Hello all! How about we Oregonians, old and new, have a get-together? I suggest:

• What: A picnic! With bread! And other food ....
• When: Saturday, Sept. 15 at 12:30 p.m.
• Where: Westmoreland Park [1] in Portland, Ore.
• Who: Bread bakers, lurkers, spouses, kids, friends, dogs, etc. Atkins diet adherents may have difficulty adhering to their faith.
• Why: Because, as beautiful as good bread is to look at, ultimately, good bread was meant to be EATEN. (Plus, it's nice to talk to the bakers as well, in between mouthfuls.)
• What to bring: Food, drink, merriment. Oh, and maybe some trifle you've baked?