Hi, Kate. I am originally from Portland and am transplanted to Oklahoma. I still have family in Portland and get back when I can. I love and miss the NW terribly. I miss hiking, big trees and slugs. I don't miss the rain. I think it is interesting that there tends to be a NW bent to forum members; more folks from Oregon and WA. I think there is a neat energy about that part of the world that is somewhat lacking here in OK.Laura
