Marjim Manor Musings

Thursday Afternoon at 3

Because Thursday Afternoon at 3 is our special time, I thought it was appropriate to post our latest ghostly adventures!

On February 28, Buffalo Paranormal Investigations did a ghost hunting class. The goal was to familiarize people with the equipment and methods they use. That date was specifically picked. Dr. Charles Ring died in the house on February 28, 1908. As part of the afternoon's adventures, an EVP detector was placed in "the" doorway.

Just before 3, the detector showed a reaction. When the recording was played back, a man's voice was asking "What? What?" like he was trying to understand what was being said.

Who knows what will happen when you visit...

Cat Quotes

I would love to be one of my manor cats. Ah, for the life of leisure. As Rod McKuen said,

"Cats have it all – admiration, endless sleep and company only when they want it."

Na Zdrovie! 

 

Our trivia quiz answers!

And the answers! We had many entries in our trivia contest. So, first the answers, then the winners!

 

Our first signature wine was A Pear Made in Heaven, done in honor of Jim and my 25^th wedding anniversary.

 

Dr. Charles Ring named the building Appleton Hall, although the original story credits Shubal Merritt.

 

The Sisters of St. Joseph owned the home for 60 years.

 

Hannah Denelia Ripley Farwell Ring is the Lady in the Window.

 

Shubal Scudder Merritt was born in New Jersey,

 

The fruit is grown on Singer Farms, my husband’s operation.

 

Two people got all 6 questions: Way to go Kelly and Lenore.   And the each correct answer drawing was won by Amy. Ladies, your gift certificates await!

 

Cheers!

And the final question...

I'm amazed at how much people know about the manor. Answer this question correctly and you'll be in the drawing for the gift certificate. A number of people have the previous 5 questions correct, and they will automatically get a gift certificate to the manor.

So: Who grows the fruit from which we make our wine? Remember, most of the wine is from tree fruits...

Cheers!

Question 5 of 6!

I'm amazed at how much people know about the manor! I think you'll all be assistant storytellers. So, this week's question: Where was Shubal Scudder Merritt born?

The gift certificates are waiting - I hope I can put your name on one.