Many adventures were had in sunny Mass. Kevin made sure I drank my weight in rum ("Captain & Coke, please..."), allowed me to sing my heart out to the drunk masses at Karaoke, and furnished me with "drunk food" when required (Sonic anyone?).

Highlights were (in no particular order):

- *Stealing **Bob's Lazy Dog t-shirt after karaoke. He deserved it, he wouldn't sing Barry White...

- The night I requested an early night and came home at 5am... Drinks were had at a sports bar, a quest was undertaken and completed, to get a free beer in Boston, and the night/morning was rounded off with a 4am grandslamich at Denny's (don't ever do that, it's not good).

- MA/NH coastal drive with Mama Bleicher. I saw the Atlantic from the other side and then tried fried clams. Beautiful and delicious!

- Spending a lovely day with Vidya and her brilliant kids. We had delicious homemade food and looked at ridiculously expensive handbags (once we mastered the toll road!)

- Hibachi (supposedly). Chris and Alicia suggested we go for Hibachi. It's awesome Japanese food that the chef cooks in front of you. He does all these neat tricks and sets things on fire... At least that's what the photos on my phone suggest. My experience was quite different as I decided to down a Scorpion Bowl with my meal... All I remember is being hit with tiny pieces of hot food that the chef wanted me to catch in my mouth (good luck buddy, I couldn't do that if I was sober!) and crying. Drunk crying. You're welcome, Chris & Alicia!

- Karaoke. I performed a touching rendition of "Sweet Transvestite" and got molested by a drunk lady... On second thoughts, that might not be a highlight!

- Brad's love for Geezer Butler... Enough said.

So grateful to Kevin and his family for putting me up (and putting up with me). Onwards to the next adventure!

*Asking for and being given

**Bob is a Lynnfield legend. Spends his days drinking coffee and his nights drinking in the Bally Hai / refusing to sing Karaoke at the Lazy Dog