Notes - May 16-18, 2014 +Fri eve, May 16 & Sat, May 17, 2014+ * North Coast Open birding event. * Urbanites team * try to see as many bird species as possible within the Toledo city limits between 9pm Fri and 9pm Sat * we began Fri eve at Swan Creek Metropark. we birded the park from 9:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m., when the park closed. that was end. then home and bed. * i left home on Sat at 5:30 a.m. * we began Sat morn at Ottawa Park at 5:40 a.m. * we dined at night at Blackberry Corners * i arrived home around 10:40 p.m. br. +Sun, May 18, 2014+ * Brewpalooza * at JP's estate * 9 brewers shared beers for tasting * food paired with the beer * judging * medals awarded * our Dark-eyed Junco Imperial Stout won the top frog medal * great beers. creative. fabulous tasting. * also, very good food on hand. * we chatted about beer, beer, and food. * we sat around a fire. * great time.