The chandelier we saved.Last weekend we got called into emergency duty! We had to save a chandelier for somebody that was moving and their electrician baled on them at the last minute. So we had to build a structure that would allow us to be able to reach 18 feet. WoC designed this and we put it together (twice) in a 24 hour period. Happy to say the chandelier made the move.We rarely have all 6 kids together…as at times they are all over the world….but on Sunday….they were all in one room. My favorite thing in this picture? Our son-in-law forcing Sam into the room (bottom right).Swimming after a day of putting in hardwood floors.
Summer 2021 Project – Replacing Carpet with Flooring in our Family Room
The first step in this massive project was moving my DVDs. Over 1000 movies in alphabetical order! That was somewhat difficult keeping them in the correct order.What are family room looked like after emptying it….and pulling out the carpet.
All my DVDs back on their shelves and in alphabetical order.
Getting lots of use out of my green screen this year.Two Bruces for the price of one!The team I belong to at school.
Gave My UMR Office A Facelift – August 2020
Office has our autograph wall, our movie books, three computers and a treadmill to run while watching movies.
My movie book case has lots of books by Roger Ebert, Danny Peary, and Bill James. One book each those legendary movie authors Joel Hirschhorn and Cogerson…lol.
Who are our autographs? From left to right. Brooke Shields, Tyler Perry, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Bobby Allison, Jeremy Mayfield, Jack Dempsey, Adam Sandler, Chris Pratt, Alan Alda, Anna Farris, Doris Day, Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy, Candice Bergen, Jennifer Lawrence, Dick Van Dyke, Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Val Kilmer, Kurt Russell, Robert Redford, Susan Sarandon, Bill Paxton, Channing Tatum, Shirley MacLaine, Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Sam Elliott, Paul Newman, Robin Willians, Amy Adams, Hugh Jackman, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, John Travolta, Morgan Freeman, Richard Dreyfuss, Joan Crawford, Jack Nicholson, Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Martin Sheen, Robert Downey, Jr., Vince Vaughn and Kirk Douglas.
Niagra Falls
WoC waiting for Maid of the Mist to start.Cogerson near the American Falls.Did you know there are tunnels behind Niagra Falls? This is what they look like.This is where the tunnels lead…..to one of two openings behind Niagra Falls.10 more feet and you get to experience a once in a lifetime water ride at Niagra FallsWearing UMR colors as we crossed into Canada for the first time.American Falls at night from Canadian sideHorseshow Canadian Falls At NightUnlike Bob…I took Joel’s book on vacation.Fireworks every night at 10:00 pm.Cogerson and David Bowie at Niagra Falls….or at least that is how I remember Nikola Tesla….who Bowie played in The PrestigeMovies seem to be everywhere. This was at the casino in Niagra Falls.
Orlando, Florida
While WoC and I were up North….our daughters were down South at Disney in Florida….how they looked when they returned.Emily and Buzz Lightyear in Orlando.
Fishkill, New York
At a New York state Burger King….hanging on the wall….Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe and Doris Day.Even Marlon Brando popped up at the Burger King. Center photo is from Guys and Dolls.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Stopped here for a bathroom break…and found this Thunder Road display.Thunder Road was playing on a television on wall. DVDs were on sale from the trunk. Owner has to be a Robert Mitchum fan.
Hyde Park, New York
Eleanor and Franklin statues at their house in Hyde Park.FDR’s house….though it was actually his mom’s house until she passed away in the early 1940s. FDR died in 1945.FDR used this luggage lift to pull himself up to get to the upper floors of his house.The phone on the wall by FDR’s bed was directly connected to the White House. FDR spent lots of time in Hyde Park during his presidency…this phone allowed it.FDR’s actual desk that he used at the White House from 1933-1945. Items on desk are the items found on his desk after his passing. Now lives in the FDR Presidential library.FDR’s custom built car. He drove this car only using his hands. Currently in the basement of his Presidential Library.
Sararoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs Horse Rack TrackWoC liked the 3 horse alot…as did most of the bettors….but Astoria Kitten did not do well.
Baltimore, Maryland
A young Babe Ruth (19 at the time) and Cogerson at Camden Yards…Babe was born in Baltimore.Camden Yards from dugout.
Philadelphia, PA
Did you know Philadelphia has a Chinatown?“Forget it Jake, it’s Chinatown.”
Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville Alabama…..aka Rocket CityWe put on our own fireworks show in Alabama.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Crowd waiting for fireworks right off the Tennessee river in Chattanooga TN.Sam and Emily crossing the Walnut Bridge in Chattanooga TN. Built in 1890….it is now a tourist attraction.
Haddonfield, New Jersey
And last but not least…three trips to Haddonfield,New Jersey to see the grandkids.
25 thoughts on “Behind The Cogerson Curtain”
Last weekend we got called into emergency duty! We had to save a chandelier for somebody that was moving and their electrician baled on them at the last minute. So we had to build a structure that would allow us to be able to reach 18 feet. WoC designed this and we put it together (twice) in a 24 hour period. Happy to say the chandelier made the move.
Thank you Flora. Just to show how hard it is to get those 6 kids together….that photo which was taken on Sunday…..and just four days later…..one kid is now in New Jersey, one kid is now in California, one kid is in North Carolina…..and of the three still in Virginia…one is is headed to New Jersey in a few days.
Office has our autograph wall, our movie books, three computers and a treadmill to run while watching movies.
Last weekend we got called into emergency duty! We had to save a chandelier for somebody that was moving and their electrician baled on them at the last minute. So we had to build a structure that would allow us to be able to reach 18 feet. WoC designed this and we put it together (twice) in a 24 hour period. Happy to say the chandelier made the move.
Congratulations on finishing that big project and having the whole family together
Thank you Flora. Just to show how hard it is to get those 6 kids together….that photo which was taken on Sunday…..and just four days later…..one kid is now in New Jersey, one kid is now in California, one kid is in North Carolina…..and of the three still in Virginia…one is is headed to New Jersey in a few days.
Great UMR Page
thank you Mike,