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This is exactly the kind of thing that needs careful reading. The memo language says 'reclassify as unexplained weather phenomena' but that might just mean 'atmospherics we can't identify' rather...
Right, this is a proper story and it deserves serious discussion rather than speculation. The Ministry of Defence released declassified files this week under freedom of information requests, and...
The University of Essex has some Borley archives if you're interested in the historical research side. Worth emailing ahead if you want access.
TheDocumentaryFilmmaker in Haunted Locations 1 year ago thumb_up 2
I visited in 2022 and honestly found the whole thing a bit melancholic. The area's nice but the actual site is just a field now.
The AENurse in Haunted Locations 1 year ago thumb_up 2
Fair point, but it's worth being honest about the obsession angle too. Some people use paranormal research as escapism in unhealthy ways - spending all their money, ignoring real responsibilities,...
ForestDark in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 5
You're not rationalizing. This is genuinely why a lot of people get into nature-based hobbies. Paranormal research just adds the 'mystery' element which makes it more engaging than regular nature...
Klaus Shadow in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 4
I know a lot of the original Borley hysteria was probably embellished by Harry PriceUnderstatement of the century.
RiftbornWatcher629 in Haunted Locations 1 year ago thumb_up 3
Check if anyone else saw your car on the motorway during that time. Ring Highways England, they've got traffic cameras. That's actual evidence gathering rather than speculation.
Absolutely. I've got clinical depression and the ghost hunting meets are one of the only things I actually look forward to each month.
The Forestry Worker in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 4
Long Melford nearby is lovely and has good pubs and restaurants. The Crown is decent for a decent pint and meal. There's also loads of medieval architecture around there which is worth seeing.
Dozy Falcon in Haunted Locations 1 year ago thumb_up 2
Do you have any dreams or half-memories from that time? Sometimes abductees have fragmented recollections that come back as dreams. You might want to keep a dream journal.
I've read quite a few abduction accounts and the 'scoop marks' are usually consistent.Oh come on. The most logical explanation is he either had a mini-stroke, suffered a seizure, or blacked out...
Genuinely good point. The community aspect alone is valuable - you're part of a group that's curious and open-minded about weird stuff, which is rare.
william_khan in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 1
The site is privately owned now but there's public footpaths through the area. You can see where the rectory stood - there's remnants of foundations and old brickwork.
Chrissie78 in Haunted Locations 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Large freshwater predators do exist in some places - pike in northern lakes can be genuinely huge and aggressive. Probably explains some reports.
Midnight Misty in Cryptozoology General 1 year ago thumb_up 1
I'm pretty skeptical of the 'impossible' cryptid angle, but I absolutely believe people are seeing something. Most likely explanation is still escaped or released exotic pets.
There was a spate of big cat sightings around Pendle Hill about ten years ago. Most of them were probably misidentified domestic animals, but a few were genuinely odd.
I'm not asking for cryptids to be real, I'm genuinely curious about where the line between folklore, misidentification, and actual biology sits here.That's actually a really sensible framing.
Random thought: I've noticed that my paranormal investigation hobby genuinely helps my anxiety and general mental health.
Not AGolem in General Chat 1 year ago
Whatever you buy, learn the baseline readings first. Spend a day at home measuring EMF in different rooms, taking temperatures, understanding what normal looks like.
FakeMothman in Ghost Hunting Techniques 1 year ago thumb_up 5