texasmama Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 We are going to get together like the Pennsylvania/Maryland folks did. (I think it was Penn/MD...) Go us! We have a location available which is a commercial building for a boardie's dh's business located in Addison, TX, which is just north of Dallas. We are planning a Saturday mid afternoon get together with pot luck snacks. Mamas only, please (but lap babies are allowed if you let us pass them around :D). We need folks to weigh in on potential dates. June 20 July 11 July 18 Please respond and say which dates will work and which will not. Thanks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Goodie! I was noticing so many of us are from DFW and would love to meet. Saturdays are difficult for me-real estate and all, but either of the July days might work for me. I'll do my best to be there! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Addison! So close to where we live! Please, my "no" for June 20th. (One of our sons has birthday that day.) I must be back home no later than 4:00 P.M. on any Saturday, so would have to leave wherever this is by 3:30. I hope it can begin early enough to let me visit with you all! If there are any food/drink guidelines for anyone, please post. Thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Giving this a bump. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 We are going to get together like the Pennsylvania/Maryland folks did. (I think it was Penn/MD...) Go us! Ahem, ours pulled in boardies from 4 states (PA, MD, DE, VA) so you'll have a bit of catching up to do. No special "forgiveness" due to the size of the respective states either... It would be tempting for me to fly in, but neither June nor July work for me due to things going on. Besides, TX in summer isn't all that appealing heat-wise! Have a good time! ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I can't believe it! I'm not from Texas, but I will actually be approx. 3 hours from Addison, according to Google, from June 22 to July 6. I would definitely drive that distance to meet up, but it looks like I will just miss it! Oh well, I hope you all have a great day! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VANURSEPRAC Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Ya'll are making me miss my home in DFW........ Oh what......a memory of traffic just flashed before me...nah don't miss it after all. Carry on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Cool! It's not that close to me, but a heck of a lot closer than the East Coast meetup was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Well, I am jealous. I lived in Addison for a while, a loooooong time ago, just out of college. You all are going to have a great time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Ahem, ours pulled in boardies from 4 states (PA, MD, DE, VA) so you'll have a bit of catching up to do. No special "forgiveness" due to the size of the respective states either... ;) I'm not standing in front of a map, but iirc, PA, MD, DE and VA could all fit *inside* TX, could they not? ;D 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Ahem, ours pulled in boardies from 4 states (PA, MD, DE, VA) so you'll have a bit of catching up to do. No special "forgiveness" due to the size of the respective states either... It would be tempting for me to fly in, but neither June nor July work for me due to things going on. Besides, TX in summer isn't all that appealing heat-wise! Have a good time! ;) We might have to pull mileage from everyone's trip and compare those.... :driving: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'm not standing in front of a map, but iirc, PA, MD, DE and VA could all fit *inside* TX, could they not? ;D Details, details. Some people get so hung up on the details. :coolgleamA: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Ahem, ours pulled in boardies from 4 states (PA, MD, DE, VA) so you'll have a bit of catching up to do. No special "forgiveness" due to the size of the respective states either... It would be tempting for me to fly in, but neither June nor July work for me due to things going on. Besides, TX in summer isn't all that appealing heat-wise! Have a good time! ;) Poor sad, small states needing back up from each other to stand half as tall as Texas. ;) Forget the pony births, and come to Texas! No worries about the heat because we live indoors with air conditioning. We are super sophisticated here. :D 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Poor sad, small states needing back up from each other to stand half as tall as Texas. ;) Forget the pony births, and come to Texas! No worries about the heat because we live indoors with air conditioning. We are super sophisticated here. :D Poor states? Ok, maybe... I haven't paid attention to state budget much lately even though it's in the news. Sad states? Not in spring/summer. We got you beat there. In Feb, sure, but we, personally, took care of that problem! Small states? The best things come in smaller packages you know. It also makes it FAR easier to brag when counting how many states one has been to... ;) Pony births aren't the issue. They will all be here by then. June 20th middle son is taking off for CA and I'm staying with him until the moment he gets in that TSA line. June 29th is when I'm letting them take control of my right hand in the guise of carpal tunnel surgery, so for a good part of July I'll be in my cave letting it heal itself (or with MIL babysitting (Alzheimers) and giving her another question to repetitively ask - "What'd you do to your arm?"). I'm not sure if other things will be happening then too - those other health issues I keep ignoring, that continue to annoy the bejeebers out of me. One of these days even I will admit I really should try to do more about seeing if it's fixable or not. July might be that month - emphasis on might, but I have fewer excuses then. By August I'm hopeful that life will be semi-normal, but that's when hubby and I set out to celebrate our anniversary. By the end of August, school starts again. It's difficult to believe time can fly so quickly, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Poor states? Ok, maybe... I haven't paid attention to state budget much lately even though it's in the news. Sad states? Not in spring/summer. We got you beat there. In Feb, sure, but we, personally, took care of that problem! Small states? The best things come in smaller packages you know. It also makes it FAR easier to brag when counting how many states one has been to... ;) Pony births aren't the issue. They will all be here by then. June 20th middle son is taking off for CA and I'm staying with him until the moment he gets in that TSA line. June 29th is when I'm letting them take control of my right hand in the guise of carpal tunnel surgery, so for a good part of July I'll be in my cave letting it heal itself (or with MIL babysitting (Alzheimers) and giving her another question to repetitively ask - "What'd you do to your arm?"). I'm not sure if other things will be happening then too - those other health issues I keep ignoring, that continue to annoy the bejeebers out of me. One of these days even I will admit I really should try to do more about seeing if it's fixable or not. July might be that month - emphasis on might, but I have fewer excuses then. By August I'm hopeful that life will be semi-normal, but that's when hubby and I set out to celebrate our anniversary. By the end of August, school starts again. It's difficult to believe time can fly so quickly, no? With a few exceptions, I dislike your summer. Coming to see me would be much better and funner. Because Texas. And texasmama. :D We (read "I") are caring for dh's 96 yo grandmother with Alzheimers in our home currently. Alzheimers means never knowing what a day will bring. Texas is better than all the other states combined. If you disagree and want to go to the mat over it, I will make sure I come visit in July when you are in a brace or cast or something so I can ensure a win. ;) Also, bumping for other Texas folks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 With a few exceptions, I dislike your summer. Coming to see me would be much better and funner. Because Texas. And texasmama. :D We (read "I") are caring for dh's 96 yo grandmother with Alzheimers in our home currently. Alzheimers means never knowing what a day will bring. Texas is better than all the other states combined. If you disagree and want to go to the mat over it, I will make sure I come visit in July when you are in a brace or cast or something so I can ensure a win. ;) Also, bumping for other Texas folks. Regarding the bolded... are you delusional? You'd seriously take your 100+ temps over our 80+ temps? Dry heat or not, yours is still HOT (been there, experienced that). And ours is green - so much nicer on the eyes. We have our own private campsite down in the woods by a picturesque creek (nice running water!) and our garden is producing tasty food. If we head anywhere in summer (deliberately), it's farther north to upstate NY or Canada (both the St Lawrence River area and Nova Scotia areas are gorgeous in June/July). It sure isn't south... Perhaps you should come up here so we can take it to the mat - if you aren't too busy fawning over our scenic beauty to remember what you came for. ;) :coolgleamA: The only way TX beats us for sure all the time is in the BBQ dept. PA BBQ... well, let's not go there. I'm ashamed. :closedeyes: Sorry about the Alzheimers... the only reason our family jokes about that is because we'd be batty if we didn't. And overall - just adding to your bump. The meetup we had was fun! I wish y'all all the best with yours. I would seriously entertain the thought of coming if the other stuff wasn't going on. I enjoy meeting fellow Boardies! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Regarding the bolded... are you delusional? You'd seriously take your 100+ temps over our 80+ temps? Dry heat or not, yours is still HOT (been there, experienced that). And ours is green - so much nicer on the eyes. We have our own private campsite down in the woods by a picturesque creek (nice running water!) and our garden is producing tasty food. If we head anywhere in summer (deliberately), it's farther north to upstate NY or Canada (both the St Lawrence River area and Nova Scotia areas are gorgeous in June/July). It sure isn't south... Perhaps you should come up here so we can take it to the mat - if you aren't too busy fawning over our scenic beauty to remember what you came for. ;) :coolgleamA: The only way TX beats us for sure all the time is in the BBQ dept. PA BBQ... well, let's not go there. I'm ashamed. :closedeyes: Sorry about the Alzheimers... the only reason our family jokes about that is because we'd be batty if we didn't. And overall - just adding to your bump. The meetup we had was fun! I wish y'all all the best with yours. I would seriously entertain the thought of coming if the other stuff wasn't going on. I enjoy meeting fellow Boardies! If you stay inside, no one knows how hot it is. I will take your picturesque creek, though. Northern BBQ is no good. And your idea of Mexican food has no game, either. We have to joke, too. Gallows humor. I do wish we could meet, too. <sniff> 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 NO.FAIR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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creekland Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 And your idea of Mexican food has no game, either. ??? We have Taco Bell in the next town over! :lol: (And some of our Mexican immigrants have opened up restaurants serving native dishes. We aren't that uncultured! It's just that way too many in PA consider BBQ = Sloppy Joe. :svengo: I'm sorry to have made you gag with that thought, but some crimes just shouldn't be kept hidden. Plus, if you ever travel here - be forewarned! Don't learn about it the hard way as we did!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 NO.FAIR. There, there. JoJosMom is invited to the TX meet up. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 ??? We have Taco Bell in the next town over! :lol: (And some of our Mexican immigrants have opened up restaurants serving native dishes. We aren't that uncultured! It's just that way too many in PA consider BBQ = Sloppy Joe. :svengo: I'm sorry to have made you gag with that thought, but some crimes just shouldn't be kept hidden. Plus, if you ever travel here - be forewarned! Don't learn about it the hard way as we did!) Ewwwww, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little... Except for the Mexican immigrants. I would go to their restaurants. When I lived in MD for five years, the Mexican food was just...well, NOT. It was about like your BBQ. One of my BFFs is from Penn. Fortunately, she escaped to Texas. ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Ewwwww, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little... Except for the Mexican immigrants. I would go to their restaurants. When I lived in MD for five years, the Mexican food was just...well, NOT. It was about like your BBQ. One of my BFFs is from Penn. Fortunately, she escaped to Texas. ;) Found this thread back on Page 8 of New Content. Hope I didn't make too many people gag with my description of PA BBQ. Perhaps I should emphasize that it is in PA, not TX. We had terrific BBQ in TX. :drool5: Hope those of you in the weather's path are doing ok as well. I'm mainly paying attention to headlines rather than in depth stories, but the headlines are shudder worthy IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Found this thread back on Page 8 of New Content. Hope I didn't make too many people gag with my description of PA BBQ. Perhaps I should emphasize that it is in PA, not TX. We had terrific BBQ in TX. :drool5: Hope those of you in the weather's path are doing ok as well. I'm mainly paying attention to headlines rather than in depth stories, but the headlines are shudder worthy IMO. Thanks for the bump. We will not be serving any PA-style "bbq" at the N Central TX meet up, but we do need more folks to weigh in on dates that will work for them. ;) Maybe this information will cause people to flock to this get-together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I am in central Texas, but only have one dd5 who will be 'officially' homeschooled starting this fall, do I count?! I FEEL like we have been homeschooling forever, lol, but we all know how controversial that gets:) ETA: No particular stance on good barbecue vs. bad barbecue either, unless vegetarian 'meat' counts:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Boo hoo. :crying: Too far for this southeast TX girl to drive. You guys have a good time though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 I am in central Texas, but only have one dd5 who will be 'officially' homeschooled starting this fall, do I count?! I FEEL like we have been homeschooling forever, lol, but we all know how controversial that gets:) ETA: No particular stance on good barbecue vs. bad barbecue either, unless vegetarian 'meat' counts:) You count. Anyone who wants to attend counts. In fact, if you are within "the sound of my voice", you can come. Because who wouldn't want to hang out with me and my cool peeps for an afternoon? :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thanks for the bump. We will not be serving any PA-style "bbq" at the N Central TX meet up, but we do need more folks to weigh in on dates that will work for them. ;) Maybe this information will cause people to flock to this get-together. I am reminded of "Minnesotan barbecue" as described in the book How to Talk Minnesotan. Barbecue is ketchup mixed with ground beef, served on a buttered white bun. If you put it in a tortilla and add some Cheez Whiz it is a Minnesotan taco, pronounced "tack-o". I do not live in Minnesota though I have relatives there. I have not partaken of Minnesotan barbecue or tacos though. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I am reminded of "Minnesotan barbecue" as described in the book How to Talk Minnesotan. Barbecue is ketchup mixed with ground beef, served on a buttered white bun. If you put it in a tortilla and add some Cheez Whiz it is a Minnesotan taco, pronounced "tack-o". I do not live in Minnesota though I have relatives there. I have not partaken of Minnesotan barbecue or tacos though. :-) About to throw up from reading this description! :laugh: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Ewwwww, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little... Except for the Mexican immigrants. I would go to their restaurants. When I lived in MD for five years, the Mexican food was just...well, NOT. It was about like your BBQ. One of my BFFs is from Penn. Fortunately, she escaped to Texas. ;) When we first moved to Alabama, I was homesick for hearing Spanish spoken. We once were at a park [Vulcan, in case anyone knows what that is], and my ears picked up on the well-loved language. I tried to draw nearer to the family, without looking like a stalker, just to hear the sounds! We also went to the "Mexican" restaurant about which people were so thrilled. The food was dreadful. The manager stopped by our table to suggest that we pour the salsa over our entrees "because people liked it best that way." What he meant was that the food was practically inedible without disguise! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Just noting the lot of throw up existing in this thread. :lol: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 About to throw up from reading this description! :laugh: I know, it's very nasty-sounding. The guy who wrote that book might have been exaggerating for the sake of humor, but not much. My Minnesotan-born grandmother would offer us canned ham sandwiches on white buttered bread when we visited. I was just a kid but I tried to decline politely. In fairness, Grandma never liked to cook. Some of my Minnesotan relatives were much better cooks than she was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 There was some well-liked book, years ago, about Minnesota Lutheran church cooking and culture. Can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Bummer. So, so bummed. It's just a tad bit too far from San Antonio. Set up one at Schlitterbahn, and we just may come running south! Meanwhile, is Addison going to happen??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 We will keep bumping this and hopefully get some traffic. Please reach out to other local boardies who might not frequent the chat board. I have trouble remembering where everyone is located, but I know we have plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 That is fairly close to me. I can't do June 20th, but I could possibly do either of the July dates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Ahem, ours pulled in boardies from 4 states (PA, MD, DE, VA) so you'll have a bit of catching up to do. No special "forgiveness" due to the size of the respective states either... It would be tempting for me to fly in, but neither June nor July work for me due to things going on. Besides, TX in summer isn't all that appealing heat-wise! Have a good time! ;) I'm thinking it's just about time for our Summer quatra-state meet-up to get going... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Ewwwww, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little... Except for the Mexican immigrants. I would go to their restaurants. When I lived in MD for five years, the Mexican food was just...well, NOT. It was about like your BBQ. One of my BFFs is from Penn. Fortunately, she escaped to Texas. ;) My first visit to Baltimore, a friend tried to tell me about a great Mexican restaurant down the street. I laughed and said, "I'm from Texas. I'm not eating Mexican food in Baltimore." Honestly, I was craving seafood, but I still feel really bad about being so rude... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'm thinking it's just about time for our Summer quatra-state meet-up to get going... Down here, we hold "quatra-county" meet-ups! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Down here, we hold "quatra-county" meet-ups! Boom! It's Orthodox6 FTW! (For the win, though it could also be Fort Worth given the title of the thread.) #smallstatestrolled 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Addison is a nice town. Mostly I associate it with Oktoberfest. Too bad that's not the meeting place!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Boom! It's Orthodox6 FTW! (For the win, though it could also be Fort Worth given the title of the thread.) #smallstatestrolled Hrumph. We have steamed blue crabs. So just go eat your sorry dungeoness crabs and try being content with that. #MidAtlanticThatsMyHome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hrumph. We have steamed blue crabs. So just go eat your sorry dungeoness crabs and try being content with that. #MidAtlanticThatsMyHome #don'teatshellfish #serioustroll #QuillcomestoTexasformeetup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Central TX - I wish I could come. Alas, it's too far & I can't get off work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 It's a looong way for me so I won't vote on dates, but I'll keep checking the thread and see if I can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 #don'teatshellfish #serioustroll #QuillcomestoTexasformeetup For real, though, I would love to fly to Texas and meet up. I have never been and have thought about taking a trip there "some day." I don't necessarily know what I would want to see/do in Texas, though. I just want to add to my shot glass collection of places I have been. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 For real, though, I would love to fly to Texas and meet up. I have never been and have thought about taking a trip there "some day." I don't necessarily know what I would want to see/do in Texas, though. I just want to add to my shot glass collection of places I have been. I will just tell you, DFW looks just like the rest of Nebrahoma, with its midget trees and scenic high tower power lines. Right now, it's soggy green. But, the upside is there's a ton of things to do. Most recreation centers here have indoor pools, with lazy rivers, slides, and jetted pools. There are even more outdoor water parks. Malls with ice rinks, carousels, Japanese arcades, Lego stores, and even an aquarium in one. Movie theaters galore. There's indoor skydiving, rock climbing, and laser tag. That's just the start of the touristy stuff. There are fireworks every Friday on the lake, art classes, wine tasting, cultural festivals every week. There are music and art performances across the Metroplex. Food wise, besides texmex, there are a lot of authentic Thai, Indian, and Indonesian restaurants. Which, I know are all things to be found in the Mid Atlantic states. But, it's just to say if you visit, you will have many things to distract you from the landscape. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 For real, though, I would love to fly to Texas and meet up. I have never been and have thought about taking a trip there "some day." I don't necessarily know what I would want to see/do in Texas, though. I just want to add to my shot glass collection of places I have been. Come visit! You don't seem like a weirdo so you can stay with me. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 P.S. The most entertaining thing about Texas is me. :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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