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Bill Southern's avatar

I think Travis needs to work harder to make friends with the neighbor whose dog takes a crap on his front porch - friends are hard to come by, and he shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss him.

Lee Bacon's avatar

This is fascinating stuff! I just watched Paradise, so it's interesting to compare that to the Greenbrier Resort. And you're reading a book on Area 51? Seems like you're following a "Secret Government Projects" theme.

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

I actually read that book a few years ago. It’s got nothing on Area 52!!!

Lee Bacon's avatar

Good answer!

Sheila Moeschen's avatar

WOW! How bonkers that not only was the Greenbrier in the thick of history, but so much different kinds of history! Please report back on how insanely haunted it is, but how the ghosts are super bummed because everyone is on their phones, so no one even notices them opening drawers and moving stuff around.

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Haha!! Funny you should say that as our tour guide was OBSESSED with people and their cell phones. Let’s just say he is not a fan.

And it is totally haunted, no question. Big “here’s Johnny” vibes.

Sheila Moeschen's avatar

HA! He is clearly in the wrong century! I look forward to your Halloween edition update!

Cindy Ojczyk's avatar

Interesting insights on friendship from a male perspective. I learned a thing or two.

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Thanks for listening and reading Cindy!

William Weaver's avatar

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing the story, and especially the pics!

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Thanks William!!!

Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

What an awesome trip. Thx for sharing. I love American history. I've never been to W. Virginia-- now I'm inspired.

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Definitely go! It was so cool. A little bit of a journey getting there but totally worth it.

Paul Horton's avatar

I’ve always wondered where those secret underground evacuation bunkers were. You really have a nose for digging up cool information. Well presented!

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Thanks Paul! Now I wanna know where the rest are 😄

Jenn Schuessler's avatar

Interesting history. Thanks for sharing!

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Thanks for reading Jenn!

Matt Cyr's avatar

I just got done reading The Shining and suffice to say, I’m a sucker for mysterious properties with a backstory. I mean, a guy named Jim “Justice” falls onto hard times financially after buying it? Any chance those buffalo put a curse on the Greenbriar? That is beyond cool you got to tour it. Thanks for writing about it and sharing it here.

Also, Rachel Sager writes a good bit about West Virginia, more rural Appalachia than cities but I could see her potentially knowing some deep cut stories about the Greenbriar. Check her stuff out if interested in more.

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Thanks for the recommendation! I had to fight the urge to write about The Shining in this piece as it was definitely giving off that vibe.