It was 5pm on a Thursday evening, when I received the phone call I had been anxiously awaiting all day. It was my dear friend Nicky, from the blog, We Work For Cheese. She had arrived in New Jersey. She spent the day driving all the way down from ‘Even More Canada’ for eight hours straight…just to meet me!
* And here’s how her road trip worked out: Part One. Part Two.
From the minute we met, we squealed like two 14-year-old girls having their first slumber party. We jumped up and down, hugging each other, filled with excitement.
Of course, the first place I had to take Nicky was to my infamous Country Club. Often referred to as KHCC. Because anyone who knows me, knows I spend most of my time there. And anyone who knows me, also knows of my best friend, Amy The Bartender. And you can’t come visit Meleah without going to KHCC to hang out with ATB.
And you can’t come to KHCC to hang out with ATB without enjoying the very bestest Bacon, Cheddar, CheeseBurgers [with all the fixin’s – including chipotle mayo].
And….
You can’t come to KHCC, to hang with my BFF ATB, while enjoying a BCCB, without a celebrity sighting.
We spent the evening sipping on Grey Goose, laughing, chatting, and checking Facebook, laughing, chatting, and checking Facebook, and laughing and chatting. I didn’t want the night to come to an end. I felt like I had connected with my long-lost-sister. Sadly, before I could say “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” it was time to take Nicky back to the hotel. The very hotel she had difficulty finding.
The next morning, I sprung out of bed with a skip in my step and massive smile plastered on my face. I was totally-super-excited. Nicky would be spending the WHOLE day/night with me. Only, I wasn’t exactly sure WHAT we should do. Or, WHERE I should take her. Because as most of you already know, I do NOT leave the 4 square miles that surround my house. And, I am not exactly used to hosting and/or entertaining other people.
As I got ready to pick her up from the hotel I racked my brain for ideas. And just when I was beginning to feel like ‘The World’s Worst And Most Boring Host’ – I suddenly remembered it was the 1st Friday of the month. Why is that so special, you ask? Well, because it’s the ONLY day of the month wherein another Country Club has what’s called ‘Disco Night’.
Ah yes.
What could be better than getting dressed up – to go out dancing?
NOTHING!
And…
Bonus?
The place holding the event was located WITHIN the 4 square miles that surround my house!
Much to my surprise, some of my friends from KHCC were more than willing to join us. In fact, they were totally and completely shocked to find that I was actually willing to put away my computer, leave my barstool in the corner, and try something new. And hand to god, had it not been for Nicky, I never would have even considered going.
Once our hands were stamped, I felt like I was transported back in time, to my twenties.
Without a care in the world, Nicky and I danced, and danced, and sang all of the glorious songs of the 70’s – on the top of our lungs.
I even pretended to dance like Elaine Benes from Seinfeld.
Complete with little kicks, pointed thumbs, and head thrashing!
We practically stayed until the place closed down, before heading to the local diner for some gravy fries, smothered in cheese, otherwise known as “poutine”.
Honest to blog, I don’t remember the last time I’ve had this much fun! I was sad to see Nicky leave the following morning. But I will be eternally grateful for these memories. I am so blessed call her my friend, and to have finally met her in Real Life.
Hopefully, the next time we can get together, I’ll make the trip to Canada!
Of course you know you have to tell me the long story now, right?
OMG! Seriously you two look like you were separated at birth. I’m glad you’re not a psycho killer with three names, cuz I love Nicky as much as I love you and it would be a real shame to lose her.
I’ll try to get it to you tonight when i get home!
And a good time was had by all. The pictures and the smiles on your faces tells it all.
So. Jealous. Can’t. Even. Type.
That said, it looks like you had an amazing time. I’m so happy you two got to hang out!
Wow! You’ve got irl firends and places to go. I’m jealous. Can I live vicariously through you? You and Nicky are both muy caliente babes!!
My blog misses you Meleah…..
Maybe, one day!
Ahahahahahahahah!! AHHAHAhahahahah!!!
Sweeet!
🙂
xoxoxo
Nicky is totally-super-awesome!
Aw. I miss you too, Kelly. I’ll be over this week!
What a good-looking bunch of broads!
Aw! Thanks, Jayne!
How fun! I love meeting up with blogger buddies. You guys looked fabulous, btw, and looks like you have a reason to go back out and play again with the local gals.
Totally!
Mea: Love that frilly shirt your wearing. Looks like your gonna whip up a batch of oatmeal cookies. BDawg…
Ahahahahahhahah! I know right? Very different for me to dress like that!
You certainly looked like you had a ball!
KHCC is a far better name than the actual name. That ‘K’ word means what the fork sticking out of the burger looks like, in the UK!
I know you guys had a blast! I wish I had been there too! What a fun visit! And you really lit up the KHCC!
Me me is an absolute doll and a great host. Glad to hear you guys had fun and it does definitely show that you did.
I kept looking at them pics and your friend is nice and all, but you? My goodness!
Ahahhahahaahha!! So true!
🙂
Stop! You’re making me blush!
Are you sure that you two aren’t related? You totally look like you could be sisters! Looks like you ladies had fun and I learned what poutine is (which looks delicious)!
We really COULD be sisters!
Well, you obviously know how to show a visitor a good time! What fun! That bacon cheeseburger? Want!
Heading over to read about her trip down from Even More Canada.
You, me and Val need to hookup again soon. But let’s wait til the temps are cooler, K? And maybe Ron can come this time? And maybe we can meet within 4 miles of your house? With my GPS, I can do anything!
You are so very sweet! And the greatest hostess in the world! Looks like you both had a blast!
Ron is TOTALLY down for a visit this August.
I would really LOVE for all of us to get together, again!
If ya’ll would come down here, that would rock.
But, I think we might have to accommodate Ron.
Which is fine by me.
PS…I need your GPS!
OMG! AIR???!!!!!!!!! Are you back?
I’m so glad Nicky came to visit and you guys had so much fun. I wish you had a video of the “Elaine Benes” dance. I haven’t been out dancing in years. My best friend lives 4 hours away, in DC and I haven’t seen here in a few years – It’s awesome when you meet someone and immediately have a connection.
I tried to comment a few times from my phone… hope I don’t have fifty of the same comments already! My first question… are those RARE PINK HAMBURGERS?! How did you get someone to even SERVE those! Then… gravy fries with CHEESE… perfect… YUMMMMM. You both look AMAZING… I wish I could have been there. Of course I dance terrible, so you guys would have laughed at me… but it would have been a BLAST!
Photo # 7. Hiya girls. Oh and hi Nicky & Meleah too.
You do look like sisters. Or at least a pair of troublemakers with dazzling smiles. Glad you were able to meet up another member of Meleah’s tribe. From the report you gave, I’m surprised it didn’t wind up on a police report (or at least TMZ).
I will admit with all the dancing, drinking, bacon burger w penis/knife, and poutine, you sound like you had more fun than legally allowed. I am so jealous.
Awwww! I’m jealous! You guys had SO much fun and I’m very happy for you. More happy than I am jealous. 🙂
It was truly an awesome experience!
I’m a terrible dancer too. That’s why I just pretend to be Elaine!
Maybe one of these days you and I will get together!
hahahahahaha
It was a total blast!
Hi Terri! I hope you’re having a great summer!
xoxoxo
Me = Jealous
xoxox
Now I know the whole story behind the Facebook pictures of Disco Night!!! It sounds like you had a great visit!!
It was truly wonderful.
hi nicky, hi meleah! *waves hello*
just had to double back and look at that knife and move it for a close up. wth is right, confuse me to death, do i , never mind.
HOLLER YO!!!
ahhahahahahahha