I packed up from the midwest and moved to the northwest. Point Defiance ferry - Tacoma, Wa.

The Vashon Island Audubon Society sponsors the Vashon Island Christmas Bird Count (CBC) year on the Sunday after Christmas, as a part of the worldwide Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count citizen science

Not sure if beers are frowned upon, but we had morning beers at Alki Beach in Seattle. If you're a photographer you may find my Lightroom Presets handy: Make A One-Time PayPal Contribution: ➜ Gives A Minute