Steve_C: Ah, but perhaps the demons did come, whisked parakeet to the netherworld ...
That means the experiment is a success! Yay!
Wait, could I have typed that statement if I'm under demon control?
i feel cheated that never, not once, as a dub or as a ex-dub, did i experience the presence, manifestation, or just-things-flying-around, of demons.
not so much as a teacup levitating from its saucer.
no inexplicable cold spots.
Steve_C: Ah, but perhaps the demons did come, whisked parakeet to the netherworld ...
That means the experiment is a success! Yay!
Wait, could I have typed that statement if I'm under demon control?
i feel cheated that never, not once, as a dub or as a ex-dub, did i experience the presence, manifestation, or just-things-flying-around, of demons.
not so much as a teacup levitating from its saucer.
no inexplicable cold spots.
For cantleave: Thanks for the "Paranormality" suggestion. I'm past the out-of-body part (didn't try it; will later) and into how mediums, fortune-tellers, etc., use psychology to fool the rest of us. I'm also discovering, as Wiseman did in his book, that the experiment is not as intriguing as the posters' responses to it have been.
For anyone interested, it'll soon be two days into my demon experiment. The only amazing thing that's happened so far is that a mature bald eagle flew over my house today. That's my second local sighting in less than a year. I'm hoping they'll nest nearby. Nesting season starts about now in my area.
Other than that, everything's been boringly normal.
5+ days and counting.
i feel cheated that never, not once, as a dub or as a ex-dub, did i experience the presence, manifestation, or just-things-flying-around, of demons.
not so much as a teacup levitating from its saucer.
no inexplicable cold spots.
Satanus, you're comparing apples to oranges. Unlike polar bears, demons are said to be everywhere and looking for trouble to boot. And since I want a direct experience, no ouiji boards, no mediums, no any kind of go-between. It's just me and the demons.
However, your suggestion to put more effort into the experiment has merit. I will place several of my yard sale purchases on the dining room table tonight and check if they've been moved tomorrow morning. Any other suggestions that I can do on my own? Maybe I should set out some doughnuts along with the coffee.
BTW, no demons showed up last night, or if they did, they didn't wake me up and they didn't even have any coffee.
i feel cheated that never, not once, as a dub or as a ex-dub, did i experience the presence, manifestation, or just-things-flying-around, of demons.
not so much as a teacup levitating from its saucer.
no inexplicable cold spots.
Satanus: Otherwise, you're just spoofing.
Was it the decaf for the poltergeists that gave me away?
Zeb: Please.. dont ridicule what you dont understand. Just because some cults bandy the term around to justify themselves does not mean they dont exist.
That's precisely why I'm conducting my experiment. To see if they exist.
i have 2 rings and a watch.
2 diamond rings and a diamond bezeled rolex.
other than that, i don't wear anything else.. my ex loved (still loves) jewelry and she's got an unbelievable collection of goodies....what aboutchoo?
A silver necklace I bought at a yard sale. Strangely, it never tarnishes, and when I put it on, it spins around my neck a few times and then tries to strangle me.
i feel cheated that never, not once, as a dub or as a ex-dub, did i experience the presence, manifestation, or just-things-flying-around, of demons.
not so much as a teacup levitating from its saucer.
no inexplicable cold spots.
breakfast of champions:
Interesting. . . Several months ago, I had a conversation with a "fringe-y" dub friend of mine who admitted that a demon encounter would be the most faith strengthening experience that exists.
I disagree. Wouldn't an encounter with God (I mean a direct encounter; not the weirdy, unprovable, religious type of encounter) be the most convincing? If the demons don't want to visit, I'm going to call God out. Yeah, I'm talking to you, God! You'd better not run!
i feel cheated that never, not once, as a dub or as a ex-dub, did i experience the presence, manifestation, or just-things-flying-around, of demons.
not so much as a teacup levitating from its saucer.
no inexplicable cold spots.
Good suggestion, perfect1. But I prefer "The Exorcist" to set the right mood for polite demon company.
i feel cheated that never, not once, as a dub or as a ex-dub, did i experience the presence, manifestation, or just-things-flying-around, of demons.
not so much as a teacup levitating from its saucer.
no inexplicable cold spots.
Since you insist, cantleave, I will download "Paranormality" to my Kindle tonight. I wouldn't mind an out-of-body experience once in a while. Sounds refreshing.
And I will be pleased to give your regards to the Devil (if he shows) and repeat what you said. Perhaps you didn't promise him enough in exchange for Jimmy-Page-like talent.
Please excuse me for a few hours. I have to make dinner, and then get the coffee things ready for the demons.
i feel cheated that never, not once, as a dub or as a ex-dub, did i experience the presence, manifestation, or just-things-flying-around, of demons.
not so much as a teacup levitating from its saucer.
no inexplicable cold spots.
Disappointment in the failure to prove a hypothesis is what scientific experimentation is all about, cantleave. If the demons don't show, I'll have to discard the old hypothesis and formulate a new one. But thanks for your concern.
i feel cheated that never, not once, as a dub or as a ex-dub, did i experience the presence, manifestation, or just-things-flying-around, of demons.
not so much as a teacup levitating from its saucer.
no inexplicable cold spots.
Be careful, Cagefighter. If the demons don't show up, my next invitation will be to God to explain why he didn't let the demons visit. If you turn out to be the reason, there will be hell to pay.