Author Archives: Richard
2016 Trip – Westbound Portion
As I noted a while back, I’ve been doing some trip planning and locking in some reservations in parks that fill up fast. The initial half of our trip is to do some birding in Arizona and visit our son … Continue reading
Posted in Southwest trip, SW trip 2016, Trip Planning
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All Inspected and Ready to Go
The state inspection on the Airstream ran out in August but I decided to wait until September in order to gain a couple of months on the sticker — and then got busy and it slid to October. I don’t know … Continue reading
Posted in Airstream, Electrical System, equipment_issues, maintenance
Tagged brakes, electrical, M's RV, maintenance
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New Battery System
As I noted last week, I have been looking at options to strengthen our electrical system for those times where we are not hooked up. I decided to install two AGM batteries and a new controller under our couch which … Continue reading
Posted in Airstream, battery, boondocking, electrical, Electrical System, equipment_issues, renovation, Safari
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Stuff on Trees
I try to get out for a long walk with Penny every other day at least, in addition to her regular loops that we do in our woods. Yesterday afternoon, we hiked two and a half miles up on our adjoining … Continue reading
Posted in Fungi, Local Birding, nature, Vermont Birding, Vizsla
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Electrical System Issues
We seldom spend much time “boondocking” with the Airstream and one reason is that we just have one battery. Over the years, we have taken some steps to improve our sustainability: we carry an 80w solar panel and have a … Continue reading
Posted in Airstream, battery, boondocking, Electrical System, solar
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A Jaunt to Chickering Bog
After a hospital lab visit and some errands yesterday morning, I decided to visit a local area where I have never birded: Chickering Bog Natural Area located on the border of Calais and East Montpelier. It’s not too hard to … Continue reading
Posted in Local Birding, nature, Turtles, Vermont Birding, Washington County
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West River Railroad
When I see remnants of the West River Railroad like I did while camping this week, I think of my dad. About 80 years ago, he was a poor kid from Lynn, MA who signed up for the Civilian Conservation … Continue reading
Posted in local camping, Vermont Camping
Tagged Vermont, West River Railroad, Winhall Brook Campgtound
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Winhall Brook Campground
On our first night at Winhall Brook Campground, a crisp fall temperature taxed our puny electric heater so we cranked up the radiant heater in the early morning to take off the chill. Penny loves it; she curls up right in … Continue reading
Posted in shakedown trip, Vermont Birding, Vermont Camping
Tagged Corps of Engineers, interagency pass, Vermont, Winhall Brook Campground
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An Early Fall Road Trip
After several weeks of repairing a rotted area of the front entry to our house, with the wonderful help and guidance of my brother Barry, I decided that a change of scenery might be nice. I had been wanting to … Continue reading
Posted in shakedown trip, Vermont Birding
Tagged Corps of Engineers, interagency pass, Vermont, Winhall Brook Campground
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Paddling Lake Attitash
After four days of rain showers with some thunderstorms, we finally are getting a day or two of muggy but cloudy weather. Yesterday morning, I asked our grandson Mac if he wanted to paddle for a bit and when Mary … Continue reading
Posted in Canoeing, Hornbeck boats, Jennifer's, MA Birding
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