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S06E25: Ghost of Christmas Past

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10:55 am
December 7, 2010


Nosfer

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Post edited 10:56 am – December 7, 2010 by Nosfer
Post edited 3:46 pm – December 7, 2010 by Nosfer


The second-half-season finale is another "let's help drum up business for a business" type of investigation. This week, the gang goes to the Christmas Farm Inn which happens to be conveniently located not too far from their own Inn. Not next door but if you had a rock and a good arm or possibly a trebuchet…

The place has activity, let's listen to what Bruce Campbell (a veteran bartender) has to say (let's assume he was only serving drinks before this incident):

"I looked to my right and I saw a ghastly looking female going up some non-existent stairs. Strangely enough, it did not ruffle my feathers at all. Sure, it was weird, but I remember thinking, 'Oh. Look. there's a ghost.' But that was about it."

Okay, all together now: "Disbelief in 3 – 2 – 1, YEAH RIGHT!"

Why is GH going here, really? Well, it's the last episode of this part of the second half of the season, it will be December 8th when it's aired (think pre-Christmas hype) and the place is called Christmas Farm Inn. Well, that would be one reason. Here are a few others:

  • "He [Gary] and Sandra [the innkeepers] are waiting to see what kind of an impact the show's airing will have on the inn's business."
  • "Dugan [producer] says the show has its devotees of wanna-be “Ghost Hunters,” and that the broadcast no doubt will boost business."
  • "“There are people who are diehard ghost enthusiasts, and they plan their vacations around going to places that have had sightings. They are a strong cult, and the show has a huge following,” said Dugan. Whether ghost enthusiasts will see “Ghosts of Christmas Past,” or other apparitions at the inn or on the television show, remains to be seen. But Grant Wilson of TAPS says it ought to be a boon."

Another quote from Jim Dugan the producer:

“I am probably the biggest skeptic you ever met in your life — a ghost would probably have to slap me in the face!” I am in charge of making every show entertaining.”

Truth, the first casualty of Entertainment?

The silver lining? Can't be any worse than the Housewives episode!

The Christmas Farm Inn (and  Spa) website is here.

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2:26 pm
December 7, 2010


hyacinth

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Found this blog about this one

http://www.nh.com/nhbloggers/9…..st-of.html

TAPS had 18 people there but I'm sure they were all silent during the investigation lol.

6:04 pm
December 7, 2010


Revenant

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Nosfer said:

The second-half-season finale is another "let's help drum up business for a business" type of investigation. This week, the gang goes to the Christmas Farm Inn which happens to be conveniently located not too far from their own Inn. Not next door but if you had a rock and a good arm or possibly a trebuchet…

The place has activity, let's listen to what Bruce Campbell (a veteran bartender) has to say (let's assume he was only serving drinks before this incident):

"I looked to my right and I saw a ghastly looking female going up some non-existent stairs. Strangely enough, it did not ruffle my feathers at all. Sure, it was weird, but I remember thinking, 'Oh. Look. there's a ghost.' But that was about it."

Okay, all together now: "Disbelief in 3 – 2 – 1, YEAH RIGHT!"


 

First and foremost…20 points for mentioning a trebuchet.  Hard to just throw in the word trebuchet into daily conversation..

As for Bruce Campbell not being afraid of ghosts?  Of course not.  I've seen "Army of Darkness" about 20 times.  Of course he isn't afraid.  He probably finally remembered "Klaatu barada nikto."  Dark magic or ghosts can't hurt you when you say that.  Everyone knows that.  Laugh

Hyacinth – Thanks for posting the blog.  It was interesting.  Here was my favorite line:

"For those who are unfamiliar, the Ghost Hunters program is broken down into three parts: Investigation, Analysis and Reveal."

Hmmm…I would have re-worded that sentence like this:

For those who are unfortunately familiar, the Ghost Hunters program is broken down into three parts:  Mindless Blundering, Awkward Bungling and Ambiguous Blathering.

But…you know…that's just me…

"Skepticism is not a position, it's a process." -Dr Michael Shermer

9:14 pm
December 8, 2010


hyacinth

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Is it just me or did the owner look and talk like Christpher LLoyd , except for the accent ?

2:09 am
December 9, 2010


Revenant

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On the one hand…the museum got a quasi-paranormal rating.  Great!  On the other hand…how many health inspectors do you think saw that episode and weren't all that impressed by the bird droppings, mice fecies, and "strong smell of urine?"  Not so great and possibly expensive…

"Skepticism is not a position, it's a process." -Dr Michael Shermer

10:13 am
December 9, 2010


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Post edited 10:16 am – December 9, 2010 by Nosfer
Post edited 10:17 am – December 9, 2010 by Nosfer


 

Revenant said:

As for Bruce Campbell not being afraid of ghosts?  Of course not.  I've seen "Army of Darkness" about 20 times.  Of course he isn't afraid.  He probably finally remembered "Klaatu barada nikto." 


 

Wow, ol' "Ash" has really let himself go hasn't he LOL Laugh

 

Edited to add:

Revenant said:

On the other hand…how many health inspectors do you think saw that episode


Given viewership lately…they're probably pretty safe!
 

 

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12:34 am
December 13, 2010


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hyacinth said:

Is it just me or did the owner look and talk like Christpher LLoyd , except for the accent ?


 YES!

First thing I thought when I saw him.

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