The Strange Figure in the Window

December 18, 2016

Photo and Story written and produced by Joshua A. Galbicsek

Original Story written Thursday 28th, 2016

I took this picture on Main Street in Reidsville NC on an afternoon riding by. Whatever seems to be here is strange in my view. I edited this picture only by cropping multiple times on a few devices. Then I highlighted the area (blueish) where I'm focusing on of the subject. The subject seems to be a small child, very young, more like a small infant. He looks like he's crying. His head is leaning up on a 4 5 degree angle facing towards the left under the bottom window pane on the top left corner.  It looks like he has a very large ear to the right of his face near the bottom. It appears to be holding something in his hand to the side of him, which looks like a smiling face out from the window (female face). I also see a bow tie around his his neck. The most strangest thing about this picture is that every time I look at this picture, it hasn't changed, because usually when people see random fuzz, it's usually nothing. But I studied this picture a few weeks before I wrote this and I got the same results.

I also have somewhat of a reasonable theory, even though I don't really believe in theories. I have one that makes a lot of sense  (not to be hypocritical). It turns out that this house is located on Mainstreet, DIRECTLY ON IT! The house is built on a row of Victorian houses. The house is white, poorly maintained, two-stories, doors missing, windows boarded up, and very, VERY old! It is also a former church, too. This supports the idea of the theory.

Here's my theory: I feel this little kid's parents left him behind by accident. He's been waiting for a long time, waiting and waiting for them to come back, they never did. (The very most strangest detail that supports this is that he's facing in the direction of downtown Greensboro NC). Waiting for a long time, no one had returned, ever, he didn't make it because no one knew he was at home. They were probably trying to return home to get him, but when they headed back to pick him up, they didn't make it back due to a tragic inconvenience. He was probably really weak and sick, and I'm sure that his family really loved him. He never got fed, cared, or got help from anyone because there weren't any ways to communicate to anyone because he was probably not able to understand how to use a telephone. He looks like he's at the age where he can't process the understanding of how to use a telephone. 

To this day, from what I've seen in this picture, after he's been long gone, he's still looking for his family to return home, still waiting. Reidsville has a lot of strange paranormal stories about supernatural occurrences happening in the older historic parts of downtown Reidsville NC. I still can't figure out why there seems to be a head in his arms. I think it's a symbol of regret and fear. It may be a harmless spiritual figure, it might not be. I do know for sure that there is a definite image of this figure.

I can understand why the kid's crying, too, because if my parents were separated from me while I'm a small infant, I would be extremely upset and scared. That once slightly happened to me, but in a different way. My family said they're going somewhere fun. Seeing them leave without me, I had a meltdown, not knowing why they left me, scared. My sister was with me. They came back 15 minutes later. I was extremely happy, frustrated, and confused. I was about 4 or 5-1/2 when they did that. I know they didn't do it to be mean. I really don't know why they did that, but I think it was of a discipline for something I did earlier that day. Still, I can't figure out why. 

If you'd like to see this place, search Google maps and type or click in the address of this location from below this photo.

This house is located at 102 North Main Street, Reidsville NC, 27320 U.Southern. 


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Chapman's Food and Spirits, Southern Pines NC

November 19th, 2016

             CHAPMAN'S Food & Spirits

FIRST of all, I have to say that we were standing out in the cold, and we went to eat somewhere after an event in downtown. Upon arriving, 15 minutes early (precisely), they let us in because of the cold weather outside, as they did to many others, which we really appreciated very much. Once we got in, they sat us down and gave us all menus. I really thought that was helpful because I had never been here before, so I had plenty of time to look over the menu. 

When they asked us what we want to drink, I asked what they had, because it wasn't clearly labled on the menu. They said they have Coke products, tea, lemonade, and an Arnold Palmer. Well, I said Yes to the Arnold Palmer. They asked "Do you want sweet or nonsweet tea mixed with it. I asked if you can do half-sweet and nonsweet tea, and they said "I think we can make that work". It was delicous. 

They came back, and we ordered our food. Two of us ordered soup (I had Lobster Bisque), which went with Oyster Crackers, and it was very tasty! We also ordered an Entreé of which was called the Tuna Lobster Salad, which had chopped lobster, raw ahi-tuna on top of assorted lettuce, also with a small portion of wakewe salad mixed in it, and on the side went a Sesame Ginger dressing. The salad and lobster had a hint of wasabi already mixed in it, but it was very opaque, and you could hardly taste it in there. Must I say, the portions are big. It was enough to fill up 2-3 adults.  The meal was presented very well, and it tasted very delicious.

The menu was presented well too, and on it they have soups, sandwiches, Entreés, seafood, pasta, burgers, etc.. They also have their Daily Specials. The back of the menu has a large selection of drink and spirits (cocktails, wines, and beers). So, overall, I'm very pleased with service, food, presentation, care and effort they put into this place. I will definitely come back here again when I get the chance. Thankyou!

The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere. The atmosphere and surroundings were charming, quiet, peaceful, and appealing to the local taste. The surroundings have a higher contemporary elegance and ambience that matches the towns charm.

In the restaurant they have 3 rooms combined. Two rooms are dining rooms, and the third is a raised bar. The decor is really nice, comfortable, and we'll laid-out. Service is open at 11a. -10p,( as is the bar, too), all week (including Sunday). Hours vary depending on Holidays. The restaurant is located on 157 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines NC, 28387, next to O'Donnells Pub. If you need more information, their phone number is (910) 246-0497 or visit them at www.chapmansfoodandspirits.com. 

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Betsy's Crepes

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         Betsy's Crepes in Downtown Southern Pines, NC

Betsy's Crepes is another one of my favorite places to eat in downtown Southern Pines. They have a variety of different savoury and sweet crepes to choose from. They're all delicious and extremely fancy. Almost all of them are $12 and below. Their crepes are named after European things in the mid centuries, and royals, like the Eiffel, a really savoury dish. For example, they have the Mary Antoinette, a dessert crepe with your choice of batters to choose from (I recommend Hungarian Batter because it's sweeter), Nuetela, bananas, strawberries, and whipped cream. If you don't want whipped cream, just ask them not to put it on. They also have a really good crepe called Josephine where it has goat cheese and caramelized onions for $7.0 with your own choice of batter (I chose the regular because it suits more of the lunchy type of crepe rather than a sweeter type like a Hungarian batter), and if you want chicken added to it, it'll jut cost $9.0 total, which the dish has a large side salad. You get a lot with what you pay for.  This place is always filling, and we always have to save room for dessert, which is also filling too, but really good! I like to come here for lunch because it's relaxing. This place is usually crowded at around 11a. -1p. You can make reservations if you'd like, but most likely you don't have to. 

The inside is so unique. First, every table is different, so it has  unique flow to the restaurant. It's usually a 'find your own table' type of seating, which is nice because you can get to choose a table that best suits you (in my opinion). Kids always come, and really enjoy it a lot. This is a kid friendly place to eat, or a 'groups of people who want to hangout and have a nice lunch together' type of restaurant. The restaurant is so charming, and has a lot of character built to it. Second, they have unique decor on the walls like a giant fork, almost as tall as the doorway, that's is made out of the same material as a regular fork. The staff who work there are excellent, patient, really pleasant to talk to, and listen very well to the customers orders. On the tables, the restaurant has menus, around 3-4-5(depending on the table), to the side or the middle, so its convenient to not have to wait to get the menu. The prices are average, I assume, like at most creperies. 

This building is next to a bakery called Broad St. Bakery & Cafe that sells really good meals, cakes, and fudge. Betsy's Crepes is located on 127 SW. Broad St. Southern Pines, NC 28387. Hours are Monday- Friday @ 7a. -4p., Saturday @ 8a.- 4p., and on Sunday @ 9a.- 2p.  Prices vary overtime. You can visit them at Betsyscrepes.com or call them at (910) 246-2406 for more information. This building is a creamy yellow brick building with large white windows. I hope you come to this place because the food is fanstatsic. It's easy to pay. They write down what you order of what you ask them, and lay it on the table. When you're finished eating, you leave your food or whatever on the table and take the order ticket to the front and pay. That's it! I hope you find this blog to be helpful, and if you liked it, tell me what you think by writing me to my email at josh.g.0719@gmail.com or at j98gabs@yahoo.com . Thankyou for reading this and I hope you've enjoyed what you read. Please come visit this place, it's worth the time like always!

The Blue Horse Market

THE BLUEHORSE MARKET 

   

The Blue Horse Market is a small market on the outskirts of Whispering Pines, NC and Vass Carthage, NC. It was once known as Matthew's Market, a small gas station with great ice cream. The quickmart quickly became known as the new 'Blue Horse Market'. This business started booming greatly when the 2014 U.S.Open Men and Women back to back championships tournament was in session. 

This place is great. I love there fresh ice cream at a good price. It has the same snacks you would see at a really nice gas station. It also has a wide selection of Wines, Fudges, Drinks, and other unique thing you'd see at a really nice high-end mini-market or upscale drugstore. 

They have a lounge area, a large sitting area, a play space for the kid's, and a grocery section in the back. They switch around the place to give it a new updated fresh vibe. They have a gift area where you can find little rustic knickknacks such as birdhouses, gadgets, and home furnishings. The service is great, as always in most places in this area. It has music playing, candy, and a movie section. They sell really good sodas in the front desk. They also brew their own unique coffee everybody loves! Sometimes they had really good cookies in the front that they sold.

Their ice-cream is really tasty. My favorite ice cream there is the Dulce de'Leche. It's was so sweethat, soft, and cream.  I had it everytime my family took us out on an evening drive through the country farms and town. It was really sunny and was at around 4 or 5pm when the sun was about to set and was very bright. It made it enjoyable to eat. It's fun to go there. I'll go there again at anytime! They make the place an enjoyable visit every time. I recommend this place for anyone who loves evening drives and cozy atmospheres and relaxed settings. 

They have magazines and books, and they add more things to do and see every day. Try and drop by here and have a visit. It's well worth 15-45 Minutes! This place is located at 3196 Vass-Carthage Rd, Carthage, NC 28327. Times are open on Monday- Friday at 6a.- 7p., and on Saturday at 9a.- 5p.  Sundays are closed. You can call them at  (910) 949-2996 or visit them at their site at bluehorsemarket.com. Popular times to go at are in the mornings at 6-9a. or noon-6p. 

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The Carolina Hotel

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The Carolina Hotel

The Carolina Hotel is within the well known, historic old town resort of Pinehurst, NC, and is a very notable resort to house the professional golfers who come and tour in the area. Completed in 1900, the Carolina, dubbed "The Queen of the South", is a #1 golf resort in North Carolina and is the top-five golf resorts to go to according to Golf Magazine Premium Platinum Choice, and is the most famous, most memorable, and most valuable golf resort in the US, and houses players of the US Open and from people all over the world.

I have gone here many times, mostly for one reason: The Festival of Trees, located in the 2nd basement of the hotel. They usually have it during the seasons, around after Thanksgiving, or in mid-November. That's where they display trees in the basement of the Carolina Hotel. They auction trees that people win on, or if you are interested in buying a tree you like, you can fill out a short form saying you agree to buying the tree and keep what goes with it. They have around 20-30 trees there, and all of them are unique each year. You'll have to go there and see what types there are. If you bring your kids, they have a Santa who comes here and asks what the kids want for Christmas, individually, and then gives them a candy cane and a little toy. It's really nice with the way they thought it through to do this annually. Some of the trees there are actually really funny, when they set up the trees with humorous decorations. They also display wreaths if you don't think about looking at just trees. 

The Hotel is a very elegant, beautiful, and massive for when the time it was built, and still is. I like this hotel because of the way it was built, it's a historic gem of the South. It has a very beautiful copper roof, which stands out as you drive towards or pass by it.  It's Porte-cochére is Grande-like as you pull up to it.  It has people who take your bags, help you out, and treats everyone like they're all VIPs. It's the details they put into this place that I really admire.  

Here, they host exclusive events and parties. They have a Grand Ballroom to host weddings, a huge conference room, and gym, a spa, a pool that's indoor and an outdoor. They also have a chess room, Internet Cafe, dining rooms such as the Ryder Cup Lounge, The Carolina Dining Room, Carolina Coffee Shop and other things to do. There's also a carriage at the end of the hallway when you enter the area of where  the rooms are. The hotel is mixed with historic and modern features. The reception desk is modern and next to it is a digital TV that shows the info of the hotel, like what you see at a Marriott. The rooms are very expensive and sometimes really small. Each room is set up uniquely to their own desire. The rooms go from a regular standard room all the way to the executive Presidential Suite, which go from up to $6k a night. You can get special packages and offers like $349 for two at a regular room with dinner, breakfast, and a round of golf included. Amenities are free to the guests who stay here. It was designed in the form of a T, so that everyone's room has plentiful amount of fresh air and sunshine.  On it's opening, the hotel had 250 rooms, and 49 suites.  

My friend works there at the receptionists desk, Lucy. She's a really nice lady. Say hi to her when you walk in, if she's there at the same time you are. The service is outstanding and the staff really enjoy their jobs alot. The comfort setting of the lobby is well-mannered. In Pinehurst, they display the Concours d'Elegance each year, which is where they display classic, old, vintage, super, sport, exotic, and rare cars. It's on the Green on the No. 2 golfcourse, and it's all spread out. My brother and I tried to go when we had the chance to, but it got rained out, and they had to cancel it. It was such a bummer, knowing that we both love cars, and we're really excited about going.  They do it annually, though, so we'll go try to see it next year, if it's not rained out next year. 

The town this hotel is in is a very, very quaint, picturesque, charming little New English styled village in the real heart of Pinehurst.  Everything in that town is uniquely styled, crafty, special, historic, and beautiful. My favorite place to eat there is Tenya, a Japanese stakehouse with really good sushi and great Udon Tempora Soba soup. The town is surrounded by neighborly towns beloved by each other. All the surrounding areas are very relaxed, which I recommend (if you do go and check out Pinehurst) to and see the friendly, peaceful, relaxed towns of Southern Pines, Carthage, Aberdeen, Whispering Pines, Robbins, Cary, Cameron, Seagrove, Springlake, and other little communities. 

Pinehurst also hosts the annual U.S. Kids Golf tournament. It's where kids under the age of 8 compete kids from all over the world to receive a national trophy. Did I mention this is a National, annual event?!  The Carolina Hotel is open all year long to any one who's interested in going here, or just to visit! This place is free to the public to explore. While you do, check out the the Golfers Hall of Fame memorabilia of the Carolina Hotel in the main hallway. They have two giftshops in the hotel, both great, a few restaurants that are all very delectable, and a world class breakfast buffet with a chef in the line who can cook you an omelet to your very specific needs, or a state-of-the-art pancake made from him by scratch cooked to perfection, in any way you enjoy, and great drinks like hard lemonade, coktails, beers, and awesome coffee so rich and exotic. This is a world-class cuisine melting pot of all southern foods, and more. Plus, they'll serve you in any way you please. Try not to take advantage of special orders if you must (do actually whatever pleases you, it's just a humorous suggestion). 

This place, as I said, is in the heart of Pinehurst, literally. This place is a terrific winter getaway to get away from all the cold from up north.  It does snow here seldomly, but it's really breathtaking when it does happen. Come and visit when you can get the chance, it's really quite spectacular! I recommend this place for anyone! Again, stop by and see what you think, it's a great way to spend time with you and your family or friends or yourself. It's a great place to go to on a weekend noon. 

This place is located in 80 Carolina Vista Drive Pinehurst, Nc 28347, and you can call them at (855) 235-8507, or you can go visit Pinehurst.com or on the Pinehurst app for more info. This place is truly stunning! I love coming here when ever I get the chance. The town has a bunch of little shops and restaurants to go to. I hope you've enjoyed this article, and please comment when you get the chance! I'm still writing more when I can, but it until next time, see you soon! My email's under the last two articles if you want to contact me by email if you can't comment! 

Southern Pines Sunrise Theater

                

             The SUNRISE THEATER  EXPERIENCE


     

Hi, it's me, Josh again coming back for my second blog. This one is about a smalltown charming little theater in downtown Southern Pines. The theater is called the Sunrise Theater. The theater is a small one-theater, two-story building connected to many other little buildings. It's a small, charming historic gem of Southern Pines. Everything from service to staff are great. I went to the theater twice over a chunk of time, and both times I was very pleased with the way they ran the place. 

They often have live music, operas, movies, performances, and local plays. The staff who work here are local workers, and treat everyone like they're all special guests. They make every visit special and unique.

The theater shows great, popular trending movies almost every week. They try to find popular movies that everyone will enjoy. The prices for admission are really good. The atmosphere here is classy. I've come here to watch a holiday performance once and it was really fun and enjoyable. I've recently been here to watch a movie at this place for the first time, and was a stunning experience. The movie they played was good, and it came out recently this year.

We got to sit on the balcony, which is nothing I've ever done before to see a movie, so that was exciting! The balcony is free, and in my opinion, has a way better view than down below. It was something special to do. I'm glad I went to see a movie there to try something new.  I have to mention that the theater has great, terrific, high-def crisp, clear, and deeply detailed sound. They use Dolby Digital Surround-sound Theatre speakers. It was really thrilling to hear. It was a little unusual to hear that in a really old theater. The theater is old, but the technology is highly up-to-date. The building is very clean and well-maintained.  The theater is historic mixed with modern amenities. Mind that the theater has one theater and two-stories. 

You DO need to know to be very cautious when walking up and down the stairs, as they're very steep and narrow. The lady who made the announcements told us to use the rail at all times no matter what the circumstance is, even for younger people, because it's really easy to miss a step and fall. The reason for this is because the way they constructed the buildings then were smaller and had more narrow staircases to save room. 

The theater is different from most theaters because before they start a movie, there's a lady or person, depending on who's working there at the time, who comes out to the front of the theater and announces with a good attitude about new upcoming events, donations, news and information about the theater and history of how it runs, which is VERY simple, and acknowledges and thanks everyone for coming and supporting the theater.  

When you walk in to the theater, the entrance is brightly lit up, gleaming with old fashioned theater lights like what you see at the entrance of a Broadway theater in New York, or like an extravagant hotel in Las Vegas, which gives it a Grandeur scale and feel to it. It makes us feel special inside.  They have a concession stand in the front where (everybody likes this) they sell wine and beer- that you can take it into, and consume it, in the theater; and then you can get the ordinary concession snacks, like candy and such. The ticket booth (box office) is out in the front. Tickets are $8.0, and the drinks are as reasonably priced as the tickets are. The tickets used to be cheaper, but they raised it for reasons I don't know. The staff are outstanding, service is great, and everyone has a great time.

They also have a yoga class in the building, and it's supposed to be good!  The murals on the side and on the front are nicely and cleverly, creatively foolsy painted windows, with one real window on the front of the theater at the top, where at night it's lit up. On the lawn beside the place, they set up and perform First Friday, which is where a live band performs at the first Friday of every month until it's too cold (usually October or November), free to everyone. They have music, entertainment, drinks, food, booths, and special deals for tickets at the Sunrise. The building was one of the first buildings built in this town, so it's really historic. It has a very special charm to it, like the Ice Cream Parlor.

I went here in the evening, and it was all lit up, and it looked really beautiful and eye-popping. The lights are a special feature of the building, in my opinion, because it looks really old yet fancy, and showy.  It's a wonder to come here. There's nothing bad to say about this place. 

Come visit, this is a very unique experience not to miss out on. This building is the first building you see that's right across from the Southern Pines Train Station.  Popular times to go is at 6p.- 9p. It's open Monday through Sunday at 12p.- 9:30p. It's located on 250 NW Broad St. , in Southern Pines, NC.  Their phone number is  (910) 692-8501, or you can go to their website at sunrisetheater.com .  Remember to write back with any response about what you read, what you think, suggestions for a topic (I'm open to any), and any questions you have for this.  I'll be back again, but until next time, I'll see you soon! 


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Ice Cream Parlor

                        A Time at the Ice Cream Parlor

   

Hi guys, this is me, Josh, writing my first blog. Today, I'd like to talk about the Ice Cream Parlor in Downtown Southern Pines NC, one of the many places I go to in the area.  I really enjoy their kind, friendly fast service that they have. I enjoy their hard work and effort they put into this place, making it run really smoothly. The staff work hard and are very focused in what they do. They treat everyone like a special guest, and are good people to make friends with. You don't really see that in a lot of places. I admire the work they put into service. They get everyone's specific needs done to the way they order. The building is a quaint, charming little place to be, settled in a neighboring row of small businesses in the heart of historic downtown Southern Pines. It's a great place to stop by while your walking around and touring town. If you eat at the restaurant nextdoor, a pizza place called SoPies, then you might want to save room for dessert at the Ice Cream Parlor if you have any time and if you brought any kids, because it's something that you, your friends, and family should not turn down. 

It's located right next to the Train station at walking distance. It's near the Sunrise Theater which is a local one-roomed two-storied theater that shows plays, music, movies, and performances. It's something you should check out when you go to the Parlor. They have wonderful food like burgers and hotdogs and such, and great homemade ice cream with a wide selection of choices of ice cream to choose from. You can order a homemade root beer float with your choice of ice cream and sodas that they have in bottles.  Or maybe you could get the ice cream in a homemade batter waffle cone or a small, medium, or large cup.  They have some sweets there like candy and such. I really enjoy their atmosphere of the place, it gives it a downtown classy historic perk to it. It's best to go at around 12p.- 6p. It sits upon the corner of West New Hampshire Ave, and NW Broad St., hours open on Monday through Saturday at 10:30a. -9p., and Sunday at 10:30a. -8p. Ice cream is very affordable and delicious, so is all the food. They change their ice cream around often, to give a variety. Everything here is delicious and extraordinary. Kids are obviously welcome, there's plenty of seating. There's also an outdoor seating area, where you can watch the trains go by. They have a lot on the menu here, so you won't go hungry. They have meals and a bunch of snacks. Please come here and see what you think. My email's josh.g.0719@gmail.com for comments and questions and suggestions for topics to write about places and things that are in town. Thankyou for reading this and there more stories coming ahead. I hope you have enjoyed this blog, and check out more stories later on in the future. If you do write back, please tell me what you think, and please let it be simple. I'll be back later, but until next time, I'll see you soon!