Happy Halloween

Tis fright night, and time for ghosts, goblins, superheros and princesses to appear.  Don't think I'll have any visitors again this year as all the kids in my neighborhood have grown beyond the age of trick or treating.

You may or may not know when I go to Cape May rug camp will go in search of orbs.  People either believe or not they exist.  I do believe they are a spiritual energy.  Could be someone who has passed and attached themselves to the location or just a departed spirit roaming the halls.  

Last year at camp the book above came home with me as there is a chapter on ghosts of the Chalfonte Hotel.  So this year my search for orbs went into a part of the hotel I'd never gone before...the annex just off the restaurant side.

When Craig McManus visited the Chalfonte for ghost activity he found strong energy near room 24 and 25.  Those rooms are locked closed and never used.  Below is a photo of the landing between those two rooms.  Didn't notice any orbs or strange sensations.  Wish I had felt cold or creepy, but didn't.

I visited that area several times during 2 days to see if I could find orbs.  Many times I didn't.  Except this time........

If you tap on the photo to make it larger you can see 2 faint orbs on the stairs.  These are the stairs leading to rooms 24 and 25.  One orb is in the center toward the top and 2 stairs below on the right is another orb.  I'm very tuned into orbs but if you need help noticing, I have put a box around the same two in the photo below.

Those are not light stains on the stairs as they weren't there at other visits but then appear at will.  

Leaving the annex after visiting near rooms 24 and 25 I discovered an orb on the screen to my left. It is along stud and screen.  This is the walkway toward the dining hall.

I find most orb activity if there is a band or music in the King Edward room.  That is when I grab my digital camera and go for a walk-about.

In the photo above there is an orb on the wall just above center of the curtain.  Guess the spirit enjoyed the music because below is another orb photo taken in the King Edward room.

Notice how strong that one is under the foot of the guitar player.  Spirit must really appreciate his music.

Above you can see an orb in front of me on the right side.  

And above another orb a little closer to me on the right.  If you tap on the photos they will enlarge but these are easy to see.

Above is the class room I was in which everyone refers to as 'the dungeon' because lighting is not so good and requires Ott or other lighting to help.  Notice the two orbs on the wall between the two wall hangings.

Some orbs show more brightly than others, as you saw in one of the photos above.  

Another very strong orb in the hallway and was so excited to see it.

No tricks folks, just treats of the spirit world for you to enjoy, Happy Halloween.

Saundra

Cape May mini-Tour

Yes, there really are more rugs to come but thought I'd give you a treat and take you back in time with a tour of the Victorian hotel The Chalfonte.  It has quite a colorful history which you can read about here.  AND, to share a little time with me and my gal pals.  

I mentioned that Deb, Char and I sit on the...oops OUR "Veranda" in the evenings.  Unfortunately there was no one to take a picture of all three of us together so I took pictures of them and Deb took a picture of me.  These were taken the afternoon of the 25 year celebration of Rugs by the Sea at The Chalfonte.    This is me toasting and saying "CHEERS".  

The building behind me is another Chalfonte property and where Joan, Annie and others rug hookers stayed.  They were there celebrating also.  They could hear laughter coming from the veranda on Thursday evening when Kris, her sister and we three were snacking and chatting.  Joan said she...."wished she could have been a fly on the wall', but all she had to do was come join us ~ HEY..... it is open season on party time at Cape May and all are welcome.

And here is my roomie Deb toasting with her glass of bubbly Champagne while looking up something on her iPad.  Frankly, I forget what it was but hey, if I had an iPad I'd have one on my lap all the time.

And our sweet Char, who balked at getting her picture taken.  I've lots of pictures that she ruined with her juvenile behavior since she hates having her picture taken.... but won't post those.  She is a dear sweet woman, as is Deb and it is a treasure for me to have both of them in my life.  So....  here is Char who is talking to Deb and I caught her off guard with the photo taking.  She also has a glass of Rose' wine for the 25 year celebration.  

There is a room on the lower floor and to the left of the registration desk which has vintage phone booths and and olde timey phone.  Just had to take pictures to inspire me for maybe a future rug..... and I do have some plans.

Oh dang, sorry about that.  I wish that when the camera is tilted sideways, and even when I go to paint program and upright it in my view it still doesn't post it properly.  If any of you computer savy people know what I can do I'd love to know.  Send me a personal e-mail to saundra125@comcast.net.

But here it is up close..... hey, I remember the old dial shape but not this old.  This is a beauty for sure.

This is only part of the camp store.  It is set up near the dining area to tempt us as we stand in line at lunch.  Oh..... wool, patterns, antique paisley, jewelry, flower pins and other hooker needs.

And, in the Secret Garden, which is an access route to the ice machine, and between the two hooking rooms (which house two classes each) this is only part of the visual joy.  Actually, there is an additional sink above what you see but it would require me to either back up or tilt my camera.  Uh, and you know what happens when I tilt my camera, you have to lay on your side to see the pictures.

Thanks for stopping by to see what is going on in my humble life.  And YES there really are MORE pictures of rugs finished as well as those which were started at camp.  But thought perhaps you'd like to see a smidgen of the Chalfonte.  Maybe next year I'll take pictures of the climb to the tower and other interesting areas which we have investigated.  Deb, Char and I vowed to re-visit the tower this trip but we didn't get there.  Seems we're getting tired more early.  Even Deb commented that years past we used to stay up until after midnight and sometimes one ~ uh, this year I think we were in bed by 10:30.  BUT..... BUT.... we DID PARTEEEEEEEEE.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing the fun we had at Cape May.

Saundra