Day #26- So Many Places, So Many Faces

Today was the big day of Paracom and our official overnight investigation at Pennhurst Asylum.  With very few exceptions (namely one show) everyone that we admire and like to watch on TV were scheduled to be at the event.  As you may remember, yesterday we ran into John Zaffis outside the hotel.  Well, this morning we ran into Grant Wilson and Steve Gonsalves from Ghost Hunters.  We chatted and took pictures. 
We have never been to Paracom, but we have been once to Comicon.  At these events, the "stars" sit at a table and charge for an 8x10 and an autograph.  Loren's idea was to have the pictures I took of him printed out before we went and have people sign those.  We found a CVS and had our own 8x10s made before we went to Paracom. 
Pennhurst was a place where kids with mental illnesses were sent.  They were treated horrifically.  Just setting foot on the grounds and looking around at the crumbling buildings is an oppressive feeling.  We walked around for a little bit and then went into the tents to see vendors.  We started by heading to the furthest tent and planned to work our way back up to the front.  The first person we saw was Katrina Weidman.  She just happens to be Loren (and Justin's) celebrity crush, so I immediately told her that.  Loren stood behind me, looking at the ground, kicking rocks, and looking all bashful.  We got her autograph and took pictures with her.  We then found Brian Cano at a booth and got his autograph and picture.  So now, there was only one person we had yet to meet- Dave Tango from Ghost Hunters.  He is my favorite and it was a bummer to have not seen him at the hotel or the event.  Loren did not get his printed pics signed...yet.
We came home for a long nap since our investigation was supposed to last from 7pm-3am.  We woke up and saw (felt) that the heat was still incredibly high.  We called to make sure the investigation was still going on.  At our own risk, we could still go. 
We loaded up our gear and once again traveled the winding roads to Pennhurst.  We were required to sign a waiver saying we would not sue if we died from the heat.  It was hot, but we were excited.  Our group only had 7 people in it!!  This was beyond ideal.  Our main complaint is always that there are too many people on our investigations.  The schedule was for us to have a guide to take us into 4 locations for half hour.  While in the locations, the professional paranormal investigators were supposed to come around and help.  We were standing in a dark room in one of the buildings when a familiar face walked in.  It was Dave Tango, the one person we had yet to meet!  He hung around with us for quite awhile and lended his expertise.  In the tunnels below the same building we were again alone and using our equipment when Grant came into the room.  He walked up and apologized for interrupting us.  Really?  HIM apologize to US?!?  Loren immediately pulled out the picture that we had printed earlier and asked him to sign it. 
After going through the buildings with a guide, the original plan was to then be set free to roam.  We had already been alone to investigate in each location, so we didn't mind that the event was cut short due to the heat.  Getting more than our money's worth with meeting people and paranormal experiences, we happily went back to our hotel to look at our pictures. 
Tomorrow is the last day of Paracom.  We may stay here or we may move in closer to Philly.  Stay tuned!