The Best Thing - I wanted to share one of the many incredible memories I have of Mike. There was a labor day a few years ago that everyone seemed to be out of town including Jenn. The only ones left were me, Dan, Tim and Yamada and of course, the hero of the story Mike Freeman. Him and Yomo lived together at the time and we went over there for a barbeque. Some good eats and a thousand beers later, we need to run to the gas station. I guess someone needed some smokes or something. There was a gas station close by so we walk there sometime after dark. Mike decides we need to have a contest while we're there. He says "Ok guys. Seriously. Everyone needs to try to find the best thing in there and buy it. Whoever buys the best thing wins." As we get closer, one of us asks " Ok Mike, so the coolest thing wins right?". Mike says back to us like we're idiots "NO! The coolest thing is totally different contest! Buy the BEST thing"... P.S. I don't remember what everyone bought, but I think Mike walked out with a sweet pair of boxers/playing cards combo that he was very proud of. In fact, he was so proud of them that I think he tried to put them on on the way home, but instead walked the last two blocks with has pants around his ankles, laughing hysterically and clutching a Natty Light. Among the others were a scuba mask and a...well...ladies refreshing kit that went out of fashion a few years ago I think. One of the best times I've ever had doing nothing. He had a way to always make the most of those moments. I'll miss you buddy. Tof