Weekend Excursions, Part Two: The Build Up

Weekend Excursions
Part Two: The Build Up
15-16 July 2007

Sunday I received a call from “My Giant” once again asking me to come hang out with him and “The Hobbit” at our regular spot, a gay bar in Oak Lawn, on our typical hang out day, Sunday. It’s just a typical Sunday for us hanging out with various friends who show up and leave the bar.

However, I accidentally pissed off our usual barman, by absentmindedly taking half a pint of Guinness out the door. Jeeze, I feel bad. I hope he didn’t get into too much trouble over that. I didn’t mean to. I was just busy in conversation and hadn’t realized when all of a sudden I’m getting yelled at by, I’m guessing the on duty manager, saying he can hold the drink for me at the bar. That is one of the very few times I’ve ever been embarrassed in Oak Lawn.

Anyways, “The Good Witch” showed up at some point in the evening, which I hadn’t seen in probably a year. She is a blast. I miss her brother, “The Wizard.” At some point “The Hobbit” decided he was going home early. “My Giant” made it clear that he’d be home later, and since the both of them drove a car over to the bar, that they could each leave when they wanted. More talking, drinking, smoking, and good times were to be had.

“The Good Witch” explained she was going to this really cool blues bar in downtown later to see a friend play. Of course we went; we all like diversity and culture. What a blast we had. After being there for a few minutes, “My Giant” and I got out on the dance floor in front of a straight crowd and cut a rug. Well I’m not as good as a dancer as he, or I once was, or thought I was, as well as I needed more to drink and a different type of music to dance to. But it was fun none-the-less.

A lovely Latin woman and her sister sat beside us. At some point she reached over and dangled a jalapeño pepper in front of my mouth. Well being from Texas and use to spicy food since growing up on the stuff, I bit a good third of it off. “My Giant” had the middle third, and I took the last of it. It was tasty for about a few seconds, and then the burning started. It was one of those extra spicy hot ones. Damn, we were nearly on the verge of tears. I grabbed some free cake from a birthday party that was held there that nite, for both me and “My Giant” to down trying to rid the burning with cream and spongy cake.

Later “The Good Witch’s” friend, “The Frenchman” showed up to hang out and play his guitar. He is one cool cat. He’s a bit shy, but very cool, and it helps that “The Good Witch” brings out his personality. Those two have good chemistry together.

After the club closed we split up and went home. Of course I went with “My Giant” since he had the following work day off. Once back to his place I stripped and climbed into bed with “The Hobbit” and him. We passed out quickly since it was so late.

Morning came early and “The Hobbit” left for work. We were left alone and me horny. So we fooled around for a bit then lay in bed watching TV. We pried ourselves out of bed to make breakfast; a nice egg cheese bacon sandwich. It hit the spot nicely. All it really needed was a hot pot of tea. I’ve grown quite nicely to having tea, even more so with breakfast.

Then to the couch to watch TV; we took power naps like Joey and Ross did on Friends. It was great. Then “The Hobbit” came home to watch TV with us on the couch. Since he took the car with gas and “My Giant” having left his credit card at the bar, we were stuck at home all day when we should have been getting errands done.

Now I could get a ride home. On the way I was told by “My Giant” that this up coming weekend he, “The Hobbit,” and “Farmboy,” plus a few other good friends were heading to Turner Falls to go camping. This is something that has been put off all summer due to everyone’s schedules not lining up correctly. So we talked a little about what to bring since it has been forever and a day since I’ve gone camping. Then I was home.

Now to the real meat of the story; the camping trip. I am so stoked, I’ve only been camping once and it was to Turner Falls. So I know what I’m in for. Now that I’m older I’ll get to enjoy it more and plan some fun activities.

I tried calling “Farmboy” earlier and received voicemail. This time I left a message unlike I typically do. Since he is closer to our destination he will be driving there separately from us: “The Hobbit,” “My Giant,” and me. I wanted to know if he had a tent and or sleeping bag. Because I don’t think the ones I used ten or more year ago exist anymore; I’m still going through the garage looking for them. I plan on getting a new tent and sleeping bag no matter what. But my main focus is making sure that the two of us end up sleeping in the same tent. Is it so wrong that I want someone to physically sleep with that I actually like, instead of getting away from the trick as soon as possible?

I’ve made a list of what all I need to bring, most of which I have. I did go out and get a few things since I’m either out of or can’t bring with me. Ironically mostly everything I’m taking has green on it somewhere. I didn’t plan it that way it just happened. Now anything new I need to get for this trip needs to be green. I’m such a dork, I know.

What’s even funnier is that both “My Giant” and I are going to get our Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows books at midnight Saturday morning and read on the trip there. I plan on staying up all night just to see if I can get through the book before we reach Turner Falls then power nap. It took me ten hours to read the fifth book which was the longest in the series, and this one is just barely shorter than that. So let’s keep our fingers crossed that I can finish it before everyone shows up.

I need to call “My Giant” to find out all the details of this weekend, like who’s getting there at what time, and when I should be expecting them to pick me up. That way I can go over the list I made with him to see if I forgot something. Plus my best girlfriend, “Queen Bee” gave me a great idea; S’mores. I’ll have to give him money for food and drinks, which I’m sure he’ll buy the night before.

I’m really excited about this trip. It’s been several years since I’ve taken any kind of vacation, outside of family holidays, which come to think of it there hasn’t been one of those neither. This will be the first trip I have ever taken with “My Giant,” as well as “The Hobbit.” I know it will be great. I want to go play in the woods with “Farmboy” or under a waterfall. I bought two disposable cameras because I have no pictures of any of my friends. It’s pathetic, I know, and it’s always been like that. This way I can capture the fun.

Well I’ll have to wait out the week to get my Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book, as well as go camping with my best friends; Its just killing me having to wait this long. Yes, I know its only two days away, but the build up is killing me. Cheers Mates.