Fitness Phantom ~ Mysterious Light Caught on Fitness Clubs Cam

[One2Snoop]

Mysterious Light Caught On Fitness Club's Cam
Images Captured On Sept. 12

POSTED: 10:36 am CDT September 23, 2008
UPDATED: 6:52 pm CDT September 23, 2008

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- A surveillance camera at a workout club recently caught some mysterious images when no one was inside the building.

Like the name implies, Anytime Fitness is open around the clock. The idea is that people can work in a workout at their convenience.

KMBC's Bev Chapman reported that the fitness club looks like any other new, well-equipped place until you look at the surveillance video. (video at the link)

"Every day when I come in, I review my surveillance. 'What did I miss while I was asleep?'" said Kim Peterson of Anytime Fitness.

But Peterson said she has no idea what she missed when some mysterious images were recorded on Sept. 12.

"They're motion cameras. So I thought, what motion is triggering it? And we kind of got a series of weird pictures we could not explain," Peterson said.

Peterson said she knows there was no one in the building when the camera started recording.

"At 1:59, you see the last member of the night leaving," Peterson told Chapman. "It shows the street as well."

But inside the empty building there appears to be some kind of light.

"It starts at 2:20 a.m. and goes on until about 4:14 in the morning, kind of off and on," Peterson said.

Chapman reported that no one shows up outside of the building after the last man leaves, shining a light inside. And Peterson said lights have never activated her cameras before.

"(I) called the security company and they said, 'We don't know why that light would make the camera kick on, but it sure is interesting. Can we download a copy?'" Peterson said.

Peterson said some of her customers are having fun with the idea of naming the fitness phantom with Halloween a month away.

"I'm a very open-minded person. I'm willing to look at and consider any possibility. It's certainly nothing that frightens me," Peterson said.

The security camera records at one frame a second, so the video is a little jerky.

http://www.kmbc.com/news/17537903/detail.html#

[FDInLaw]

Like I needed another reason NOT to go to the gym. . . LOL!

[susie31023]

Awwww come on FDI, even the little ghosties need to stay in shape You wouldn't want em putting on the extra pounds now would ya?, LOL

[Notknowingall]

I am picturing dozens of people on treadmills running for there lives from the ghosties.

[SaraSidle]

Originally Posted by Notknowingall

I am picturing dozens of people on treadmills running for there lives from the ghosties.

LOL It would be fun to work out with ghosts or whatever they are. I saw a video on CNN with the same thing in a gas station when it was closed a while back. Someone or something to keep you company at work. LOL

[susie31023]

But NKA, can you imagine how much weight one could lose fast, LOL

[One2Snoop]

LOL you guys are too funny.

[susie31023]

Now O2S, you know we all probably would just jumpat the chance to go there and see the little ghosties

[SaraSidle]

Originally Posted by susie31023

Now O2S, you know we all probably would just jumpat the chance to go there and see the little ghosties

It would scare the fat off me

[susie31023]

Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase"That's the spirit" now doesn't it:chic ken:

[Super Volcano]

Originally Posted by SaraSidle

It would scare the fat off me

ROFL!!! I think I would either faint, or die of a heart attack before that could happen!!!!

[SaraSidle]

Originally Posted by Super Volcano

ROFL!!! I think I would either faint, or die of a heart attack before that could happen!!!!

Well SV look at it this way............If your faint you get a work out and you are still burning calories even when you recover later LOL

[soccermom]

Originally Posted by SaraSidle

It would scare the fat off me

Ok where is this place????
I gotta go and see this
I need to lose 25 pounds

[One2Snoop]

Originally Posted by soccermom

Ok where is this place????
I gotta go and see this
I need to lose 25 pounds

It's in Overland Park Ks. Good luck!

[lighthousedazy]

Originally Posted by SaraSidle

It would scare the fat off me

I need something to scare my fat away.

[SaraSidle]

Originally Posted by lighthousedazy

I need something to scare my fat away.

Me too lhd. let's go there!

[soccermom]

Hey do i hear a ROAD TRIP????

[SaraSidle]

Originally Posted by soccermom

Hey do i hear a ROAD TRIP????

Well it is in Kansas which is kind of central so it would have to be everyone come together.

[One2Snoop]

Yeah! I've got the car revved up and ready to go....

[susie31023]

I say we all just charter a bus and take our little hinies out to Kansas and have a fitness night, LOL....

[Super Volcano]

Originally Posted by soccermom

Hey do i hear a ROAD TRIP????

AS long as I am in the middle of y'all, where I would feel the safest, heck, I'm in!!!

[grneyes]

If seeing ghost made you skinny I'd be a bean pole. Sorry ladies but it won't work for weight loss. *lol*

[susie31023]

Shhhhh grneyes, I wanted to go on a road trip, LOL

[grneyes]

Originally Posted by susie31023

Shhhhh grneyes, I wanted to go on a road trip, LOL

We can go ghost hunting.

[Super Volcano]

Originally Posted by grneyes

We can go ghost hunting.

Girl, you are BRAVE!!!!! I really believe there are good spirits, as well as evil spirits. It's the bad ones that get me freaked out!!! I have never had an experience with "seeing spirits". I know they exist, but I think I would have a coronary if something were to happen, not knowing if it is good, or bad. I try to live my life the best way I can, by prayer, reading my scriptures, and keeping my thoughts, and my home, as pure as is possible (sometimes it is DANG HARD) to invite a good spirit to "protect" me.

When I was serving a mission for my church, I had a REALLY scary experience with a girl who was possesed with an evil spirit. If anyone is interested, I will share it. But until then, (I would share it,) but don't know how it would be received.

[susie31023]

oooh now that I would love to do...There are a lot of ghosts down here in the South, hehehehe

[susie31023]

SHare SV, if not on the boards then pm, I would love to hear about it...

[grneyes]

Me, me, I wanna hear too!

To me ghosts, spirits, or whatever you choose to call them, are just as natural as everyone else. I've seen and felt them my entire life. Most don't even realize that you are around or that they might scare you. Some give you warnings or messages. Some aren't so safe or friendly.

I just think of them as energy (both negative and positive). Energy cannot be destroyed, so it only makes sense to me that the energy we generate while we are living would be transformed into a different form of energy when we die.

[SaraSidle]

Oh One2Snoop what a beautiful ride. the sparkling sure would keep me awake.

SV. you have nothing to fear but fear itself.

Grneyes don't you think you are being a little biased. this particular ghost really could be a challenge for you if you give it a chance.

susie i will go with you anywhere. work out ghosts....southern ghosts (which by the way would not surprise me) Just have to get up some funds to travel..............IMO sara

[susie31023]

It's a deal Sara and grneyes. GE, I have felt one or two myself I will have to tell you my experiences one day and see what you think.. Sv we are all waiting, LOL...Don't worry we are here with you

[grneyes]

Originally Posted by SaraSidle

Oh One2Snoop what a beautiful ride. the sparkling sure would keep me awake.

SV. you have nothing to fear but fear itself.

Grneyes don't you think you are being a little biased. this particular ghost really could be a challenge for you if you give it a chance.

susie i will go with you anywhere. work out ghosts....southern ghosts (which by the way would not surprise me) Just have to get up some funds to travel..............IMO sara

Ok, I'm confused....how am I being biased?

[susie31023]

Beats me GE, I'm trying to figure out how you can be biased trwards a ghost, LOL...Maybe because you said you couldn't lose weight from seeing one, hehehehe

[grneyes]

Originally Posted by susie31023

Beats me GE, I'm trying to figure out how you can be biased trwards a ghost, LOL...Maybe because you said you couldn't lose weight from seeing one, hehehehe

I guess maybe if you run fast and far enough you could though. *lol*

[susie31023]

True True, wonder if NIKE makes a pair of "Spirit" Sneakers

[One2Snoop]

[grneyes]

Who ya gonna call??

[Super Volcano]

Originally Posted by susie31023

It's a deal Sara and grneyes. GE, I have felt one or two myself I will have to tell you my experiences one day and see what you think.. Sv we are all waiting, LOL...Don't worry we are here with you

The LAST thing I want to do is offend anyone.
OK. I am not sure where to start. I don't know if you guys are familiar with the Mormon Church, or "The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints." (no we are NOT related to the FLDS church, that practices ploygamy.) They are a break off of our church, just like how Methodist, etc. are break offs of the Catholic church. (I hope I don't offend anyone by that comment, if you study the history of religion, you would find that statement to be true.)

Anyways, back in 1993-1994, I served an 18 month mission for my church, in the New Hampshire Manchester mission, that included New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Parts of Massachusetts. I was serving in Portland Maine, and met a couple, named Christine, and Paul. Something seemed a little off with Christine, but we felt we could at least bring the light of Christ into their lives.

We, as missionaries, have a set of 6 discussions, that go over "Our Heavenly Father's Plan," and how families can be together forever, etc. (I am trying to not be so religious about this-this is the only way I know how to tell the story). Anyways, we met in their home, and taught them the first discussion, and talked about The savior Jesus Christ, and how he died to atone for our sins. (I am doing it again!!! sorry) Every time Christine would talk, she would sound REALLY child like, and say things like "Jesus is my new friend." We finished the 1st appointment, and then we set another appointment, for the second discussion for the next day.

The next day, we went to their house, and Paul was friendly, and warned us that Christine "wasn't herself." We didn't know right off what that meant, but we sat down, and asked them questions about what they remembered about yesterday's discussion. Paul said that he remembered a little, but not much. I was sitting right next to Christine, and she had her head down, with her hair around her face, so I couldn't see her face. She was breathing slow, but loudly. My companion was sitting in front of her, and could see her face. I said, "Christine, what do you remember about Jesus Christ?" Her breathing all of a sudden became really fast, like a dog panting. (I was starting to get a little scared) She all of a sudden, looked up, and barred her teeth, and growled. We knew then, that we weren't looking at Christine, but at some evil spirit. Not knowing what to do, I put my hand on her back, to calm her down. The second I touched her, she literally shook like a leaf, and looked terrified. I thought I would try an experiment, and took my hand off of her. She again barred her teeth, and looked like she hated me. Several times, I tried this, by putting my hand on, then off of her, and got the same results every time. Paul shouted at her, screaming "Christine not this again!!! Where are you?" My companion and I tried to keep our cool, but we were scared spitless!!! The feeling was dark, and heavy, like a sickening suffocating syrup. I needed out ASAP. I knew, and felt, that as representatives of Jesus Christ, that we were protected. But we both made a hasty exit, promising Paul that we would call him, to check up on things. Neither me, or my companion, have EVER had an experience like that, and didn't know how to react correctly to it. We called Paul later, and he asked if we could bring the Elders (boy missionaries) with us, to give him a blessing.

During the first discussion with Paul and Christine, we taught them after the apostles were killed after the Savior was crucified, that there was no one left on earth that held the Priesthood, and that the Lord withdrew the Priesthood from the earth for awhile. That time was the dark ages. Joseph Smith, in the 1800's, was chosen to restore the Church of Jesus Christ, and Peter, James and John appeared to him and Oliver Cowdry, and restored the proper priesthood authority to them, so they could administer it to all worthy male members.

FYI just so we are on the same page, that was just a little Church history that's all

BACK TO THE STORY: Paul smoked and drank heavily, and was sick quite often. The elders agreed to come with us to their house, so they could give him a blessing. Christine was her child-like way when we got there (thank heavens). The elder that gave the blessing, told us afterwards, that the second he laid his hands on Paul's head, that he felt Christine's evil spirit SO stongly, that it nearly knocked him off of his feet. He then saw this thick, syruppy blackness, pour out of Christine, and leave the home. He then said that his mind then became clear, and he was able to give Paul the blessing, in the name of Jesus Christ. (all blessings are FYI). I asked him how come we left in such a hurry afterwards, and he said that he was worried that Christine would invite the evil spirit back, and he didn't want to be around when it did. (BOY WAS I GREATFUL!!!!)

Anyways, I got transferred to a different area, and haven't seen Christine or Paul since. But that is an experience I will NEVER forget!!!!!

Thanks for putting up with all of the religious connotations - that is just the ONLY way for me to properly tell the story.

Back to the story:

[grneyes]

Great story SV! Don't worry about the religious talk, the story wouldn't have been the same without it since that was part of it.

[Super Volcano]

Originally Posted by grneyes

Great story SV! Don't worry about the religious talk, the story wouldn't have been the same without it since that was part of it.

Shweeeew!!!! Thanks!!! I was worried about that

[susie31023]

It was a great story SV. You didn't say anything to offend anyone. Thank you for sharing it and don't be afraid to post your stories or thoughts on any subject. Anyone who doesn't like it doesn't have to read it. Take Care~Susie