Technical Travels

Boston, Massachusetts

2009-12-04T21:31:00.000-06:00

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

2009-12-04T21:21:00.001-06:00

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

2009-12-04T21:17:00.000-06:00

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

St. Martins, New Brunswick

2009-12-04T19:33:00.000-06:00

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

2009-12-03T21:16:00.000-06:00

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.

2009-12-03T19:47:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-30T21:35:00.000-06:00

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.

2009-11-29T22:58:00.000-06:00

Big Daddy Don Garlits Dragster

Atlanta Georgia

2009-11-29T22:55:00.001-06:00

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

2009-11-29T22:34:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-29T21:42:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-29T21:26:00.000-06:00

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

Bricktown Haunted Warehouse

2009-11-29T21:20:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-29T21:13:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-29T20:16:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-29T20:02:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-29T07:27:00.000-06:00

Warm and cozy cabin!

Cabin on the Mountain

2009-11-29T07:25:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-29T07:16:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-28T21:48:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-28T20:58:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-28T09:12:00.000-06:00

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!

2009-11-27T20:09:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-27T18:35:00.000-06:00

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

2009-11-27T18:21:00.000-06:00

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!