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 tenet of this group is respect for cultural differences and courtesy to other members and event organizers. The goal is to have fun and meet new people at events.
- 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.
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- BYOB Chinese (Cantonese) Dinner @ 五餅二魚 (Plano)Awesome Chinese Cuisine 五餅二魚, Plano, TX
Awesome 五餅二魚 is a highly rated Chinese/Cantonese restaurant in Plano. (4.6- Google and 4.5 on Yelp ratings). The venue is open, well lit, clean and cheerful with excellent service and food.
This is a BYOB event, so feel free to bring your own wine, beer or spirits. I typically bring a bit extra to share.
For those wondering what the Cantonese style is compared to Szechuan, it is lower sodium and has fewer peppers and chilies. It is also more likely to be steamed or dipped in boiling water as opposed to being fried. While it lets through the fresh flavors of the ingredients, some prefer the salt and chilies and more fried flavors of other styles of cooking.
Please be on time, as this is a sit down reservation event. (We have had problems in the past with folks showing up that are not on the list as well as no-shows, so do not show up without being on the list, and please do not stand us up!)
This will not be family style Each person participating will get a separate check and pay for what they order, However since the portions are quite large (enough for 2 or 3 people) it is OK for two or three people (max) groups to share and split their orders. Those who split into such groups can move chairs to sit together. Sharing is also fine, but the event is intended for those who know what they want and wish to have control over what is on their plates.
This can be a fun and affordable evening.
What to expect: We will have a reservation for 12. Each table holds 8–13 folksDo not expect to order quickly because some members may be a bit late. Also, I ask patience for our servers, since we sometimes overwhelm them as well as the kitchen by putting in many orders at once
This is BYOB, so please bring something to drink, possibly share.
https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/awesome-%E4%BA%94%E9%A4%85%E4%BA%8C%E9%AD%9A-plano?select=KWiPvBvr5Fqt2KhoxBh3IAOutdoor Adventures rules will be expected to be held to. (Polite behavior, respect towards Cultural and Ethnic differences, avoid hot topics (politics, religion, conspiracy theories) and polite behavior towards the servers.).
Folks with good attendance records will get attendance priority over folks with a no-shows and late cancels. (Poor attendance makes having events difficult for the group and for the venue, and is being cracked down on in several groups.)
Please respond only if you are going to be here, as long wait lists discourage folks from attending events.This will be a multi group event, so expect to meet 10-11 participants at the event. For those who wish to add a +1, I require a solemn promise that your RSVP be updated a full week ahead of the event and that I be contacted to add your +1.
- BYOB Vietnamese Event @ BẾP Nha - Vietnamese Kitchen (encore)BEP NHA - Viet Kitchen, Dallas, TX
This top-rated restaurant allows BYOB, but they also have an extensive array of in house non-alcoholic beverages to choose from! We liked this place so much, we are put in on our rotation.
Are you up for a good Bahn Mi, Pho or other Vietnamese food at a slightly upscale venue? Bep Nha is a highly rated restaurant with a varied menu and reasonable pricing. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bep-nha-viet-kitchen-dallas-2
As this is a limited reservation event, no shows and late cancels may be unprioritized for upcoming events.
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.
