Highlights from November's SWS at the Edendale Grill

In one of the greatest SWS to date, a huge GHOULA turn out combined with giveaways courtesy of CreepyLA (the Los Angeles Halloween Blog) created a night to remember, complete with flickering light fixtures, many ghosts stories shared, and new information revealed by late shift barkeeps on the spiritual side of the historic Mixville Bar and Edendale Grill.

The three new ghost stories are as follows:

Ghost #1: Reported paranormal activity in the kitchen is reported by staff to include a figure which rushes through the kitchen swing door (almost knocking it off its hinges) into the dining hall with speedy intensity, leading witnesses to believe he is the spirit of and old firefighter rushing to meet the call of duty.

Ghost #2: The photobooth in the back patio is reported to be the source of phantom flashes late at night, with no pictures produced. Could this be a playful spirit trying to communicate, or simply faulty wiring? Due to the amount of paranormal activity reported, you can guess what we think.
Ghost #3: There was once a large photograph which hung in the main dining room that was reported to randomly shake on the wall, with no source to explain the sudden movement. Apparently the disturbance was so frequent, that the photograph has been removed, leaving a desolate empty space. *Note: Photographs taken in this area during SWS reveal a large number of GHOST ORBS!
Rounding out the evening were complimentary tarot readings for all GHOULA members, under the full moonlight which amplified the psychic energies of all involved. Many members were amazed at their fortunes, even the athiests. A good time was had by all!

(to read about the SPIRITS of this location...)

Highlights from October's SWS at Philippe's the Original

On the second floor of Philippe's The Original French Dip restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles, a small but strong group of GHOULA members tapped into the ether, and their beers, to discover a startlingly chilling cold spot adjacent to the brick wall on the North side of the building. In this area, dowsing rods were propelling like helicopter blades and ghost orbs were captured on digital film.

By channeling the paranormal energy, comic book artist Rafael Navarro was able to produce an automatic sketch of the entity which circulates the area. The image which came through was that of a towering and intense blue woman which matched an eyewitness account later in the evening by new GHOULA member William.

An improptu tarot reading by psychic specialist Amy H. revealed that the nature of the ghost was that of a former Madam of the brothel (and not a prostitute as previously thought) who paces the hallways in search of lost or stolen finances. One theory suggests that the money is still hidden with the recesses of the brick walls, possibly in the cold zone. Could the Madam be protecting her stash, or seeking revenge for lifted loot?

A good time was had by all, including the hoardes of unsuspecting Dodger fans who stopped in for a late night snack after the playoff game.

(to read about the SPIRITS of this location...)