Gregory had what might be called an "X10" apartment. He
used ActiveHome modules and timers to run everything from the television and radio, to the
lights. "It worked wonders," he said. "It kept my place looking lived
in." But it may have worked a little too well.
Shortly after Gregory moved into the apartment, his Superintendent had to do some work
in the apartment, and Gregory gave the Superintendent permission to do the work while he
was not at home. One night though, he came home to see the Superintendent standing in the
hallway looking "scared out of his wits." When Gregory asked what was wrong, the
Super said in somewhat of a panic that the apartment was haunted. He proceeded to recount
how the stereo and the lights had been turning themselves on and off throughout the day.
The Super confessed that he didnt believe in ghosts, "at least not until
today" he told Gregory.
So Gregory took him around and showed him how the system worked, to put his mind at
ease. The Super was impressed (not to mention relieved) when he saw the system in action.
He later borrowed a few ActiveHome control modules from Gregory for a
"romantic" night and candlelit dinner he had planned with "a young lady who
later became his wife" as Gregory put it. "Id like to think that somehow I
played a part in their getting together" Gregory says.
Well Gregory, we understand, and wed like to think that we too played a part in
this budding love relationship.
And with Halloween coming up, wed like to help the rest of you out there plan
your own haunted house. It wont take much, so stick around, and later this week
well have some simple ideas for you.