Saturday 9: This Haunted House

I'm linking up today with Sam and the gang for some spooky fun with the Saturday 9.

Saturday 9: This Haunted House (1964)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) Loretta Lynn wrote this song to help her cope with the sudden death of her friend, Patsy Cline. When they first met, Patsy was already a star and she helped Loretta become established. Did you more recently advise or receive advice?  I found myself in the roll of advisor recently when a friend's father passed away. Her family was no help to her and having been through the process of funeral planning several times, I ended up walking her through everything.

2) She sings that Patsy's is the face she sees when she turns out the light. Do you remember who or what you were thinking about when you fell asleep last night?  Not really, but I was probably thinking about the follow up appointment Tim had with his doctor this morning.

3) Loretta maintains her TN ranch is haunted. She says "the moaning woman" is a harmless apparition, dressed in white. Do you believe in ghosts?  No, not in the way most people think of them. I believe there are things we don't understand in the world and I believe in a spiritual realm, but I don't believe the souls of people who have died stay and hang out.

4) Loretta Lynn's ranch is now open to the public. In addition to horseback riding, fishing and camping, Loretta's ranch features shops that sell locally-sourced jams, jellies and sauces, as well as Loretta Lynn CDs and "Coal Miner's Daughter" glassware and t-shirts. Have you ever brought home an edible souvenir? Or do you prefer to remember your trips with something more lasting, like a coffee mug or t-shirt?  Usually, I prefer something more lasting, but I don't rule out something yummy. For instance, I wouldn't mind bringing back a lot of lobster, shrimp, and crab when I visit the shore. And I almost always bring back something yummy when I visit Lancaster, PA and all the Amish shops.

5) According to Reader's Digest, The Exorcist is the scariest movie of all time. Have you seen it, and if so, did it scare you?  No, I haven't and I have no intention of ever seeing it. I don't like horror movies at all and far too many people have told me how terrifying it is.

6) Which do you find spookier: haunted houses or cemeteries?  Probably the houses in general, but I honestly wouldn't want to be caught in either one at night. 

7) What's the most recent Halloween costume you wore?  I don't remember. It would have been a couple of years ago...my last Halloween as a bus driver. I always dressed up for the kids. I can't remember what the last costume was. Maybe a bus stop mom? (In my jammies, robe, slippers, hair up in a messy ponytail, coffee mug...)

8) When you were a kid, did you trade your Halloween candy with siblings or friends?  I don't have siblings and until I was in jr. high we never lived anywhere where there were friends nearby, but for that last year or two I sure did trade.

 
9) Random question: You meet your very friendly new neighbor. She invites you over for a "get acquainted" cup of coffee tomorrow afternoon and you accept. Then you learn that she was once on trial for an axe murder ... but acquitted. Would you still go over to her house?  I would definitely pray about it and if I felt God was telling me it was okay I probably would...but I'd probably take someone with me. Just in case.