I was delighted when I received an invitation from NLPIs founder and radio host, Mickey Gocool, to be a guest on their show which was broadcast live last Friday. This was Internet Radio and it soon became obvious to me that being a Technosaur, I wasn’t going to find it easy to get connected! I needn’t have worried however, as Mickey kindly talked me through it and invited me to take part in a ‘test show’ on Thursday. Navigating myself around different browsers I eventually connected with the show and got to know some great people. Kurt Logsdon, the co-host of the show in the US and Rachel Darby from GCUK Southeast Region joined in the fun and chat.

Friday evening arrived and lo and behold – panic! – I couldn’t connect to the show whatever I did! In blind desperation I sent Mickey a message asking for help. He immediately assumed the role of knight in shining armour and sent me a link that took me directly to the chat room. Phew!

One thing that was immediately apparent was that while these guys obviously liked to have fun, when it came to the serious business of paranormal investigation, ethics and professionalism are their priority. The hour passed very quickly, ending with a paranormal quiz in which our buzzers were animal noises made by our good selves! Now, I’m not good at this and I blame my lack of points on my buzzer being broken!

If you wish to hear the broadcast, it will be on demand from NLPI’s website very soon.

I was equally privileged to be invited to join them on an investigation. NLPI’s next investigation clashes with a family wedding unfortunately, but I’ll be delighted to join Mickey and his team as soon as possible. Meanwhile, I have accepted Rachel’s kind invitation and will be joining her team, GCUK, on an investigation into Chelmsford Museum on 26th August.

Watch this space …

I came away from the show with the happy feeling that I had made some friends that night. Thanks all. 🙂

If you missed the show and want to listen in, here’s the link

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/northlondonparanormalinvestigations/2014/07/11/rachael-darby-gcuk-southeast-team-paranormal-mike-travis-author-jan-mcdonald