Yea, welcome aboard. I work near PDX, so I am "local". No SVT, just a nice 5spd Zetec. I agree, a local "get together" is wanting. Besides, I need to start working on our Contour and less on my daily driver (GTI). Especially since I will be selling my Neon ACR this weekend, I will have more free time.
Let me know what comes up with a meeting of any sorts. Of course, being "over 50" puts me at a disadvantage in some areas and an advantage at other areas. :-) ;-)