Golden rules

THE GOLDEN RULES

1. Always tell your family where you are if you run late in the ghost hunt, call and explain the situation. Never leave friends or loved ones wondering where you are.

2. Play safe and take a friend Even if the person doesn't know anything about ghost hunting. This provides a little more safety and also a witness to any strange events that might occur.

3. Take a snack - but don’t leave litter and Wipe off any chalk marks unless the site is a secluded area and you plan on returning.

4. Don’t trespass watch out for any posted warning signs? Always ask for permission before going onto someone else's property.

5. Look for rational explanations not ghosts most often they can be explained don’t get confused with what you are doing.

6. If you see or hear a ghost stay calm and start collecting readings and evidence.

7. Gather evidence without scaring the ghost be sure to move very slowly and be quit at all times.

8. Take photos and video pictures as much as you can collect the better no matter how small the detail.

9. Make notes on everything and I mean everything and while you are there don’t wait till you get home.

10. Make sure you have your set of ghost hunting forms with you it will make your life much easier.

11. Don’t Forget to Carry ID If the police ever question you about being in a private area, you will need some form of picture identification.

12. Don’t Wear colognes, after shave, or perfumes: Never wear anything that creates a noticeable odour.

13. Do not go to dangerous locations It may be temping to conduct ghost hunts in old buildings or on the edge of a spooky cliff, but don't do it. The risk is simply not worth it.

14. Remember to take batteries Know what kind of batteries each piece of equipment takes and how to change them.

15. Don't try to carry along every piece of equipment. Just bring the basics and the equipment that you absolutely need.

16. Don’t Use a car's headlights as a main source of light.

17. Don’t Whisper: Always speak clearly, especially if you're recording the ghost hunt.

18. Wear a watch you can't record times if you don't know what time it is.

19. Take a mobile phone with you at all times so you can phone for help if you get into trouble.

20. Have fun that is what the whole adventure is about or you wouldn’t be doing it.