February 25th, 2005
4 in 1 Robot Kit for Kids
This kit allows kids 10 and up to
experiment with the basics of physics and robotics.
Let's raise geeks - they make more money! 
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January 06, 2006
Las Vegas!
I'm on my way to Las
Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
This is the biggest show of the year and one I've always
wanted to attend. I've got a really busy schedule
on Saturday and Sunday morning with meetings - but I
hope to cruise around and check things out on Sunday.
The Packers are interviewing Wade Phillips for head
coach. I think he would be a good fit as long as
Jim Bates stays on as Defensive Coordinator. The
Patriots are playing tomorrow and I hope they advance.
I've grown to like the Patriots over the past 4+ years
here in Massachusetts. Most of my buddies are
Pat's fans so it's not hard to get into the playoff
swing. Still not my team - but maybe my second
team - if there is such a thing.
Peter and Michael
Rogal and I have a Tiger Musky Ice Fishing trip planned
for next Saturday. I have never fished this lake
and the Muskies here are MUCH smaller than back home -
I'm sure it will be fun - but it would be great to get a
nice one through the ice here. We've also
scheduled our annual Wisconsin fishing trip for the last
weekend in Sept.
December 28, 2005
Ice Fishing &
Stuff!
I've been busy so
it's been really hard to update the site.
I heard today that the Pack fired Mike Sherman.
November
21th, 2005
I'm So Damn Busy!
I'm so busy I can't
really can't pay attention. I'm working on a bunch
of projects and the weekends have been full of time for
the kids. I probably won't be doing an update
until after Thanksgiving.
This week is Deer
Season in Wisconsin - it makes me think of old times and
makes me miss my homeland.
November
16th, 2005
The Packers Win!
I'm glad the Packers
finally got a victory. I still haven't lost hope
that they can take the division. The team has
actually looked good all season. Just putting it
all together for a victory has been hard I guess.
Well - the season shall come to end at some point but I
can't help but think they could end it at 9-7.
The new running back
Samkon Gado looks great. I like his style and I've
listened to all of his interviews. He seems like a
smart kid with a bright future. I love it the Pack
foster good people.
My buddy Peter is
going in for back surgery today - I'm on the road so I
can't swing by and see him - but I'm going to b-line it
to the hospital when I get back home. I'm glad
he's going through this as he hasn't been feeling well
since he hurt it. I hope this works for him - like
me - Peter hates going to the doctor.
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November
10th, 2005
The Musky Lure!
As you may or may not
know - I took a guided Musky fishing trip with Peter
Rogal and his son Michael in Wisconsin this year.
We had some great guides and some great fishing.
Mark Hintz of Chippewa was my great guide. Mark
had me test out a new lure made by the fine folks at
Hawg Seekers Lures. The lure is called the Hawg
Teaser and it's just a great all around Musky bait.
You can work this thing every which way but Sunday.
My use of the prototype resulted in a new color design
and the great guys at Hawg Seekers have given the huge
honor of naming this new pattern after me. Please
drop these guys a line and support the great guys at
Hawg Seekers.
Darrin
Engstrom - Musky Guide
November
09th, 2005
Hunting - What
Does It Mean!
Let me just say one
thing first. HUNTING ISN'T DANGEROUS! I
would like anyone to prove me otherwise. Please
provide me with statistical data if you wish to debate.
You will find that Hunting is safer than opening your
refrigerator. Typically hunters are highly
experienced with the use of weapons - if you feel in
danger simply being around a weapon I can't help you
there - that stems from a lack of understanding and
education - plain and simple. It makes me really
angry when people insist that weapons are dangerous.
They are no more or less dangerous than other household
items. For instance - if you are taking a bath and
using a hair dryer at the same time you are an idiot and
deserve to be shocked! I'm not kidding with this
example! Please take these words to heart for I
mean them. Isn't it logical not to have
electricity around water? Why is that so logical?
It's because we have been trained to understand that
water and electricity DO NOT MIX. Do you remember
when you were taught this? Do you ever use
electricity when there is a remote chance of cross
population with a conductor? The answer to that is
no - when faced with that situation every one of us
thinks of the electricity supply first. Sure - a
certain number of people are killed each year because of
safety issues they should have observed. Does this
mean you shouldn't have electricity in the bathroom?
No - because you are careful and you take every
precaution to make sure THIS WON'T HAPPEN TO YOU!
A lot of people don't
understanding hunting. They assume that hunting is
violent and a bad influence on young children. For those
never exposed to hunting it is violent. I grew up
hunting - it is far from violent to me and the millions
of other people who hunt. Sure - killing an
animal is a hard thing to do and at times it seems like
a waste or a shame. It's not easy to take a life
and not reflect on what that means. For me - part
of the hunt is the ritual of bringing you closer to the
core instincts we have as humans.
Some people say that
Hunting is cruel - why hurt the poor animal! Do
you eat meat? If you do this should be the end of
this discussion. Ending the life of anything is
not pretty. I would suggest everyone take a tour
of a slaughter house - or observe cattle prior to being
loaded into cattle cars coming off the field. I
would much rather eat Venison shot with every intention
of making a quick end than eat a steak derived from a
processing plant. If this is the part of hunting
that bothers you I suggest you get in touch with a local
vegan group and go organic. Cruel is part the game
of life - if you'd rather not watch it and let others do
your dirty work - that's your choice - but every human
who eats meat is one step away from "cruelty".
November
06th, 2005
Packers are 1-7
Well - it's been a
terrible season for The Green Bay Packers. I think
with this loss the hope of a Division Win are off.
They've been playing well all year - so I'm not sure
how to comment here. I love Brett Favre and I wish
he could have one more championship before he retires.
Either way - I'm still the greatest Packer Fan Ever!
I've only been able to watch one game on TV here in the
Northeast - but I've really come to enjoy the internet
radio broadcasts. I might prefer the radio
broadcast to the TV version. It's much more
exciting listening and letting your brain fill in the
detail. I'll end this entry by saying I still
believe The Pack have a few tricks up their sleeve.
Packers.com
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October 19th, 2005
4 in 1 Robot Kit for Kids
This kit allows kids 10 and up to
experiment with the basics of physics and robotics.
Let's raise geeks - they make more money!
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October
20th, 2005
Skype - chat and more
Skype is the newest in chat and IP communication software. The
features are too many list but I use this for all my communication needs
including VM, calling out and incoming calls. Download it and add
me to your list.
Roacho1075
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