So how's the house project coming? I'll be taking some "before" pictures in coming days. We're just day's from the official closing and ownership of this true "fixer upper". Take for example this quick pic of the kitchen taken from the back door. Just to the left of the washer is a new found chimney (that would be one of three in the house) that we didn't know was there. And that wall with the… Read More
Year: 2003
First Look…
So how’s the house project coming? I’ll be taking some “before” pictures in coming days. We’re just day’s from the official closing and ownership of this true “fixer upper”. Take for example this quick pic of the kitchen taken from the back door. Just to the left of the washer is a new found chimney (that would be one of three in the house) that we didn’t know was there. And that wall with the… Read More
The Little House that Could…
Here’s the House Project.. The House is a 1900 home and is on the National Historical Listing with a short mention. So, my project the next few months is to bring it back to it’s Image in Downtown Opelika. Of course this requires lots of research on the Home & Garden Channel, which is cutting into my SciFi Channel stuff! But first, I have to buy it! It’s the HGJK House Blog!! From the Archives… Read More
Jerry Katz in Arlo & Janis
I always knew that Janis liked me better! Uh – Mona works in our contracting department at Wicks Broadcast Solutions, and Bill would be my boss! Not sure about that Boo thing!!
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on September 9, 2003. View the original page.
Hurricane Checklist
Hurricane Season is back! You can always find this information by doing a search for “Hurricane Checklist” here at JerryKatz.Com Water – at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days Food – at least enough for 3 to 7 days Foods that require little preparation and no refrigeration are your best choice: canned vegetables and fruits, meats, tuna fish; juice, powdered milk, soft drinks, sports drinks (in cans, boxes, plastic bottles)… Read More
Airport Codes
Airport Codes By City & Name Aberdeen, SD – Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) – ABR Abilene, TX – Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) – ABI Alamosa, CO – San Luis Valley Regional Airport-Bergman Field (ALS) – ALS Albany, GA – Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) – ABY Albany, NY – Albany Intl Airport (ALB) – ALB Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque Intl Sunport (ABQ) – ABQ Alcoa, TN – McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) – TYS Alexandria, LA… Read More
Road Trip – Reedsport, Oregon
Out to the West Coast Office for a week of work. This is a repost from the old website, so I’ll just repeat the photos and the original commentary wasn’t that great.
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on May 26, 2003. View the original page.
Road Trip – Heceta Head Lighthouse
When you’re so close, (in Reedsport, Oregon) you should stop by probably the most photographed Lighthouse in America.. Took a little side trip up the Oregon coast when heading back to Eugene for our Redeye flight back to Atlanta. Here some pictures around the lighthouse. This is a repost from the old website, to get in into the searchable database. Heceta Head Lighthouse Information: Station established 1894, tower height 56 feet, focal place 205 feet… Read More
Road Trip – Toronto & SARS
I know when to travel – Toronto, This Week!! From MSNBC on April 24, 2003 — Beijing announced plans Thursday to quarantine people and buildings infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome. Responding to the worldwide spread of the deadly virus, the World Health Organization warned travelers against visiting Beijing, as well as China’s Shanxi province and Toronto, Canada’s business capital. THE WARNING came amid other signals reflecting the concern and spread of the virus, which… Read More
59th Street Bridge (Queensboro Bridge) New York City!!
Slow down , you move too fast, you’ve got to make the morning last – Just kickin’ down the cobble-stones, lookin’ for fun and feelin’ groovy Feeling groovy Hello lamp-post, what’s cha knowing, I’ve come to watch your flowers growin’ – Ain’t cha got no rhymes for me, do-it-do-do, feelin’ groovy Feeling groovy – I’ve got no deeds to do, no promises to keep – I’m dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep Let the… Read More
Gephyrophobia* Fear of crossing bridges!
Gephyrophobia Defined: Fear of crossing bridges – bridges either driven or walked across. There may be an accompanying urge to pull or jump off, or extreme panic and disorientation may set in. Sometimes coupled with a fear of heights, the fear of crossing bridges is more specifically about structures made by human hands. Those with anxieties over bridges are often also afraid of lookout towers, roller coasters, etc. Gephyrophobics!! I can’t pronounce it, but I… Read More
