[Merged] Monkey Ghost house.../Monkey Ghost House Solved

kittynh · 30th September 2012, 07:20 PM

I wrote this blog article about a house I was interested in buying. I did not buy it because it had a reputation as being haunted, by a monkey. I don't believe in ghosts, but worry that people really aren't interested in buy a "haunted" house.

Our local skeptic groups does haunted house investigations...and we like to do museums or public buildings or sites. Private homes that are investigated can bring up a lot of problems, and devaluing the home is one of them. Some people think a haunting can make a home more valuable. I have heard claims restaurants and hotels love a ghost. However, when I had a chance to buy a haunted home, I declined. Resale value is something I think about, and I think ghosts STORIES are not a plus when it is time to sell.

http://yankeeskeptic.com/2012/10/01/monkey-ghost-house/

Anyway, I hope you enjoy...

philkensebben · 30th September 2012, 09:59 PM

Its a cool, creepy story. People enjoy telling them, without applying any logic. Otherwise, it wouldnt be a cool, creepy story. Or something.

Magic 9-Ball · 1st October 2012, 11:04 AM

So help me out. Is worse to have a person ghost or a monkey ghost? And was it said that the monkey died in the house/cage/garage? Was happy or tortured?

I'm just asking because the vast majority of ghost stories I've heard have some bad thing happen to a person, and that's why they continue to haunt the place.

Anyway, I think they need to check the sewer system as well. Might have a backed up septic system, perhaps.

kittynh · 1st October 2012, 12:15 PM

I''m going to write up my investigation. The renter, finally agreed to let me tell a limited story (as in not using her name).

The monkey in real life was a horror. It was never happy, needed to lock up either in the basement or in the monkey play house. It bit, it threw poop, and only the owner could hold or handle it. Finally, it was put down, as it could not be treated by a veterinarian or even bathed. It was a tragedy, as people should know these animals do not make good pets.
This money had an owner that was very busy, so spent much of his time alone and caged up.

Very sad story. However, I'm now writing up PART TWO and it's well, weird. I solve the mystery (well to my satisfaction). But, if you think a monkey ghost is weird, wait until you read about a monkey ghost investigation.

Magic 9-Ball · 1st October 2012, 12:38 PM

Ok, will wait for that. I'm still struggling with the fact whomever has lived in the house NEVER moved the monkey toys, just left them where they sat?

But maybe mention the type of monkey if pertinent. Not an ape I assume?

Lucian · 1st October 2012, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by kittynh

I''m going to write up my investigation. The renter, finally agreed to let me tell a limited story (as in not using her name).

The monkey in real life was a horror. It was never happy, needed to lock up either in the basement or in the monkey play house. It bit, it threw poop, and only the owner could hold or handle it. Finally, it was put down, as it could not be treated by a veterinarian or even bathed. It was a tragedy, as people should know these animals do not make good pets.
This money had an owner that was very busy, so spent much of his time alone and caged up.

Very sad story. However, I'm now writing up PART TWO and it's well, weird. I solve the mystery (well to my satisfaction). But, if you think a monkey ghost is weird, wait until you read about a monkey ghost investigation.

Oh please tell me one of the investigators was a monkey! (a happy, healthy, well-adjusted monkey investigator, of course).

Mike! · 2nd October 2012, 08:00 AM

I think you passed on a golden, can't loose, deal myself. I mean, there really are only two possibilities, ether there's a ghost monkey there, or there isn't. For arguments sake, let's say there is. Within almost no time you should be able to provide documented proof of said monkey ghost. Bingo, One million dollars richer, for starters, followed by more money from book deals and talk show circuit stuff. And, of course, if there isn't a monkey ghost, you got a deal on a nice little home with a minor sewer problem and an interesting back story to regale visitors with for years to come, and maybe a book deal and talk show stuff too, but not as likely.

Lucian · 2nd October 2012, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mike!

I think you passed on a golden, can't loose, deal myself. I mean, there really are only two possibilities, ether there's a ghost monkey there, or there isn't. For arguments sake, let's say there is. Within almost no time you should be able to provide documented proof of said monkey ghost. Bingo, One million dollars richer, for starters, followed by more money from book deals and talk show circuit stuff. And, of course, if there isn't a monkey ghost, you got a deal on a nice little home with a minor sewer problem and an interesting back story to regale visitors with for years to come, and maybe a book deal and talk show stuff too, but not as likely.

I think Monkey Ghost would make a great sitcom: "Hey, where'd this ectoplasmic poop come from?" "Oh, Monkey Ghost" [laugh track].

kittynh · 2nd October 2012, 07:46 PM

http://yankeeskeptic.com/2012/10/03/...-of-the-story/

so the ghost is solved, kind of. I know, it's nuts. But two of these women weren't all that smart. (The town isn't known for having Harvard here...the school is where your solid B- student goes).

This was also condensed from THREE visits, to just one story. I really didn't feel like going into all the dead ends and other details...sort of "cut to the chase" there which is why I call it a "somewhat" true story.

DevilsAdvocate · 2nd October 2012, 08:22 PM

Oh my! That is awesome!

Good thing you kept notes. And good notes, as well.

Toward the end there, I was on the edge of my seat wondering what you were going to do...with...um...your findings...and wondering whether I wanted to keep reading and find out. Perhaps that is a mystery best left unanswered.

Mike! · 2nd October 2012, 09:10 PM

Jolly good fun!

Ixion · 2nd October 2012, 09:12 PM

Kitty, I eagerly awaited the stunning conclusion to the Monkey Ghost House investigation, after first hearing about it. Great read!

kittynh · 2nd October 2012, 10:07 PM

honestly.. I'm thinking yankeeskeptic is going to be sort of a bloggess (well I can't say Bloggess, as she is a genius...there is no one like her) about skepticism.

I seem to run into some weird types being the director of investigations for Granite State Skeptics. When grass roots organizations decide to basically pay Scooby Doo, things get weird.

Today I met a man who is writing a book of poetry about Betty Hill.
I can NOTmake this stuff up. He's a REAL POET.

yes he also looked like a bum in real life.

Skepticism is fun.

http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Engli...y_Trigilio.php

Spektator · 3rd October 2012, 04:05 AM

A ghost that flings "pooh"?

Oh, bother....

Evolved Wookie · 3rd October 2012, 04:32 AM

I don't have opportunity to change the text at work, but substitute 'Her' for 'Your'.

Lord Running Clam · 4th October 2012, 07:47 AM

I'd rather have a book of poetry about Benny Hill.

30th September 2012, 07:20 PM	#1
kittynh Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,634	Monkey Ghost house.../Monkey Ghost House Solved I wrote this blog article about a house I was interested in buying. I did not buy it because it had a reputation as being haunted, by a monkey. I don't believe in ghosts, but worry that people really aren't interested in buy a "haunted" house. Our local skeptic groups does haunted house investigations...and we like to do museums or public buildings or sites. Private homes that are investigated can bring up a lot of problems, and devaluing the home is one of them. Some people think a haunting can make a home more valuable. I have heard claims restaurants and hotels love a ghost. However, when I had a chance to buy a haunted home, I declined. Resale value is something I think about, and I think ghosts STORIES are not a plus when it is time to sell. http://yankeeskeptic.com/2012/10/01/monkey-ghost-house/ Anyway, I hope you enjoy...

1st October 2012, 11:04 AM	#3
Magic 9-Ball Hey, that's a good name for a band! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,620	So help me out. Is worse to have a person ghost or a monkey ghost? And was it said that the monkey died in the house/cage/garage? Was happy or tortured? I'm just asking because the vast majority of ghost stories I've heard have some bad thing happen to a person, and that's why they continue to haunt the place. Anyway, I think they need to check the sewer system as well. Might have a backed up septic system, perhaps.
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1st October 2012, 12:38 PM	#5
Magic 9-Ball Hey, that's a good name for a band! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,620	Ok, will wait for that. I'm still struggling with the fact whomever has lived in the house NEVER moved the monkey toys, just left them where they sat? But maybe mention the type of monkey if pertinent. Not an ape I assume?
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1st October 2012, 01:28 PM	#6
Lucian Illuminator Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,257	Originally Posted by kittynh I''m going to write up my investigation. The renter, finally agreed to let me tell a limited story (as in not using her name). The monkey in real life was a horror. It was never happy, needed to lock up either in the basement or in the monkey play house. It bit, it threw poop, and only the owner could hold or handle it. Finally, it was put down, as it could not be treated by a veterinarian or even bathed. It was a tragedy, as people should know these animals do not make good pets. This money had an owner that was very busy, so spent much of his time alone and caged up. Very sad story. However, I'm now writing up PART TWO and it's well, weird. I solve the mystery (well to my satisfaction). But, if you think a monkey ghost is weird, wait until you read about a monkey ghost investigation. Oh please tell me one of the investigators was a monkey! (a happy, healthy, well-adjusted monkey investigator, of course).
Lucian Illuminator Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,257	__________________ skepticalhumanities.com virtualskeptics.com

2nd October 2012, 08:00 AM	#7
Mike! Official Ponylandistanian National Treasure. Respect it! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ponylandistan! Where the bacon grows on trees! Can it get any better than that? I submit it can not! Posts: 52,056	I think you passed on a golden, can't loose, deal myself. I mean, there really are only two possibilities, ether there's a ghost monkey there, or there isn't. For arguments sake, let's say there is. Within almost no time you should be able to provide documented proof of said monkey ghost. Bingo, One million dollars richer, for starters, followed by more money from book deals and talk show circuit stuff. And, of course, if there isn't a monkey ghost, you got a deal on a nice little home with a minor sewer problem and an interesting back story to regale visitors with for years to come, and maybe a book deal and talk show stuff too, but not as likely.
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30th September 2012, 09:59 PM	#2
philkensebben Illuminator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 3,392	Its a cool, creepy story. People enjoy telling them, without applying any logic. Otherwise, it wouldnt be a cool, creepy story. Or something.

1st October 2012, 12:15 PM	#4
kittynh Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,634	I''m going to write up my investigation. The renter, finally agreed to let me tell a limited story (as in not using her name). The monkey in real life was a horror. It was never happy, needed to lock up either in the basement or in the monkey play house. It bit, it threw poop, and only the owner could hold or handle it. Finally, it was put down, as it could not be treated by a veterinarian or even bathed. It was a tragedy, as people should know these animals do not make good pets. This money had an owner that was very busy, so spent much of his time alone and caged up. Very sad story. However, I'm now writing up PART TWO and it's well, weird. I solve the mystery (well to my satisfaction). But, if you think a monkey ghost is weird, wait until you read about a monkey ghost investigation.

2nd October 2012, 01:40 PM	#8
Lucian Illuminator Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,257	Originally Posted by Mike! I think you passed on a golden, can't loose, deal myself. I mean, there really are only two possibilities, ether there's a ghost monkey there, or there isn't. For arguments sake, let's say there is. Within almost no time you should be able to provide documented proof of said monkey ghost. Bingo, One million dollars richer, for starters, followed by more money from book deals and talk show circuit stuff. And, of course, if there isn't a monkey ghost, you got a deal on a nice little home with a minor sewer problem and an interesting back story to regale visitors with for years to come, and maybe a book deal and talk show stuff too, but not as likely. I think Monkey Ghost would make a great sitcom: "Hey, where'd this ectoplasmic poop come from?" "Oh, Monkey Ghost" [laugh track].
Lucian Illuminator Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,257	__________________ skepticalhumanities.com virtualskeptics.com

2nd October 2012, 07:46 PM	#9
kittynh Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,634	Monkey Ghost House Solved... http://yankeeskeptic.com/2012/10/03/...-of-the-story/ so the ghost is solved, kind of. I know, it's nuts. But two of these women weren't all that smart. (The town isn't known for having Harvard here...the school is where your solid B- student goes). This was also condensed from THREE visits, to just one story. I really didn't feel like going into all the dead ends and other details...sort of "cut to the chase" there which is why I call it a "somewhat" true story.

2nd October 2012, 08:22 PM	#10
DevilsAdvocate Philosopher Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,482	Oh my! That is awesome! Good thing you kept notes. And good notes, as well. Toward the end there, I was on the edge of my seat wondering what you were going to do...with...um...your findings...and wondering whether I wanted to keep reading and find out. Perhaps that is a mystery best left unanswered.
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2nd October 2012, 09:10 PM	#11
Mike! Official Ponylandistanian National Treasure. Respect it! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ponylandistan! Where the bacon grows on trees! Can it get any better than that? I submit it can not! Posts: 52,056	Jolly good fun!
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2nd October 2012, 09:12 PM	#12
Ixion Inquiring Mind Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,431	Kitty, I eagerly awaited the stunning conclusion to the Monkey Ghost House investigation, after first hearing about it. Great read!
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2nd October 2012, 10:07 PM	#13
kittynh Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,634	honestly.. I'm thinking yankeeskeptic is going to be sort of a bloggess (well I can't say Bloggess, as she is a genius...there is no one like her) about skepticism. I seem to run into some weird types being the director of investigations for Granite State Skeptics. When grass roots organizations decide to basically pay Scooby Doo, things get weird. Today I met a man who is writing a book of poetry about Betty Hill. I can NOTmake this stuff up. He's a REAL POET. yes he also looked like a bum in real life. Skepticism is fun. http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Engli...y_Trigilio.php

3rd October 2012, 04:05 AM	#14
Spektator Watching . . . always watching. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 2,299	A ghost that flings "pooh"? Oh, bother....

3rd October 2012, 04:32 AM	#15
Evolved Wookie A rigidly defined area of doubt and uncertainty Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 601	I don't have opportunity to change the text at work, but substitute 'Her' for 'Your'.
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4th October 2012, 07:47 AM	#16
Lord Running Clam Scholar Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: In the squidgy darkness of my home theatre Posts: 120	I'd rather have a book of poetry about Benny Hill.