There are some food carts in Portland that accept BTC.
Sweet. Do you shop there? Here's a map of BTC businesses. Sadly none in my area yet.
No, I don't have any BTC. However, I'm starting to think I should start getting some...
I had been out of the loop for a while but it does seem to be that it's really picking up steam and will be accepted worldwide in a matter of time. How do I get some?
It's interesting you have to be verified in order to buy money.
Hmm, interesting. I went to sign up, but I wasn't comfortable giving out my SSN.
You can try https://localbitcoins.com/buy-bitcoins-online/ - it's like ebay for bitcoin, so look for sellers with high feedback rating. You can either meet face to face or do an online transaction across bank accounts and btc wallets.