The dog chewed the picture transfer device so no pictures right now but the Portland meet was more that 50% of normal attendance. One half of the people and no rain is better than an army of people swimming in the mud. The county had no deaths on record and the events they hosted caused no jump in local cases. The attendance was heavy on Whizzers and kid driven modern scooters. It was a kid paradise because there was more room to run and less cars. We got to know the attendees better because conversation was condensed. The same food was served as in the past. Staying home was smart because it decreased anxiety and a lot was learned that will make next year's meet safer. If this is the new normal then the only way we can experiment is by experience with reduced numbers. Risk reduction is the key. A huge thanks should go out to Ralph for the 50% word-of-mouth event. Today's rain thinned the dealers and buyers slightly. I gave out many CABE and Whizzer T-shirts.
Portland and other meets has the best collection of intelligent, helpful, funny, friendly people who ooze excitement. I have been enriched by each person I met. If you weren't there then you made the right choice for you because the event will be as good next year and living longer for your family is your most important job. You have enough rust to last you for the year so keep rubbing. I am going to bed.