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Thread #111442   Message #2350549
Posted By: paula t
27-May-08 - 07:19 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Ghosts
Subject: RE: Folklore: Ghosts
I can't say I've ever seen a ghost, but I have had one or two strange experiences, as have most people.One particular experience was a number of years ago when we were househunting.We had gone to an "open house" event to see an absolutely beautiful old house which I loved as soon as I saw it. We were feeling pretty happy on a beautiful sunny and warm day.We had admired the lovely garden and pretty setting and I was getting more and more excited as we went towards the house.However, as I stepped over the threshold I was hit by a feeling of overwhelming sadness.So much so that I had to stop to gather myself and wipe my eyes.The feeling got worse as we walked around - until it became too much and I went outside.I found one of the estate agents and asked him about the house. He said it had belonged to an old man who had lived the last years alone after the death of his wife.Apparently he had not really mixed with the people of the village after her death.
Needless to say , we didn't buy the house. I still feel sad when I think about it.Any explanations anyone?