House Ghost

 

I have a house ghost.

Ok, that sounds very domestic. 

Basically I have a very shy ghost. I have 'felt' them not so much as a presence but when I do something stupid and they are questioning their after-life choices mostly when I startle myself and ugly scream. There have been a few times when I think they tried to help so I wouldn't scare the crap out of myself. but other then that? 

Now, normally I would be worried about carbon monoxide poisoning or other such out side influence, but fortunately thoughs things are soundly crossed off the list.

First, I have an old boiler but because my basement has all the drafts and part of it is open to the outside (my porch was not done properly) there is no build up of carbon monoxide. After I fix the draft problems? Well, that is one of the concerns in getting the drafts fixed.

Second, when I hear papers fall of the tables down stairs they are always right back in their place. When the mice move things they stay moved and well... Mice leave 'calling cards'. So many calling cards. The mice chase sound boxes have been working so far. 

Third, the ghost learned not to push the test button on the fire/carbon monoxide detector in the basement. The basement detector is the only one within arms reach as the other 2 are 8-10 up on the ceilings in their respective rooms. A 2am wakeup call with the test message blaring in the house was not fun and in the time it would take someone to run from the basement into my room there was suddenly the presence of someone clinging to my back like a scared cat, with the addition of 'i'msorry' & panic. 

That was the only big thing and while the ghost still moves a few things there hasn't been anything else. 

Besides, ghosts are much better then mice or rats or chipmunks or squirrels living in the walls.