Coming to Portland?

[Mark Padgett]

The NASO conference is in Portland this June, so as a public service, I thought I'd give those of you who are planning to attend some info.

Here's what you should bring:

an umbrella
another umbrella
battery powered hair dryer approved for outdoor use
rainglasses
raintan lotion, at least 35 RPF
naval jelly, in case you rust
waterproof map of downtown Portland
Blazer repellent

Since the conference is in June, you do not need to bring a coat, since the rain is quite warm that time of year.

Also - if the line at Starbucks is too long, just go to the Starbucks next door, or the one across the street, or the one on the second floor or the one in your room.

What kind of food you will find:

salmon
salmon
salmon
Baby Harp Seal burgers
microbrews
"gourmet" pizza

You won't find:

a good reuben sandwich

Please bring lots of money, since our exchange rate is really favorable. That's because we have no sales tax. If something is priced at $9.99, you pay $9.99. What a concept. Also - if you are driving or renting a car, you'll enjoy the fact that it is illegal in Oregon to pump your own gas.

When you think about it, those two things are kind of cool.