The Bing-Hamptons, Cookie Puss, and Ham Dinner

Even though my lady friend couldn’t accompany me on my homecoming, I had a great weekend. I was able to see a lot of family and friends. It is always so nice to see everyone and I feel very fortunate to have so many friends that I am still in touch with.

[Thursday 04/17/2003] - I took off for the Bing-Hamptons in my new tricked-out automobile, after work. I arrived on the East Side around 8:00pm. After hanging out with the parental units for a couple of hours, I headed out to Carnsie’s Irish Pub, which is conveniently located a couple of blocks from my parent’s house. There, I met up with some high school friends and we proceeded to drink and be merry. Take a look at the Binghamton Part I Gallery (04/17/2003) if you don’t believe me.

[Friday 04/18/2003] - I met some of my friends for lunch at Poncho’s Pit. The company was great and the Spiedies were plentiful. After lunch, Pete, Wayne, and I decided to get some birthday presents for our friend Sara. We rolled up at Carvel, and from the moment we walked through the door, I knew it was a mistake. First of all, there were two people in the store when we walked in, and from the smell of it, at least one of them had shat themselves just moments before our arrival. Secondly, although Fudgie The Whale and Cookie Puss were listed on the menu, there was no sign of them in the store. All the cakes they did have were freezer burned, and to top it all off, one of the shitters that worked there was a real asshole. I have pretty much come to the conclusion that Carvel sucks and I may go back at 4 in the morning and burn it to the ground.

Later on Friday, the aforementioned Sara, hosted a small get together at her place. We stayed there for a few hours and then did a little bar hoping for the rest of the night. See pictures in the Binghamton Part II Gallery (04/18/2003). Pete and I shared a cab home. The cab was piloted by two scumbags. I got dropped off first. Hopefully the shady cab drivers didn’t turn Pete into a human throw rug. Listen here dirtbags, I can positively ID you and if Pete turns up missing, I’m gonna roll over on ya.

[Saturday 04/19/2003] - I had breakfast with Eric and Nurse Tiffany (my brother and sister-in-law) and then I hung out with Andy and Jamie and their kid, Master Brady. Around 4:00pm, I left for Syracuse, where I was reunited with my future bride at the residence of her brother.

[Sunday 04/20/2003] - We ate some Easter Dizzle over at the in-law’s house. Then, Frances and I went home to see our beautiful child Maynard.

-Pat