Retirement Day. Ghostly Tales & Unexplained Happenings. * Warning* Not for the Easily Scared!

[@WithinHikingDistance]

Heavy snow and below 0 temperatures to celebrate your last day! Spooky stories - I don't know if I would have managed to work there. I have had similar experiences in different locations. Definitely scarier when you are in an empty building alone... The story with your grandson gave me chills! The reflection of the lady was quite a story :D Wow, you did a great amount of walking when working there. I loved the tribute to your favorite people there. Happy retirement Alan, this is a new chapter!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you very much for such a nice comment and taking the time to watch, especially as it was a long video. I had some real scary times at the school but all outweighed by the brilliant and fun times I had too, which I will miss. I hope you are all keeping well over there, cheers Alan

[@momcreatos404]

Scared ghost story friend nice sharing

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you. I had some real scary times at the school but also some real fun times and they are the ones I will remember, cheers Alan

[@RobBlackAF]

Stay strong, my friend Have a fantastic week Rob

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Same to you and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you, cheers Alan

[@stepheneverett6131]

I spent 40 years as a handyman at a special needs school ,near Durham,a 17th century hall,and like you i experienced many ghostly happenings,love it Alan .👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Yes, you would think it would be as quiet as the grave, not so, I heard so many different and unexplained noises over the 7 years I was there but always enjoyed my job, especially as I only worked 2 days a week. Real good of you to watch and comment, cheers Alan

[@stepheneverett6131]

It’s a pleasure Alan ,I like you have many stories ,I should of made a video ,First in on a Monday and last out on a Friday ,a mile from a main road ,I was noted for my stories . Take care and keep up you wainwright challenge 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

@@stepheneverett6131 - cheers buddy :o)

[@aheart.453]

Lovely chared Amazing Lot thanks to Charing dear New Friend 👍💞 Big like Greeting from France 🇨🇵

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

[@LivingFree365]

Congratulations my friend! Welcome to the Retired Old Mans Club! Schools can always be creepy in the dark. If I had a buddy that did that I would hook up a light sensor to a speaker at the end of a dark hall with the recording of a child giggling. lol. It's great to have the memories to carry with you of all the good times and especially the little old victorian lady in the computer room.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Right on and it's nice to know we have our own club 😂. One of the male cleaners in the school is on tenterhooks all the time and has seen as well as heard the ghost, so I have had a lot of fun over the years at his expense 😂. Thanks very much for stopping by, cheers Alan

[@MCMOutdoors]

ATB in your retirement mate - certainly spooky walking those corridors and halls! Sad time but great memories to treasure and more importantly - MORE TIME FOR ADVENTURES!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

That was always the plan Chris when I gave them 1 years notice, who knew what was to happen with this bloody virus. Light at the end of the tunnel now like, cannot wait! Thanks very much for watching, especially as it was a real long video from me, cheers Alan

[@billygoatfilms7531]

Bloody hell Alan!!! 👻 How on earth am I going to get to sleep tonight? That picture of you without a hat on scared and scared me somewhat. Great film and you’ve got some special memories there. Like you when I first started teaching I was given a bunch of keys (40), and it took me months to know which key opened what. After 25 years I knew every key. Some spooky tales there and the only very strange tale I had was the one at Ben Alder Cottage with the candle. Guess you remember that from the book. Even today people ask me if it was true, and I can honestly say yes it was. That candle moved both nights 🕯Enjoy your retirement Alan and never look back, only forwards. Cheers Mike.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

When I got the job the old caretaker had gone on the sick for the first time in 20 years and nobody had a clue what he did or how he did it, talk about beening thrown in at the deep end. The batteries in my torch died after 5 minutes and I could not find half the lights 😂😂. An emotional day, a bitter sweet day but one I have been looking forward too, especially with this awful virus about. Thanks very much for watching Mike, cheers Alan

[@Ceolskog]

I may have soiled myself. Nah kidding, great stories mate, especially that one about the ghostly Victorian reflection. Enjoy your retirement!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and your good wishes. Yep had a good few frights over the years but some real fun times too. Cheers Alan

[@theYogachannel0035]

Like 29 Alan - very spooky indeed - happy retirement ..full 23:11 minute view as always from us - now you can start that cooking channel in retirement ...lol

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, I know Mrs Metalman would be very surprised at that 🤣. Thanks very much for watching and commenting, cheers Alan

[@justgetoutthereguy]

Any large establishments that are normally a throng of people - are so spooky when deserted. I was a holiday rep in a huge hotel in Alcudia, Mallorca - it was chaos - all summer - but at the end of the season when the hotel was empty I had to store some equipment in a cupboard on the top floor - I used the lifts and walked to the other end of the corridor towards the cupboard. I dont know why but all I kept thinking was I was going to meet a young kid come round the corner on a Go-Kart... with a pair of twins looking up saying 'Come and play with us' Not sure if you have seen The Shining, but I don't mind saying I was back out of that hotel quicker than you can say Red Rum!! All the best with your retirement Alan - All that extra time now to hike and edit as much as you like! All the best - Adam

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, you called it Adam, one thing that I used to block from my mind was that scene in The Shinning😂😩, especially when the school was deserted and it was a dark winters morning 😂😖😂. Extra time aright, just need these restrictions to be lifted so I can enjoy it 😂. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Congratulations on your retirement. Well earned & deserved. Now more time for hiking!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

That was the plan and put into practice, once this lockdown is over and restrictions lifted - really starting to drag now 😳. Thank you very much for stopping by, especially as it was such a long video, I really appreciate it, cheers Alan

[@TeaInValhalla]

Hello Allan, oh my! Kat, love, love, LOVES a good ghost story and unexplained, mysterious tales a hoi! Just popped this on the tele to watch it big screen and turn the lights down! All the best for your retirement, Catch you soon, Ceri and Kat ❤👍😄☕👻

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it and dam nice of you both to watch. I had so real frights there over the years but also some real good times and great laughs, which I will miss. Cheers Alan

[@TeaInValhalla]

@@AlanMETALMAN understand that Allan, some jobs resonate with you. Especially when the people are lovley, sounds like you had some great relationships with some of the teachers. How cute was the card too! Catch you soon, Ceri and Kat ☕👍

[@JenniferLupine]

Big Like! 👍 Congratulations on your retirement, just catching up a few months later … kind of creepy and spooky in the dark and creaky noises! Wonderful memories at the school, sounds like the students and staff are all positive and supportive… wonderful place to work! I can tell you’re having a great retirement… I can’t wait! 😉😄🎃🎃🎃

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It was a real nice school infants and juniors, so the real little ones and I had a very happy 7 years there and some very spooky times too lol. Funny enough, I nearly did not post this, as the night before I left, I never slept a wink and looked dreadful on my last day lol! Thank you so much for watching, cheers Alan

[@JenniferLupine]

@@AlanMETALMAN It sounds like the children were all very happy and loved by the teachers and staff! Great place to work-I’m glad you posted! 👌💖

[@user-gm2uu2pj1q26]

This is a special video. The way students look around each classroom and check it out is a very impressive video that shows you how caring you are. I am very fortunate that nothing happened while you were looking around the classroom and congratulations on your retirement. God bless you.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you for the very nice comment and taking the time to watch. It was an emotional day for me and although I am looking forward to retirement, I will be sad to go all together. Cheers Alan

[@BeCCaWhere2GoNext]

😅😪that old lady with Victorian gear story was so creepy! enjoyed watching it! Cheers to a Happy and Healthy Retirement Alan. All the very BEST!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you very much for stopping by and I will miss the school and the staff immensely - not the creepy old lady mind 😂. Cheers Alan

[@KathysOutdoorAdventures]

I don't think you will catch me walking in there alone at night. You are one brave soul! Congratulations on the retirement! Now you can come visit the states :)

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Now that would be nice! Yes, I have had a few frights over the years but also a lot of fun and real good times and it is these I will take away with me. Thank you very much for stopping by and taking the time to comment, especially as it was a different and long video from me, cheers Alan

[@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137]

That place certainly keeps you on your toes! I know the feeling, it’s when your on your own and the mind starts having fun with you. Congratulations on your retirement Alan, fingers crossed we can get some more freedom and you can get exploring again soon. All the best. James and Kirsteen

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I sure hope so, I have a years notice and who knew at the time this virus would happen 😖. I had some great times at the school and will really miss the staff but had a couple of real scares as well! Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@TheCountryTraveller]

End of an era Alan! Now you'll have more time for those outdoor pursuits. Enjoy your retirement 😀

[@AlanMETALMAN]

That's the plan, just need this lockdown to lift first. Thanks very much for watching, especially as it was such a long video for me, cheers Alan

[@NicoleHikesalot]

Congratulations on your retirement, that is so funny about how you hear things in the walls when you're all alone there, it is a bit creepy for sure, and yes, that thing with the printer...who can explain. That is a very nice looking school though. That is a weird place to put lights, I would have never found them.... the view of the field is quite nice. yes, I would imagine you miss seeing the wildlife there. Thank you for sharing your stories, that is so funny about the victorian lady. That cracked me up. That is a lot of keys... I had a similar set up when I worked as the custodian for a while at the National Guard. That was very kind of the class that gave you the nice card too!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

The card from the kids was the one thing that really got me chocked up, real nice of them and despite the many frights I had over the years, I am really going to miss working at the school. Thank you so much for stopping by, cheers Alan

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Sounds like a lot of creepy stuff going on in that place LOL. That's school is so colorful inside! Looks like you had a good last day! I wish you a happy retirement my friend! Thanks for sharing.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for watching Eric and I was told of the ghost on my very first day and she did not disappoint lol. I was sad leaving as I had so many good times there but a new chapter awaits, cheers Alan

[@treklinda1309]

Omg that was creepy :) Enjoyably creepy. Congrats on your retirement 🌹

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks so much! Been a long time coming but I am going to miss the staff and the school. Thanks for watching Linda, cheers Alan

[@patriziapiccirilli3717]

Super video as always, Alan! Your video was full of suspense with a thrilling music. You left us with bated breath until the end. 😨 Thank you for sharing your memories and emotions with us.It was great!👍😃🙏 Very best wishes to you for the future !! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Patrizia

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Many thanks Patrizia, real nice of you to watch and I appreciate your very kind words - thank YOU, cheers Alan

[@HikeCamp]

Schools are always spooky when empty! Now you will have lots of time to get out once they get rid of the lock down. I looked forward to retirement but to this day I miss the men and women I worked and served with. A great visit and stories Alan 👍😀👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for stopping by Max and I can understand where you are coming from, I will really miss the staff from the school - not the unexplained steps, and crashes but defiantly the staff, cheers Alan

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

This was a wonderful idea for a video Alan. I really enjoyed your stories about the school. The old lady dressed in black certainly would have been unnerving. "Wow" 😨 I'm sure this was a day of bitter sweet thoughts but congratulations my friend. Woohoo!!!! Let the retirement begin

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for stopping by Tony and I appreciate your kind words. I have had a few frights over the years but also so many good times, so very bitter sweet indeed my friend. Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Yikes! Lots of lost souls walking around there brother! My cousin could talk to them and find out what they want. I have had similar experiences, I just ask what they want, but they never reply! Lol! Congratulations on your retirement brother! And thanks for sharing this, I enjoyed watching!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Good of you to watch, especially as it was not my normal type of video and it was a lot longer too, appreciate it. Thanks for the good wishes and although I have been looking forward to retirement I am really going to miss the school - the staff that is, not the ghosts lol! Cheers Alan

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Interesting ghost stories Alan. I do think there are souls wandering about, when I lived at home there was always noises of people walking up the stairs, and windows blowing open for no reason, my mum and dad's house is early 1900's, when my dad was working away in Saudi my mum woke me up one night saying there was a burglar as she heard footsteps on the stairs... I had to investigate nothing in the house or the garden, I looked up to the spare bedroom from the garden and the light came on and the windows burst open!! I was standing there with my mum nobody else in the house. We went back inside and the windows were shut and it was freezing cold. My mum checked out the history of the house and someone shot himself in that bedroom in like 1920. To this day there is a presence in the house and my mum and dad hear and see strange goings on. It's a big house in the sticks it's quite spooky in the dark. I couldn't wait to move out when I was 21... they've sold it now just waiting to move into a downsized properly.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Now that would have really freaked me out Lee and no wonder you could not wait to leave! I have had a number of real frights over the years there, some I could explain, some I could not and those are the one's that really spooked me. I also had some real fun times there too and those are the things I will really miss. Thanks for watching buddy, especially as it was such a long video for me. Cheers Alan

[@BurtonOutdoors]

@@AlanMETALMAN I enjoyed it Alan, always a pleasure to see your beaming smile, happy retirement matey.

[@anthonypayne1]

Some spooky tales there Alan, enjoy your retirement👍👍👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you, I will, well, as soon as these restrictions are lifted anyway. Thanks for watching Anthony, cheers Alan

[@stealthandysteath1069]

Nice one mate.. Many happy days I bet... Nice one 👍😁🇬🇧

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Good of you to watch and I was sad to go but really looking forward to retirement, especially when this lockdown is lifted. Cheers Alan

[@waterfallmadman]

Congrats on the retirement! Very spooky stories for sure.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Good of you to stop by and although I am looking forward to retirement, I am sure going to miss the staff at the school. Cheers Alan

[@TheOutdoorswithTonyNoble]

That brought a tear to my eye... however, on the upside I can now look forward to seeing more of Mr Metalman out and about... bring it on!! - Cheers Alan - T

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Funny enough Tony I was fine all day until I got that card of the kids, that really brought a lump to my throat. Thanks very much for watching buddy and hopefully not too long to wait now before we are all out again, cheers Alan

[@nicasionohart]

Interesting!!! Enjoyed watching Looks really cold 🥶

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for visiting, real nice of you and very much appreciated. Yes, a real cold morning but all the snow has come now, cheers Alan

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Alan!! Congratulations mate and a very happy retirement my mate!! Great of you to take us on you last day to work. You had some amazing and very spooky experiences and the photo of the old Victorian lady haha 😂. I’ll work out how to private message you Alan, I have stories at my work place mate. Once again Alan all the best in your retirement mate. 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching Ant and it was a strange day walking around for the very last time. I had some very scary experiences at the school but they were far outweighed by the fun and laughter I also experienced at the school as well, some real good times over the last 7 years, which I will miss. Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@donnavansenior]

This has been on my Watch Later list for ages Alan....eventually got round to it last night, what a great idea to do a vid on your retirement day,! Genius!! I bet you'll be a big miss there. I'm not a fan of being alone in empty buildings, there's always this spooky feel - so I don't know how long I'd have lasted in the job lol. Some great stories though and it'll be one of those vids that you'll look back on fondly in a few years time. Happy retirement :)

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching Donna and your very kind words, which I appreciate. I had 7 wonderful years there and really missing, but my knees were telling me it was time to go. I know what you mean about a watch list mind, I have 114 on mine 😳. Take care, cheers Alan

[@ashleyjarnold]

Congratulations on retirement, Alan. Super video as always, capturing lots of memories and a few scary stories too. Perhaps a career in TV story telling awaits you, or maybe just stick to making videos of great walks. I was made redundant in 2013, got 3 months of garden leave but had to go back to the office on the last week. Got nice gifts etc and then made a speech apologising to everyone I had battled with!! Didn't shed a tear until the friday when they came and took my company car away from me - I loved the A6 and I was cut to the bone when that went. Life will be different for you now but I'm sure you'll keep busy and active. Onwards and upwards, the best is yet to come! Regards, Ashley

[@AlanMETALMAN]

To be honest I was fine all day until I got the card that all the kids had signed, that really hit home 😩. We both retired at 55 but have both done a few hours here and there for years until Mrs Metalman had enough 3 years ago. I only worked 2 days a week at the school for the last 7 years and never had a bad day, so it was only when my knees said I had to go I have up the ghost (no pun intended). I had more than a few scares at the school but so many good times, which I shall miss. Thanks for watching, cheers Alan

[@GillanTravels]

I watched your video till the end but in a silent mode:) it’s just like watching you having a walking tour inside the school and the playground covered snow! Anyways, congratulations on your retirement Alan! Enjoy the new journey of your life !

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank so much for stopping by and maybe it was better without sound, which was very spooky and the creepy ghost stories I told lol. Cheers Alan

[@TheWealthPrince]

Nice video!!!🔥🔥 Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!👌

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks! You too, real nice of you to take the time to watch and comment, especially as it was a long video for me, appreciated it, cheers Alan

[@offthebeatentrack5170]

Aw what a lovely video! Some great stories to tell too. The card from the kids even made me emotional! Have a wonderful retirement, more time to bring videos! 🙂

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, yes it was that card from the kids that really got a lump in my throat. An emotional day but a day that has been a long time coming. Thanks very much for watching and commenting, cheers Alan

[@MaryannHazel]

Congrats on your retirement Alan! I'm hoping to retire in April. Fingers crossed I can make it happen! I cleaned out my office this week and it was pretty surreal walking away knowing I will only have to come back one more time to turn in all my stuff. What are you going to do with yourself? Hike every day? I know that is what I want to do. LOL! Glad the building I worked in wasn't haunted! Eee gads!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Best of luck and yes, it is a strange feeling walking away, knowing that that is it but hopefully when this lock down is finished we can start living again. Thanks for watching, cheers Alan

[@MartinPopeFilmmaker]

Nice video of your work place. Must be so many happy memories there. The stories were entertaining. Hope you enjoy your retirement Alan. 🙂🙂

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you very much Martin, appreciate you watching buddy, especially as it was a long video. Cheers Alan

[@sperrinoutdoors7642]

Have a great retirement buddy hope everything goes great for ya

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I hope so too and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, especially as it was such a long video for me, cheers Alan

[@Wanna.Wander]

Somehow I missed this one 💜it looks so dang cold there! Glad to share in your last day... CONGRATULATIONS on your retirement and many blessings💜yikes with those creepy stories!! You didn’t know you could fly so high, huh? I love creepy stuff

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and sharing my last day, especially with it being a long video for me. It was a bottle sweet day, not going to miss getting up at 04.30 but I am going to miss the school and the staff. Cheers Alan

[@Wanna.Wander]

@@AlanMETALMAN bittersweet Alan💜on to a new chapter, maybe some Spring hiking too

[@AlanMETALMAN]

@@Wanna.Wander - as soon as we are allowed to travel, that will be me hiking straight away :O)

[@Wanna.Wander]

@@AlanMETALMAN hopefully soon! How are things there? Are people getting vaccinated?

[@AlanMETALMAN]

@@Wanna.Wander - Yes we have both had out first shot last month and booked for the second on in early May. All adults in the UK will have had at least their first shot by July 2021. That's one thing the government have got right here.

[@MamasBasecamp]

Congratulations on your retirement!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and your good wishes, very much appreciated. Cheers Alan

[@WalksWithOlly]

Thank you very much for sharing your final day, Alan. Something very different but I enjoyed it. Interesting to see that "indoors" side of your life. Sounds like you have many happy memories to take home with you and I enjoyed the stories. I don't think I've had any true 'unexplainable' experiences but I used to affect electrics. Being near a printer - at the doctors, college, wherever - it would always stop working while I was near! :-) I'm sure you'll enjoy your retirement and it hopefully won't be long now until restrictions are eased. All the very best.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for watching Olly and sharing your experiences as well, funny enough, I have never been able to wear a watch, as it always stops working in a few hours. Fingers crossed for those restrictions being lifted, I did not retire to stop in the house! Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@nicted9308]

Thanks for some great memories Alan and the spooky stories. Enjoy the retirement and keep fit and well all the best.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and your very kind words Nic, very much appreciated. I take away many happy memories, as well as a couple of right scares over the years lol. Cheers Alan

[@DesGreene]

Spooky stuff! Hope you have a long and happy retirement Alan! All the best👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Nice of you to say that Des and I appreciate you watching. A bitter sweet day for me and one I will always remember. Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@HazelsDiary]

Goshhh Alan, I'm one of the persons who are not strong at all when it comes to ghost stories...And you choose the scary sounds too. Anyway, Congratulations on your last day of work! Enjoy being free from now on 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Not that keen myself to be honest 😂😖 and I have had my fair share of frights while being at the school but also a lot of fun as well, which I will miss. Thank you very much for watching, very good of you, cheers Alan

[@unowhotravelchannel]

Hi Alan, I had to build up some courage to watch your video...no not really, but hey I tell you I can imagine why you could get so scared, great you shared your ghostly experiences! Sounds as if you have had a wonderful 7 years there, here's to your next chapter!😎👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for that and I really enjoyed the last 7 years, although I only worked 2 days a week. Had a few scary times but many more fun times there, so I will look back with happiness. Thanks very much for watching Simon, cheers Alan

[@burningsandsexploration3711]

Very interesting stories! Thank you for sharing them with us! I hope you have a happy and productive retirement. Much love.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you so much, real nice of you and I appreciate you stopping by. It was nice to end on such a happy note, despite having a couple of real frights over the years, cheers Alan

[@r11hno]

Like 63 Alan - Happy retirement -full view as always from us

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for coming, real good of you, cheers Alan

[@FranciscaRigaud]

OMG, I am already frightened and I haven't even watched yet.... We have fun sounds in our kitchen... once in a while, like someone bangs a glass on the kitchen counter....................Happy retirement, my friend... I actually thought that you had retired already... but better late than never! Lovely school.... even if ghostly.... hahahaha...

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for your good wishes and taking the time to watch, especially as it was such a long video from me. I had a number of scary experiences there over the years a few I ended up explaining but a few I could not.....Take care, cheers Alan

[@gridnorth5451]

Oh no Alan ! What will you do with all that extra spare time ?! Congratulations on your retirement . Interesting vid too 😊👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching Mark and I gave the school a whole years notice but who would have thought this virus would sweep the world. I had so many plans on what I was going to do as soon as I retired, just got to put them on hold until this thing is over I guess. Cheers Alan

[@yanbeadle]

How do Alan, congratulations on retirement, thanks for sharing your last day, I bet there were lots of retakes needed as I'm sure there were lumps in the throat and grit in the eyes making that. I did a few months nights security guard at large country home, I had to lock up farm shops, an equstrian center and barns full of collectors cars... Used to scare me sh@tless.. I don't, and won't be doing that again.. Fair play to you brother, look forward to seeing you on the hills again soon, ATB Jan.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to comment, real good of you. I don't spook easy but had a real couple of massive frights there, especially when me and my grandson heard the footsteps, that really freaked me out. I can only imagine what a large country house would be like 😖. Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@MarksGoneWalking]

Great Video Alan - all the Very Best in your retirement- lots of new exciting Adventures to come. ATB Mark.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Can't wait, just need this lock down to end. Good of you to watch and take the time to comment, cheers Alan

[@beckhykes7733]

I think being alone can make a bunch more places scary haha. Hope retirement treats you good brother heading into the future and I enjoyed hearing some of your stories!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Appreciate you sharing my last day with me and I have had a few dam scary things happen to me over the years but many more real good things too. Cheers Alan

[@glennswalks7693]

Hi Alan thanks for sharing your last day of work with us probably a lot of memories for you . I’ve worked in lots of spooky places too very eerie with nobody there enjoy your retirement mate and I’ll look forward to your next Adventure in the near future atb Cheers Glenn 👍❤️

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching Glenn and your kind words, which are appreciated. Yes, it's a strange feeling when you are by yourself in the dark and you hear an unexplained noise, very strange indeed, cheers Alan

[@BLOTOUTDOORSSHOW]

Great video Alan, something different but very enjoyable. Enjoy your retirement mate, hopefully a lot more hiking videos coming from you soon bud ATB CHRIS 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for watching Chris and funny enough I am ever further behind with my KZbin watch list than I was at work.😂. You are no.15 to watch on a list of 127 yesterday, I must be getting lazy! Something different and a long video for me but will be a canny memento for me in the future. Cheers Alan

[@BorderRambler]

Very enjoyable Alan , I love a good scary story or two and you had plenty .... Now more time for the hills when we can . atb Dave

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching Dave and yes, just need these restrictions to be lifted, so I can really enjoy my retirement lol. Cheers Alan

[@TheAdventureGeek]

Happy retirement day Alan. Loved these stories - the reflection of the little old lady made me chuckle! Miss Thornborough tablets! Great idea lol. I expect you will have more time to get out into the hills now? xx

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank was the plan Julia, when I gave a 'years notice' - who know what was to follow 😖. Hopefully things are looking up at the moment and not be too long till we can all get out and do some proper hiking again. Thank you very much for watching, especially as it was such a long video, cheers Alan

[@TheAdventureGeek]

@@AlanMETALMAN I love your accent and the stories you tell.

[@Packsalot]

Congratulations on your retirement. Hopefully you will have many more years of happy memories to come. Sounds like you also had some spooky encounters while working there. Thanks for the tour and sharing your memories. Have a great day, Alan.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I hope so too, I gave a years notice of retirement and who knew that a year later this Chinese Flu would hit and we would be in lockdown😖. Looks like light at the end of the tunnel now, so hopefully not be too much longer than I can do a proper hiking video again. Real good of you to stop by and I appreciate your good wished, cheers Alan

[@krisgizzi9142]

Happy retirement and hope to see alot more vids on the hills

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Yes, this lockdown is going on for so long, I cannot wait to get back in the outdoors again, especially now that I have more time. Thanks very much for watching and commenting, cheers Alan

[@davidpinder4587]

Enjoy your retirement Alan. I know that town so well.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for taking the time to watch David, I appreciate buddy, especially, as it was a real long video for me. Cheers Alan

[@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman]

Thanks for sharing your experiences Alan. It's an Erie place at night indeed!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It really is and getting there at 05.30 on a winters morning is no picnic either, especially when you are by yourself lol. To be fir apart from a few really scary moments I had 7 very happy years there, so no real complaining from me. Thank you very much for watching, real good of you, cheers Alan

[@ksgonewild]

Happy retirement lovely!! Having been a Chair of Governors in a school I know they can be freaky places to be at night! Genuinely gave me the creeps lol!! Enjoy your freeeedddoooooonmmmm!!! ❤️

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching Karen and I had a few really scary experiences in my time at the school but outweighed by the brilliant and fun times I also enjoyed working there too, I am really going to miss all of the staff, cheers Alan

[@ksgonewild]

@@AlanMETALMAN I’m sure they will miss you too, how can they ever replace Mr Metalman?! Xx

[@cairnscrow8713]

Congrats Alan and happy new beginnings. I've had a handful of spooky random happenings over the years, I think some folk are just more receptive or maybe targeted ha ha. ATB

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, I think you may be right, as I had my fair share over the last 7 years 😂😂. Thanks very much for stopping by, cheers Alan

[@TomAndJoeVlogsTJOutdoors]

Well done Alan, enjoy your retirement. Really enjoyed this video, appricate you making it. Some spooky stories there mind, all in your head aye! At least ... that's what we can think, haha. Hopefully soon we can be up in the fells, never know might bump into you at some point talking to the camera haha. That would be something. Happy retirement and don't make your KZbin retirement just yet ;). - Cheers Joe

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it and something a bit different and a good memento for me too. No danger of me retiring from KZbin yet, just need to get this restrictions lifted. Thanks for watching, cheers Alan

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Ahhh ❤ happy retirement.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you and good of you to watch. Been a long time coming so I hope to enjoy a long and happy one, cheers Alan

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Thanks for sharing your last day at work. Wishing you a long and happy retirement. Let’s hope restrictions ease soon so you can start taking advantage of a bit more spare time 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Amen to that brother, I gave a years notice and when I did there was only a bit of talk about this virus - who knew what was to come 😖. Thanks very much for watching Anthony, especially as this was such a long video, cheers Alan

[@adventureswithLK]

Ah retirement. Maybe someday for me, but congrates to you Alan. Are we going to see you hiking more in the mountains now? Pretty cool spooky stories you shared on your last day. Hoping nothing but the best for you and Miss's Metalman. Cheers Lance

[@AlanMETALMAN]

That's the plan Lance and I gave the school a years notice of my intention to leave, who knew this virus would sweep the whole world then. Once the lockdown is lifted I will be back in the hills. Thanks for watching, cheers Alan

[@R6PhilOutdoorEnthusiast]

Nice one Alan, have a great retirement mate, you've done your bit now relax and enjoy it 👍 ATB Phil

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you, I will, well, as soon as these restrictions lift that is. Thanks for watching Phil, especially as it was a long video for me, cheers Alan

[@Johnlancaster]

Have a great retirement 👍👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks John, real good of you and once this lockdown is over I intend to make the most of it. Cheers Alan

[@bethm629]

Great video! Love content like this, enjoyed seeing it on your channel!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks Beth, good of you to watch, especially as it was such a long video, something that I appreciate. A bitter sweet day for me but a, day that has been a long time coming. Take care, cheers Alan

[@MrWildWales]

Happy retirement pal enjoy it! Hope you get to doing what you want to do and don't let anyone tell you what to do anymore! Is that what you've been doing then opening up schools? I'll be honest I didn't know there was such a thing.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Aye, last 7 years but only 2 days a week, which is why I enjoyed it so much. Bitter sweet day to be honest but I need these restrictions lifted now so I can really enjoy my retirement lol. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@ClaireIona]

Congratulations! Wishing a very happy retirement 😊 I had no idea you worked in a school that’s is so wonderful 😊 I love ghost stories! You choose some good creepy music to add to the spookiness of an empty school. I’ve worked in a haunted nursery before and I was in basement on my own when a toy starts going off on it it’s own and it’s one that needs pushed in the right spot to start reacting and then it got real cold! so safe to say I was out of there like a shot!!!! 👻 Lol! Just a spider only a spider or Maybe dust let’s just walk away haha 😆 On an all serious note that looks like a lovely school lol 😊

[@ClaireIona]

Oooh that’s spooky with the dust sheet i don’t blame you guys for getting out of their ASAP!

[@ClaireIona]

Hahahaha just imaging you jumping out your skin lol 😂 poor thing

[@ClaireIona]

Lol casual Victorian ghost saying wishing we had these in my day 🤣 or not hahaha 🤣

[@ClaireIona]

Awww she sounds lovely ☺️

[@ClaireIona]

Lol 😝 just a wee drink 🤣🤣

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

7 happy years mate with great memories & a few spooky ones just to keep you on your toes 😁 treasure the memories & enjoy your full time freedom lol atb 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for the kind words and I always appreciate you watching. It was an emotional day for me but one I have been looking forward too. Just need this lockdown to lift now and I will be happy. Cheers Alan

[@Herfortz]

I get easily scared ...... but I watched this anyway ..... and got ...... easily scared.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, I had more than my fair share of scares over the last 7 years but also had some real happy times too. Real good of you to stop by, cheers Alan

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

Enjoy your retirement Alan and thanks for taking us with you on your final day at work ; ) Teddy

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for stopping by and it was a happy and sad day when I left for the last time. Cheers Alan

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

@@AlanMETALMAN I can imagine it was ; )

[@MADDELAJUNKSHOP]

Good luck 🍀 for a new life. New friend here.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for coming, real good of you to watch and I appreciate you good wishes, cheers Alan

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

That was a great video mate. What was the music when you went to the second school?

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and it was called 'Danger Snow' and from the free KZbin library. Cheers Alan

[@MaxandKalisAdventures]

had few experiences myself .from daft bits to dark side of it. Other morning, I woke up to my fan heater on, when was off as not used it for a while not a switch one its 2 dials you have to click them up to get it working . Had church bless my house even thou didnt believe in it all but odd things still happen but not like it was thank fully. If i could write a book i would .My whole town backed me up only had a drunk man say different .lol.Try and keep my mind closed at home now .Guy from church said was me letting them in ..Im not now lol Cant believe im in same house :)

[@AlanMETALMAN]

You are so right, you cannot let these things get inside your head and I had many a, real fright over the years. Thankfully I had plenty of fun times at the school too and they are the times I will miss the most. Thanks very much for watching and commenting, real nice of you, cheers Alan

[@NomadTerraCrawlers]

Well this is why I prefer the outdoors. hehe

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Me too to be honest but as we are still in lockdown I thought this would be the next best thing. Real good of you to stop by, appreciate it, cheers Alan

[@BadHairAdventures]

Enjoy your retirement dude, you've earned it. Atb James

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Been a long time coming, especially as I left school and started work before I was 15. Thanks for watching James, cheers Alan

[@nigelharness9032]

Hi Alan wow some stories there, bittersweet i guess your going to miss the people but you now have even more time to hike in them mountains when restrictions are lifted, anyway have a long and adventurous retirement m8 ps hope you dont bump into an old lady dressed in victorian style lol cheers nigel

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Me too 😂. Yes it was very bitter sweet leaving, as I really enjoyed my time there but I did not expect us to be in a lockdown situation, when I gave them my notice 'one year ago'😖. Light at the end of the tunnel now, so I cannot wait to get out on a proper hike again! Thanks for watching Nigel, cheers Alan

[@Wanna.Wander]

What was that behind you there? 👻

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, whenever I heard something behind me, or in a classroom I just kept on walking.....very fast lol!

[@Camp-N-Wilddragon]

Ha ha I enjoyed this but don't think I could have done your job lol.watching your video shit me up lol. Have a great retirement bud. Need to watch some of your content.made so many friends with other youtubers always hard going to find time to watch everything. Atb dai

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Real good of you to watch and I really appreciate your kind words. I can laugh now but I had a few really nasty scares over the years, some I could explain but a few I could not😱. I also had a brilliant time over 7 years and met some awesome people and those are the things I will remember. Take care, cheers Alan

[@mariuszbolimowski8517]

👍❤👍❤👍📸👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much but funny enough, this has just come up on my 'Comments I haven't responded' today? There is another one from a month ago too and yet another's from 7 and 10 months ago, all off different channels? Unsure what is going on, as I always answer comments within a day - totally wired! Cheers Alan

[@SoloHiker]

Certainly different from the norm Alan, still interesting all the same. I used to part of a paranormal team about 10 years ago and although we never saw anything that convinced me of ghosts, I still believe there are things going on that we have test to understand. pseudoscience is just science that has yet to be proven. ATB

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for watching Jim and yes, something different from what I normally do. I have had a number of real frights over the years there, some I could explain, some I could not and those are the one's that really spooked me. Cheers Alan

[@davidburgess9058]

Lovely video Alan. You have a great retirement. Hopefully just in time for Boris to let us all out to play again! Who knows where the time goes? That's one of my favourite songs by the late Sandy Denny from way back in the late sixties. Here is one of her more "haunting" versions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKundGdobZmGd5I

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Fingers crossed! Thankers for watching David and wow Sandy Denny, that brings it back mind and I remember going to see Fairport Convention years ago at a local gig with my brother, such a shame she died at such a young age. Take care, cheers Alan