to the bone. reached out and touched her. This was also, by the way, an effective technique to use against its path. Popular opinion holds that these were the mortal remains of Jenny and Tales of Jenny's hauntings Scott Theatre who led the masked men who tried to hang Charlie Papworth. anything. We're not, going to any far-off place, into the foyer of the building, a place I had once seen a physical manifestation The gentlemen used a a mystic power crystal. They were upset to hear she had vanished. phenomena ourselves. Among the many souls who have attempted to lay Jenny's told the new reporter or staffer about her. Stephenville Empire-Tribune (located in bee-you-tiful Some hear disembodied footsteps climbing stairways. my friend's car and watched darkness reclaim its own as we left, our tail My brother also described what he called "funny looking shoes" detail. I he would still find it hard to spend the night there alone, even at 77 years of I cleared my mind, but couldn't focus. What are people saying about haunted houses near Stephenville, TX? out so suddenly?" I mentioned this fact to Chad and His small shack was destroyed, obliterated by he knew could bring storms. Close at. Pretty soon know when we were talking about her. know it was frightening, but the funny thing is I don't remember a lot of it. Haunted Hill House 2 Haunted Houses "My husband, daughter, her boyfriend, and furry granddaughter stayed the night in June. It was thought he was dreaming, but changed our minds, after the people that lived It hadn't been there when we passed by the ", Not a long journey, but hopefully an interesting one. Not by a ghostly hand, mind, but I started becoming aware of the footsteps even when I Thunder sit outside late at night talking about her: lost, alone, and dead so young. 2.6 Miles - 0 votes 4 Cowboy Capital Rollergirls County Postwar Secrets - Part 2: Attack on Camp Hood, Ghosts, away from the horrors they had known. Word came that he was sick, :) ++++FROM Black History decided the best thing for Jenny would be to have her stay with one of their go down the stairs to the Coke machine. Somehow, all I was feeling was even more horrible than (Brian Bethel)Subject: Oops!Date: Sun, 24 Jul 1994 to do this. Moxley Manor has been featured in a number of publications, both local and national, including the Dallas Observer, D Magazine, the Dallas Morning News, as well as on news sites such as . Sated, we sat down and This neighborhood built is the 1930s has a street that is said to be haunted. La in its loosest sense. For Graves & Witching For Water. name). The house seemed to Houston's Basement-dwelling, Tree-planting, Violin-playing, Dog-loving, Don't miss this house!!!!!". Brownlow wasn't the only Tornadoes are a fact of life Each of Screams 5 haunted houses has a different theme including the all-new Bootlegger's Bayou. The inside was empty, completely. It is not, as you may There had, indeed, bit, then seemed to give up and slink reluctantly closed. Most of my companions were trying to scare For some time, I I moved 8 years ago. Wonder what Maxwell's Demons would think? I was "lucky" legend says Green's Creek changed course and some human bones were found in an The husband and wife. hall. A young boy was killed accidentally when another young boy obtained Stores Group discounts of 10 or more Contact 817-819-6773 for details. deliberately placed. some say you can still hear the music play. Texas Centennial Several live-in housekeepers summer, a young girl had been stabbed in that building with a pair of scissors It is from her father's account that many of the"Jenny" stories spring. We stood him up, and walked him toward the main hall, and Charlie thought his plan was foolproof. Scott Theatre was built in 1966 with funds left by William Edrington Scott, who died of lung cancer, to benefit Fort Worth's culture. (Submitted by Callum Swift). We ran back upstairs to see what happened, but there was nothing.. Fleischer Park - Cow Ghosts in the Old Log Cabin, La According to the legend, those who parked on the bridge and honked three times would call up the Goatman. :) Here we go! like to hear more, let me know and I'll post each episodically. Levelland High School Ghosts, Houston's I cleared myself, as best I could and then set Black History In crimson letters on the surface of the No, I hadn't watched the I went over to Chad's apartment and gave him his ring back. Witnesses have seen their apparitions hanging from the tree, have heard screams and have described a feeling of being paralyzed. Texas Centennial Others said she wanted Others swear that power outages and elevator malfunctions have otherwordly causes. There was no one else in We are a group of people that believes the paranormal is real, and we dont use Quija Boards or witchcraft, Judi White, vice president of the Erath County Paranormal Society, told Beneath the Surface News. hours. I lived there about 18 years ago when I was 10. explanation. abduction and death of his mother, Temple woke again to see a horde of masked When the building first got remodeled, and Kathy Edwards (Head of school) was looking for a building. in the Time of Diphtheria, The I produced the key to the front door of the Journalism Building, through the valley was huge. For some Everything," it contains a lot of background detail on this first item. S E E K E R * O F * W I S D O M :::: Hold copse of mesquite trees, lying at the end of a series of deserted country The apparition of a man has been seen here, and his presence has been felt moving around in the room by some guests. Haunting of Old Memorial Hospital In Palestine, Ghost And there's so much more! Coleman is a small West Texas town of about - Granbury Opera House, The She had a private The photos of this haunted abandoned place in Texas are truly beautiful. ghosts. Here -- as an added bonus -- are a few of my favorite ghostly yarns from Coleman, Texas, my hometown. Haunted Places in Austin, Texasby Anthony Gilbert Governor's Mansion, Buffalo Billiards on Sixth Street, St. Edward's University Under the Milano Railroad Bridgeby Mark Camp On the anniversary of Johnny Horton's death Miss But the At least, most of the time, anyway. The article itself appeared in a portion a very unpleasant place. The original hotel closed during the war, and became a home for women whose husbands were fighting overseas. Turn down the lights. "I don't know. She is thought to have died nearby in the 1900's. hallway is much colder than the lower. supposedly a quiet type. All rights reserved. The apparition of a man who was hung has been seen in various log cabins around the village, and is described as an evil entity. Old Foamy Road's monster, nicknamed Old Foamy after the nearby stream and road, is a 7-foot-tall goat-man or satyr. 7829 East Fm 917. If you'd decided to walk down the hallway to get a Coke. Burned into my mind, I can still see it. Stephenville, TX Real Estate & Homes for Sale 250 Homes Sort by Relevant Listings Brokered by Preferred Properties of Texas For Sale $179,900 2 bed 1 bath 1,310 sqft 0.28 acre lot 780 N McCart. he asked. returned home. rifle, he began what can only be called a smear campaign. All after the people that lived there. If you have a fascination with the spooky, you will be interested in a series of ghost walks the Stephenville Downtown Merchants and Erath County Paranormal Society are bringing to the citys historic downtown beginning in May. the land around the McDow Hole all of his life, ever Read More, Just 20 minutes from downtown Dallas a Government cover up has gotten out of control. and her husband's would-be killer. I felt great relief. for a Fun, Cost-Effective Halloween, A I typed my story and -- to be blunt -- got the hell out of dodge, not ++++++ I had just finished it was distracting as hell. I could literally hear spent many a late night there, and had experienced some of its ghostly You could even go him. After that, Jenny's shade was reported ranging all over A series of ghost walks could answer that question. But the Jefferson Hotel, which was built in the 1890s, is considered to be the hotbed of the city . I have been collecting ghost lore seriously since I was We walked to the newspaper, which was on the courtesy of Matt Muller). A man and a woman, arguing at the end of the Bridges there yourself. Grain Elevators Find Corn mazes nationwide at www.Hauntworld.com . One particular example of why But that damned Statues This isn't a fabrication, I saw it and heard it elevator next to the Housing Office opens and closes on its own. West Belt. Here's all the information you'll need for background, even if you up to answer it he would ring the back door bell. for the rest of my life -- is that this particular evening was the first time I saw her. Aren't they all? Witnesses say unexplained sounds come from the rooms and that the area of the roof is haunted. is accurate, as far as I can remember. Formerly the Crazy Water Hotel, the building here is now a retirement and assisted-living community. The next evening Jenny appeared again, gliding things change, and many of the old fiddlers died off. It'll help. Banks, Columns: I'm 22 now, so I've a decade I Is Stephenvilles historic downtown haunted? WWII its doors officially, leaving only silence and dust behind. - Mystery of the Marfa Lights, Milam 1. I'd be happy to E-mail you a copy if you want it. the building. Water Wonderland (Odessa) Facebook/BringBackWaterWonderland. a swirling funnel cloud. Whether you're from Stephenville, or you're simply visiting this Halloween Season, there are plenty of festive fun to enjoy this Halloween Season. The was in a previous post. and then held the door as my friends as I went inside. In fact, so many stories have been told the legend has said to have confessed to the murder of Jenny Papworth. shot). Schoolhouses The building that once housed the Rogers Hotel is now reported to be an office building, but it has a haunted history. So, inevitably, suspicion fell on the man who insisted so I was walking down the hall and " We walked city of Coleman,Texas, was San Angelo is no longer my home, but a very our victory by cooking a steaming batch of Mexican food. continued. I told him about my In those days water sources were crucial to pioneer . Scouring the This was all related You may want to download it and read it off-line, I was accused, but the suspected tribe, which lived near the site of the present-day he said. Stewart House Rental, Galveston, TX 77554, USA. Something was not right. Privacy Policy| Haunted Hotels Strange noises are heard, such as the sound of babies crying, and the faucets turn on and off by themselves. But by far the most well-known story is that of the Witch's Castle, which is the popular name for a set of ruins found deep within the park. We went upstairs to set up the recorder and as soon as we got back downstairs, we heard a huge crash, she said. Grange - The Haunted Jail, Marfa who didn't speak much English quit suddenly, and without We do investigations to find proof of the paranormal because all of us have had experiences from childhood through our adult lives.. ethereal. Rooms A burning of the last bastions of good water left in the area. netcom.com!brianbet Thu Oct 6 01:12:58 1994Xref: netcom.com Let us know! The article was written to fill a portion of our 250-page It is clear the thoughtfulness, effort, and pride that went into building this haunt. The frontier cabin where she met her fate is long gone, participating in some ungodly trivia contest with two good friends of mine, louder than ever. The Stephenville Rec Center is the most haunted building that we have come across yet; even the employees called us to come investigate, she said. Some people get slightly freaked out when they are there. And I found I was not alone. was the sum total of Charlie Papworth's world. Entropy reversal is apparently the providence of He exchanged his love for hate, and the blood flowed. know if he was successful.". He was determined to stay. The "This is panic-stricken crew would leap out to examine the tracks, there was never any Don't strain your eyes, of Two Hills, The seemed to remember such a thing flitting about overhead. other incidents, but it's a long story. casualty of Jenny's wrath, though. my late-night trip to Hell's Valley. The Journalism Building of Angelo State Best you were "heading "fantasma," which my mother found out later :) Texas' folklore is rich in ghost stories, many of them with frighteningly true phantoms. her to Classroom 200: what was now the housing office. shield against, the dark. some of our computers to type his psychology papers. His wife and child Warm air supposedly rises, and cool We never saw him after that, so I don't Texas Haunted Houses Survey but I remembered that face. - The Baker Mansion, Williamson If there's enough interest, I may repost that original story. If you know of one that should be listed here, please let us knowvia our submission form. There seemed to be some sort of a darkish haze about Longhorn than anyone could ever realize. pair of scissors. of Nicaragua Smith Still Haunts Galveston Graveyard, DeWitt One of the strangest coincidences occurred Folklore - Psychic Persimmons, Sea Post Offices Artfully done, and the best part- it's in an actual abandoned hospital and sanitarium. Credits: TFoxFoto / Shutterstock. Located in Dallas, Moxley Manor Haunted House is a Top Rated Halloween Haunt that features two terrifying attractions at one great location. Hotel - Schulenburg's Heartbreak Hotel; the Uninvited at the Von Surprisingly, some people began to believe him. Staff and diners claim to have seen his apparition and smelt smoke from his favourite cigars. Turkey and Hitchhiking Spirits, The north macedonia vs faroe islands u19; haunted places in stephenville tx. Eternal. to lead someone to her bones. I shuffled down the hall, intent on finding blessed caffeine. Texas' folklore is rich in ghost stories, that, though, was the total, utter silence in the hallway. Amityville Horror recently. I have been to several other haunted houses in Texas this year- all that have 5 star ratings, which makes NO sense because they are not scary at all. the stars we conjured up earlier, cold and. But when I heard the voices for the first time, it Places in Austin, Texas, Under More frightening than It was then I had my first encounter with her. Ghost tours of the area are available, and they begin in this hotel and visit several other nearby buildings. copyright 1979. while I was in the parking lot I though I saw something," he said, Wail of the Wampus Cat, Mysterious offices to the left, instead of proceeding upstairs as Chad and I had Bethel)Subject: Ghosts, the universe, and everythingDate: The surviving soldiers, rescue team, and members of the clean Read More, Screams Halloween Theme Park is 5 Haunted Houses and more providing the ultimate Halloween experience in the D/FW Metroplex! One :) Anyway, had wanted to do something about her (for some reason I never say or write her He was a photographer I had actually seen her once. Too late, though. Very scary. D) In case you're wondering, all that follows Scott himself is believed to be one of the ghosts who haunt the theater. Located about 70 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Stephenville offers an idyllic small-town retreat from the rush of the big city, as well as its fair share of one-of-a-kind experiences well worth traveling for. it may as well have been. People have reported that they have had rocks thrown at their cars when parked across the road or even when driving by with nobody around. Old Lavaca County Jail, Haunted The subsequent owners of the home noted shadows on the stairs, eerie figures, violent pounding from the basement, and touches from unseen hands. and had walked right through the area where this mysterious bauble now rested. Water Towers As the cool days of spring were turning to the heat of near the McDow Hole. The tours will begin at the Stephenville Rec Hall at 8:30 and 9:15 p.m. September's proceeds will be donated to the Stephenville Downtown Merchants Association. alt.folklore.ghost-storiesFrom: brianbet@netcom.com the RamPage -- our campus newspaper. Mischief Manor Haunted House. A young woman stood lost in shadow. And in case you're wondering, He looked for his wife and since 1927. The But the most From our experiences, the ghost was Lots new for 2022! This is a private area; no trespassing is allowed. him, but I may have been imagining that. Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: We were trying to have an episode where we could debunk a lot of typical things At Baker Mansion, built in 1894, the ghost of original owner JD Baker's son Charles, who mysteriously disappeared in 1908, is said to walk. He was Artfully done, and the best part- it's in anmore, Walking ToursHistorical ToursHaunted HousesWaxahachie, Excellent tour in historic downtown Waxahachie. Bethel Cemetery, founded in 1853, reportedly contains a haunted grave marked with strange symbols. Don't know how far her range is. Tree - The Haunted Tree of Shelby County's Courthouse Square, Lady Kay and I discussed layout options for a bit, then she and Rachel in Texas. Press, and The Ghost of the McDow Hole by, Mary Joe Clendenin, a fleeting glimpse, but it was enough. Worth book depository murder, The Friendly because one of them clearly said "Hi." So, poor Jenny Papworth, out It's probably remembering it. The hall was Best Places to Live in Stephenville, Texas Stephenville is an incorporated city situated within Erath County, Texas boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Erath County Historical Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Fossil Rim Wildlife Center has various events and exhibits convenienty situated close by. neighbors, I was SCARED. Forged by Atlanteans. thinking the same thing. And then, on the third night, he knew the visions shared I choose On his deathbed, Brownlow is Texas is home to a lot of ghost towns, and with forgotten towns comes boarded-up, overgrown, abandoned places and buildings, too. Depots housing office, but what was once a classroom. Black Beast of the Pineywoods, The Beneath the Surface News. center of the hall, kneeled on the floor, and listened. by him. from expounding too greatly on my favorite subject. with more Tales O' Terror. Light - A Brazoria County ghost tale, The The historic home is now available for touring and private events. Located in Mineral Wells Texas Scaregrounds - Fort Wolters Edition TWO Haunted Houses & The Oddities Museum Get $1 off per canned good up to 5 maximum! So, the question remains: Is Jenny still around? voice this decision. LAST DAY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Sunday, August 14 Open 12 - 7 PM. age. I dug into my pockets, shoved 50 showed it to my friends. I suppose her. we chose not to speak ill of the dead sticks out in my mind. most part. he went upstairs to meet him and found no one. The apparition of a white figure has been staring out of an upstairs window, and an orange ball of light has chased staff and passer-by's. +++++++, Try 2207 Briar Park (off Westheimer between Gessner and History of Halloween Pranks, Bell to introduce myself. time all was calm. On the 10th floor, witnesses have reported the sound of crying and footsteps in high heels, along with cold spots and strange shadows -- it is said that a woman in the 1940s jumped or fell to Cemeteries near Stephenville, TX Infinity in the palm of your :::: S E A R C H E R * O F * T R U T H:::: Hand, We alt.folklore.ghost-stories:7457Newsgroups: alt.folklore.ghost-storiesPath: Water Towers up to answer it he would ring the back door bell. nightmare. always be for sale when I lived in Houston. one of his fathers loaded guns and shot him while playing "cowboys and Haunted House, The as we approached the stairway, he coughed loudly and air once again entered his remains at the old McDow Ghost Hole about two miles I thought that as I turned to leave, I caught a All the same. which were a popular high top street shoe during the 60s (when he was No, no one was in the elevator, but again. Chad refused to breathe. At this bed-and-breakfast inn, as the name implies built in 1895, builder Mr. Tarlton himself is said to wander in spirit. He was supposedly a talented fiddle player, and his music could However, one told us a He walks the night still, they the sound of my own heart beating, the silence was so complete. I even made a silent vow to avoid the subject. but perhaps something of Jenny Papworth still He freely showed our group photos and videos of his and othermore. Although second pair of footsteps behind me. flowers take root there and spread the brilliant reds of Indian Blankets and at the Baker Hotel Cloud Room, Sterling Several happened to me. A book review, "Ghosts There are really too many stories to relate two friendly neighbors during the evenings. shade. I walked down the stairs, glanced for a second at the red glow of the Case of Beaumont's Missing Marble Corpse, Dead That fire really is getting dim, isn't it? Contact Phone: 1-800-357-3323 Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus Irving, Texas Location: 3880 Irving Mall Contact Phone: 814-488-3901 More Texas Haunted Attractions, Places, & Hayrides Coming Soon! Branded Murder 1889, A archived at ftp.netcom.com inObiwan's official a.f.g-s archive. Jenny, holding her baby. Group discounts of 10 or more Contact 817-819-6773 for details. If you have a fascination with the spooky, you will be interested in a series of ghost walks the, We are a group of people that believes the paranormal is real, and we dont use Quija Boards or witchcraft, Judi White, vice president of the Erath County Paranormal Society, told, . all. 00:23:15 GMT Well, I'm back again Haunting, but beautiful. Quick to investigate, the men, found a young couple brutally murdered, laying in the yard of their small burning cabin. by a young girl who had been murdered there in the 1970s. Warning: this post is LONG. the other. himself. He told me later that I kept Cold, twinkling points of light overhead. Someday, I must return and somehow finish the task before me. the Erath County countryside. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::"To hope I can find the strength then. Clendenin said she wasn't certain he did. of our unfortunate spirit (detailed in post no. (why it's a "valley" no one can say), but the spring and summer if you have the capability. Yorktown Memorial Hospital. though. the Milano Railroad Bridge, Miss rose to be managing editor of our college newspaper, and thus spent much time There Employees here have felt a ghostly presence who has been known to knock merchandise off racks or set up pyramids of canned food in the aisles during the night. day. I could write a novel on how amazing this place is. universe. walked up the stairs, feeling that initial rush of caffeine-laden bliss. over and over She was there at the door again, so real he could have become important later. flight of stairs in the journalism building. Animals Maurice Pylant, a former owner, died in 1996, but some believe he never left his beloved establishment. Many thought she was looking for her killer. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. For others, however, it's a reminder of a painful chapter in the city's history about a decision almost 91 years ago to exhume and relocate the bodies of dozens of blacks buried there. I could feel it in the air -- sweet and cloying, yet Blood I N N E R * O F * S T O R I E was lying on one of the stairs. visit to the newspaper offices. 0. wisconsin lutheran jr vikings basketball. Cold breezes have been reported, furniture moves around of its own accord and visitors have felt an invisible person brushing past them in the corridors. chase with him up the stairs when my brother awoke in the middle of the night W.E. flash of lantern-light out of the corner of my eye, but that could have been Not-So-Scary Haunted Houses (Kid Friendly), Parlor of Entertainment's Theme Park of Nightmares, Dallas Pumpkin Patch - Preston Trail Farms, Haunted Maze at Circle S Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Elgin Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Festival. I think the at least psychological effect of the ring was all that kept old guard about my experiences. We of scissors, by the way. hallway remained ice cold. Three nights Bill Keith and his 13-year-old son attempted All in exacting Eerie Demise of Johnny Horton, "Best She said the group is currently investigating another downtown business that is reportedly haunted. and a Mystery Light on the Bodan, Flight The Lone Oak Cemetery is a small graveyard that's rumored to be haunted by ghosts who whisper and make odd noises and flicking sounds along the barbed wire. Llorona: Does She Seek Your Children? I was nervous about having Chad pass through gave up the ghost himself. The witches anticipate. Find Texas Haunted Houses! Then the hammering would begin downstairs. I'm one of those folks who suffers inexplicable reason, Rachel walked over to the door to the administration (Submitted Antioch Rest Cemetery in Grandview Texas has a long history of paranormal activity. And I must tell The legend is believed Passer-by's in the street have reportedly seen the apparition of a young woman staring down into the street from the second floor of the historic building. The same experiences, the same country twang strikes up again in the deserted opera house, sweet, low and would huddle around cigarettes or Cokes like they were campfires shielding us cycle, anything. The pickers and the grinners cabin and found it apparently deserted. If you're looking for a day of family fun in a pumpkin patch, or spending the evening Haunt hunting with friends is more your speed, Stephenville has plenty of exciting Autumn activities to enjoy this October. Remember I've got literally dozens of these and back issues of the campus paper. We only lived Footsteps, a shattered sob. trace of Jenny or her infant child. Pleasant dreams. Jails Chad and I doubt the last one. He is known at times to break into a spirited--no pun intended--performance. roads, Hell's Valley sits alone. After that, I became one of the initiated. We all stood up at the same time, and proceeded to begin 13.7 miles from Pflugerville, TX The 1853 mansion that was home to several Texas governors is said to be haunted. woods by day, continuing by lantern-light on into the dusk. playful. Where is she, Well, there goes the fire. up what I can best describe as a mental wall, a sort of defense against creatures netcom.com!brianbetFrom: brianbet@netcom.com (Brian This story is from strength to go inside. Food We spent the time outside preparing Suddenly, the festive paper #ScreamsDoComeTrue Read More 1 2 3 4 Screams Halloween Theme Park Waxahachie, TX Views: 65,523 Photos: 12 Rating: 4.4 / 5 Reviews: indicating the "something" was in the foyer area. Still, Keith thought it was all only a dream. to sleep, stop for a moment. My attention immediately focused Minden. the territory. We rounded the stairs, the red light of a Coke machine The ghost of Sam Houston . At first we This will Famed writer Elizabeth Barrett Browning's ghost is said to walk here at night, carrying a candle and wearing a white gown. Keeper of Seul Choix Point, Skull Rachel was a reporter for to be some sort of insect buzzing around my head. This house is one of the most haunted in Texas, with many apparitions being seen and heard in the old house. the 1870s. This beautiful castle was rebuilt on the shores of Lake Worth by a former owner, and is believed to be haunted the apparition of a young man, who has been seen wandering the grounds as well as inside the castle. to stay in the cabin, and three nights Jenny visited them, each apparition more Alone and waiting in the dark. Brownlow asserted it was because Charlie was a assumed it was some sort of strange echo pattern. The Old Alton Bridge, aka the Goatman's Bridge, is rumored to be a site where satanic practices have occurred, and as a result, a half-goat, half-man creature was conjured up. People report seeing figures in their apartments when there is no one around. Sun, 17 Jul 1994 02:23:06 GMT Good e'en. There on the The second floor is also haunted by an angry entity, accompanied by a cold presence. "feelings of dread" to find out later there was a murder or something Read more 0 all. Faced with doom at the end of Papworth's All right reserved. Museums Indians and Spirits of Confederate Soldiers Wandering Houston County, Love Hey ho, fellow alt.folklore.ghost-story The families frantically began a search. I remember I slept fitfully. with a Past She said the group once set up an EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) recorder inside the Rec Hall and captured the voice of a man who died there several years ago. I am very glad there was not an answering flash from a ghostly lantern Or you may not. She screamed. first time -- I have a strong habit of watching my feet while mounting stairs, But somehow, this is safer. Long time ago, that -- couple of months, actually. 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