# 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:** 2
**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 18, 2001, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/21 "2001-06-18T12:43:28Z")
Hey, **PurpleBear** , I kept that secret a lot better than **Maidenunicorn41**. Now we have more reason for a party, and you can’t miss your own birthday party. Jim ---
**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 18, 2001, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/22 "2001-06-18T19:34:18Z")
I was not aware of this, but it turns out that I have a wedding to go to on the 30th. It’s not until 6 or 7 PM, but I don’t know if it’s going to be possible to attend both functions because of the differences in attire, distance to be traveled, babysitting arrangements, etc. If I can’t make it work, maybe **Badtz Maru** or someone can pick up the beans and deliver them. I freely admit that I’d rather go to the Dopefest than to the wedding, but family politics are complicating things. ---
**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, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/23 "2001-06-18T21:15:43Z")
Just wanted to give an update. My boyfriend and I will be attending the party. he is going to take the weekend off for me. He is a real sweetheart. Look forward to seeing everyone. later sorry, **Purplebear** didnt know that your birthday was a secret. we all have them. forgive me? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2001, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/24 "2001-06-18T21:34:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Chef Troy \* > \*\*I freely admit that I’d rather go to the Dopefest than to the wedding, but family politics are complicating things. \*\* Come on Cheffie. Families come and go, but an SDMB Dallas gathering is forever. We’ll help you dig up a new family. ---
**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, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/25 "2001-06-18T22:57:52Z")
Bummer. ☹ (What, you don’t think you should go to the wedding in your swim trunks?) And SkySlash isn’t going to make it because he’s going to a wedding. His own! 😃 Don’t worry about the beans - Mom has a good recipe, so I’ll ask her to bring them. I’m sure we will have more than enough food. Pssst, maidenunicorn - I only meant for people to bring one dish! Aglarond, does this mean you’re coming? JimB said he was going to bring cake, so we have currently have… Attendees: Maidenunicorn and SO JimB and Runadoc Zyada Appetizers Deviled eggs Side dishes Potato salad Desserts Cake C’mon folks! ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2001, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/26 "2001-06-18T23:30:24Z")
I’ll be there. I thought I sent you an e-mail, but I could be wrong. I’ll bring some beer and some extra beer. If you need me to bring something else, just let me know. ---
**Author:** ![dobbinaire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e79b87/32.png) [@dobbinaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dobbinaire)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2001, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/27 "2001-06-19T02:33:09Z")
Hi all! I met at the Ditch with **Grace, Chef Troy and son, Balance, Tommy the Cat, and Lucky Charms** this past Saturday, so **Grace** is the only one of y’all that knows me so far. I’d still love to crash the party, if I may. **Zyada** , as soon as I get my email up and running again I’ll get back to you. If I have to work that Saturday, and I probably will, I won’t make it till about 5:30 or so. Howz about I bring chips and dip and sodas? So, is it a deal, then? Dobbin ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2001, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/28 "2001-06-19T03:11:55Z")
I’m there. I’ll be bringing food, but I’m not sure what just yet. ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2001, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/29 "2001-06-19T03:20:37Z")
Hey **Dobb**. You snuck away on Saturday. I thought you were walking away to smoke and the next thing I knew, you were gone. Nnext time I see you I’ll just have to hug ya twice to make up for it. ---
**Author:** ![dobbinaire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e79b87/32.png) [@dobbinaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dobbinaire)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2001, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/30 "2001-06-19T05:53:14Z")
That’ll be fine, **Grace**. I was kinda nervous and didn’t know if y’all hung around outside a bit or not. I just went on to my car and scooted. I’ll hang around next time. (((hugs to all))) Don’t worry, you’ll get an extra one. Hope to see ya at **Zyada** ’s. ---
**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 19, 2001, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/31 "2001-06-19T09:18:49Z")
I keep forgetting to ask my wife about this, I’ll try to remember to this morning because this sounds like a lot of fun. I’m sure she’d want to bring something, too. ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2001, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/32 "2001-06-19T22:09:52Z")
Bad news. I’m being flown out to California on Thursday. My flight gets in at about 7:30 Saturday night. Will the party still be going on, or should I just skip it? Hopefully it’ll still be going on, because I’ve really been looking forward to this. ---
**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 19, 2001, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/33 "2001-06-19T22:18:17Z")
Ag - my house is just a hop, skip and a jump from DFW airport. If you’re not too tired from your flight, I’m sure we’ll still be going strong. ---
**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 19, 2001, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/34 "2001-06-19T22:24:35Z")
Come on Ag. Jobs come and go, but an SDMB Dallas gathering is forever. We’ll help you dig up a new job. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2001, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/35 "2001-06-19T22:29:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by JimB \* > **Come on Ag. Jobs come and go, but an SDMB Dallas gathering is forever. We’ll help you dig up a new job.** But I love my job. Family’s one thing. Cushy work is quite another. ---
**Author:** ![Freyr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freyr/32/5763_2.png) [@Freyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freyr)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2001, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/36 "2001-06-20T00:24:36Z")
Speaking of jobs coming and going, mine went. _sigh_ Yup, I’m gainfully **UN** employed for a while and it looks like I’ll be that way for a bit, so I’ll have to pass on this Dallas DoperFest. And I was so looking forward to seeing all those guys in their swimsuits!! 😃 I’ll keep you posted on any last minute changes but for now, I’ll have to bow out. ---
**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 20, 2001, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/37 "2001-06-20T04:52:50Z")
Mrs. Chef agrees that the logistics of attending both the dopefest and the wedding are unworkable, so I’m going to have to bow out of this one. Darn it, I hate to pass up a chance to show yet another group of hungry people just how amazing my grandfather’s secret baked-beans recipe really is. mrph. ---
**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 21, 2001, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/38 "2001-06-21T00:48:28Z")
Ok, I’m heading out for Canada tomorrow morning to bring back the lovely **Runadoc**. Unless I’m snowed in or something, we expect to have this thing well into the planning stages. Jim, who’s hoping for a good turn out. ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2001, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/39 "2001-06-21T03:10:14Z")
**maidenunicorn** said: _Purplebear I promise not to tell it is your birthday and that you are \*\* years old. opps?_ 😃 Then **Jim** said: _Hey, **PurpleBear** , I kept that secret a lot better than **Maidenunicorn41**. Now we have more reason for a party, and you can’t miss your own birthday party._ And **maiden** answered: \*sorry, Purplebear didnt know that your birthday was a secret. we all have them. forgive me? \*😃 Now that the cat’s out of the bag, so to speak, I guess I can admit that yes, the 30th is my birthday. I will be [sub]_mumble, mumble_[/sub] years old. 😛 I still don’t know for sure if I and/or **MrBear** can make it up there that day. We suddenly find ourselves with numerous scheduling conflicts for that day, and that weekend. I would love to be there and see all of you again, and meet **Runadoc** , and the Dallasites I haven’t met yet. We’ll do the best we can, but at this point I can’t promise. Perhaps we can work out something with **maidenunicorn** on transportation, since that is part of the challenge. _IF_ I’m still talking to her. 😉 \< just kidding, my friend\> ---
**Author:** ![dobbinaire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e79b87/32.png) [@dobbinaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dobbinaire)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2001, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086/40 "2001-06-21T21:54:24Z")
Yay! My company is having a golf tourney on the 30th so I’ll be able to make it with no problem. Everybody gets off for those, attending or not. > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Zyada \* > \*\*Ag - my house is just a hop, skip and a jump from DFW airport. \*\* **Zyada** , I couldn’t find HopSkip&aJump anywhere near the airport :). Please don’t forget to [dobbin\_00@hotmail.com](mailto:dobbin_00@hotmail.com) email me directions, okay? dob [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-addams-family-runadoc-invades-dallas/68086.md?page=3)