# DFW folks: A special b'day party is coming on the 22nd **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 14, 2003, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994 "2003-02-14T03:45:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Ziactrice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/3ab097/32.png) [@Ziactrice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ziactrice)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2003, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/21 "2003-02-17T13:49:41Z")
Yes, that is exactly what we agreed, for the time. I figure that way everyone, including those Dopers with children, will have plenty of time to enjoy the celebration but still get home at a decent bedtime. Of course, those who want to remain and party into the wee hours of the morning are also welcome, but please remember the hostess has two spare bedrooms. I would **much** rather have an overnight guest than wake up to find a friend had wrapped themselves around a post enroute home (from tiredness and a long drive, or by reason of enjoying the party). Bring your sleeping bag, as I only have one, and I’ll have crash space for those who would like to use it. I’ve been the only one I’ve seen take advantage of this sort of thing, but at least I’m willing to practice what I preach, right? I think we have two cakes offered, so far, one by **Bad News Baboon** and one by **Mrs. Chef**. **Lordjim** is bringing liquid refreshment, and also helping me provide some protein and propane towards the feast on the grill side. I am going to bake banana bread, because **Grace** likes it. The rest of the field is entirely open, so you can bring whatever home-cooking or store-bought you’d like to munch on and share. Sodas for the kids, maybe? Pasta? Some lime jello (another **Grace** favorite food)? Some brave soul could even try the Flaming Elvis recipe. I’m not that brave… :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Mtgman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@Mtgman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mtgman)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2003, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/22 "2003-02-17T17:24:29Z")
Decent bedtime? On a weekend? I know what each word means, but that makes no sense. 😉 I’ll have to check the calendar to see how a 3 o’clock start time works for us, we may not be albe to be there until a bit later. **Moxmaiden** has a meeting that morning and our first expansion is due to work Girl Scout cookie sales(booth sales, pay and get the cookies immediately… Hmm, that might work out for any dopers who want Girl Scout cookies. Drop me an email if you want some and we’ll get them that morning and deliver/collect for them at the party, three bucks a box) that morning as well. We’ll bring some food or we’ll bring some cash, hostesses choice. Enjoy, Steven ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2003, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/23 "2003-02-17T17:29:03Z")
Oooo, I want Girl Scout cookies. Look for an email from me. (I don’t want the gang to know how many boxes I’m ordering.) ---
**Author:** ![Ziactrice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/3ab097/32.png) [@Ziactrice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ziactrice)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2003, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/24 "2003-02-17T22:35:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mtgman \* > \*\*We’ll bring some food or we’ll bring some cash, hostesses choice. > \*\* For money matters, you can talk to my co-host, **Lord Jim** , who is graciously handling that end of things since I’m still not quite keeping myself afloat, financially. My cleaning business is developing nicely, but not quite that far along yet. I’m just providing the locale, whatever cooking equipment the weather dictates, audio-visual equipment, and a few surprises for merriment’s sake at the party. 😃 ---
**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:** [February 18, 2003, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/25 "2003-02-18T14:55:11Z")
Bump Zy, are you sending invites? ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2003, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/26 "2003-02-18T15:37:59Z")
I’ll be there. More to follow. Can’t wait, can you? I know. ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2003, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/27 "2003-02-18T18:07:38Z")
Ag was almost there a week early. He called on Friday night to ask me what time the party was the next day. I should’ve made up a time and sent him over to Z’s house just for fun. Ummm, not so he and Z could have fun. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. I’m sure they could have lots of fun. I just meant fun for me. Not that I want to have fun with Ag either. Oh hell. Don’t listen to me. I’m on drugs. ---
**Author:** ![Mtgman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@Mtgman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mtgman)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2003, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/28 "2003-02-18T18:57:56Z")
Sounds like fun! ---
**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:** [February 19, 2003, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/29 "2003-02-19T01:36:30Z")
**Menu planning:** I’ll provide the beer and Smirnoff Ice. Hopefully I’ll bring enough, if not there is a store a few blocks away. So, don’t bring beer unless you want something in particular. I’ll make BBQ brats and I have some big fat franks. I’ll bring burgers which we will grill unless the weather is really bad, in which case we’ll broil them or something. We’ll have buns, condiments, that sort of things. Plus we have a cake or two and other desert type dishes. **What we need:** [ul][li]Ice. We’ll have cooler space for about 3 bags of ice.[/li][li]Side dishes. Beans, green salad, pasta salad. That sort of thing.[/li][li]Chips and dip. Nibble food.[/ul]Let me know or post it, so everyone knows who’s doing what.[/li] Contributions are acceptable too. Just ENJOY. See y’all Saturday. ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/30 "2003-02-19T02:15:53Z")
Is Cheffie coming? If so, can I request that he make his delicious baked beans? ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/31 "2003-02-19T13:49:34Z")
I can bring ice. For real this time. Really. Quit looking at me like that, Grace. ---
**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:** [February 19, 2003, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/32 "2003-02-19T16:24:56Z")
This menu doesn’t sound very Elvis-y. No Fluffernutter sammiches? No fried pickles? Am I growing out my sideburns for NOTHING? _ahem_ Sure, Grace, I’ll be happy to make a batch of baked beans. ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/33 "2003-02-19T18:55:35Z")
I have a recipe for fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches. You want me to make some? I’ve had 'em and they’re gooooood! ---
**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:** [February 19, 2003, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/34 "2003-02-19T22:39:14Z")
Urgh, bananas are the slimy penises of Beelzebub. I’d rather have a peanut butter and BACON sammich, personally. Besides, you’re the guest of honor. You’re not supposed to WORK at your own party, you’re just supposed to drink a lot and then dance nekkid to “Viva Las Vegas.” ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2003, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/35 "2003-02-20T05:06:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lord Jim \* > **Menu planning:** > I’ll provide the beer and Smirnoff Ice. \ > > I’ll make BBQ brats and I have some **_big_ fat franks**. \ > > We’ll have _buns_, condiments, that sort of things. > > **What we need:** [ul] \ > [li]Side dishes. Beans, green salad, pasta salad. That sort of thing.[/li][li]Chips and dip. Nibble food.[/ul][/li]Contributions are acceptable too. Just ENJOY. See y’all Saturday. _note Bolding and italics mine._ 😉 Big, fat franks. Hmm… Buns… **Jim** ’s buns… _blink_ Um, sorry. What was I saying? Oh, yes. I am really hoping to make it this time. I mean, this is for **Grace** , after all. And Elvis too! I may be able to make some pasta salad to bring, depending on what I find in my pantry. purrplebear, tickled pinkish at the idea of coming for a par-_tay_! ---
**Author:** ![pilot141](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@pilot141](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pilot141)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2003, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/36 "2003-02-20T07:32:02Z")
Well eventually I’m sure I’ll actually meet some DFW dopers, but I seem to be cursed! Happy b-day **Grace**! I missed the D&B event and I’ll be flying another trip this weekend - rats! FWIW, I make salsa that is to die for - perfect for a party, even if it’s Elvis themed (hey it IS Texas!) Enjoy the party! P.S. If for some reason my trip cancels or I’m (ahem) sick, would a first-timer be welcome? ---
**Author:** ![Ziactrice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/3ab097/32.png) [@Ziactrice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ziactrice)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2003, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/37 "2003-02-20T13:39:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by pilot141 \* > \*\*P.S. If for some reason my trip cancels or I’m (ahem) sick, would a first-timer be welcome? \*\* Yes, most definitely. I can say that, because I’m the hostess, if you need directions, email me at the address on my Livejournal profile page (or anyone else in the thread, for that matter). We’re a pretty fun group, but only **Ag** is a real wild man at the parties. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2003, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/38 "2003-02-20T14:02:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Ziactrice \* > **We’re a pretty fun group, but only Ag is a real wild man at the parties.** Woohoo! I’m a wild man! Get fun-kay! Crap. I just ruined it, didn’t I? ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2003, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/39 "2003-02-20T20:45:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by rjk \* > \*\* > The Flaming Elvis > \*\* Peanut butter, bacon, and jalapenos. With the gas you’re bound to get from eating that, I think I can guess how it got the name. 😃 ---
**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:** [February 20, 2003, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994/40 "2003-02-20T22:36:19Z")
Okay, folks, Saturday is closing in. I need a head count. Who’s bringing what? Grace, you can make peanutbutter and banana sammiches if you want. I’m just looking forward to the dancing nekkid to “Viva Las Vegas” part. Adam: it’s **3pm** on **Saturday, Febuary 22nd**. Just want to make that clear. That goes for Ag too, but at least he has Grace to keep him straight. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dfw-folks-a-special-bday-party-is-coming-on-the-22nd/154994.md?page=3)