Anyone able to help me with this. I just need a basic connection. I don't need to keep track of stats. Thanks.
I am pretty sure it is similar to going against your bitcoind on on your home network, except:
use your router to port forward whatever port the bitcoind is on
when have have to have your friend point to your public internet address,
edit:
warning, I think that someone that knows what there doing can take your wallet if you open up your bitcoind to the public internet.