A SUPER GREAT DAY TO BE GAY!

ANOTHER GREAT DAY TO BE GAY!

This post is coming to you a little late on this Friday evening because, as you know, "Kev" had a "date" with "HOT Guy" REICHEN LEHMKUHL! (Well, sort of...)

As previously reported, Reichen is traveling the country promoting his book, "Here's What We'll Say." Tonight "Kev," along with dear friend "Kitten," MET Reichen IN PERSON! (Friend Jimmy also hung out for a bit to help keep "Kev" "grounded," but departed before Reichen arrived, when he realized his efforts were futile.) Frequent calls were placed to "Princess" throughout the night, which helped "Kev" enjoy the experience.


First, let me tell you... When "Kev" wants something, he gets it... Well, MOST of the time. (I wish I had bigger aspirations. Makes me wonder what I might accomplish...) "Kev" not only had the #1 ticket (see above) to "meet" Reichen, he also sat directly in front of him, an arm's length away, the closest of any of the participants in the room. Can I just say he is even more STUNNING in person and VERY nice! He was dressed casually in great looking jeans and a black "rock star-ish" shirt. His watch was bejeweled with diamonds and his black shoes were shiny. (And yes, I wondered, but didn't ask, what underwear he was wearing, because, as you know, among his MANY talents/skills, etc., he is also an underwear model and has sported many brands.)

I also want to mention that Reichen, before he spoke, sat right next to, and chatted up, Kitten - one of only two heterosexual females in the place. (The other gal was with Reichen.) Kitten just has this quality that draws people in and Reichen seemed to adore her. His eyes lit up when they spoke. They talked about the fact that they are both from Ohio and June (I mean, "Kitten") mentioned that she knows some top-ranking official in the U.S. Air Force, whom Reichen also knows (I think). Jealous? Of course! "Kitten" even said I was turning a bit red and was going to offer to switch seats with me. It never fails though. She upstages the best of 'em without even trying.


Reichen spoke about his book, his time as a "closeted" pilot in the U.S. Air Force, winning "The Amazing Race," and about his relationship with Lance Bass. For the record, Reichen stated that the press reports of their "split" were not accurate. They did not break up and are still a couple. It was evident that he cares deeply for Lance and referred to him as "baby" a couple of times. (I cried when I learned this news - it devastated me because I thought I was "baby." I almost said, "We're outta here." I mean, what was the point, really?)

"Kev," as mentioned, was the first to meet Reichen after the presentation and, unlike other celebrities I have met, I had some time to talk with him and it flowed somewhat naturally (i.e., I didn't cry and run away like the first time I met Stevie Nicks) although I was VERY wound up ALL night and everyone around us knew it. (I reminded everyone I was #1 and would "clock" anyone who got in my way.) When Reichen said he needed to get rid of his gum, I offered to take it from him. I can't remember exactly what his reply was but remember him starting a story and then saying, "We won't go there." I told him ALL about "Kev's Corner" and that he was the "FIRST EVER" "HOT Guy" to be featured here. He blushed and said, "Thank you." I asked if he minded that people used pictures of him on their own personal blogs, web pages, etc., like we have done here and he told me that it is "OK." We talked about "Perez Hilton" and we agreed that neither of us cared for him. Reichen is suing him at this time (and we hope he WINS). I asked him how credible reports in "People Magazine" are (because, well, that's where we get the news we bring to you) and he said that, in regards to his alleged "split," that "People" had an unreliable "source." I also asked if the reports about death threats on his life for writing his book were true, and he said yes and explained the threats in more detail.

I was overcome with "giddiness" the entire afternoon/evening but luckily the folks sitting around us seemed to take it in stride and did not tell me to "be quiet" like I have been told in the past (I should tell you about the night Kitten and I MET singer Kim Carnes, of '80's "Bette Davis Eyes" fame...).

Kitten was kind enough to snap some photos, which we will post upon receipt AND "Kev" had his picture taken with Reichen by a professional photographer, which we will share as soon as we receive it. Let me just say, I am still carrying some extra holiday weight and, let's face it, it's hard to look good standing next to Reichen.

To June, THANKS for sharing in my excitement! I love you. (June has been out of the state, and country, for the past two months. She arrived back in Atlanta around 4:00 p.m. today and came almost directly to the event.)

Finally, Reichen signed "Kev's" copy of "Here's What We'll Say," to me, and well, to all of YOU, which you can see below.

L-U-V (a VERY excited),

"Kev" Lehmkuhl
(Yes, we were "married" in a private ceremony this afternoon. So private, Reichen wasn't even there. Don't tell Lance.)