My Saturday night was filled with multiple rollercoasters of emotions.
Here's the story:
Ben and I were going to hit up Watkins Glen off Seneca lake with some classmates, but decided against it due to needing to cut it short so he could hit up "Weekend of Man"
What is "Weekend of Man" you may ask? For those of you who are aware of Pennharmonics, one of the alums (Dan Brian) is getting married in November and his best friend/man planned "Weekend of Man." This includes traveling down to Jim Thorpe, PA for 3 nights of camping, whitewater rafting, paintball and competitions of man, roar!
So around 6pm, Ben packed his car and headed out, shortly after a cute departure smooch and me asking, "Do you have your cell phone? Give me a call when you get there!"
Ben simple replies, "Yup! Will do, see ya tomorrow night!"
Ben departs and I'm left to my own devices seeing how none of my other roommates were around either. Ahhhhh, sweet relaxation.....
After about a half an hour of channel surfing, I decide to knock out some laundry, whoop! I head upstairs and see that Ben has left his Skirmish registration form on the dresser. I immediately call him asking if he may need it to check in. No answer... I call again... no answer. I sent a text, thinking he might see that, knowing that cell phone usage while driving in NY is illegal. No response... Oh well, I guess it's not THAT important.
I finish putting some laundry away and head up to the attic to check da e-mail, da e-mail, wah wah, da e-mail. Upon my desk lays Ben's phone. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Panic mode: Ben has NO idea where he's going. He has NO way of contacting the guys attending this "Weekend of Man." What if he gets in an accident? He won't be able to call me. Frick frick frick!!!
I immediately sign onto instant messenger and pounce Hunnex asking if he knows anyone attending this shindig that I may be able to call to let them know Ben is on his way and to be on the look out for him. Josh doesn't know, but is willing to look up people...
After pacing a lil, I come up with the brilliant idea to look up Dan's number in Ben's cell phone. I find "Dan Brian" - DIALING:
"Hello, Dan Brian."
"Hi, Dan? This is Leslie, Ben's girlfriend. I just want to let you know that Ben forgot his cell phone but he's on his way to meet you."
"Who?"
"Ben..."
"Where is he meeting me?"
"Jim Thorpe??"
"I'm not there..."
"Oh, I guess I have the wrong number."
"Okay."
"Thanks, see ya."
Frick!
Think think think. Oooo, Ben's gmail password is saved on my computer, I can look up the dudes number from the "Weekend of Man" e-mail. Score!
DIALING: Zach
"Hello?"
"Hi, Zach? This is Leslie, Ben Clarke's girlfriend. I'm just calling to let you know that Ben is on his way to Jim Thorpe but forgot his cell phone. So be on the look out for him."
"On his way where?"
"Jim Thorpe, for 'Weekend of Man.'"
"Ummm, he's got the wrong weekend. That's not for another two weeks."
"Ohhhhh my goodness! Are you serious?!" FRICK!!!
"Oh wow, Oh geeze, how far is he?"
"He's been gone for 3 hours, he should be there by now."
"Oh my God, oh this is so sad but so funny at the same time. I wish I could help. Oh God, I have to call Dan."
"Ohh okay, well thanks. See ya."
Ohhhhhh boy. Thinking. Freaking. Ben has no idea. No way of calling. Lost in central PA. Call Jim Thorpe.
"Hello, Jim Thorpe Camp Grounds."
"Hi, I'm wondering if a guy named Ben Clarke has checked in yet?"
"No, we're booked. No one has checked-in in that last couple hours or so..."
"Ohh, well, if you see a guy with blonde hair, wearing a brown vest, can you have him call his cell phone?"
"Umm, yeah, sure."
"Okay, thanks."
Jerk.
What would Ben do? He's probably wicked tired... he's only an hour from home.
"Hello?"
"Hey Jer, it's Les. So, Ben is lost in central Pa and may be finding his way home. Just be on the look out for him. If he does get there, have him call me."
"Uhhh okay...?"
"Alright, see ya"
Ben's phone rings...INCOMING CALL: Dan Brian
"Hello?"
"Leslie? It's Dan... "
"So I guess I did have the right number. That's why I was confused..."
"Yeah, definitely. We were all confused. So, umm where is Ben?"
"He's probably at Jim Thorpe by now. I can't believe this."
"This is just an incredible story. Let him know I am so honored of his dedication. Oohhh, Gooch lives in that area. Maybe you could call him and have him hunt him down."
"Ohh, yeah I think he lives around there. That's a good idea. Well thanks..."
"I hope Ben turns up soon."
"Yeah, thanks, me too."
DIALING: Gooch
BEEEEEP
"Hey Gooch, it's Leslie. Just wondering if you're free to locate Ben. He's lost around your neck of the woods. Alright, talk with ya later."
Well, I guess I can't really do anything else. I occupy myself on IM for a bit, then I hear a door. It must be the neighbors, they like to use doors, and party.
Then I hear footsteps. I start to head downstairs and there pops Ben's head.
YAY!!! Ohh sweet embrace. "Here's your cell phone, babe!"
"Yeah, once I reached the NY/PA border, I went to call Zach, and realized I didn't have my phone. Plus I didn't really know where I was going, so I turned around."
Phew.
Let me just say, I am NOT looking forward to the worrying part when I become a mother. I already worry enough with a grown man.
Any girls wanna do a girls weekend? I could use some good relaxation after those events.
9.04.2007
I just can't keep up
Blogging is a fantastic idea, especially since moving to Ithaca, away from all my friends who haven't moved already. I just can't seem to keep up on my end though... I'm trying my best, with help of threatening comments from my dearest cousin, Ali.
Anyway - last week, Ben and I went to see Bela Fleck and the Flecktones at Binghamton University with Zach (a classmate of Ben's). It was such an awesome venue, much like the Mann center in Philly, with assigned seating inside and then an open grassy area behind. If you have not yet seen Bela and his 'Tones, I highly recommend. Vic Wooten (the bass player) totally rocked my socks off. He has a pretty sweet bass guitar that had the face of an upright and no frets. Now that's talent, my friends. The sax player, Coffin, played TWO saxamaphones at one time and of course Bela was freakin' amazing. I was looking forward to seeing Futurman's adapted instruments, but was quite disappointed with his performance. For a percussionist, he seemed to have lacked a continuous sense of rhythm - however his pirate outfit was wicked sweet. The band as a whole was so energized, but chill at the same time. Not in a drug sense - chill - but in a down-to-earth kinda way. The age range of the audience was 2 to 102, and when the 'Tones started playing, the crying from the tikes completely ceased. Yes, they're THAT good. So check them out!
Over Labor Day weekend, I was able to hang out with so many friends. It started with a marvelous drive down to Hershey, PA with one sexy roommate, Erik and B. We stayed overnight at Erik's friends' place (Riley and Andrea Conway) and their sweet bearded dragon, Beardy. Original, right? Riley's dad made a coffee table/reptile tank in one. I think we need that for Sobe and Tang.
Saturday was Hershey Park with JD, Er, Nick, Hunnex, Ben and myself. The Great Bear was my favorite, followed by the Swings. There's nothing like a floating sensation... I wish I could fly.
Then, since we had some time to kill before the Drake wedding on Sunday, we hit up Supberbad (funny, but just a lil too much) first.
Seconds before the bride walked down the aisle, we were able to sneak in. Jen looked beautiful and Pete looked like Pete. Barbie and Ken = Perfect wedding. However, I was less than impressed with the string quartet... such a shame. *shush* don't tell Jen.
Anyway, the weather was absolutely perfect, the ceremony was nice and in the elegant Hershey Theater follwed by the cocktail hour/reception which was held at the 4 Star/4 Diamond rated Hotel Hershey. Again, Perfect.
I got to hang out with Uncle Chuckie and the Mrs. as well as catch up with some Penns (even though I was not IN the group - I have several connections TO the group). I would post pictures, but we kinda ran out of time to take any, as we needed to bust a move out and up to Ithaca so Ben and Erik could attend classes on Labor Day. Stupid Cornell and their liberal mindedness.
I'm sure Er and/or Hunnex will have some pictures posted within the next 5 days...
In local news, I have decided to attend Christ Chapel, with my cousin Steve Felker as the pastor. Small world, I know. A lot of graduate students attend this church as well, so I'll be able to meet more people who won't be directly connected to Ben. I am also really excited about this because I plan on singing in the choir which is directed by the Dean of the School of Music at Ithaca. Such a great opportunity.
Life is still going great - I can't believe how lucky I have been.
And with this, I close.
Anyway - last week, Ben and I went to see Bela Fleck and the Flecktones at Binghamton University with Zach (a classmate of Ben's). It was such an awesome venue, much like the Mann center in Philly, with assigned seating inside and then an open grassy area behind. If you have not yet seen Bela and his 'Tones, I highly recommend. Vic Wooten (the bass player) totally rocked my socks off. He has a pretty sweet bass guitar that had the face of an upright and no frets. Now that's talent, my friends. The sax player, Coffin, played TWO saxamaphones at one time and of course Bela was freakin' amazing. I was looking forward to seeing Futurman's adapted instruments, but was quite disappointed with his performance. For a percussionist, he seemed to have lacked a continuous sense of rhythm - however his pirate outfit was wicked sweet. The band as a whole was so energized, but chill at the same time. Not in a drug sense - chill - but in a down-to-earth kinda way. The age range of the audience was 2 to 102, and when the 'Tones started playing, the crying from the tikes completely ceased. Yes, they're THAT good. So check them out!
Over Labor Day weekend, I was able to hang out with so many friends. It started with a marvelous drive down to Hershey, PA with one sexy roommate, Erik and B. We stayed overnight at Erik's friends' place (Riley and Andrea Conway) and their sweet bearded dragon, Beardy. Original, right? Riley's dad made a coffee table/reptile tank in one. I think we need that for Sobe and Tang.
Saturday was Hershey Park with JD, Er, Nick, Hunnex, Ben and myself. The Great Bear was my favorite, followed by the Swings. There's nothing like a floating sensation... I wish I could fly.
Then, since we had some time to kill before the Drake wedding on Sunday, we hit up Supberbad (funny, but just a lil too much) first.
Seconds before the bride walked down the aisle, we were able to sneak in. Jen looked beautiful and Pete looked like Pete. Barbie and Ken = Perfect wedding. However, I was less than impressed with the string quartet... such a shame. *shush* don't tell Jen.
Anyway, the weather was absolutely perfect, the ceremony was nice and in the elegant Hershey Theater follwed by the cocktail hour/reception which was held at the 4 Star/4 Diamond rated Hotel Hershey. Again, Perfect.
I got to hang out with Uncle Chuckie and the Mrs. as well as catch up with some Penns (even though I was not IN the group - I have several connections TO the group). I would post pictures, but we kinda ran out of time to take any, as we needed to bust a move out and up to Ithaca so Ben and Erik could attend classes on Labor Day. Stupid Cornell and their liberal mindedness.
I'm sure Er and/or Hunnex will have some pictures posted within the next 5 days...
In local news, I have decided to attend Christ Chapel, with my cousin Steve Felker as the pastor. Small world, I know. A lot of graduate students attend this church as well, so I'll be able to meet more people who won't be directly connected to Ben. I am also really excited about this because I plan on singing in the choir which is directed by the Dean of the School of Music at Ithaca. Such a great opportunity.
Life is still going great - I can't believe how lucky I have been.
And with this, I close.
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