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November 04, 2004
Craziness In Jersey
So last night started out as a nice, fun, normal night. I met Alison in Central Park for a run which was probably like 6.5 miles. What with all the running in Hoboken to the train, and miscellaneous running around, I actually think I ran about 9 miles yesterday (there was much running in Hoboken which will be explained). We ran and saw some cool views of the city from the reservoir (spelling?) path which was fun. It was really, really nice to run with someone faster than me. It pushed me out of my comfort zone but was still relaxed. I would love to have someone like Alison to run with more regularly in Jersey or at home.
Anyway after we ran we met our friend B. from college. I see B. all the time (and she reads my blog!) but Alison hadn't seen her probably since 1998, which is quite a while ago. So we walked around and found somewhere to have dinner. By the time I got on the PATH it was 11:42 pm, so I was really tired because I had a late night Tuesday night too. So I got to where my car had been parked, and it was gone! Now since I had gone into the city to run all I had was my phone (thank God), a credit card, and $5. And of course the booper for the car which was useless. So I called my mom who got me the Hertz phone number (the car is a rental). After talking to many random people I got on the phone with the Hoboken police who confirmed that the car was towed. I ran to the police station (see the 9 mile thing is not too crazy) and signed some stuff, then got a ride with some very nice New Jersey police officers to the sketchy place where they take the towed cars. $54 and a little chat with the nice man who works at the sketchy towed car place later, I had my car and I was on my way back to Fairfield.
The drama continues of course. On my way back, I was driving rather fast as I always do, but I think that because I was so tired I did not see the cop on the side of the road. Who proceeded to pull me over and give me a speeding ticket!
So it was really late by the time I got to my hotel. Needless to say I did not get up and run this morning, I am so tired right now. Luckily I am taking a 2:00 flight home today (whee!!! It is Thursday and I am going home!!!!) so I should be able to get a quick run in after I get home and before the Nuggets game.
So that was Wednesday. I am hoping today will be a bit more mellow, and a bit less expensive!
Posted by barb at November 4, 2004 07:17 AM
Comments
Well, you just never know where you're going to get a run in. :) Sorry about the tow fees and the speeding ticket. Sounds like your night turned out to be rather expensive! Meghan
Posted by: Meghan at November 4, 2004 10:17 AM
Barb, when we talked to today, you didn't mention the speeding ticket. Hope it wasn't too expensive. Glad I could help, but hope it doesn't happen again (for your sake). Have a fun weekend in Denver!! Mom
Posted by: Barb at November 4, 2004 11:13 AM
How horrible. And I thought the exciting part of the night was running and dinner. Apparently that wasn't enough excitement for you. So sorry. My friend from Hoboken says that there are all sorts of crazy parking rules there now and no one understands all of them.
Posted by: Alison at November 4, 2004 12:33 PM
On the upside, $54 to park for the evening in NYC really isn't bad... Except for the ticket, of course.
Posted by: Richard at November 4, 2004 04:24 PM
Yikes, sounds like quite an evening! Oh well, at least you're probably now on your way to Colorado and a nice weekend. Enjoy! :)
Posted by: Beth at November 4, 2004 04:36 PM
Barb, sounds like your Wednesday night had enough excitement for an entire week! Hope that your weekend is not nearly as expensive!
Blondie
Posted by: Blondie at November 4, 2004 06:10 PM
What a sad story! Y'know ... you have to have days like that every now and then. You can take some comfort from the fact that you've filled your quota for a while!
Posted by: jenandmats at November 4, 2004 07:06 PM
What a crazy night! The speeding ticket on top of everything else.. urgh.. Hope you have a safe trip getting home! Good Luck with your training!
Posted by: Mary at November 4, 2004 09:26 PM