In our state, we'd have alcohol, tobacco and firearms (not just "talk") at the meeting, and it would be no big deal.
California FReepers have my sympathy. I abandoned it almost 7 years ago.
In an Italian Restaurant in the middle of Portland, at night? I really doubt it!
For that we go to Burro Cayyon Shooting Park for our BBQ's and shoots.
Me too, 13 years ago. Otherwise I'd be there Thursday :) Used to live right down the street...