I'm worried about dh

Gracey_Manor Maid · October 2012

Hi ladies. I havent posted here in a while but I do lurk and I need to ask for some advice.

My husband left about three days ago for a work thing. He told me that he was going up to tennessee becuase he was offered a new position in his company that would involve a transfer and needed to do an interview up there with the managment of the warehouse he would be working for

. He called me this morning but I missed the call. The message he left was kind of strange. He said that he loved us (Myself penny and the new baby) and then told me he was at a national park and where his car was parked. And that was it.

He is a rock climber and one of the things he said he wanted to do while he was there was go to the mountains and climb. He is supposed to be back tommorow. I tried calling him back but his phone is off. I want to call his manager but don't even know what I would say or ask. I just want to know what is going on. He didn't sound like his normal self. What should I do?

Libby1978 · October 2012

Call the local authorities where he is!!! That sounds really strange.

ETA: I agree, try to call the park ranger as well.

quidditchcapn1120 · October 2012

Oh wow. I obviously don't know what your DH is normally like, but if that were my DH I would also be worried. I would call his manager and just say you are concerned about him and ask if he knew of DH's plan/schedule for the day. I hope it just turns out that he just went for a quick climb and then he will be on his way home. Keep us updated.

Gracey_Manor Maid · October 2012

thanks ladies! I didn't even think of caling the park rangers. and pp is rihgt he might have just been calling to let me know where he was and his plans just in case something happend.

ASmallWonder · October 2012

The part that seems very bizarre to me is telling you where his car is parked. I'm hoping you'll end up realizing this was all nothing but if your radar is going off, trust your gut. Better safe (and feeling foolish) than sorry.

jess60 · October 2012

BostonKisses2:
I would try calling the park rangers first, and see if they can track him down to make sure everything's ok. Keep us posted. ::hugs::

This.

I'm sure everything is fine but that feeling of now knowing is awful. Please keep us posted.

TunaTown · October 2012

Inkogneetoh:

Well since he said he was planning on going rock climbing, maybe he was heading out and said "Oh maybe I should make a quick call and give my wife the details in case something happens" and just sounded weird and vague because he was rushing. So don't panic.

But I also belive in going with your gut instincts and if they're telling you something is wrong, call the local police department, explain the voicemail and ask if someone can go there and check on him. Better safe than sorry.

This. I also got a "warning alarm" in my gut when I read your concern.

Also, as Boston suggested - give the Park Ranger a call.

Please keep us in the loop. I hope all is OK and that he was just making a phone call b/c he missed you all.

mejane123 · October 2012

That would definitely get my radar buzzing. I'd call the park rangers and see if they can help. Like PP said, if it puts your mind at ease, feeling a little foolish is worth it. Please keep us in the loop!!

Marc's Mrs. · October 2012

It could just be that your DH is missing you & wanted to call to tell you that. Also, there was a story a couple of days ago about a couple of hikers in Glacier National Park who were missing for a couple of days but found alive. That may have been fresh on his mind and he wanted to let you know where he'd be climbing.

If you're really concerned, call the park rangers first. If your DH is an experienced climber, he likely checked in at the ranger station prior to taking off.

hammerb44 · October 2012

I've heard that whenever going hiking you are supposed to tell someone where you are just in case you get lost. Hopefully that is just what he was doing, especially since he is alone. Sending good vibes your way!!

DrinknDerive · October 2012

Wow, that sounds off and kind of scary. I'd call local authorities.

RayRay007 · October 2012

Ditto pp's. Maybe he was just letting you know his plans, but if something sounded off, give the police or park rangers a call and ask if they can check on him. I hope everything turns out fine.

Gracey_Manor Maid · October 2012

So I called the park rangers like you guys suggested. His car is parked there and he did check in with two other people. They did tell me they saw a cell phone laying in the passengers seat, which seems odd to me only because he always takes his phone when he goes climbing. On the one hand the rangers said that because he checked in and because he is with a group that everything seems normal which did ease my mind a little bit. But he left his phone...which is just strange. I know until he calls me and says "Hey babe went for a great climb today can't wait to get home and show you the pictures and tell you all about it!" I am going to be in worry mode. I have a feeling I will be checking my phone all day like a crazy woman waiting for a call. But thank you ladies so much for the suggestions. I'm normally really level-headed and should have thought of all those things first.

[Deleted User] · October 2012

Glad you called. Maybe his phone battery was almost out of juice? I hope it's something simple as that & you get a call in a few hours.

NotSharknado · October 2012

jess60:
BostonKisses2:
I would try calling the park rangers first, and see if they can track him down to make sure everything's ok.  Keep us posted.  ::hugs::

This.

I'm sure everything is fine but that
feeling of now knowing is awful. 
Please keep us posted.

Yes, please keep us posted.

lildevil968 · October 2012

I really don't think anything of it right now. Whenever I go hiking by myself I always let my DH know which trail iam going on, and where Iam going to park my car. I also tell him exactly what iam going to wear so someone can identify me if I cannot identify myself.

michaels_girl · October 2012

EllaHella:

Is he in the Smokey's? There is barely cell service in some of those areas so I can understand leaving your phone.

yeah, if he's in the Smokeys there is barely service anywhere.

scoutkate · October 2012

Good call on contacting the rangers. Please let us know when you hear from him!

Marc's Mrs. · October 2012

It's good you called. The rangers will likely pay a little closer attention to make sure the group comes back out when they planned to. Hang in there!

argonne · October 2012

Initially (after your DH's call), I would have been a tad bit worried. But now, I wouldn't be too worried. The ranger said he went with a group, which would make me feel a lot better.

DH does a lot of solo training up in the mountains and he always lets me know where he's going to be and where he's parked.

CoffeeBeen · October 2012

I think that there's a perfectly logical explanation, and I'm sure everything will be fine - but it is unusual, so I think you're right to be proactive. The park ranger was a great idea.

Keep us posted.

lrn327 · October 2012

I'm really glad you called and got a bit of reassurance. It may be odd that he called and told you where he parked b/c he doesn't normally do that but that is definitely a normal thing that many people do when hiking. So, I'm thinking maybe another guy in the group said "hold on, I've got to call my wife and tell her where I parked" and your DH thought that was a good idea too. I agree that much of the TN mtn area has poor service, particularly varying among the carriers. I bet one of the other phones worked better so he left his. Try not to worry but keep on him (and let him know in a loving way how worried you were). Keep us posted!

MexiCali · October 2012

It could have been that someone else was carrying a phone and he just left his. Since he checked in, he was with people and checked in with you, I have a feeling everything will be fine. It seems like he is experienced with all of the things I listed. I hope you hear from him soon.

FrickandFrack · October 2012

Inkogneetoh:

Well since he said he was planning on going rock climbing, maybe he was heading out and said "Oh maybe I should make a quick call and give my wife the details in case something happens" and just sounded weird and vague because he was rushing. So don't panic.

But I also belive in going with your gut instincts and if they're telling you something is wrong, call the local police department, explain the voicemail and ask if someone can go there and check on him. Better safe than sorry.

I agree with all of this.

cgr8979 · October 2012

I think everyone has given some great advice. I'm glad you called and got everything cleared up. The only thing I would disagree with is calling his employer. If he's got a shot at getting some kind of promotion, I wouldn't call and sound like you're worried about him giving them any idea that he may not be fit for the job. Wait till you talk to him to get that cleared up. You wouldn't want to jeopardize anything! Keep us posted though. I'll be thinking of you today.

michaels_girl · October 2012

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