Please, support the shelters. There are critters needing homes and homes with people who need critters. Think of it as an OLD where they want to come home with you, you want them, and they don't leave.

The traffic can sometimes be awful. Just remember that almost every single cultural or musical event in the region will happen in Seattle. That will be at least two hours away by ferry or driving around. Silverdale and Kitsap in general have great parks and lots of walking trails. Even more wilderness is closer than Seattle. Our air is usually better than in Seattle. We have an REI, and local seafood in a few markets.

Fun things-lots and lots of places to hike. The Puppet Museum in downtown Bremerton is a great little place to visit. The bug museum might be interesting for them.

My God, it is full of stars!

America First was the name of a US Nazi front during the WWII era. 'Nuff said.

If you sleep eight hours, you have just heated yourself for eight hours. That's a third of the day, and likely about half of the time you are home. That's zone heating.

Very expensive. I was quoted 5K for just my bedroom-not including the new circuit needed.

I use a Chilipad water heated/cooled pad under my sheet. About six hundred dollars. Costs almost nothing to run.