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Pat



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for that. You are right we are so unprespared. I met someone from Edinburgh that night and she said things are different up in Scotland.

See ya Pat




[quote="kate1976"][quote]Hello

its Pat here. I didn't get into work yeaterday as I didn't get home until 6am Thursday morning!

I left work at 5.00 to go into Birmingham to go and see the pantomime at the 'Hippodrome' Theatre. I was 4 hours on a bus, and only saw the last half hour of the show.

I then couldn't get home and had to spend the night on New Street Railway Station waiting area. Needless to say I had no sleep.

It was just dreadful here in Birmingham. Late at night they stopped all taxis and buses and I was just stranded. I had nowhere else to go and all the hotels were full.

What an experience that was!

Hope everyone is well and didn't have as many problems as I did.

See ya

Pat-----x-----[/quote]

[color=darkblue][b]Hi Pat,

I find it incredibly ridiculous that this country seems to fall apart whenever we have snow, they had been warning us all of the bad weather so surely the authoroties could've been more prepared, it's the same here in Manchester, where I live there has been no gritters and the roads and pavements are lethal!!

I'm glad you made it home safely eventually though icon_smile.gif

take care & keep warm
Love & wishes
Kate xx[/b][/color][/quote]
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Pat



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:45 am    Post subject: ghostly picture Reply with quote

Hiya

I love your ghostly picture.

Where can I get one from?

Pat



[quote="Pentacle_uk"]Got to agree with Spanglo..there seems to be a bit of a nasty steak in Stephen's post.....SECOND RATE????.....I think NOT icon_evil.gif .....the standard of Michaels's writing has been good enough to keep bringing you back here hasn't it???? if you don't like reading a book...don't you put it away and go find one that you DO like???.or are you just trying to spoil it for the rest of us .

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:04 am    Post subject: Message Forum Reply with quote

Thank you for everyones concerns. A flood of emails this morning. If you take a look at past and previous comments that we have made you will see that we have said from the start and warned everyone that in our opinion this is the work of a story writer.

We have done our bit to contribute and have not intervened as we fully believe in free speech and respect everyones views. Perhaps things are getting a little out of hand. I have spoken to Janet requesting that she gets Michael to post his last part of his story on the Message Board and withdrawn our offer of an e book.

The last thing we wish to do is become the unwitting accomplices in the launch of a new book or magazine or whatever or to get too involved ourselves. This has cost us enough time and disruption already. I hope that you understand this.

All the best

Some of todays Mail

Please put me down for the E Book. No wonder Michael has stopped posting judging by the comments.
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I am getting fed up with all this. I believe its just a good story like
so many others but some are ruining everything. Why dont you intervene?

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Please reply to me by PM. What is being done, if anything, about the threatening and abusive comments to others on the thread about Michael? Thanks.
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Admin,
you have refused to answer my previous Email.
You must be aware that Michael's postings are causing anxiety to many people on the forum. This is no longer a joke, you are upsetting some of your posters. Was this your intention? You have been very cagey concerning all of this and your answers have not helped. If you do not reply to this mail I will assume your are behind it all and reveal your "joke" to your superiors.
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Claire 30



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Admin,

Just wanted to say a massive THANKYOU for the fantastic website you have created. You really have been great.

Many thanks again

Claire xxxxxx icon_biggrin.gif
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Erm, think I've missed something!

Cheers Admin, everyone. I for one have enjoyed myself!

Lianne
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Pat



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:25 am    Post subject: Re: Message Forum Reply with quote

Hiya

I'm really sorry that you have had a lot of problems, I feel to some degree that it is all my fault. All I genuinely wanted was tales of true haunting in the minlands. Still do to be honest. I would like to write a book of these, but I am not involved in the Michael story in any respects.

I, too feel as though I have been used by someone to publish their own book. I hope others are not hurt by all this either. I have made good friends from this and would like to stay in contact with you and maybe meet up one day, but I don't feel too good about it all.

I stayed at home yesterday because of reason explained in an earlier post, snow and having to stay the night on the New Street Station. so I don't know the up-to-date story. What has happened that has caused such an upset?

I hope I haven't caused you too many problems, and I trust we will still remain on friends terms, and that goes for everyone.

Kindest regards to everyone

Pat
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[quote="admin"]Thank you for everyones concerns. A flood of emails this morning. If you take a look at past and previous comments that we have made you will see that we have said from the start and warned everyone that in our opinion this is the work of a story writer.

We have done our bit to contribute and have not intervened as we fully believe in free speech and respect everyones views. Perhaps things are getting a little out of hand. I have spoken to Janet requesting that she gets Michael to post his last part of his story on the Message Board and withdrawn our offer of an e book.

The last thing we wish to do is become the unwitting accomplices in the launch of a new book or magazine or whatever or to get too involved ourselves. This has cost us enough time and disruption already. I hope that you understand this.

All the best

Some of todays Mail
[size=9]
Please put me down for the E Book. No wonder Michael has stopped posting judging by the comments.
________________________________

I am getting fed up with all this. I believe its just a good story like
so many others but some are ruining everything. Why dont you intervene?

________________________________

Please reply to me by PM. What is being done, if anything, about the threatening and abusive comments to others on the thread about Michael? Thanks.
________________________________

Admin,
you have refused to answer my previous Email.
You must be aware that Michael's postings are causing anxiety to many people on the forum. This is no longer a joke, you are upsetting some of your posters. Was this your intention? You have been very cagey concerning all of this and your answers have not helped. If you do not reply to this mail I will assume your are behind it all and reveal your "joke" to your superiors.
________________________________[/size][/quote]
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can understand your concerns one hundrend % Admin. Thing is, like you guys, there has been alot of disruption and time spent by not just yourselves over the last week or so, I myself have been on here ,ok by choice, everyday for long periods of time. I think the withdrawing of the book to be an unnessercery action on your part. You say you stated you thought it to be the work of a good writer at the start, this is true, so knowing this why did you willingly say you would help to put it into a ebook, ? I agee also that the forum has got a little out of hand, could this be due to the fact most are anxios about the last past of the writings, This should how ever not have resulted in some of the emails comments you have received. I for one thought that was a little out of order. I fhtis was the reason for your removal of the book, please remove the culprit from the membership and let all that have been greatfull for your work to continue in having the long awaited ebook. I am sure you have had Loads of praise in your work over the last week, i for one have given you words of thanks and i have heard many othere do the same.
To conclude I feel very sad a let down by the events of this mornings post. i feel the book should be sent to members who want it, and people who have no constuctive thoughts about the book should leave now.
Admin once agian and i say this for most on here, Thank your team very much from us for all your work and time on this subject.
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Claire 30



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I see the people that sent the emails to Admin have not posted anything like that on here!!!! no balls that what i say icon_evil.gif
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Flyspy



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:38 am    Post subject: Typical Reply with quote

Hummm it is shame we all have to suffer for the actions of some idiots and some people that are just too impatient and obsessive.

It is a shame that it has to end this way and all people involved in the nastiness going about, I hope you had fun with spoiling it for everyone.

To all those many nice people on here I hope we can all keep in contact.

Liss
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Anna



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

*crys* icon_sad.gif
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:43 am    Post subject: Thanks Reply with quote

Thanks everyone for your comments. Pat you have been great and certainly caused us no trouble. I dont feel we have been used because at no time has money or Michael wanting to turn a profit been mentioned. In fact quite the reverse. Neither do we feel used. We read the articles with just as much interest as everyone else.

Im sure we can get Michael to do his last posting if we havnt driven him off. Whatever your motives Michael we would still like you to post but understand if you decide otherwise. Personally I would have given up on this a long time ago. I admire your perseverance. Anyone else would have been laughed out of the Forum.

I dont know what the legal implications are on copyright or publishing a document that we have no authorised representative for. This is the issue that concerns us especially with regard to recent comments. If we could be provided with a bit more authorisation Janet then maybe we could proceed.

We really must get some work done!

All the very best

PS: Have no wish to ban anyone from the Forum. We have never had to do this before and would hate to have to start now. Just be nice. Enjoy it for what it is.
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Claire 30



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Admin,

If and when Michael posts is there any chance you can put it on your website as chapter 4? it will make alot easy reading.

Its a shame it has ended this way, we will continue to enjoy the forum thanks again icon_biggrin.gif

Claire xx
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi - Well, I really don't understand icon_sad.gif . Is it a copyright issue that bothers you, admin? Surely the text is copyrighted to Michael (whoever he may be!). But I'm no legal expert so I really can't help you.

I do hope Michael posts the last chapter, or gives admin the info they need to proceed....we've come so far! And I, like many others, have thoroughly enjoyed the journey icon_biggrin.gif .

Thanks again for all the hard work you've put in admin.

Just Me
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comfort



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can someone please explain what is now happening, is it all over now?
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Pat



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 1:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hiya Tony

I'm Pat who posted the original post asking for ghosts stories. I didn't know what I would start, did I.

Welcome to the boards. You must have an interesting job.

Please keep in touch.

See ya

Love Pat
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[quote="Basatak"]Hi all! I've been following this saga religiously since 1/19; when someone from another messageboard pointed me this way. Real or not; it's a fascinating if not time-consuming read!

I work for a coroner (medical examiner) outside of Chicago, Illinois......and when a body is discovered; especially if there is a suspect not yet in custody; they can be pretty secretive about it, and if it is in the public's best interest.....it's pretty easy to recover the body and "case" the area for clues, without information getting into the papers.

Though I have been lurking as a guest for the most part; I feel through all your posts I've gotten to know some of you, and however this turns out, it has been an honest pleasure meeting you all! icon_biggrin.gif

Tony[/quote]
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 1:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hiya Andymac

I'm sorry I haven't answered before, but I was stuck at New Street Station in Birmingham as I couldn't get home on Wednesday night. I had gone into Birmingham to see a pantomine it took me 4 hours by bus and I only saw the last half an hour!

Then I couldn't get home as they had stopped the buses and taxis. I was stranded!

So I stayed the night at New Street Station. Got home at 6am!!!!!

I understood the book was going to be able to be printed off the internet, didn't think it was going to be in the shops.

But, after todays problems and I am not too sure what they are as I didn't get on the boards yeaterday, I don't know what is happening.

Its made a good story though. Please keep in touch.

Pat ----x----




[quote="AndyMac"]Thanks for the welcome Pat, I feel quite honoured by your acknowledgment as you were, after all, the instigator!
Thank goodness you felt like hearing some good ghost stories!
How exactly can I get hold of the manuscript Micheal has produced (although having read ALL the posts, I bet the book is a lot shorter than the Preface!
The FT I refer to is the Fortean Times.com Message Board - you guys made it onto there last thursday/Friday ish. Well Done![/quote]
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 2:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I still dont get it.......

(blonde moment)

kaz xx
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Claire 30



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 2:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry unfortunalty we got snowed in at home (thats wot the boss thinks anyway!!! icon_lol.gif ) See we missed a bit !!

We are back here today speak soon matey

Claire x




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Claire, Emily .?? where are you .?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 2:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So we're not getting the book???? icon_cry.gif that's how I read it anyway, sorry if that's the wrong impression, I have a headache!!

Love & wishes
Kate xx

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 2:14 pm    Post subject: Job Application Reply with quote

Dear @@@@@@@@@@@@@@ (or can we call you @)

Thank you for applying for the position here at the Birmingham UK Discussion Forum of ghost, I regret to inform you that the position has already been filled by Michael Pennington.

We would like to point out the following reasons why your services will not be required:
i] Although we thought the Wrath of God like post was an interesting twist we decided to go with Michael's rather beguiling text
ii] Your located I see at Sperry Marina, they produce Global Defense Systems do they not? I wonder if you decided to haunt that location to give you easy access to nuk-lee-ar weapons? Is this in reference to Michael's mentioning of his fears of an evil spirit pushing the big red button?

Once again thank you for applying and good luck with your future hauntings, manifestations and general spookieness!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 2:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Been kicked out of chat and won't let me back in - not sure what is going on here but I am getting more and more confused by the minute.

I don't know if anyone else feels as let down as I do - I have been following this story from the beginning although only registered half way through. Would love to know how it ended but not sure I can understand everything that has happened and maybe i shouldn't try to.

Just to say - it has been very entertaining. I have loved every minute of it although at the moment feel a bit like a kid who has been told they are going to the fair to find they are sat on one of the 30 p rides outside the local supermarket - still having fun but not what I expected.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 2:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is the part where those involved in this windup sit back and laugh themselves silly I suppose.

What a wonderful lesson in trust this turned out to be.
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Pat



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 3:00 pm    Post subject: New Street Station Reply with quote

Hiya all

Do you think Michael was in New Street Staion with me on Wednesday night. I was the one with the hat like Paddington Bear's.

I have a feeling some of the people there were not for real too. But I sat by a really nice bloke. so it wasn't too bad. I hope he got to Falmouth the next day.

I understand New Street Station suppose to be haunted too, it was built on the site of a former plague pit.

Spirits of plague victims please refain from posting messages.

See you all
Pat
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 3:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear Friends - Hope you are all well today. I'm just going to read through the post i have missed since yesterday.

Robert
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 3:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Has anyone realised that Admin have put back the original name for the forums?

Hello Ghost nice to hear from you again icon_lol.gif
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