Josh's 36th Birthday Bash + Kendall & Josh's Engagement Celebration
Friday, August 27, 2010
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM on Friday 8/27/2010
Dreamland Bar-B-Que
10730 Alpharetta Hwy
Roswell, GA 30076 [map]
(678) 352-7999
7:45 PM - 10:00 PM on Friday 8/27/2010
WhirlyBall Atlanta
608 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Roswell, GA 30075 [map]
(770) 998-6161

Wow--there's so much to celebrate this year! It's not just time for WhirlyBirthday--it's time for my 12th (12 is my favorite number) WhirlyBirthday! And on the occasion of my 12th WhirlyBirthday, it's only fitting that we should have a wonderful new celebration to add: my engagement to Kendall!!! Please come celebrate with us!

The party has evolved over the years--I've made changes to make it better--but its core is and always has been one simple thing: an excuse to create an opportunity for my friends and their friends and their friends (and so on) to come together and have fun hanging out. And I want everyone to be a part of it even more now that Kendall & I are also celebrating our engagement! I know times are tough for some these days and I don't want anyone not coming for lack of ability to pay. So if you're in a tough financial spot at the moment, please don't let it hold you back from joining us: WhirlyBall is on me!

I just figure that on your birthday, you should do what you like to do--and what I like to do is create opportunities for people to connect. I hope you'll join us! And please invite your friends, family, co-workers, etc.--all are welcome! :)

As always, this event is going to be a total blast and you have to, have to, have to, have to come out for it! The featured part is WhirlyBall which is a game that...well, you have to see to really understand (but see the notes below for info and links). It's a whole lot of silly fun and I know you're going to love it...but let's say you just don't want to give it a try--what then? Come anyway! Remember, ultimately this isn't a WhirlyBall event, it's a social event: only 10 people play at a time so more people will be hanging out than playing at any given time. And if you think that playing is fun (and you will), wait until you get a load of watching others play!

New restaurant for dinner this year: Dreamland! Join us for some down-home barbeque!

As always, come to either or both parts--we'd love to have you any way you can make it! That said, the big event of the day is WhirlyBall so if at all possible, make it to that. We hope to see you!

Please RSVP below! Thanks!

If you have any questions, let me know! You can reply to this email but for the fastest response, call or text me at the phone number below.

Josh
(404) 734-7474
My blog: http://blog.joshuaadams.com
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Important notes:
  • Invite friends! Everyone is invited whether they know me or not--your friends are my friends! Put it in your Facebook status, tweet it--or go old school and send this email to others if you'd like. Please don't assume that I have already contacted everyone whom you and I both know--every year I inadvertently leave off people whom I certainly would love to have in attendance, plus even if people have heard about it from me, hearing about it from you too makes it more likely they'll come. So please, spread the word!
  • Just come! The focus of both dinner and WhirlyBall is to hang out and have fun--you don't have to do any of the stuff (eat or Whirl) if you don't want to; it is completely cool if you want to just come and hang out.
  • Come whenever! It helps a lot to have you on time for the events because we have a schedule we have to keep (this is particularly true as pertains to WhirlyBall: we have to stay on schedule or we pay for court time we don't use and we can't get started playing until we have enough people to do so). But if you can't make it on time, please don't let that stop you from coming. If you have any questions at any point as to whether or not we're still at a particular location, do not hesitate to call me at (404) 734-7474.
  • RSVP! It is very important that I know the numbers I'm dealing with so please help me out by providing an accurate RSVP. Thanks in advance!
  • No present required! See the "just come" item above--I just want you there!
  • Kids welcome! Yes, you can bring your kids with you, but please be aware that there likely won't be a large number of kids in attendance and that at WhirlyBall, smoking is allowed (we won't have it in our party room, but in the main area others may be smoking) and that there is a minimum age and/or height to actually play WhirlyBall (for more info, please contact WhirlyBall Atlanta).
Dinner info:
  • What kind of food does Dreamland serve? Southern barbeque. The Brunswick stew and the banana pudding are out of this world. For more info, check out their website.
  • Who is paying? It's dutch treat. In the past we have been able to get separate checks but it wouldn't hurt to have cash just in case we all have to pay on one check. If you don't want to eat, please come and hang out! If your budget won't accommodate a meal out at this time, let me know and I'll treat you!
  • What if I'll be late? That's fine! But call me at (404) 734-7474 to let me know so that I can make sure to hold a place for you.
WhirlyBall info:
  • What is WhirlyBall? Naturally, some of you do not have a clue what WhirlyBall is. You can get the scoop on the game and how to get to the facility on the Whirlyball Atlanta site. And finally, over on good old YouTube you can see a video slideshow of a WhirlyBall outing that I did with the Atlanta ColdFusion User Group. You'll see pretty quickly that WhirlyBall is crazy, zany, silly, goofy, and so on and so forth--but that athletic skill and physical exertion are not required!
  • Will refreshments be served at the party? My family will provide Cookie Cake from Great American Cookies. Other food items as well as drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available from the WhirlyBar at your expense.
  • What should I wear? Whatever you want! That said, short skirts are not recommended due to the sitting postion required in a WhirlyBug. WhirlyBall is not a game where you get sweaty from exertion so you don't have to wear athletic gear--but you do move around a good bit while playing WhirlyBall so don't wear something overly confining.
RSVP
Thank you so much to all who RSVPed for Josh's 36th Birthday Bash + Kendall & Josh's Engagement Celebration and a special thanks to all those who came out to help make it a fun and memorable event!
RSVP Totals
Dinner 39
49
103
WhirlyBall 76
31
89
Guest Responses

Yes
65 Respondents representing 88 or more People

Amanda Compton
I can't wait to celebrate with both of you!
Bill Adams
Charlie Arehart
Congrats on both counts, Josh. Kim and I look forward to the night and to meeting Kendall. [Also, we'll all want to see if your whirlyball game is back...Dude, I guess maybe we now know why you were a little "distracted" at the last holiday event. Jus
+1
+1
Chris W
Looking forward to being there. Paula may show up for Whirlyball later after doing a girl's night. Looking forward to celebrating with you and Kendall.
+1
Cindy Song
+1
+1
Craig Sears
Looking forward to it! Dreamland is our favorite BBQ!
+1
+1
DeeAnn
Frank Moorman
Congrats
John Brockman
Congrats Josh & Kendall.
+1
+1
John Douglas
John Mason
Always up for whirlyball, and congrats on the engagement!
Jonathan Gordon
Congratulations Josh and Kendall! I'll be there and wouldn't miss it!
Josh Adams
I'm excited for another fun WhirlyBirthday--better than ever now that we also get to celebrate Kendall and me being engaged. Please join us!
Kelli Phillips
Kendall
Can't wait!
Nancy A
Your dad and I will be there. He may RSVP too so don't count us twice.We're excited!!!!!!!! How did my baby get so grown up?????
Nick Romeo
I'm there! Congrats Josh & Kendall!!!
Pierre Cadet
Robert Lash
I'm there
+1
+1
Robert Nicholl
Tom Sargeant
I would not miss it for the world!
Tyler
Adam Mercadante
Amanda Bishop
+1
+1
Barry Grant
Ben Mesika
Bill Stout
Dana Timar
I am so happy for you.
David Ennis
+1
Jamie
Might be late for dinner, coming from out of town, hard to predict with traffic. Congrats again!
+1
+1
Kent Bishop
Kevin Hellriegel
+2
+2
Krystal
Kyle H
LaKeisha Lovett
+1
Lauren Burch
+2
+2
Lauren Jones
+1
Lee
Definitely in for dinner, but Whirly Ball may be too late for me because of work on Saturday. Can't wait to see you both!
Mark
Mark McCarthy
Mark Moore
It's been a year already? Congrats on the news.
Meg
I'll try to make it for dinner but I'll definitely see you at Girly Ball.
Michael Permar
Natalie Owens
Nathan Artt
Can't wait guys!!!
+1
Paul Watson
+1
+1
Rolf Barker
Joah & Kendall Congratulations! May the Lord pour out His Grace & Love in this union that you both will be blessed more than you can imagine! :-)
+1
+1
Tiffany
Wes Byrd
Looking forward to it... and congrats!!
+1
+1
Abhijit Sengupta
David
+1
David Driggers
Jason Smith
Hi Josh. Looking forward to seeing you again. I put +2 because we'll have to bring the baby along, but he'll get an early introduction to Whirlyball.
+2
Jeff
I think I'll have one guest with me, not sure.
+1
Joe Guy
Jon Scaman
Kiewan
Matt & Katie
Melanie Gram
Yay!! Congrats you two!!!
Monica Brovont
Will be at WB after Echo prayer mtg. Thanks!!
Monica Byers
Pete
Rick Howard
committed to work Married Grouplink @BC, so, I'll have to miss dinner but will make WB!
Sandy Caldwell
Steve Rogers

Maybe
25 Respondents representing 29 or more People

Amanda Butler
wishing we could be there. see y'all soon!
Amy
Congratulations Josh and Kendall. Wow, I wish I could clone myself to be in three places at once. I will do my best to stop by and congratulate you in person. What an exciting time for you both! Enjoy this time!
Anthony Reed
D. Michigan
Drue
Congratulations Josh and Kendall!!! - Friday all depends on when Bagel Boys 2 opens...looking like its Friday - still not 100% sure though...
Erik Christensen
Josh, I offerred to take a college buddy from CT to a soccer game in Chattanooga to see his daughter play. If not Ill be there. Also congrats!
Fred Iden
Jared Miley
I am waiting to hear if I have to work Friday evening, but hope to make it
Jim Phillips
Kim Baker
Ok, so I'm a big MAYBE at the moment, but like I said, I'll update you as we get closer to the date. Hope this is ok! Congrats again & Happy Early Birthday to you!
+1
+1
Matthew Sanford
Def trying to make it, invited a friend too.
+1
+1
Michael Permar
have a prayer meeting might try to stop by after
Tim and Julie Prince
We're leaving for Mexico on the 28th, but will do our best to swing by! CONGRATS to you both!
Christina Jones
Doug Economou
Definitely going to try. I have softball at 6:30 so I'll try and shower it up real quick after and head on over.
Ed and Jan Butler
we'll be arriving a little late as we have a quick 7:00 fly by we have to do at Phipps Plaza
Jamie Smith
Joel E.
Congrats you two! I will try to make dinner. Depends on how far I get with revisions on my dissertation...
Kat Smith
Happy Birthday! Congrats on the Engagement :) I have a prior commitment but will try to stop by if I get back in time!
Marc Crouch
Trying to make WhirlyBall
Matt Erickson
Mohan Vaswani
Russell Youngblood
Hey Josh - Congratulations! I probably won't be able to stay for WB, but I may be able to join you for dinner. - Russ
+1
Thaddeus Kennedy
Tiffany Brooke Holt
We will be late if we can make it, but we'd love to come!
+1

No
82 Respondents

Alec Smythe
Sorry we can't make it! Much congratulations all round.
Alex Brisendine
Alex Fuller
We'll be celebrating with you from Houston.
Alison
Sorry I already have plans, but the coupons are in the mail.
Amber
Andi Ward Azuz
Sounds like so much fun! Unfortunately, I have tickets for the Braves game that night. :( Happy birthday and happy engagement!
Aneshia Ridenhour
I have a conflict this weekend. You guys have fun, and Congrats!
Anita Bandela Atkinson
We already have plans... Congrats to you both!!!
Ann Warner
wish i could be there to celebrate, but i'll be in DC. congratulations to you both and happy birthday, josh!
Ashlyn Stover
I will be attending a friends wedding!!
Brandy Lucas
I'm in chicago for a few months. Sorry to miss it!
Brian Lane
Congrats on getting engaged! Sorry to miss this, but our schedule is limited right now with a newborn in the house.
Brian Smith
I wish I could make it. Congrats! We need to catch up!
Carol
Congrats on your engagement and Happy Birthday...sorry I cant make it tonight.
Cathy Huckeba
So sorry we can't make it. Happy Birthday and Congratulations on your engagement!!! So exciting!
David Bonn
happy birthday and congratulations on your engagement!
Deneshia
Congrats,Josh! Sorry, I have a conflict and will not be able to attend.
Donald Cox
Happy Birthday Josh and CONGRATS for finding a lady to settle down with!!
Emily Choate
Sorry I can't make it, I already have another commitment. But have fun and thanks for the invitation!
Erick
Congrats, bud.
Esther Carrell
Congratulations on your engagement and Happy Birthday! I am sorry, but I have a conflict this night. Have a blast!
Frances
Sorry, I have wrestling on Fridays! http://www.platinumchampioinshipwrestling.com Check it out!
George Ishkanian
Josh, congratulations on your engagement to Kendall! Unfortunately, I have a prior committment and won't be able to attend. Also, Happy Birthday! George
Hope
going to Six Flags Friday night, but thank you for inviting me!
Jay Roper
Congrats.. sorry I can't make it that night.
Jeff Dietz
Congratulations! Wish I could be there. I'll be in Kentucky w my daughter.
Jen Faucett
Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Sorry to miss this, but I already have plans for Friday. Have a great time!
Jennifer Nikerle
Congrats/Happy Bday! Wish I could make it but will be in Brussels : (
Jennifer Sands
Sorry to miss it....again. Congratulations to you both and Happy Birthday!!
Jenny and her cabana boy David Webb
Happy Birthday and Congrats on your engagement! Sorry to miss out on your big day.
Jeremy Mosteller
sorry i cant join, josh. ill be in europe on my father/son trip with my dad. congrats again on your engagement, bro.
John Del Giudice
Josh, Sorry I can't make it but wish you a happy birthday and engagement! It looks like you have a huge crowd anyway. All the best.
John Server
Sorry to back out, wanted to come, but something came up I can't miss. Hope it's a blast, and congrats!
Joon Lee
Happy Birthday and Congratulations!
Josh McIntyre
Kalai & Neal
Congratulations, Josh! This is great news! Sadly, we will not be in the ATL that weekend, but we'll be thinking of you.
Katherine Copeland
Sorry I can't make it! Happy Birthday! and Congratulations!!
Katie Kaleida
I'm out of town! Wish I could be there. Congrats!
Katy Mulford
Keith Myers
We'll be in Boston...see you in November! We can't wait to meet Kendall.
Kelley Brownlee
Happy Birthday and Congratulations! Wish I could be there, but will be on vacation.
Kelli Gosdin
I have Need to Breath Tickets on the 27th at Chastain. :( I so wish I didn't have to miss this. Congrats and Happy Birthday!!!
Kelly
Kelly Cook Kent
I wish I could be there to help you two celebrate. Thanks for the invite. Happy Birthday, Congratulations and Best Wishes!
Kirk Hoefler
Big congrats to you both and happy birthday!
KT
We'll be there in spirit :)
Kyle Taylor
Lauren Gienger
I'm sorry, but i won't be able to make it. Congratulations on your engagement!
Leah Selby
Congrats guys! Unfortunately i already have plans that night. Have fun celebrating!!
Lee Williams
Congrats and HappY Birthday...unfortunately I will be out of town.
Leif Wells
Contract work in Harrisburg, PA keeping me away. Good to be working.
Louise Cunningham
Josh, I wish we could be there, but we will be watching Kate cheer the Knights to victory!!! Have a wonderful time...there's lots to celebrate! Louise
Madara Miller
I'm so sorry I will miss your special day. Have loads of fun and congrat's on the engagement!!!!
Madeline Waldrop
Thank you very much for the invitation...sorry we can not attend.. happy occasion for everyone!!!
Mark Richards
Thanks for the invite. Sounds like fun, but I'll be in Vegas that weekend. Congrats to you and Kendall! I wish you both many years of health and happiness.
Matt Snage
Thank you for the invite. Wishing you both happiness! :). (got nose surgery on Tuesday of this week) Thursday, hard to talk and still have a big nose!
Megan Federal
I have moved to Savannah, so I will NOT be there anymore!
Melanie M
Happy birthday and congrats to both of you!!
Michelle Stewart
Congratulations on surviving another year AND getting engaged. I've got a class at Whole Foods that night, so sorry I'm going to have to miss the celebration.
Mr & Mrs. Hickenbottom
COngrats on both accounts!! Sorry we can't make it to celebrate with you..Have lots and lots of fun!!
Mr. Colorado (Nee. Cuunt)
Nikki
Pam McGregor
Patty Presto
Sorry, can't make it - but congratulations and have fun!!!
Richard Baker
Sorry I cannot make your joyful event! Please accept my heartiest congratulation on your engagement! I wish you both the very best, always!
Rick Volkmann
Longstanding plans with some college friends from out-of-town. Sorry to miss - have a great night!
Ron Goss
Sorry, but I already have tickets for Train that night! Congrats and enjoy!
Ron Richard
Sorry I can't make it.. I'll be in Orlando tomorrow. Congratulations on all fronts!
Scott Couey
Thanks for the invite but it doesn't look like I can make it. Have an AWESOME b-day and CONRATS to you and Kendall!
Sean Lambert
Dang! I always hate to miss WhirlyBall, but just like every other year my my son has a karate tournament out of town the same weekend. Maybe you could change your birthday. :-) Best Wishes to both of you.
Shannon H
Congratulation to you Josh on another year!! - and to both you and Kendall on your engagement. I know you will have a blast!
Sharon Poulos
Steph
We wish we could be there. Grace and Lizzie will love WhirlyBall someday!
Stephanie Paulson
I'm sorry to miss this!
Steven Prescott
Josh- Happy birthday bro! Wish I could attend, but I'm on a contract job in Florida. God Bless and stay in touch!
Susanne Wainright
Congratulations Josh and Kendall! Wish I could join the celebration but I will be at camp with 500 6th graders that weekend.
Tony D
Congrats Josh! Wishing you two all the luck and happiness in the world. I"ll be out of town so I can't join the festivities but I'll be there in spirit :)
Tracey
Thankyou for inviting me! Goodluck to ya...I am happy for you!
Valerie Macdonald
Congratulations on your engagement! You are in for the journey of a lifetime together with your mate!
Wendy
Congratulations and happy birthday!
Wendy Wright
Congratulations on your engagement and Happy Birthday! I am sorry, I have a conflict this night. Have fun!
Whirling Wardmeister
Congrats to you and Kendall and have a great Birthday!