While most people laughed at the idea of plumbers hunting ghosts, to me, the idea was not that far-fetched. I’m a contractor’s kid. My dad didn’t know what to do with my sensitive/psychic abilities. So to dissuade me from believing, he would show me that old buildings had unusual happenings that could be explained by their age: the heating or plumbing system, or the freezing and thawing of ground in cold climates, or the settling that happened as part of the geology of the area. That was the one thing I loved about Jason and Grant – they looked at the construction things and ruled that out before going paranormal. And it’s one thing I’m thankful my dad taught me. I also look for, and rule out, structural issues or electrical issues before I open up my psychic side.
Now I’m not going to bore you with a complete list of structural things to look for when one begins to hunt. But what I want to do is give some general dos and don’ts before beginning a paranormal investigation.
First and most important, NEVER HUNT ALONE. You might be a damn good psychic and very confident in your skills, but you are going into, most likely, a strange, dark environment. It’s easy to miss a step or a dip in the floor or on the ground and find yourself like the infamous woman on TV “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” Second, have a good idea who you are hunting with. I joke about refusing to hunt with anyone who “screams and runs like a girl.” No, it’s not a sexist remark – it’s a safety thing. There needs to be some level-headedness in those who are on the hunt. Not everything is paranormal (see the above paragraph) but if someone is scared to death, they may become confused in the dark and run into walls , down stairs, trip over headstones, etc. (I’ve even seen people react this way on professionally sponsored tours). Also, do let an outside party know where you are going, and when you should be back.