Alex Standiford

Alex Standiford

February 6, 2024

I think the biggest takeaway I have from our years traveling in the RV is that the world is so much smaller than you think it is. What feels like an entirely different world is usually 1-2 days away. I remember before we left, I would think “I have to go all the way to PITTSBURGH?! (2 hours away)” and now I find myself looking at the Outer Banks (9 hours away) like “I could be flying my kite on the beach before dinner today.”

Even longer trips, such as going to Yosemite National Park, is only 3-5 days of travel by car, and I’d even get to make a pit stop to Taos on the way ????.

outer banks, RV Life, taos, travel, yosemite
Alex Standiford

September 9, 2023

I was at the Outer Banks last month, and while I was there I got to test out this really cool GoPro kite mount prototype I designed. It worked really well, but I am just now getting around to uploading the video for it. I’ll end up doing an actual post of this project in its entirety soon, but for now, here’s the video.

SO FREAKING COOL, RIGHT?!

kiting, North Carolina, outer banks, Project Kite Mount, travel
Alex Standiford

August 23, 2023

Parked the camper about 1/3rd of the way to DC from our summer home in Vermont. Didn’t even bother disconnecting it from the truck. We’ve got places to go!

I do feel bad for this campground though. We’ve done this three times to this same one. It’s just in the right spot for a late night layover on the way to DC (and more importantly, the Outer Banks ????)

outer banks, RV Life, travel, Vermont, WCUS
Alex Standiford

August 6, 2023

9 days in the OBX was just the thing. Nothing but kiting, and chilling at the beach, and I loved it. Back to Vermont tomorrow though! Lots more to do before we go to WordCamp US this month!

North Carolina, outer banks, RV Life, travel, Vermont, WCUS, WCUS2023
Alex Standiford

August 2, 2023

I love this little camper so much. It’s not the most comfortable setup long term, but it’s small, easy to haul, and ready for adventure. a real “camper’s camper”, if you will.

Seems silly to have a camper that’s basically dedicated to camping when you literally live in campers full time, but it’s an optimization which I do not regret.

camping, Leela, North Carolina, outer banks, RV Life, travel
Alex Standiford

August 2, 2023

I just finished flying my kite this evening, and as I was walking back I saw what looked like a huge jet flying through the sky.

Turns out it was the Antares rocket flying out of Wallops! Serendipity at its finest!

Antares, iss, North Carolina, outer banks, serendipity, virginia, wallops
Alex Standiford

July 31, 2023

IT FREAKING WORKED! I had to make a single minor adjustment – the clip didn’t pinch hard enough. Nothing a cotter pin couldn’t fix! I’ll upload the video soon, but it is really…REALLY stable. I’m positively thrilled by the result!

3d Printing, Aerial Photography, kiting, North Carolina, outer banks, Project Kite Mount
Alex Standiford

July 28, 2023

I have the prototype for the kite mount assembled. Can’t wait to give this thing a try this weekend while we’re in the Outer Banks!

Aerial Photography, kiting, North Carolina, outer banks, Project Kite Mount
Alex Standiford

May 24, 2023

We’re just arrived on Prince Edward Island, and I noticed it was windy when we parked. Excited, I go out and try to fly my kite, which of course is when the wind dies.

I miss the constant wind on the Outer Banks. I hear they do some kite surfing here though, so maybe I’ll have more luck on the beach. ????

Canada, kiting, outer banks, Prince Edward Island, RV Life, travel
Alex Standiford

April 28, 2023

Welp, here we are. Day one of hitting the road after OBX. Parked somewhere in Delaware, in a parking lot with the new camper in-tow. I loved my time in the Outer Banks, and was sad to leave, but, as always, the thrill of getting back on the road captivates me once more. It feels good to be “back”.

boondocking, Delaware, North Carolina, outer banks, RV Life, travel

Alex Standiford

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