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Flat Stanley's Visit To The Motor City!

07 Friday Sep 2012

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Last August one of my grave hunting friends who lives in Pennsylvania. Asked me if I’d do a small favor for her daughter who had a school project for the Summer. The school project my friend’s daughter had been to snail mail this adorable paper doll nicknamed “Flat Stanley” to friends around the United States, and the World. So they could then photograph “Flat Stanley” at various local landmarks. When “Flat Stanley” arrived at my home, I was really unsure of what to do with the little guy.

So I opted to introduce “Flat Stanley” and give him a crash course in the hobby known as Grave Hunting. So with that being said “Flat Stanley” and I visited the gravesites of notable people who at one time or another called the city of Detroit home. Below you will find the photographs I took of my new little friend at the gravesites of notable Detroiter’s. If your interested in learning about this phenom known as “Flat Stanley” I recommend that you visit Flat Stanley.com

Online Petition To Have Marilyn Monroe's Star Moved!

07 Tuesday Aug 2012

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As many of you guys are probably aware. When it comes to things that have to do with Hollywood, grave hunting, dead celebrities,  yada yada. I always step up to the plate, and do my part, to promote things that interest me on the blog. Its been brought to my attention that some friends of mine out in Hollywood, are trying to get things in motion, with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. To have Marilyn Monroe’s star on the “Hollywood Walk Of Fame” moved to a more prominent and respectable location.

At the moment Marilyn Monroe’s star is in front of a McDonald’s restaurant franchise, and is always littered with expired food, beverages dumped on the ground, etc. My extremely good friend, Detroit native, Hollywood preservationist, Scott Michaels has taken up the task to get the petition rolling, to have Monroe’s star relocated in front of the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theater. This is the theater Monroe loved during her time in Hollywood, so its only proper that her star be relocated to the place she loved the most.

So with that being said Scott needs 10k petition signatures, for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to even consider relocating Marilyn Monroe’s star. If your interested in signing the petition please visit the official petition page at change.org

Kickstarter Campaign Launched

29 Friday Jun 2012

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For those of you who wish to be in the know. I’m in the beginning phase of research for the grave hunting book I’m writing titled, “Gangsters In Granite: A National Graveside Index of Reputed Mobsters”

With that being said, I’ve created a Kickstarter Campaign to help fund the research, and procurement of mafia gravesite photos not photographed by me. The money donated to this campaign will be used to buy books, for the research portion, and buy the rights to use photos for the book.

The reason I’ve decided to take up the task of writing this book is because I felt there was nothing like it on the market. So I figured with my experience in the grave hunting universe, and my peculiar, yet rather obsessive interest in tracking down the gravesites of reputed organized crime figures, I thought I’d give it a shot and write the book I’ve wanted to do for a while.

If your interested in learning more about this book idea, I invite you to check out the official Kickstarter Campaign page for my book. If you decide to donate to this campaign, and the fund deadline is met, and the book is published by June of 2013, you will get a signed copy of my book, as a thank-you for your generosity. Thanks for the support, in this endeavor.

Introducing The Gravecast Blog Amazon Associates Online Store & More!

25 Monday Jun 2012

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For those of you who are interested. The Gravecast Blog now has a presence on Amazon & Zazzle.com. If you’re looking for a  particular gift for that lovable person in your life who has morbid, tendencies. Look no further than The Gravecast Blog Amazon Associates, or Zazzle Store.

To bring you up to speed. The Gravecast Blog Amazon Associates store will be the official place where you can purchase grave hunting, cemetery, and celebrity death, related books, and other things deemed useful for anyone who’s into grave hunting. The Gravecast Blog Zazzle store will be the number one place where you can purchase grave hunting themed apparel.

If your interested in checking out what these two fabulous stores have to offer. Feel free to scroll down on the right to where it says “Gravecast Blog Stores” and click on the below links to see what I’m offering for sale via Amazon, and Zazzle. Or if your more inclined to do so you can click on The Gravecast Blog Amazon Associates Storefront, or The Gravecast Blog Zazzle Storefront. And lastly if you feel like donating to this blog outright, feel free to click on the Paypal donate button above the “blog stats” area on the right. The $$$ from each item you purchase on either of above mentioned websites, or donation you give, goes towards the upkeep, and maintenance of this blog. Thanks for your loyal support.

Looking For Photo Contributors!

24 Sunday Jun 2012

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For those of you who are interested. I’m looking for grave hunters from around the country. Who would be interested in photographing some specific gravesites for me. The reason being is that I’m contemplating the thought of writing a book on a particular grave hunting topic which will remain anonymous for now until I get the ball rolling.

Being that this is somewhat of a huge undertaking, and my wallet is tight these days, I can’t be everywhere at once. So I thought I’d put the word out there, that I’m looking for people who would be interested in contributing photos for the book I’m contemplating on writing. Keep in mind any photo you contribute for the book and that photo is used in the print and/or eBook edition of the book. You will get the credit to the photo(s) you contribute with name recognition.

Before I forget I’ve got an extensive list of grave sites I’d like to get photos of. From pretty much anywhere in the United States with a major metropolitan area. So with that being said if your interested in doing a little grave hunting for The Motor City Morbid One, please don’t hesitate to send an email to me. And I’ll give you the details of whose grave sites I’d like photos of. My contact info can be found on the “About Me” page, if you do email me please put “Grave Hunting” or something along those lines in the subject area. Also don’t forget to let me know what region your from, I’ll then check my list to see if I need any photos from your geographic area. I do hope to hear from you soon.