# DFW Addams Family - Runadoc invades Dallas **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 8, 2001, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086 "2001-06-08T18:38:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2001, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/1 "2001-06-08T18:38:20Z")
As mentioned in this [thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=71306), Runadoc is coming to visit us… OK, she’s coming to visit JimB and we get to razz him about it. We want to have a dopefest for her, and I volunteered to have a cookout and pool party at my place on July 4th. However, several people have said that they can’t make July 4th. I would rather have the party on Saturday if that means that more people would show up. Also, I’m a little worried that we may not be able to see the fireworks well from my house, and I found out they are at 10:00 PM, probably one of the latest displays around. In addition, if you didn’t catch my thread, I was laid off this week. The good news is that I have plenty of time to get the house ready. The bad news is that I am trying to conserve resources. This doesn’t mean I am so poor I can’t spend any money, but I want to make sure my money is well spent, so I want to make sure that people really want a cookout, and I also want some help if we do that. So, I would like some feedback from y’all - which day is better, and do you like the idea of a cookout, or shall we meet at a restaurant. Also, if we have the cookout, are you willing to bring something. ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2001, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/2 "2001-06-08T19:18:13Z")
I vote for the cookout and I’ll be happy to bring foods and/or help pay for expenses. Restaurants are fun, but mingling is easier when we have the parties at someone’s house. ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2001, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/3 "2001-06-08T19:50:13Z")
count me in for the cookout, and you can depend on me to bring a batch of my grandpa TD’s phenomenal baked beans. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2001, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/4 "2001-06-09T00:21:24Z")
I talked with **Runadoc** and we’d both prefer either Saturday June 30th or Wednesday July 4th (for Adam, that’s our independance day, you’ll hear about it a lot.) July 7th is kinda OK, but it does mess up our vision of our last night together for a couple of weeks. That being romantic candlelit dinner, a few glasses of wine, dancing in the moomlight till midnight, a nice relaxing night’s sleep and off to the airport in the morning. (YEAH RIGHT!!) Think 6 hours of wild monkey sex, fall asleep exhausted and hopefully make the plane. Anyway, Saturday, July 7th is on the table if that is the best day and y’all can put up with us. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2001, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/5 "2001-06-09T00:59:15Z")
Hey, y’all! I can’t do the 4th, but I _can_ probably do either surrounding weekend (and I _do_ try to attend from time to time 😉 ). ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2001, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/6 "2001-06-09T14:02:23Z")
Well, if we have Chef Troy, Grace, JimB and Runadoc, and Aglarond we definitely have a party. Any more input on the date? I think I prefer June 30th, if that’s works for other people (especially if we can get beatle to come). ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2001, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/7 "2001-06-12T00:23:51Z")
I always like typing that. I thought I’d push this back to let everyone know that after wining and dining **Purplebear** on Saturday night, that there is a good chance she is going to come up too. Along with hopefully, **maidenunicorn** and **Mr. bear**. There is another reason for a party on the 30th of June, but I promised her not to tell. Of course, I will if she decides to try to get out of coming. Anyway, come one, come all. Let’s start planning this thing. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2001, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/8 "2001-06-12T00:28:07Z")
I’d love it if you can make it up here. I don’t know how the fact that you are underwater is going to change your plans, but if it helps, I’ll buy you a new garbage can. Jim ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2001, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/9 "2001-06-12T00:41:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by JimB \* > \*\*I always like typing that. > > I thought I’d push this back to let everyone know that after wining and dining **Purplebear** on Saturday night. > \*\* That was _this_ Saturday?! Oh crap! Uhhh, guess I’d better go send an apology email to Purplebear. I completely forgot about this. I feel terrible. Really! I do! ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2001, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/10 "2001-06-12T01:10:33Z")
**Grace** , it was a spur of the moment thing as far as I knew. When she said that you knew she was here, I said I wish I’d known and I’d have grabbed you and brought you along. (Everyone knows how much I like to grab you) (Runadoc, ignore that). Anyway, Grace, I did a good job of standing in for you. (I expect something in return, of course) Jim ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2001, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/11 "2001-06-12T02:00:50Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by JimB \* > \*\ ***Grace** , it was a spur of the moment thing as far as I knew. When she said that you knew she was here, I said I wish I’d known and I’d have grabbed you and brought you along. \*\* I did know it! It simply slipped my mind and I feel crummy about it. I know I’m the forgetful type, but that is no excuse. I feel terrible! \*\* > [@](#): > > (Everyone knows how much I like to grab you)\*\* I think the Dallas Dopers can testify that **I’m** usually the one grabbing you. Or falling into you. Or leaning on you… \*\* > [@](#): > > (Runadoc, ignore that). > \*\* Ignore that last part too. I’m too much of a wuss for a good butt-whooping. Just a dirty look and I’d cry. \*\* > [@](#): > > Anyway, Grace, I did a good job of standing in for you. (I expect something in return, of course) > \*\* So what is it? And does it somehow involve MGD? ---
**Author:** ![Runadoc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Runadoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runadoc)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2001, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/12 "2001-06-12T03:12:35Z")
Grace, not to worry, I’m a lover, not a fighter. But I still want to hear all the juicy stories ok?? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2001, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/13 "2001-06-12T03:25:15Z")
You’ve got yourself a deal! ---
**Author:** ![Badtz\_Maru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e36b37/32.png) [@Badtz\_Maru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Badtz_Maru)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2001, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/14 "2001-06-12T05:26:19Z")
I’ll mention this to my wife, don’t know if we have plans yet for the 4th or not. Sounds fun, though. I regretted not being able to stick around when things moved from BoBo’s to Troy’s last time we got together, my wife didn’t know that the gathering was continuing after dinner and promised the kid that we would go see Shrek. ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2001, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/15 "2001-06-12T12:52:06Z")
Badtz - I think we are going to party on June 30th, so we can get the out-of-towners here, and maybe get some more of the locals. ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2001, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/16 "2001-06-12T16:04:54Z")
Oh my! My company’s big summer get-together is on the 30th. I am _ **SO** _ glad to have a reason not to go to it THANK YOU SDMB!!! ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2001, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/17 "2001-06-17T17:12:43Z")
Let’s get to planning this gathering. I want this to be special so we can show this innocent Canadian that the Addams Family can put on a good dopefest for our guests. Ok, so, I’m a little biased. But we do need to figure out who’s bringing what and who’s coming and such. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2001, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/18 "2001-06-18T02:36:11Z")
You’re Invited to a swimming pool party and cookout! My house - please email for directions Saturday June 30th 3PM on Saturday June 30th, Dinner will be when we get the burgers grilled \ probably around 7. What to bring: [ul] [li]Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bugspray, etc[/li][li]Your favorite beverage[/li][/ul] Potluck! I’ll have hamburgers with the basics. Donations will be cheerfully accepted. Volunteers can bring: [li]A side dish[/li][li]Chips & dips[/li][li]Dessert or[/li][li]Extra beverage[/li] I don’t expect the out-of-towners to bring anything, but if you can bring your beverage of choice, that will help. Please post or email me with what you are bringing so we can keep a list and avoid duplicates. Chef Troy, sweetie that he is has already volunteered Baked Beans (and we know with him they won’t just be any baked beans) ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2001, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/19 "2001-06-18T02:37:30Z")
Blecch - teach me to c&p from an email ---
**Author:** ![maidenunicorn41](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e5b9ba/32.png) [@maidenunicorn41](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maidenunicorn41)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2001, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/20 "2001-06-18T04:51:30Z")
Hey you all. If my boyfriend doesnt have to work , count us in. Cant wait to see everyone again. Dont know if anyone on the board knows, but I live in Pflugerville now. P\>S\> if things work out , count me in for the potato salad , deviled eggs, and a dessert. we will also bring our own beverages. As the date gets closer, I will let you know for sure . We should know that week around tues / weds. . **Purplebear** I promise not to tell it is your birthday and that you are \*\* years old. opps? 😃 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086.md?page=2)