Q&A for the investigation on the 24th

stormkeeper

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stevenmu

Just a quick q, will there be power available to us to use, i'm hoping to set up a few radio/cassettes around the place and it'd be nice not to have to run round checking batteries all night, well, I'll have to run round changin tapes all night anyway, but still, mains power would be better. Also I presume some would like to be able to charge cameras/camcorders etc as the night goes on.

6th

As far as i know the power is being killed off at some stage so we can safely say that there was nothing to interfere with any readings gotten on EMF meters and the likes, but i'm not sure.
6th

stevenmu

Makes sense, I'll stock up on batteries later so.

As far as EMF meters go, wasn't it mentioned somewhere that Vodafone have a mast on top of the castle, will that be a problem ?

Zillah

stevenmu wrote:

As far as EMF meters go, wasn't it mentioned somewhere that Vodafone have a mast on top of the castle, will that be a problem ?

Hmm. Why do you ask? Its not like a twenty thousand volt electromagnetic field surrounding us would interfere with EMF readings now would it...


...crap.

Yule3

Where is the investigation going to be held?

Zillah

Oh come on theres a whole bunch of threads about it if you took ten seconds to actually check.

Charleville Castle...

Zillah

I have a question!

Costs are mounting, so in an effort to save me a scrap of money I'll be bringing sandwiches and stuff. I presume I could get my hands on a kettle in the castle to make some pot noodles or something?

stevenmu

I've a small camping gas stove thingy which I'm going to bring (just in case we need an emergency fry-up at some stage ). I'm sure we can sort out some kind of kettle or metal water container to use on it.

Zillah

Excellent.

Dagon

I'm after getting a bad flu today, sore muscles, low energy and shivers. I don't think it's a good idea to go down to a drafty castle in this state, so I'm going to bow out for now, unless my condition improves tomorrow. I'm disappointed cause I've looking forward to this for weeks, feckin flu

Sincerely apologise; but if I can't make it tomorrow I will definitely be on the next investigation!

Yule3

Zillah wrote:

Oh come on theres a whole bunch of threads about it if you took ten seconds to actually check.

Charleville Castle...

No need to be sarcastic...I just asked a question.

Kennet I am not be able to make it, you know with college and work commitments. I would have replied to this thread way before now, except my PC has gotten a virus and no longer works, so I hardly get on the net anymore only in between classes on the net cafe which is why I didn't get the time to read over previous threads.

I would love to go to the next investigation if there is ever one.

Zillah

Yule3 wrote:

No need to be sarcastic

There was no sarcasm. I truly meant the disdain I showed.

stormkeeper

Okay, first of all I apoligise for lack of response from my part. I only now just got internet access today.

Okay, and now for the questions...

Just a quick q, will there be power available to us to use, i'm hoping to set up a few radio/cassettes around the place and it'd be nice not to have to run round checking batteries all night, well, I'll have to run round changin tapes all night anyway, but still, mains power would be better. Also I presume some would like to be able to charge cameras/camcorders etc as the night goes on.

This place has power provided by a generator. It powers the entire castle, with the exception of the lighting, which is powered by the Vodafone generator. You'll be able to charge you phones, camcorders, etc here during the day and for a while, up until a certain time, which I'll inform you guys about on the day.

As far as i know the power is being killed off at some stage so we can safely say that there was nothing to interfere with any readings gotten on EMF meters and the likes, but i'm not sure.

I'm not fully sure presently either, but the majority of stuff should be shut down, lighting is 50-50 at present. I'll be updating this as I get more info.

As far as EMF meters go, wasn't it mentioned somewhere that Vodafone have a mast on top of the castle, will that be a problem ?

Simply put, not really. When I was with the PRAI we had no EMF interferance from the mast, and I'll expect this to still be the case.

Where is the investigation going to be held?

It was already mentioned many times before, but it's being held at Charleville Castle in Tullamore, for the benefit of those who weren't sure.

Costs are mounting, so in an effort to save me a scrap of money I'll be bringing sandwiches and stuff. I presume I could get my hands on a kettle in the castle to make some pot noodles or something?

There's a kettle at the castle, so you should be able to use that. Don't worry, it's not the Dark Ages here, we do have many modern conveniences here!

I can't/may not be able to make it due to unexpected circumstances. I'm interested in the next investigation when it's on.

That's terribly unfortunate if you're unable to come, but regarding another investigation, that wouldn't be for a while yet. I'd have to look to see what the story is as such, but when there is another investigation to be scheduled, it'll be posted here. All the same though, please do come to the next investigation


That should be all the questions answered, or at least I hope so. I'll be updating this post as I get new info for the old questions. Keep an eye on this post for changes.

Andy

stevenmu

Looks good guys, I'm going to be AFK till tomorrow, if something important comes up, 6th or Kenneth maybe one of you could give me a call. Otherwise I'll see ye at tullamore train station at 12:30.

stormkeeper

stevenmu wrote:

Looks good guys, I'm going to be AFK till tomorrow, if something important comes up, 6th or Kenneth maybe one of you could give me a call. Otherwise I'll see ye at tullamore train station at 12:30.

I'll make a note to call you tomorrow morning while I'm updating my list.

stormkeeper

I thought I'd note as well that the prices also includes the €10 membership to the castle as well.

Zillah

Kennett wrote:

I thought I'd note as well that the prices also includes the €10 membership to the castle as well.

Well in that case!!!

Pff. Back in the middle ages I'd have killed to be a "member" of a castle. Ah the courtly life...

But these days I can't imagine it'd be so cool...

stormkeeper

Well, this castle is only a couple of hundred years old. Also, the membership thing is required, as part of the safety waiver and accessing all areas, I believe. Normal members of the public aren't allowed to stray from the tour area without due cause.

Yule3

Zillah wrote:

There was no sarcasm. I truly meant the disdain I showed.

If you really feel that way, then the best thing to do is ignore my posts. The last thing I want to do is to have an argument with you, life is to short for that. Peace.