A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Skirmish

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.