoplasm as we race by that would be much appreciated... ;-)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-54655293250825466902009-02-25T06:10:00.000+01:002009-02-25T06:10:00.000+01:00Big Bwave Steve! I think if it were me, I would st...Big Bwave Steve! I think if it were me, I would still be running.<BR/>I felt like that when I visited the Tower in London, took days to get what I termed the 'death smell' outta my nostrils. To this day, it makes me shudder.<BR/>I think a spooky reunion would be great fodder for this blog and from the safety of my own living room couch, yes with a wee cider in hand I urge you.....go on....I DIRTY DOUBLE DOG DARE YA!!The Sagittarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513045101496737031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-65119803615606731852009-02-24T18:04:00.000+01:002009-02-24T18:04:00.000+01:00Look you guys, I don't want a poorly lit video of ...Look you guys, I don't want a poorly lit video of our exploits appearing on YouTube...!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-78220181100691753232009-02-24T15:56:00.000+01:002009-02-24T15:56:00.000+01:00Cool.... we're only 20 minutes away from the Saxon...Cool.... we're only 20 minutes away from the Saxon Mill and had a meal there last December. It was busy and we were packed in like sardines but it was a great place! Didn't know anything about the history though..haunted eh? You've made me want to go again. It's my birthday in August too...get a round of G+Ts in - I'll join Deirdre!Annie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703057351436504483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-34993969475044990362009-02-24T15:40:00.000+01:002009-02-24T15:40:00.000+01:00Deirdre, if you plan on being a witness to Tris an...Deirdre, if you plan on being a witness to Tris and I exposing our feeble six-packs you'll need it... (the G & T that is)!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-42149361437039376442009-02-24T14:13:00.000+01:002009-02-24T14:13:00.000+01:00300? blimey...watched that not long ago sort of by...300? blimey...watched that not long ago sort of by accident...flicking from channel to channel and suddenly seeing such a curious thing....lots of flesh and leather in a vague cartoony way....liked it though...<BR/>the film i mean....and if you do an anniversary run i'll be across the way with a camera and a gin and tonic!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-45242923302781174272009-02-24T12:51:00.000+01:002009-02-24T12:51:00.000+01:00You first, matey! However, thinking about it, now ...You first, matey! <BR/><BR/>However, thinking about it, now that you're a ripened 40 year old and I will be the same this coming August... maybe we <I>should</I> plan some kind of anniversary visit? The first time we went as mere boys... now we will go as MEN!<BR/><BR/>Fancy dress is optional but I was thinking of something along the lines of the Spartans in Frank Miller's "300". We may even get to scare the ghostie if we do that...Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-41620383506147693032009-02-24T12:12:00.000+01:002009-02-24T12:12:00.000+01:00As the other participant in this spooky incident, ...As the other participant in this spooky incident, I can confirm it was very freaky indeed. My only experience of the paranormal. I think we should go back for old time's sake - go on, I dare ya!Tristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235856654790610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-1534258535936872632009-02-24T08:26:00.000+01:002009-02-24T08:26:00.000+01:00Hi Missbehaving, Cock a snook! Just follow the lin...Hi Missbehaving, <A HREF="http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/cock-a-snook.html" REL="nofollow" TITLE="cock a snook">Cock a snook</A>! Just follow the link. Nothing to do with naughties behind the bikeshed at all! Perish the thought!<BR/><BR/>Hi Laura, being a meat eater I'm afraid I've rather overlooked their lack of catering for the vegetable eaters of the world... but that <I>is</I> rather remiss of them and not very good for business either...<BR/><BR/>Thanks Gina, I think part of the reason I secretly want to go back is to eradicate that feeling of cowardice in me... to stand my ground and possibly witness something truly supernatural. Yvette Fielding eat your heart out (though not at The Saxon Mill if you can help it - too many meat dishes there already)!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-6408205148674396822009-02-24T05:18:00.000+01:002009-02-24T05:18:00.000+01:00Oooh I couldn't have done that - far too chicken. ...Oooh I couldn't have done that - far too chicken. The slightest snapping twig would have had me running. Very spooky. I never know what to think about supernatural happenings or haunted places. Because I have never witnessed anything I am inclined to logically think it is not true BUT clearly I do have a suspicion it may be as I could never have done what you did.<BR/><BR/>Glad you had a good meal too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-70120841358845013432009-02-24T00:39:00.000+01:002009-02-24T00:39:00.000+01:00It was also the set for a Sherlock Holmes TV episo...It was also the set for a Sherlock Holmes TV episode starring Jeremy Brett, but my geek brain is currently letting me down on the naming which one front.<BR/><BR/>It looked like it had plenty of atmosphere in the series though.<BR/><BR/>Yes I looked up Saxon Mill as an eaterie once but did not see a single thing on the menu for veggies as I recall so gave it a miss. Looks nice though. Happy Birthday Mrs Bloggertropolis by the way!The Poet Laura-eatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779308486569849157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-36598851279507131692009-02-23T23:19:00.000+01:002009-02-23T23:19:00.000+01:00What a beautiful place and what a scary experience...What a beautiful place and what a scary experience, I love stuff like that.<BR/>Now what does 'cock a snook' mean.<BR/>Is that some strange Leamington expression for 'fool around' as in behind the bike sheds?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-89058443253667124872009-02-23T20:48:00.000+01:002009-02-23T20:48:00.000+01:00Job done! ;-) Thanks, Suburbia.Job done! ;-) Thanks, Suburbia.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-36453805222967689892009-02-23T20:39:00.000+01:002009-02-23T20:39:00.000+01:00Wow, that story made all the hairs stand up on the...Wow, that story made all the hairs stand up on the back of my neck!!! Scary stuff.Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-11335526903142239012009-02-23T19:57:00.000+01:002009-02-23T19:57:00.000+01:00Ah I know that particular view well, Deirdre, but ...Ah I know that particular view well, Deirdre, but despite my experiences I cannot deny that I still feel a lure... a pull to Guy's Cliffe. Maybe to disprove what happened or maybe to tempt fate once more... one day maybe I will return and be a little better prepared for whatever may happen. Until then, a drink sitting beside the weir is just the job!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-56976808730340836682009-02-23T19:21:00.000+01:002009-02-23T19:21:00.000+01:00When at school many many years ago we very often u...When at school many many years ago we very often used to do just the same as you at exactly the same place .....tread carefully about and 'investigate'....and I always kept well at the back as the place really spooked me....never had an experience like you though ...and I do believe that energy or soul or somesuch lives in stone/wood...Nowadays we often take visitors to Saxon mill and I prefer sitting outside with a drink looking across the water!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com