Arnold Palmer - I guess he's a good golfer...

Alright - All you golf lovers are going to think I'm crazy for what I'm about to tell you, but you have to remember who's telling the story! I want to start off by saying that I know Arnold Palmer is an amazing golfer and he's won some tournaments (with green jackets)...blah, blah, blah! But thank God I didn't know the extent of this prior to meeting him. Here is my run in with a man that makes men fall to their knees - literally!!
This happened around a year ago. The GM of the hotel runs over and tells me that Arnold Palmer was staying at the hotel that evening. He was trying to act all cool about it, but I could see the look of a giddy school boy on his face. He told me not to tell anyone. I thought to myself - why would I, he's a golfer. I went on with my day as normal - I mean why wouldn't I? At around 6pm two gentleman came into the restaurant, they were older with white hair and asked if they could start off at the bar, so I politely showed them two spots. I thought it could possibly be him, but didn't think much of it (quick note - he's quite good looking for a man in his later years).
Then I stood by the hostess stand and started seeing the funniest thing EVER - grown men turning into 12 year old boys! Guys were seating at the bar staring with amazement not able to speak, others running into their wives as they were walking because they were staring and not looking in front of them! I couldn't believe a man could have such an effect on other men - it was hilarious!! Guys were buying him drinks and asking for autographs. He was gracious and polite.
He called me over and we chatted a bit. He said I looked like the girl that ran this place. I told him it was family run and we had the most amazing food he would ever eat! He winked and said I looked like a girl he could trust (what a flirt..haha!!). To make a long story short - he ate at the restaurant and LOVED IT!! He couldn't believe there was a restaurant like that in Mankato. I introduced him to my father and he had many wonderful things to say to him. He asked me if he could sign one of our menus, and of course I said "yes". We talked a bit more, than he retired to his room. He asked if I would be around in the morning so we could talk some more, and I told him I would be there just like every other morning.
The next day he came down and told me the funniest story which I have to share with you! He told me it was okay that I told people this, which I thought was funny that he even said that. Apparently in the middle of the night he got up to use the bathroom and he opened the door and once the door shut behind him......he realized he was in the hotel hallway! He turned around to grab the door and it was locked!! So there he was, Arnold Palmer, in the hallway with his pajamas! I told him he was lucky he had that much clothes on!! He laughed! He than had to go downstairs to get another key! I couldn't stop laughing. He said he couldn't believe he was telling anyone this story, but he had to share it with me! I felt quite honored!!
Before he left he asked if I wanted to go on a ride in his plane for a bit, this was due to a previous conversation we had about me never being on a private plane, I politely declined and told him "next time". I couldn't imagine telling my husband that I went on a private plane ride with this random guy! I know what your thinking - IT WAS ARNOLD PALMER! - but still. After I told my husband the story he even couldn't believe I didn't go with him...haha!!
I am SO glad I didn't know the extent of how amazing this individual was, because I know I wouldn't have been as candid and relaxed around him. He was so much fun to talk to and he is the definition of a true gentleman. Later I looked up his story - HOLY CRAP this guy is a Legend!!

Moral of the story - Don't go on private plane rides with random guys - unless of course it's Arnold Palmer!