New England Ghostbusters

“Trip report done by Scorch, Maple, and Gemini on the way home.

Sorry, it's a bit of a lengthy trip report, but well worth reading! Pictures to follow.

The Ride Up: 12/25/03
Gemini left her house 10am Thursday to arrive at ScorchFire's house at 7:30pm. Left Scorchy's house at 8pm to drive up to the Tree House. Arrived at the Tree House at 10pm. A bottle and a half of wine later, Maple passes out and Gemini and Scorch take sleep in the haunted basement,.. this is where it all began.

First Day in Rhode Island - Friday
The next morning, completely packed into Gemini's small Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, we were on our way to Arcadia Management Area in Rhode Island. Obviously there was a decision made to stop at the EMS in Fairfield, CT to purchase some "needed" gear. Cool, I got new boots!
Upon entering RI, we stopped at Scorchy's old college (URI) where she became very nostalgic (sniff, sniff). This is when the TTers decided to start sightseeing and hike the next day.
After driving around all of Rhode Island and seeing rock formation walls EVERYWHERE including in the middle of the woods (made by Native Americans for no other reason than to scare the piss out of us), we bagged a night at the Holiday Inn Campsite (Site 111).
On the "special attractions" pamphlet at the hotel, the Royal Native American Burial Ground sparked our interest and thus our quest began. After re-fueling the car for the 100th time, we grabbed a quick bite to eat and headed to the liquor store where we bought our "Nerve Nectar" consisting of: Kaluha, wine, and blueberry beer.
Note: Do not drink this beer unless you want to taste blueberries for the next 3 days. We then cruised with the convertible's top off in 30 degree weather searching for 5 1/2 hours with no such luck in finding the burial ground, but scared the #&%!$ out of each other and had a blast with the laughing. The sky was clear, but brave-soul Scorchy decided it was best to stay inside her hood so the ghosts wouldn't see her. We didn't see any ghosts this night, but we did find a plastic deer which scared the sh-t out of Gemini, LOL. hehe

2nd Day in RI - Saturday
After checking out of our campsite (Holiday Inn), we searched for trail maps, only to learn that the g-ddamn state park was f--king closed. "What zee f--k eez dis sheet?!" exclaimed Gemini, who now completes the Pottymouth Trio.
We travelled to Bumf--k Egypt to the local hick town outfitter who basically laughed us out of the store. We planned on going back later that night to zap them with Gemini's stun gun.
Random thought: So glad we had better things to do than rot in jail.
We then went to URE outfitter where we bought a $10 trail map of Arcadia Mangement Area. We drove back to the woods and stopped dead in our tracks to take a picture of the "Bates School House Road" sign (insert scarey music here) which we would later learn was an extremely frightening place for Maple to pee.
A small graveyard was located on this road which consisted of children ages infants to early twenties dated in the early 1800's. Maple got out of the car to explore as Gemini and Scorch (still in her hood) decided it was best to guard the car. Maple quickly scurried back to the car nearly in tears because of the bad feelings she had about this graveyard (big baby, LOL, just teasing).
At approximately 1pm (yea I know, late start) we arrived at the trail head and unloaded our full packs to decide that it was best to just dayhike today and backpack the rest of the weekend.
By the time daypacks were loaded and put on and orange tape (the hunter's warning not to shoot us) was fashionably tied around our bodies (see pics), it was 2pm.
Our dayhike began. After meeting Shannon (SciencePup) who was Geocashing - or something like it - we continued our dayhike. We never saw so many bumpanites in our entire life!!! (insert personal joke here).
Later on, during the "treacherous" (ha-ha) hike, we came along some very old camping site (see pics). After Scorchy flipped one of the cabins over (go go gadget muscles!) it started to get dark out. The trail blazes SUCKED and it took 2.5 hours of night-hiking and navigating Blair Witch looking sticks and Sasquatch-looking trees to get out.
Random thought: Maple ran like a bat out of hell to get away from the "Bigfoot" looking tree stump.
The last half hour of the night-hike back to the car we sung "On Top of Old Smokey" with our own made up words to pass the time. After scaring the sh-t out of oursevles and craving meatballs and pina coladas, we got in the car and left the trailhead to get some food.
Being delirious did NOT help in the restaurant and so the laughing attacks began.
After purposely licking cherries and giving ourselves brain freezes...
Maple and Scorch look at each other while bent over their pina coladas and simultaneously shout, "BRAIN FREEZE!" and start chugging the frozen drink.
...we came to the conclusion that ScorchFire has an oral fixation (see pics).
We talked to one of the locals who worked at the restaurant (mad props to Erin who helped us out) who informed us that there was an extremely well-known haunted place right around the corner. We decided to explore - how could we resist???
Legend: Twin sisters who were well-known to be witches lived in a huge mansion and across the street from their home were woods where they built a pentagon-like structure with cement poles. Inside the pentagon was an altar where they sacrificed (animals? humans?) and to the right of this pentagon/altar was the gravestones of the 2 sisters. There was also a stone throne next to the gravestones (see pics for the full effect).
After seeing all of this and creeping ourselves out even MORE plus Gemini not feeling very well, we decided to check into the Village Inn Campsite (site 222, WTF?!). This "campsite" overlooked the beautiful beach/ocean.
After drugging Gemini, we ended the long, haunted day with some sleep.

Sunday: The REAL Adventure Beings
Backpacking was an option but was completely shot down when Scorch mentioned Salem, MA, which was about 2.5 hours North of where we were in RI. The journey then began to Salem where we met up with Scorchy's friend Travis.
Random thought: A special thanks to Treebeard for attempting to locate the MA TTers, which unfortunately never came through. PS- Pennsy, while at the altar, we put a spell on you. "For a witchin' good time, call Bruce at..."
Travis was very patient with the touristy TTers and gave us a tour around the town where we saw a decapitated bird lying next to one of the witch's graves. WTF?! We then walked down a really spooky street where there was a burnt down house. Scorch pointed out, "Eww, that's creepy," where upon 9 million pigeons decided to fly out of the dilapitated building and headdive us. Maple nearly peed herself laughing!!!
This town SUCKS. So commercialized - we will never go back there again. We violated some statues (see pics) and left that dumb town. We also got some funny pictures of signs along our journey in MA, and also in RI for that matter.
The only good attraction in Salem was the abandoned prison where some of the witches were held. This is the jail that Scorch and Maple decided to break into after dark. This never did happen. Due to lack of winter camping sites, we had to bail MA and head back to RI.
When back on I-95, we decided to stay at the trailhead shelter at Arcadia Management Area. While still driving through MA, we passed a sign for a state park and decided to check it out and stealth camp if need be. To make a long story short, we wound up in Lynn, MA - AKA: The Ghetto - searching for a state park that did not freaking exist! We did find a really creepy graveyard that we were going to camp out in until we saw a black cat cross our path while driving through the cemetary. Screw that. We freaked, got lost some more, and wound up back on I-95 heading to the shelter in Arcadia Mgmt. Area. Boredom struck and Gemini and Maple decided that we should make crank phone calls. After finally reaching someone who was awake, Scorch played it cool and then started laughing in the lady's ear when she heard the snort of Maple's laughing and quickly hung up. I guess ya had to be there.
When finally arriving back at Arcadia, we decided to once again explore the little Bates Schoolhouse Road graveyard before setting up camp. Big mistake. We stopped, freaked out again, took some pics, and floored the car to get the hell outta there. After we left, the crescent moon turned blood red and then completely disappeared out of sight - I KID YOU NOT. Note: There wasn't a single cloud in the sky
We then decided to stop being big babies and go back and check it out some more and take more pictures (with Scorch STILL in her hood). For some reason this graveyard really interested us... maybe because it was all children and seemed so sad. We took some more pictures and after review of the pics, while still parked in front of the graveyard, Scorch screamed "GET THE F--K OUTTA HERE." With that being said, Gemini FLOORED the car and we flew outta there faster than a jack rabbit!
After we all reviewed these pictures, WE NOW BELIEVE.
Clear pictures were taken and then one by one orbs started to appear in the pictures taken after. We ruled out EVERY possible explanation for the unidentified objects in the photos and even took some away from the graves to compare (insert Twilight Zone music here). This is the road where Maple decided to take her pee break. What a weirdo.
We thought it was in our best interest to not camp in these haunted woods, but instead to gulp down the wine and set up camp at the campsite ironically called Super Motel 8 (thank God our room was not 333 - don't think we coulda handled that).
Upon checking in, we got "directions" to Casey's Bar & Grille. We drove the entire length of RI only to find out tht we were going the wrong way. F--k it. We were soooo delirious by this time from spending so many hours in the car that we went back to the hotel and feased on microwaved hot dogs. YUM!

The Final Day: Monday
Woke up, lounged around, and wrote this trip report while heading back to the Bates Schoolhouse Road graveyard to snap some daylight pictures to see if we were insane. Still got the creeped out feeling when we got there, but the pics showed no sign of "afterlife."
Looking back at this adventure, one statement from each TTer sums it up:
Gemini: "Totally not what I expected but I would do it again in a heartbeat."
Mapleleaf: "I didn't get to zap anyone with Gemini's stun gun but I had an absolute blast!"
ScorchFire: "The whole weekend gave me the creeps but I couldn't have asked for better company to experience it with - can't wait to ghostbust with yous again!"
The ride home was a little depressing, but filled with fun TT gossip : ) Yes, we probably talked about YOU.
When we entered NYC, Scorch decided she wanted to go see Ground Zero. Gemini can really hack the NYC drivers. You go, girl! Very depressing sight. Enough said.
Dropped of Maple and had something quick to eat. Scorch and Gemini then left the Tree House and headed for NJ near the DE Water Gap to a supposed "Ghost Town" named Walpack. Got there 2.5 hours later and asked the creepy locals for directions. Some bald dude with no teeth gave us directions and then proceeded to follow us and tailgate us until we pulled over to let him pass us. We didn't realize it was the same guy until he stopped with us on the side of the road. "Get the f--k outta here!!" He came over to the car and we got the stun gun ready. Told us we were going the wrong way, gave us new directions and we floored it saying "Thanks!" We were pretty scared he'd follow us. There is NO life in this area and a very small town. Found out that the town is not abandoned any longer. Snapped some pics in the woods just to see what we'd find. A few freaking orbs were there and we creeped out and got outta that town. We had no clue where we were going, so we pulled off to the side of the road to do a map check. A really cute cop pulled up next to us and helped us out with directions and we arrived at Scorch's house 2.5 hours later. Home sweet home.

So here I am typing up this long @$$ trip report for you people to read while poor Gemini is driving back to SC with 10 hours to go. Hopefully you got through it all and came out with a big laugh because we had an absolute blast and really became close to one another (NO, not THAT way, you pigs).


So,..... who wants to go with us on OUR next trip?? (insert spooky music here).”

“By the way, no matter WHAT Mapleleaf says, I do not moan in my sleep.”

“LMAO!! You moan in your sleep! I can't believe you guys started on Christmas day!”

“Okay, done reading. Nice trip report! Sounds like you scaredy cats had a blast. The pottymouth trio is a good one. Pennsy had better watch out for the Bruce now... I can't wait to see the pics, get them online!”

“Funny report! Glad you gals had a great time.

Re: Salem.. it is pretty touristy, but did you guys see the House of the Seven Gables? Really neat, and has a great history behind it (eg - the secret staircase and room near the fireplace). My experience with Salem in general is you have to look past the frou frou, but the historical aspects are amazing once you discover them. :-)”

“I ain't 'fraid o' no ghost.




I hear
The secrets that you keep
When you're talkin' in your sleep

(The Romantics?)”

“Another TT binge report, about drinking and hallucinations!

"So,..... who wants to go with us on OUR next trip?? (insert spooky music here)."

You gotta be kidding!”

“Pottymouth Trio! Ha!”

“Sounds like you had a blast. Here is a book you should read before your next trip:

Ghosts of the Northeast
by David J. Pitkin

The guy who wrote it was one of my history teachers in high school.”

“Dub - I was "dubbed" Pottymouth #2 by Treebeard the weekend of the MD trip. Gemini confessed that she normally doesn't curse that much, but when she was around me and Maple it all came out! She said she never cursed that much.

Artex - We didn't do any touristy things because we had no money by that time, LOL.

NS - Definitely NOT hallucinations! Wait til you see the pics.

LZ - That's awesome, but I think if we read that, we'd be seeing and looking into all sorts of things on our next trip.”

“"PS- Pennsy, while at the altar, we put a spell on you. "For a witchin' good time, call Bruce at..."

Now I know why Gem wanted my phone number. Woops.

Sounds like a witchin good time and I can't wait to see the pics. Of course you're gonna pay for dissin my daddy's home town of Salem. You'll burn at the stake ya witch! ;o)”

“Never!!!
Pics to come... my digital busted so I only have a few pictures. Maple and Gem will be posting theirs on webshots when they get a chance. Poor Gem is probably still on her way home :(”

“http://community.webshots.com/user/pjamqueen-date

Some pictures from the trip. My camera broke right before we started our dayhike on the second day, so not many pictures are up. Stay tuned for Gemini's pictures and Maple's pictures which document the REAL scarey stuff.”

“Link

I really think you need to bring Laura and Lindsey on a trip...hubba hubba.

I'd like to try that Blueberry beer. They have a bar in the brewerey district of Columubs that serves rasberry flavored beer. I bet blueberry would be quite interesting.

Nice orange tape! Really like the headband. I can't believe all of you fit in Gemini's lil car!”

“Fun pics Scorchy!”

“I gotta concur with Dub on Laura and Lindsey. Even if I am married and therefore it would do me no good.”

“I'm not married and I think Laura could do me some good. Scorchie, you have any more hot cousins/friends/sisters?”

“No sisters, but I have a 19 year old brother :P”

“You know, your cousin Lindsey kinda looks like that girl from American Pie...”

“How long before Dub offers Scorchy money for boudoir photos of her cousins?”

“Good idea bitpusher! How much Scorchy? Remember I'm poor right now so be nice!”

“She's got a boyfriend; they both do. Better luck next time : )”

“So Dub.... what's wrong with Scorchy that you have to chase after her cousins. ;o)

Ever since she said I looked like one of her professors, I wrote her off. She's all yours.”

“Eh, who cares...they can have a new one!”

“Wrote me off??? I'm devastated.
I never said my professor wasn't adorable.”

“Nothing's wrong with Scorchy, she's a very fine woman and she backpacks! But she's taken by her Japan man and not budgin'.”

“Nah, we're seeing other people.”

“Japan man? Detail details.

Well Scorchy, if you are that devastated and your professor is adorable, then my last post was trolled. Tea did it!”

“Really? Well in that case...you got my number ;-)”

“Pennsy, Japan man is in the navy, but haven't seen him in 4 months. We're just talking now, nothing more until he comes back... maybe.

SUUUUUURE Tea did it!”

“Sure glad I don't have to read this long a$$ trip report. :)

That was the longest phukn' drive in my life. Now that I am finally home I can whine:

My nose is runny, itchy and burns, my head hurts, my eyes burn and the light outside was way to bright. It's heII to drive while having a sneeze attach. The only time I wasn't freezing was when poor maple and scorchfire were dripping sweat in the car. AND I think I am getting an ear ache.
I think I am not going to make it through this one....:( Good bye world! good bye friends!

Left scorchy's house around 11 or 12...I am not really sure. after following the directions from the mapquest printout, I realized that I had to get on to exit 333to get to I 95. Realizing this, I thought to myself it's prolly a better idea to get a hotel after this exit.

For some reason mapquest gave me the wrong exit number, so exit number 333 was actually exit number 20. Coinkidink?? I dunn know!!

anyway, I am tired. I will have to drug myself with some cold/flu meds and take a bath. (funny smell all around me)

I know! I didn't forget. I'll have to charge the batteries for the camera. I don't think I'll be able to upload all the pics today, but I'll try to get up the important pics first. :)

Maple!! it was nice to see your big mouth again. (dang that girl can talk). Scorchfire...so nice to meet ya!”

“Ditto, Gem!

Glad you are home safe and feel better : (”

“Wow, great trip report Scorch, sounds like you guys had a gooood time!”

“Woman driver! Just kiddin' Gabby!”

“What's the deal with this 333 crap, I thought 666 was the evil number.”

“WOW!

The Potty Mouth Trio!

It sounds like y'all could have made Sam Jackson blush.

Gemini, you dang road warrior!
So nice that you made it home in one piece.”

“heeheehee!! It was a funny trip. My stomach is still hurting from laughing.

I am uploading pics right now. Can't upload all 250 of them, but I'll try my best to upload the funny ones.”

“250 pictures???

Where did you find time for anything else?”

“Haha,.. we had lots of time driving”

“Hike and
Haunted Graveyard



Salem -
Clowning around and more



Scorchy, I will also download your NY pics. Just check webshots for them and upload them to your computer. They are not up yet. I\'ll do it later or tomorrow.
”

“They ain't up for me >:^[”

“http://community.webshots.com/album/107741114NjmiUq

http://community.webshots.com/album/107756396OSzscV

not sure what happend. copy and paste please!!”

“Thanks, Gemini!

Too weird!

Do they still claim that those hanged/murdered people were "witches"?”

“Links:

http://community.webshots.com/album/107741114NjmiUq

http://community.webshots.com/album/107756396OSzscV”

“Sounds like y'all had a wicked time.”

“Missed a chance to meet some TTers. You girls were close to Cape Cod. I had only Sunday off this week though. We have plenty of graveyards that are haunted by pirate ghosts....”

“Pirates? Ooooh... next time.

Gemini, the pictures turned out awesome! I was hysterical laughing while remembering what each picture was about.

I completely forgot that we got locked in the hotel stairway!! I would have added that into the trip report if I remembered because it definitely deserved a mention.

We had to call hotel service to come let us out! One good thing about cell phones : )”

“Do they still claim that those hanged/murdered people were "witches"?"

Yea, it's good for the tourists.”

“Gem, I just realized that you posted that you got off on exit 333... GULP.

Hey, did Maple call you this morning about the police on the Brooklyn Bridge?? Well, turns out it WAS a jumper! She's gonna mail us a copy of the article.”

“Dang, we missed ghost pirates. Would've prolly been better then Walpack. Maybe not...this way we saw the nice police office, the toothless guy and the skunk. :)

Did we mention that the town before walpack was the town where friday the 13th took place?

Next time we check out cape cod.

Scochfire...I know how you felt. I laught my a$$ off uploading the pics. We had so much fun, ghosts and all. LMFAO

Maple didn't call me about the jumper, so it was a jumper huh? got to find an article on the net somewhere....”