Monthly Archives: May 2016

Here Comes The Sun

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Richard

As I get ready for a long trip, I am trying to address one of the issues that Interstates like mine have – which is weak electrical systems for camping in spots without hookup aka as boondocking. It is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Barry, battery, Interstate, solar | Comments Off on Here Comes The Sun

Getting the Scope Out

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Richard

I have been frustrated with blogging from the road where wifi is often slim or none. I can use 3G/4G with the iPhone or the iPad but handling pictures from the Canon SX50 is a hassle. Too much transferring and … Continue reading →

Posted in Digiscoping, iPhone 6, Vermont Birding | Comments Off on Getting the Scope Out

A Ride on the West River Rail Trail

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Richard

I have walked, skied, and biked rail trails around the East and have to say that the West River one is the best I’ve seen. It’s scenic, very burst, and remote so I can let my anti-social (re dogs) Vizsla … Continue reading →

Posted in Birding With Penny, Penny, rail trail, shakedown trip, Vermont Birding, Vermont Camping | Comments Off on A Ride on the West River Rail Trail

A Shakedown Cruise

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Richard

After trading some honey for future goodies from my friends at the Post Office Cafe, Penny and I launched on a short shakedown cruise. My brother had lent me a bike rack so we strapped on the old man’s bicycle … Continue reading →

Posted in Airstream, Interstate, Vermont Birding, Vermont Camping, winterization | Comments Off on A Shakedown Cruise

Some MA Birding

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Richard

Penny and I took took a road trip yesterday down to Merrimac to see Jen and her gang – and to do a little birding. Things are several weeks ahead down here and being further south, we hear Tufted Titmice, … Continue reading →

Posted in Airstream, Birding With Penny, family visit, Interstate, MA Birding, Penny, ticks | Comments Off on Some MA Birding

Vulture Love

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Richard

As a pilot, I’ve often thought of vultures as graceful in the air but ugly on the ground. Their soaring abilities always catch my attention and adoration. Yeah, I kind of love them. Aside from South Texas trips, most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida, Florida birds, road trip | Comments Off on Vulture Love

“f/8 and be there”

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Richard

Sometimes you just have to be present with a camera and neat things can happen. That was my experience with getting a Painted Bunting for life bird #440. (I realize that the total is not that impressive but I’ve only … Continue reading →

Posted in life bird, Life list, road trip, RV Travel | Comments Off on “f/8 and be there”

Florida Birds

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Richard

I often tell folks that I don’t chase birds and generally that is correct. However, when I planned the 1500 mile trip to Florida to trade my truck in on an Airstream Interstate RV, I started to put a short … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida_Birds, Interstate, life bird, Life list, road trip | Comments Off on Florida Birds