Spring is here, and it's time to start planning for your summer! Part of that plan should be a trip to Portland (or thereabouts) on August 20 for the third annual BBQ!

What's happening:

• a pig roast (veg. dishes as well)
• liquid nitrogen ice cream
• a bonfire
• fireworks (whatever can be smuggled in from WA state)
• relaxing
• good craft beers from Portland
• camping, for those of you so inclined
• a day of general hanging around with friends and meeting new ones

As usual, Portland is the primary destination for those of you coming in from out of town. If you've been to Portland - you know it's a great place to visit in the summer! (But please, those of you from California, go home at the end of your stay.) If you haven't been to Portland, this is your big chance!  Make it a long weekend, eat great food, see interesting things, go hiking or to the beach or do any one of the dozens of civilized and relaxing things that make Oregon a nearly-perfect destination.

This year, the event is at JT's again, just down the driveway from N&M.  The people invited come from the families, neighbors, friends, and the mob of former/current co-workers or associates of JT, Nick, and Mercedes over the last [redacted] years. I won't even list the companies, because that list is getting pretty long. You know who you are.

The pig roast has been amazingly good for the last two years, and I suspect it will be equally good this year. There will be lots of other good food paving the tables, and you won't leave hungry. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available, as well as plenty of fare for the meatitarians.

Seriously, this is a low-stress event. Even if you don't know anyone other than one of the three hosts you should still see if you can make it. Chances are 100% that you will have much in common with a large number of the people there, if it's tech, art, music, or other common interests.  The last two years have been great, and we hope to make this year even better.

Families are welcome, as are dogs as long as they get along well with crowds and children.

If you're not RSVPing on Facebook, please mail jtodd@loligo.com with your questions or let me know you're attending so the food can be appropriately sized.  Information to forward for those not on Facebook can be found here: http://www.sightunseen.farm/2016-annual-bbq/

There are B&Bs close by, and some hotels. Portland is 50 minutes north, Salem is 45 minutes south. Anyone wanting to camp, bring an RV, or spend the day just kicking around is welcome to do so. Dinner will be around 4 or 5, but the schedule is loose. If the weather is inclement (unlikely) there is lots of area under cover (the shop) for eating and socializing.

See you in August!

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