Colleen, Author at silvervagabonds.com

Eagle!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:February 24, 2021
Post category:Exploring Photos Wildlife

Well, even in downtown Richmond wildlife can be found!Over the past 13 years we have marveled over the Eagles that are on the James River. Last summer Dominion Power had a helicopter, dropping workers onto the power tower and they installed the brass (I think brass) spikes to keep the birds off the towers! Well, Dominion is not as smart as the Eagles; they still land in the middle! 🤣Moving/Sale update:Packing has started and the condo looks like a war zone! Movers come on the 3rd! Good thing, buyer has purchased all furniture! All we need to move are…

Preparation for new Airstream 25’

Post author:Colleen
Post published:February 18, 2021
Post category:Ford F-250 Photos

While in Richmond to complete the sale of the Condo, we bought the new truck so we are all set when the 25’ Airstream arrives! We purchased a Ford F-250 Lariat! We loved the Tundra, hated letting it go, but we have learned a lot about towing, weight capacities, etc. over the last 6 months. Not to bore you with the details, the Tundra was tapped out with our current 20’ Airstream. There is a distinct difference between “payload” and “towing capacity”. The Tundra was fine for towing capacity, but we were right at the upper limits for payload. So,…

Paria, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

Post author:Colleen
Post published:February 14, 2021
Post category:Adventure Exploring Videos

In October while in the Lake Powell Area we explored the Paria (pronounced like Maria) River Road looking for the Paria Ghost Town located in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. We never found the “Ghost Town” that was abandoned in 1929. We were so surprised by the colors along this dirt road...they ranged from muted tan to vibrant orange and reds arranged in beautiful layers. The area kept our interest for many hours! https://youtu.be/rTCBm8w7FuA

Big Bend/Rio Grande Video

Post author:Colleen
Post published:February 13, 2021
Post category:Adventure Drone Exploring National Parks Videos

Now that we are back in Richmond, with high speed internet, I was able to complete the Big Bend National Park video.We are now back in Richmond, taking care of details and packing for the sale of our condo. We arrived to snow and today freezing rain and ice! We will keep you updated and hopefully will have some adventures while in Richmond!Enjoy our adventure!https://youtu.be/gUq3pOnfJCM

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