Boston, Massachusetts

I'm telling you! It was'nt me! When visiting Boston we walked right on to a movie set in the making. This one stars Tom Cruise and will be out in July 2010.

Fort Myers Beach Florida

Taking a break from working at cell tower sites in Florida. No wires, no phones, no paperwork, no tools, no problem! Just sand, water, and sun!

Florida Sunset

Took this pic of a beautiful sunset at Fort Myers Beach.

St. Martins, New Brunswick

Here is one of the covered bridges in St. Martins, New Brunswick. Nice little fishing village. Very scenic. they also have sea caves you can explore when the tide is out. They have some of the highest sea tides in the world. You can also have fun looking for wish rocks on the beach. Wish rocks are a smooth stone with a quartz ring that circles the stone. Myth has it that you make a wish and when it comes true you pass the stone on to someone else.

Rockefeller Center

This is how they get all those lights on the tree at Rockefeller Center. I took this picture when I was with my daughter on a day trip to New York City in 2007. Its truly an amazing and tedious task. We should thank those that make something as beautiful as the Cristmas tree at Rockefeller Center.

Here is how to wire a GFCI Receptacle.

Here is a good example of how a GFCI receptacle should be wired. Any additional outlets wired after the GFCI will be protected as well because the GFCI is first in line from the feed. I had an AC outlet in a bedroom that did not have power once, so I went to the main breaker panel and all breakers were still on. I went to the bathroom that was next to the bedroom to check the button in the center of the GFCI receptacle. Sure enough the receptacle had been tripped. I pushed the reset button and the bedroom AC outlet was active again. With that said it confirms the AC receptacle in the bedroom is being fed from the GFCI and is protected by the GFCI. However if you have to many AC receptacles being fed from the GFCI and have items such as lamps, tv's, stereos, vacuum cleaners, etc. connected then you can easily exceed the allowed amps and the GFCI will trip.

Virgin Islands

This is a place I stopped to get a grand view of St. John. It was on the road from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay. I traveled this road frequently when installing communication equipment and testing between the sites. When driving in the islands you must drive on the left side of the road and watch out for wild burros and goats as they roam. Absolutely beautiful here!

Summit Racing store south of Atlanta, Ga.

                                                      Big Daddy Don Garlits Dragster

Atlanta Georgia

When working in Georgia, I stopped to check out the huge Summit Racing Performance Parts store. This is quite a place complete with full size race cars along the back wall. There was also one of Big Daddy Don Garlits front engine dragsters hanging in the middle of the store. Hotrodders can spend a lot of money real quick in this place. Very kool place!

New Mexico Cave

Im standing in front of a small cave at the base of a cliff close to our cabin in New Mexico. one of the best trout streams in New Mexico is below the entrance to this cave. Beaver hunters used to stay in this cave during the 1800's. Coyote Creek State Park is about 1/2 mile from here. There is a campground about 1/4 mi. away complete with hookups for AC and a sanitary dump station.

4 Wheeling in the Mountains

Having fun in the mountains of northern New Mexico. We always like to play cat and mouse on the 4 wheelers. Its even more fun when there is a foot or two of snow. There are unpaved roads and trails all over the mountain. Very scenic and lots of wild life.

Cell Tower Equipment

Here is a good example of how a True Positions LMU should be installed.

Bricktown Haunted Warehouse

Giant spider inside the haunted house. Kinda creepy being in here by yourself. The Bricktown Haunted House in Oklahoma City is great fun in October.

Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I am on top of the Bricktown Haunted Warehouse. We installed an antenna for tracking 911 callers to triangulate they're exact location so emergency responders can get to them quickly. This site was a lot of fun as all the halloween props are still set in place. Abuelo's mexican restaurant is pictured in this shot and the food is very good there. The Bricktown Brewery is to the right in the dark brown building and is also an eatery and a good place to solcialize.

Tifton, Georgia

Here is Calix engineers and Plant Telephone staff testing one of the ODC-20 cabinets I installed. basicly they make sure internet, phone, and alarms are accessible and operational and physical quality is installed to standards. I do not miss the mosquitos that were at this site. I am sure the nearby lake and swamp was the source. Glad this site passed with flying colors!

Pennsylvania Amish Country

When traveling in Pennsylvania you need to be careful! When traveling to a job site I came up on these young amish boys. Note the younger boy is driving the carriage. The amish folks here are well known for they're quality craftsmanship.

Mountain Resort

Warm and cozy cabin!

Cabin on the Mountain

Two story cabin on the mountain has deck all the way around.Fire place Hot tub, satellite tv, high speed internet, and automatic backup generator should the power go out. This place is beautiful! 20 min. from Angel Fire, New Mexico.

Angel Fire, New Mexico

 Our cabin in the mountains. When its time to relax, this is where we go. Located about 20 min south of Angel Fire ski resort. This cabin is 1 mile up the mountain from the RV park thats next to Coyote Creek State Park. One of the best trout streams in New Mexico is at the base of this mountain, in fact you drive across a small bridge on the way up to the cabin. Lots of trails all over the mountain to ride 4-wheelers. Need to watch for bears during the summer months. Lots of snow during the winter. This cabin sleeps about 20 and is often rented to families or small groups. If interested in renting just post a comment and I will get back to you.

Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas

The trees in this Arkansas state park seem to be very weak or maybe I have had to much ice cream, cookies, etc.

Branson, Missouri

The Titanic is about to cross the road here in Branson, Missouri. We were working in Springfield and decided to take a day trip to Branson. Lots to do here with music halls, go carts, helicopter rides, ride the ducks (amphibious vehicles), shopping, silver dollar city, and shepard of the hills which is a outdoor live theater. This is definitely a place to have fun!

Calix Equipment Installation

This was where the fun begins on a C7 shelf installation. Shelf is powered and is ready to start the provisioning. Set up the LAN connection, connect the fiber optic cables, set the paths, and build the T1's. I do miss the sound of the fan shelf and the blinking lights. was nice to see something you built come to life and provide service.

Twin Flower with a friend!

I took this picture in the summer of 2009 in our flower bed. Truly amazing, this plant produced two flowers on one stem. A local praying mantis decides to investigate! We bought this plant at Lowes in Mustang, Oklahoma.

Saint John, United States Virgin Islands

This was my private villa during my 2nd trip to Saint John when installing telephone system equipment in the phone offices there. It was a three bedroom, two bath with a hot tub on the back patio. The villas are really reasonble in the off season which runs from May to October.

Weston Resort on Saint John, USVI

I would come here at night and swim after a hard day at the phone office. Try floating on your back at night and check out the stars in this Carribean paridise!

Mystic Theater

Made a visit to the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, California. They filmed part of the movie Peggy Sue here.

DSX Panel Wiring

Use to sit for days and wire wrap these communication panels in telephone offices. I did so many of these, I will carry the color code to my grave! Blue, orange, green, brown, slate. White group, red group, black group, yellow group, violet group! My wire wrap gun is still smoking! Only a communication worker will have any clue as to what I am saying.

Old Time Carousel Ride

Old wooden carousel ride at the city park in Spokane, Washington.

Old Telephone Booth

Found an old wood telephone booth next to the telephone office in Hay, Washington. It was still working during our stay in this small farm community. Was the only pay phone in town.

Snake River

We installed calix equipment at a site just to the right of the picturesque Snake River in Washington State.

Spokane, Washington

Beautiful park in Spokane, Washington. There was also a merry-go-round to the right.

Coeur D' Alene, Idaho

I took this pic just west of Coeur D' Alene, Idaho. Nice area that we were working at installing a telephone cabinet.

Kennebunkport, Maine

A very colorful town in maine. The seafood is delicious, and you must try some blue berry pie here. Lots of shops to buy arts, crafts, and souviners.

Portland, Maine

World famous clam chowder! If you ever go to Portland, Maine, you should try Gilberts Chowder House. My wife and I ate here and the food is terrific!

Cell Tower in South Florida

Technology is truly amazing. Lots of work tied to the end of these things!

Fort Myers, Florida Cell Site

This is one of the cell sites we worked at in FT. Myers, FL. The antennas are on the side of the equipment room at the top of the building. You could see miles of beach front up there.

Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas

When working in Arkansas, we came across this beatiful state park. Take time and enjoy this place! Has lots of scenic trails, nature center, waterfalls, caves, and lodges, and is a very romantic place once you have read how this place got its name. I can just imagine seeing the french ships that discovered this area sailing up the river!

Little Rock, Arkansas

When working in Little Rock, Arkansas, we took a break and went downtown to get some good food and see the sights in the river front district. You should definitely take a trolley ride! Guides are friendly and tell all about this historic city.

Dallas, Texas

The Dallas World Aquarium is a must see! Giant indoor waterfall, exotic birds and animals. It is located right in downtown Dallas. Lots to do in the west end district too which is near as well.West end consist of shopping, eating establishments, arts, games, and clubs.

Spokane, Washington

I found this giant red wagon when I was working near spokane, Washington. They have a beautiful park in this city. Definitely worth seeing in the summer!

Silver Lake, Washington State

I took this photo when I was working in Washinton State. This lake was created by the 1980 eruption of Mt. Saint Helens. I was installing telephone equipment for Toledo Telephone. Toledo, Washington is a typical quiet pacific northwest community. Good folks there!

Oklahoma City Zoo

Great fun at the Oklahoma City Zoo. My beautiful daughter, wonderful son-in-law and my sweet grand daughter! This zoo is a great place to spend the day!

Queen Mary 2

Took this pic of the Queen Mary 2 coming into port in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Oct.2009

Boston, Massachusetts

Our ship is pulling into port in beautiful Boston, Massachusetts. Very nice clean city. Lots of fun, would definitely like to return here someday!

Halfax, Nova Scotia

Taking a break from walking on the boardwalk in Halifax. You can take a ride on the Theodore Too tug boat.

Sand Castle! Fort Myers Beach

Lots of arches on this one!Fort Myers sand art competition.

Fort Myers, Florida Sand Castle Competition

When working at cell tower sites in Florida, we came across some sand artists.Very talented and patient people!

Times Square in New York

What a wonderful trip to New York City! My beautiful daughter, a great son-in-law, and terrific grandsons. Spent time at Toys R Us, FAO Schwartz. Absolutely awesome!

New Mexico Mountain Fun!

Having fun on four wheelers in the mountains of New Mexico about 20 miles south of Angel Fire. The stream to the left is one of the best trout streams in New Mexico. Lots of rainbow and brown trout! Really tasty with butter and spices rolled in tin foil and  cooked in the campfire!

Hollow Tree in Iowa

Found this amazing tree in Iowa when I was installing equipment in telephone offices in and around Lehigh, Iowa. This hollow tree was still living!