What we’re about
New Members: please read the following rules and guidelines before joining the group. We look forward to including you at our events! Our goal is for folks to have a good time, and to make people feel safe and welcome, thus our rule structure.
Note to members:
Outdoor Adventures has a rule in place regarding a recognizable single person face photo prior to joining the group (See detail at bottom of the page). Also, Meetup is charging for "Priority". Priority in this group will not be for sale. Priority in this group is actively managed. Factors: 1) Attendance record!!! 2) New members 3) Past behavior at events (See below)
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The base goal of this group is to bring folk together for laughs and polite conversation, have fun and meet new people at events.. The base tenet of this group is respect for cultural differences and courtesy to other members and event organizers.
- Members are encouraged to talk to other participants and to welcome new members.
- Please avoid political, religious and other hot topics in a larger group.
- Polite behavior. Please keep it light at first as you get to know folks.
- We try to stay upbeat during large gatherings. We discourage folks regaling us with all their drama (ever) (Example: My Ex (wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend) divorced me and she/he did all these things ...) Those conversations are maybe for later when you know folks and are away from the large crowds.
- Do not ask embarrassing or deeply personal questions to folks you do not yet know. (Example: Why are you a divorced person..)
- We are not a singles group, but finding other people is natural. It is OK to ask if someone is available, but don't let that be the first thing out of your mouth. Show some subtlety.
- Your profile name must contain your first or last name, not your profession or the name of an object. (Banker, Mortgage, plastic are examples of non-conforming names)
- Have a current single person, recognizable profile picture showing your face clearly before you join. (Folks may be temporarily removed so they can correct their profile and rejoin)
- Keep your RSVP updated. In the case of no shows or late cancellation, there may be people on the wait list or waiting to see if slots open up that don't get to go because of late cancellations or no-shows.Keep your RSVP updated. In the case of no shows or late cancellation, there may be people on the wait list or waiting to see if slots open up that don't get to go because of late cancellations or no-shows.
- Do not sign up for events if you are not sure if you are going to make it. People signing up for events they are not committed to creates a problem for the other members. We have begun removing folks who sign up for many events, but very rarely attend.
Frequent late cancellations and/or no-shows will absolutely cause the member being de-prioritized on the going/wait list or removal from the group.
Frequent late cancellations and/or no-shows will absolutely cause the member being de-prioritized on the going/wait list or removal from the group.
A final note: Large events often overwhelm our venues' ability to provide speedy service. Our events are more about social contact and conversation. Relax and enjoy the conversations and expect some delays. Please be courteous to our servers and our venues.
We are highly rated (4.8 group rating). Please reach out and share what went wrong if you give us a 4 rating or below at an event. We want to know, and may reach out( in a respectful way) and ask if we do not know why. Feel free to message the primary organizer if anything goes wrong.
Folks are welcome to propose events and even lead their own events. Events are not limited to these following categories, so don't feel constrained:
- Hike and Walks
- Concerts
- Lunch outings
- Dinner outings
- Brunch
- Campouts
- Festivals
- Cultural outings
- Purely social events
- Trail & Town Biking
We are hoping to get volunteers for both hosting and becoming Event Organizers. Feel free to reach out.
Photo Rule additional detail: This serves multiple purposes.
· Security - We need to be able to tie back folks to their membership.
· Organizer recognition – The organizers need to be able to identify folks at events (And yes, we have had crashers)
· Member recognition – Members need to be able to identify the folks they have talked with.
A real life example: In another group, a participant was inappropriate with ladies. That group did not originally have any rule about pictures and the misbehaving party was never identified. There are other examples of behaviors that in Outdoor Adventures would have caused an expulsion. We take member safety as well as courtesy towards others seriously.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- 4.8/4.9 Rated Burger at a Casual Family Owned Restaurant - BYOBEdmunds Burgers and More, Plano, TX
"Edmunds Burgers and More" has a solid rating of 4.9 on Tripadvisor and 4.8 on Yelp. This is a super casual place to chill, eat and chat. , They serve beer, but also allow BYOB, but if you are drinking wine, it is also BYOG (Bring your own glass). I will have a few extra disposables in case you forget. Prices are crazy reasonable for such a high rated burger joint.
Please be on time for this reservation event, as late arrivals impact the group's order time and experience, as well as putting extra load on the servers and impacting service for all.There is limited seating, so do not bring guests without pre-arranging it.
Check out their menu below:
https://edmondsburgers.com/As always, Outdoor Adventure rules are in effect. Respectful and polite behavior towards other guests and the restaurant / servers, as well as the organizer(s).
- Cuban Dinner BYOB - Highly rated (4.9)!Bella Flan Bakery and Cafe, Richardson, TX
We have had a problem with events filling very fast and creating wait lists, only to have many late cancellations. Folks on the wait list don't get enough notice to attend, and other folks don't sign up because of the long wait lists.
Please sign up only if you are confident you will attend and keep your RSVP updated.Interested in Cuban cuisine? Join us for a casual BYOB inner at Bella Flan followed by a pub afterward. Bella Flan is rated 4.9 on Yelp and Google. Bella Flan is a small, unassuming budget friendly establishment. We have been there before, and it is a great place. It is a bakery/sandwich shop. You will order and pay at the counter. This is not fancy, but it is good food and they allow BYOB.
Try a Frita Burger, Cuban sandwich or perhaps stuffed Potato balls? or a desert. They also have some vegetarian choices.
This is BYOB, so bring your fav beer, wine or spirits,. (
They don't serve alcohol, but they allow BYOB, so bring your favorite wine beer or other poison.)The restaurant is easy on the budget, and has great food. Menu: https://bellaflan.com/richardson-menu
As always, Outdoor Adventure rules are in effect. Please be courteous and kind to other participants. Please respect cultural differences. Please avoid bringing up topics that are likely to cause arguments in a group setting.
- Indian Food (BYOB) and Conversation (on 121 Highway)Spice Grove, The Colony, TX
We have had a problem with events filling very fast and creating wait lists, only to have many late cancellations. Folks on the wait list don't get enough notice to attend, and other folks don't sign up because of the long wait lists.
Please sign up only if you are confident you will attend and keep your RSVP updated.Join us for polite conversation and excellent Indian food at highly rated Spicy Grove restaurant. This restaurant has a 4.6 rating on Yelp and 4.5 on Google
The restaurant allows BYOB. So bring your own wine, beer or liquor.
Check out the menu at: https://www.spicegrovetx.com/
If you wish to add a +1, message one of the organizers (Kyle). You must be serious about attending because a no-show or late cancel for more than 1 spot impacts the event severely and keeps folk on the waiting list from attending.
