Staying at Mikes place in Seattle was probably the thing that could have happend. He is a very laid back guy, very uncomplicated, which made my stay very easy and fun. Hanging out with him is like being at a friends place. We went out for a couple of drinks and shared some interesting thoughts.
I'm glad that I stayed at his place and would recommend it to everybody who enjoys learning something about the city you visit, instead of just seeing all the tourist attractions.