...a word about commercialism ... I don't support commercial vendors attending a hotluck just to peddle their product, but I welcome them to join the fun and bring free stuff. Solicitation will not be tolerated, but exchanging information is encouraged and I would be willing to have a library table for info, recipes, books to browse, business cards and pictures. Confrontations will be limited to your tastebuds and the food/drinks. Anyone who hassles, offends or otherwise belittles a guest at a party I am at will probably wish they hadn't come. Comfort and enjoyment reigns supreme with me and after 27 years in the restaurant/bar business (no longer in it) I've learned a thing or two about promoting peace and harmony. ...about blondes...(in response to a comment from a friend who is blonde) The only "dumb" blondes I have ever known were bleached out brunettes and they were just confused. No offense meant here to anyone in the interest of PC which I have little of ...so Ms Fieryfood...welcome to the party! It sounds like you and me will make a great team for a hotluck. Anyone else want to throw their name in the hat as CO-organizers of a really greet Pacific NW Hotluck? Scotty McDonell