Visit with Kyle

As you may or may not know, Kyle from the stateright-stageleft blog came down to visit me last week.

Well, it was a visit/work trip, but who's complaining?

We had a nice time, despite the fact that he stayed with me from Thursday through Sunday morning and we had no water. I took him to a Durham Bulls game (where the Bulls won in the bottom of the 9th inning). We saw Duke Gardens. We went to the movie "Grindhouse" which was a ton of fun. We stole wireless from my neighbors. We did some shopping. We sauna'ed and showered at my gym (so he could see where all the "magic" happens-- even if we didn't partake in any). We ate greasy pizza and watched bad movies (do NOT rent the Spanish film Queens under any circumstances).

Even though he was fighting a cold and wanted a low-key weekend, I still felt like a lousy host. I wanted to take him to sushi. And for beers at my favorite pub. And possibly to Raleigh to explore things-- maybe even to our crappy leather bar so he could see just what I have to work with in the South. But no. The water thing was weighing heavily upon me, and I wasn't much fun to be around.

But Kyle was great, and as usual he brought me prezzies! Some gifts from the Milano show, and a super cool piece of art from the same store he bought his stuff. I cannot WAIT to get it framed (but I may have to due to monetary funds being directed elsewhere at the mo').

Do not let the above deter anyone else from scheduling a visit to NC. I don't always expect gifts from guests. And I promise I'll be a better host once I have running water to work with.

NC is indeed beautiful this time of year. Just ask Kyle.