Warning you now, this is circuitous.
I drove to San Antonio on Friday. It was a 5-hour drive. It was over 100 degrees most of the way. Yes, you guessed it, the air-conditioning was wonky. It wasn’t blowing. The cold air just seeped out. That seepage wasn’t enough to cool the car. It was long hot trip.
I wasn’t planning on going to the convention on Friday but I
did want to meet some fellow hounds. After resting and washing up, we made dinner
plans. We went to Pinkerton’s BBQ. A little pricey but it was good.
After sitting and eating, my Georgia buddy mentioned that
Simu Liu just walked in. Well, the three of us got excited. The rest of the restaurant
was clueless. We chatted among ourselves and then Georgia decided to buy a round
of drinks for Simu’s table. When he came back, he excitedly told us about the process.
He never talked to Simu. He just had the bartender deliver them. After 30 minutes, the bartender stopped by our
table and told that Simu et al were very thankful for the drinks and respecting
their privacy.
The next day, I had Simu on my list. The line was long and while he was trying to
give fans some face time, he was moving fast.
After he signed, I asked how he enjoyed the BBQ. He and his handler shared cautious looks to
one another. I’m sure that is a stalker
thing to say. Then I mentioned, my buddy
bought them a round of drinks. Then their faces opened up. Big smiles and both
of them said that was so kind. They both wanted me to thank him again. I told them I would. Then I shared what my Georgia buddy told me. When
he got Simu’s autograph at another show, Simu was so kind to him and the other fans.
The round of drinks was his way of tipping his hat in respect for that encounter.
AH
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