Steve, you're absolutely on the right track to put friendship before everything else. Too many guys pay more attention to their little head than to their thinking one!
Like you, I've had a lot more women friends than lovers. Of course, that didn't mean there weren't some great times on the trails! After all, we'd spend most of a day only a few steps apart from one another. And, sometimes, friendship with the complications of sex had it's own benefits, too! :wink:
Wish you a great visit from your friend. Just relax, take things slow and, if it feels right, go with the flow! :)