SPIRITS of St. Petersburg
Phone: 727-821-5759
Phone: 727-821-5759 Email: tbspirits@netscape.netWebsite: www.spiritsofstpetersburg.com
Website: www.spiritsofstpetersburg.comI, __________________________ (your name), have contacted the SPIRITS to do a voluntary investigation in my home. I have the authority to allow access to the volunteers of the SPIRITS of St. Petersburg members and affiliated persons into
______My house______My business______Other:_______________________Located at:
(Street address):_______________________________________________
City:________________ State:______________________ Zip:__________
(Your address will not be released to the public or used for solicitation. This is strictly for SPIRITS record keeping).
Please verify:
______* The investigation process has been explained to me and I give SPIRITS permission to conduct one at this location.
______*I understand that the SPIRITS is a volunteer and secular organization. We do not guarantee to find or remove any beings that may exist in the house. The SPIRITS of St. Petersburg group does not engage in occult or religious practices (invocations, evocations, spell casting, etc.).
Signed___________________________ Date___________
Witness__________________________ Date___________
Initial date of contact:__________________________________
SPIRITS Investigation date:______________________________________
SPIRITS Investigation date:______________________________________
Release of Information and Evidence
SPIRITS of St. PetersburgPhone: 727-821-5759
Phone: 727-821-5759 Email: tbspirits@netscape.netWebsite: www.spiritsofstpetersburg.com
Website: www.spiritsofstpetersburg.comI, __________________________ (your name), have contacted the SPIRITS to do a voluntary investigation in my home. I have the authority to allow access to the volunteers of the SPIRITS of St. Petersburg members and affiliated persons into
______My house______My business______Other:_______________________Located at:
(Street address):_______________________________________________
City:________________ State:______________________ Zip:__________
(Your address will not be released to the public or used for solicitation. This is strictly for SPIRITS record keeping).
Please verify:
______* The investigation process has been explained to me and I give SPIRITS permission to conduct one at this location.
______*I understand that the SPIRITS is a volunteer and secular organization. We do not guarantee to find or remove any beings that may exist in the house. The SPIRITS of St. Petersburg group does not engage in occult or religious practices (invocations, evocations, spell casting, etc.).
_______* The SPIRITS of St. Petersburg understands that there are many paranormal television shows currently in production. However, these shows are for entertainment purposes only. The SPIRITS of St. Petersburg is a professional hobbyist investigation group. We are here to assist homeowners with understanding the phenomena active within their home and to aid as mediators between the living and the deceased. We are not here for entertainment purposes, nor do we use the same protocols that are depicted on television.
The SPIRITS’ belief is that ghosts, like the living, have personalities. As a group, the SPIRITS of St. Petersburg does not endorse nor practice the goading, taunting or provoking of entities. We do not invoke, evoke or exorcise ghosts.
As investigation results are unpredictable, the SPIRITS of St. Petersburg cannot make any promises of any expected results. Please note that after an investigation, it takes time to compile and review the data gathered. We want to produce accurate documentation of phenomena, so please be patient with us.
Signed___________________________ Date___________
Witness__________________________ Date___________
Initial date of contact:_____________________ SPIRITS Investigation date:____________________
Release of images and information for media and web sites:
All images are the property of the S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of St. Petersburg. Permission is needed to print any images or information found on the web site or taken during an investigation.
Any materials loaned to the media, press, or other institution should be returned with care as soon as possible, with credit given to both the photographer/writer and the S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of St. Petersburg Paranormal Investigations Team.
In signing this release I agree to the above terms and will abide by them.
Signed: _______________________________________________
Witness:________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________________
Signs of Potential Paranormal Manifestation
The S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of St. Petersburg are very sensitive to the needs of those who we investigate. We try to be as non-invasive as possible during our research and we are extremely respectful of the living and the dead. Although each investigation is different, there are some basic procedures and research guidelines that we would like to make you aware of. We have installed these protocols in an effort to make our research more scientific and successful, and to make you as comfortable as possible with having us in your home.
Please note: Members volunteer to block off time from their personal and professional schedules to attend investigations. Therefore, we do request homeowners to pick a firm date for our investigation. Cancellations should be avoided unless in emergency situations.
For more information and the results of prior investigations, please see our web site at:
http://centralflghosts.homestead.com/home.html
Procedures:
*Expect 3-9 members of the team to arrive at your location at a time that has been agreed upon by both parties. Most of our hunts average 6 people, but there is some fluctuation depending on individual schedules.
Expect 3-9 members of the team to arrive at your location at a time that has been agreed upon by both parties. Most of our hunts average 6 people, but there is some fluctuation depending on individual schedules.*Most of our investigations take 2 - 4 hours to complete. Usually, only one member of the team knows about the details of the haunting. The rest of the team does not know. Please do not indicate any haunted activity or details of the haunting until we have done a full "cold" reading on the house. Allow us a few minutes to take notes, compare information, and centralize areas of potential hauntings. We will be conducting an interview with you. It is then that you will be able to share information and experiences with us.
Most of our investigations take 2 - 4 hours to complete. Usually, only one member of the team knows about the details of the haunting. The rest of the team does not know. Please do not indicate any haunted activity or details of the haunting until we have done a full "cold" reading on the house. Allow us a few minutes to take notes, compare information, and centralize areas of potential hauntings. We will be conducting an interview with you. It is then that you will be able to share information and experiences with us.*We will be using mostly hand-held equipment that you will be able to recognize. Equipment list includes video, 35 mm cameras, digital cameras, tape recorder, temperature sensitive gauges, and EMF (electromagnetic field) meters. If you have any questions as to our equipment please ask us.
We will be using mostly hand-held equipment that you will be able to recognize. Equipment list includes video, 35 mm cameras, digital cameras, tape recorder, temperature sensitive gauges, and EMF (electromagnetic field) meters. If you have any questions as to our equipment please ask us.*We ask that just the residents of the home be in attendance and that no guests be invited unless we have discussed it with you prior to the investigation.
We ask that just the residents of the home be in attendance and that no guests be invited unless we have discussed it with you prior to the investigation. *Please try to dust at least a day prior to the SPIRITS investigation.
Please try to dust at least a day prior to the SPIRITS investigation.If possible:
*Please shut down a/c or heat several hours prior to investigation.
Please shut down a/c or heat several hours prior to investigation.*Turn off miscellaneous appliances that might emit EMF or other unusual signals.
Turn off miscellaneous appliances that might emit EMF or other unusual signals.*Please avoid spraying sweet smelling perfumes or household deodorizers before the SPIRITS arrive.
Please avoid spraying sweet smelling perfumes or household deodorizers before the SPIRITS arrive. *We will turn out lights and shut off as many electrical appliances as you allow. Please, do not leave on TVs or radios because they will interfere with the EMF readings, as well as the visual and audio recordings.
We will turn out lights and shut off as many electrical appliances as you allow. Please, do not leave on TVs or radios because they will interfere with the EMF readings, as well as the visual and audio recordings.*If you would like to observe our investigation, please do. Ask questions but please be mindful of our recording devices. Allow us enough room to be able to take measurements and readings.
If you would like to observe our investigation, please do. Ask questions but please be mindful of our recording devices. Allow us enough room to be able to take measurements and readings.We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. We will also ask you questions about the history of the area, your interaction with the potential hauntings, some background information on yourself, and any paranormal experiences prior to this haunting. In order to conduct our investigation properly we need to ask these questions.
*We will be happy to share with you our results. Some of the information, reports, and unusual pictures will appear on our web site. Some information may be published in Bayside News, with the permission of the homeowner. We DO NOT print names (unless they are pseudonymous, or unless we are granted permission to publish your name) nor do we print addresses for either Bayside News or the web site. We may put general locations (106th Avenue, St. Petersburg) or simply the name of the city, but we respect the privacy of the homes we investigate. If you do not want any information released, tell us.
We will be happy to share with you our results. Some of the information, reports, and unusual pictures will appear on our web site. Some information may be published in Bayside News, with the permission of the homeowner. We DO NOT print names (unless they are pseudonymous, or unless we are granted permission to publish your name) nor do we print addresses for either Bayside News or the web site. We may put general locations (106th Avenue, St. Petersburg) or simply the name of the city, but we respect the privacy of the homes we investigate. If you do not want any information released, tell us. Thank you for allowing us your time and working with us for this investigation.
Sincerely,
The S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of St. Petersburg
Release forms for investigation:
SPIRITS of St. Petersburg
Phone: 727-821-5759 Email: tbspirits@netscape.net
Website: http://centralflghosts.homestead.com/home.html
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We do understand that there are many paranormal television shows currently in production. However, these shows are for entertainment purposes only. The SPIRITS of St. Petersburg is a professional hobbyist investigation group. We are here to assist homeowners with understanding the phenomena active within their home and to aid as mediators between the living and the deceased. We are not here for entertainment purposes, nor do we use the same protocols that are depicted on television.
The SPIRITS' belief is that ghosts, like the living, have personalities. As a group, the SPIRITS of St. Petersburg does not endorse nor practice the goading, taunting or provoking of entities. We do not invoke, evoke or exorcise ghosts.
As investigation results are unpredictable, the SPIRITS of St. Petersburg cannot make any promises of any expected results. Please note that after an investigation, it takes time to compile and review the data gathered. We want to produce accurate documentation of phenomena, so please be patient with us.
Thank you for your patronage! We look forward to working with you in the future.
SPIRITS of St. Petersburg
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While we do not charge for an investigation, if you wish to support the work of the SPIRITS of St. Petersburg, we are currently seeking the following:
Thermal Imager
Digital cameras (new or used)
Gasoline prepaid cards
400 speed 35 mm film
Batteries: AA, AAA, 9V
Polaroid film, 600 speed
Financial gifts to defray costs of travel, film development, and equipment
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Homeowner questions:
Have you experienced any of the following? If so, please describe in detail. Please document any of the events listed below.
*Unusual dreams: Dreams have long been considered a "liminal," or thresh hold, state. Since ancient times, humans have reported dreams with deceased family, friends, and even strangers. At times, messages are conveyed to the sleeping person, often verified as correct when the dreamer awakens. This may or may not relate to the subconscious mind.
*Lucid dreams: Dreams where you realize you are dreaming and/or take control of the dream
*Old Hag Syndrome: The sensation of feeling held down and suffocated by an entity, usually during times of rest or sleep. Often, this "entity" manifests as an old woman, or "hag," and is a menacing presence. This is a type of paralysis dream and may or may not be related to the paranormal phenomena experienced in an area.
*Paralysis Dreams: One wakes up, but cannot move for a period of time. This may be related to chemical imbalances or pressure in the brain.
In your home, do you ever have the sensation of:
*Discomfort or an uncomfortable feeling in a particular room or at a particular time for an unknown reason?
*The sensation of being watched when no one is present?
*A sensation of hostility directed to you from an unknown source?
*A sensation of peace/love/comfort directed to you from an unknown source?
Do you have any of the following pets:
*Cats?
*Dogs?
*Birds?
*Small animals/rodents?
*If animals are in the vicinity, have they been observed acting strangely? Animals often posses instincts and abilities more in tune with their surroundings. Have you noticed your pet having abnormal behavior, such as suddenly becoming aggressive, fearful, or agitated? Does your pet lick the air, follow unseen movement with its eyes, or track something you cannot see?
Do you experience any of the following?
*Seeing a shadow/shadowy figure (s)?
*Peripheral vision manifestations? Do you see movements out of the corner of your eye, turn to look and find there is nothing there?
*Full manifestation of an entity?
Are there cold drafts or cold spots found only in a certain location? (Barring drafts created by the a/c or heating units, fans, and windows). Are there areas of the location that are abnormally cold? Centralized locations, or columns, of coldness that won't go away, or appear to move through the house? (These also manifest as pockets of heat, or warm sensations).
PK activity:
*Do you experience the apportation of objects? Apportation is the manifestation of foreign objects into a location. This may also relate to small household objects that disappear, cannot be found, but "reappear" in either the exact location first searched or in an area where it will be easily found. Metal objects, including keys, coins, and jewelry, seem to be most often affected.
*Have you visual confirmation of objects moving?
Do you experience any of the following:
*Abnormal behavior of lights or doors? Have you witnessed lights coming on of their own accord? Doors opening or closing without assistance? Or, have you experienced unlocked doors locking themselves, or visa versa?
*Abnormal behavior of telephones?
*Abnormal behavior of electronics and computers? Does phenomena seem to happen more near your computer, or when you are working on your computer?
*Do you hear any unusual sounds in the house? Are there any unexplained:
Popping or sizzling sounds?
Rustling sounds?
White noise?
Voices?
Footsteps?
Furniture moving?
Doors/windows slamming?
Other?
Does the homeowner have natural psi ability? Do you experience the following?
*Expression of SLIder phenomena: SLIder stands for "Street Light Interference". This is paranormal activity relating to the living. Theoretically, SLIders are emitting a low grade of PK (psychokinetic) energy which interacts and interferes with electronic devices. SLIder phenomena includes street lights going off as a person walks by them, electronic devices constantly breaking when a person is near them or attempts to use them, watches dying, batteries dying at an abnormal rate, etc.
*Premonitions (future events), clairvoyance (sensing or knowing things that are going on in the present at an entirely different location), or retro cognition (seeing events that took place in the past)?
Do you experience any anomalous health conditions?
Eyes?
Medications?
History of the home (Please answer to the best of your knowledge):
*When was your home built?
*To your knowledge, did anyone die in the home?
*Is there a history of any violent acts within the home?
*Have you recently remodeled or refurbished the house? If so, when?
*Are there any other events that you feel are relative to the history of the house and to the SPIRITS investigations?
Miscellaneous:
Are there any OTHER paranormal manifestations not covered by those listed above? If so, please list and describe in detail:
A time line of paranormal activity is immensely helpful. Please note as much information as possible, including dates, times, events, who was present, and what happened.
