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[doomflower]

I wonder if any psychics have ever visited that house and did any "readings", etc.. it would be something if they came away saying REH's ghost was hanging around the place. FB

I was wondering this very same thing the other day. Although I suspect REH wouldn't want to remain on this plane after he died. Even in life I don't think he was really of this world. The man was something else, judging by most accounts, and it's crystal clear in his writing.

Looking forward to the day I get to visit the house in person. Eventually! It's a long way from Australia, so these great pics will have to suffice for now. Thanks, Strom!

Edited by doomflower, 04 February 2013 - 10:59 PM.

[THE KID]

Here's a picture from rehtwogunraconteur by Patrice;

Text on the back of the pic reads: “Mrs. I.M. Howard / Mother of Robert E / Author of Conan / novels, Cross Plains / Tex, with dog “Patch” / accross [sic] front grandad’s house / around 1923-24″
As synchronicity would have it, it is a perfect transition from my series of posts on Hester Jane to those on Isaac Howard, beginning in a day or two.

Edited by THE KID, 05 February 2013 - 12:54 AM.

[THE KID]

CLICK HERE FOR AN INTERACTIVE TOUR OF THE HOWARD HOME
http://www.rehupa.co.../house_tour.htm

The house where Howard lived and wrote has been restored by Project Pride, a local community organization dedicated to helping Cross Plains remain a vibrant and growing community. It is located at 625 W. 4th Street (AKA Highway 36) in the city of Cross Plains, Texas and is open for visitors every Friday from 2-5 pm and by appointment. There are many items of interest for the Howard fan, and it is well worth the trip to visit.
To make an appointment, write to:

Project Pride
P.O. Box 534
Cross Plains, TX 76443
or telephone (new numbers as of July 17, 2006. Update your records):
(254)725-6562
(254)725-6498
(254)725-4993
or
(254)725-7478

The house can be seen via satellite, too.

I wanted to go last year a heck of a lot! All the authors of Dreams in a Fire and fans of REH all in one location is a dream come true! Maybe one day I'll get my wish.

Edited by THE KID, 05 February 2013 - 01:01 AM.

[Freebooter]

Hey Doomflower,
Yes, I live in Alabama and while not as far away as Austrailia, I am still like 1500-2000 miles from it. And you mentioned getting from his writings what sort of person and mind he was, try his poetry. Him and Edgar Allen Poe remind me of one another. Most of it is very dark, morose, poetry.

[doomflower]

Sydney to Dallas is the longest 747 flight in the world at 8578 miles, and then I suppose there'd be another flight to get to Cross Plains, so I shall continue to envy your 'proximity', Freebooter!
I've been enjoying BarB's word of the week featuring REH's poems and seeking his poetry online and I agree with you. It's magnificent stuff.

@The Kid, I've lost count of how many times I've done the interactive tour, googled and watched some of the fine footage folk on this forum have uploaded of the house.
I'd have to visit his grave, too, and read him some Cormac McArthy or Tanith Lee to see if that will entice his spirit back to earth for a while

Edited by doomflower, 09 February 2013 - 10:55 PM.

[THE KID]

Hi doomflower  You can also see REH's house via satellite!

 

http://earthstreetvi...f-my-house.html

 

Address is located at 625 W. 4th Street (AKA Highway 36) in the city of Cross Plains, Texas