Paramus, NJ

Paramus is in the center of Bergen County and lies astride Rt. 4, Rt. 17 and the Garden State Parkway; Exits 165 and 163 South; Exits 161,163 and 165 North. Surrounding towns are Ridgewood, Washington Twp., Rochelle Park, Maywood, Emerson, Oradell, River Edge and Fair Lawn. New York City is approximately 13 1/2 miles away.

The Lenni Lenape Indians gave this land its name. One of the earliest written versions of the name in 1708 called it Parames. Later it was referred to as Perampsus. Experts on the Lennis Lenape language say that Perampsus means literally "where there is worthwhile or fertile land". Where there was fertile land, maize or corn was grown and wild turkeys were also found in abundance. Thus, the meaning of Paramus..." A fertile land where corn was grown attracting wild turkeys".

All this time - traveling to Paramus - I never knew about the turkeys. We'll be making the trek Thurs. to see if the land is fertile once again for Darwin to sow some seeds.

Operation MoonShadow...

... is now underway. Completion planned for June 2007.

West Coast Run

Planning to cover the Cingular Western Region in the next few weeks. It's time that they got a dose of Darwin Love.

401k and Foundations

Money gets raised far more effectively outside the purview of taxation.

Home of the Brave

Spent three hours preparing documentation trying to convince the IRS that I didn't owe an additional $6,000 from 2004.

The federal income tax is only 100 years old, yet we take it for granted that the government has the right to scrutinize every economic endeavor that we partake in, to take their "rightful" share . You have to wonder how our Founding Fathers would have reacted to this intrusion into our internal privacy. It's not exactly a tax on tea.

I love this country. It is truly the "Home of the Brave", but not sure that it is still the "Land of the Free".

Bluefish and Clambakes

Mike and I had a double hookup out in Bluefish Alley by the Middle Ledges and Halfway Rock. No Blitzes, few birds, I thought that we would be skunked, but the Alley once again saved the day. Very windy and rough.

This Eighteenth Century scene depicts the same area that we fished.

The Clambake was fun. Nice to see the people in Rye, NH. Fish House Foundation is a first class affair. Very impressive fund raising and relationships. Great Entertainment by Hootie and the Blowfish.

Kudos, Downloads, Epoxy Coating, Fish House Auction

The Darwin Team did a great presentation on the network managed services piece. Kudos to Kerry and Tom for their technical presentations and the rest of the team - Dave, Denise, Mike, and Emily for their support and contributions. I truly believe that this team offers the "Best in Class" offering.

Downloaded GoogleEarth and Sketchup ( www.sketchup.com ) that are geographic and 3D CAD programs, free from Google. Four hours went by in a flash. It was as if I was abducted by aliens. I spent a lot of time on NH ponds and Maine coastline.

So much for my Sat. Morn. ambitions.



Have to head to West Marine for some Epoxy Resin for another coat on the tender, then into Boston with the DiMatteo's for the Fish House Foundation Cocktail Party and Auction. www.fishhouse.org

Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfish will be performing in a concert to be held immediately after.

Thank God I'm a Country Boy....NOT!!!

Nashville was a nice place to visit. But they all talk funny down there - not like here in Boston.

You know you are not home when me, Tom, and Jay Ohanian go into a "Waffle House" for breakfast and Ohanian asks for "Mint Tea and Eggbeaters". I don't think so. They have coffee, waffles and eggs.

The show was good. Renewed acquaintances in a small world. It's funny how bureaucracies make people act stupid... Funny when you are not controlled by them.

Some great meetings. I'm highly optimistic about Darwin moving into the core network. Cingular tomorrow.

Had a nice family dinner back in Marblehead at Jack-Tar http://www.jacktarmarblehead.com/ with Ryan, Courtney, Mike and Joanne. Ryan and Courtney were excited to show us their new kitchen granite counters, appliances and windows - really nice - a great improvement to their condo on Prospect Street!

Heading to Nashville

Meeting Sprint, American Tower - rubbing elbows with friends, competitors, and others.

Returning to Wakefield by Friday for the Managed Services presentation. Darwin is on a roll.

Short List .....

....on managed services. The Darwin Evolution begins.

Pats Win over Jets - Tender Interior Glassing Complete

Despite jumping out to a 24-point lead, mental lapses on the part of the Patriots allowed the Jets to climb back into this one and make things interesting. In the end, the Patriots held on for a 24-17 win and a 2-0 record on the young season.

Thanks to Kathy and Jim Peabody for their great hospitality and excellent food and drinks while watching the game at their house.

The closeness of the game will add to the intrigue in the Darwin box at the rematch on Nov. 12.

The real news of the day however was that the Herreshoff Columbia Yacht Tender currently under construction in my garage had the interior fiberglass laid finally. Unfortunately, I glassed it in the morning, and as temperatures rose during the day, a number of gas bubbles occurred under the epoxy coated fiberglass. I will have to pierce these, insert epoxy with a hypodermic style plastic applicatior and then sand for hours. Next time, glass in the afternoon or evening when temperatures are falling. Good lesson.

Stellwagen at Dawn

Whales, Boats.

No Tuna

New Shimano 80's

Oh Baby.

Don't take it personally Tuna.

You'll never know what hit you once we get on Stellwagen tomorrow morning.

It's not personal, it's fishing.

BTW - Fisherman's Outfitter in Gloucester is the MAN! http://www.fishermansoutfitter.com

A Man of His Word

What does this look like to you?
That's what I thought too....
A terrorist styled explosive devise.

Imagine my shock and surprize when it turned out to be none other than Tom DiMatteo making good on his wager!

I always had faith on his integrity, it was his timing that caused the angst and anxiety.

Kate and Jay should take note.

Look at Tom now. Content, Happy, pleased with himself, all things that come from the spirit of giving. Compare this with the Tom a few blogs down. Even having a bottle of Lagavulin on your desk can't bring such priceless emotions.

PCIA - Nashville

The Darwin boys will be testing the theory of evolution in Nashville at the PCIA Wireless Infrastructure show.

Can they evolve into a force that will shudder the wireless industry? Maybe....

There will certainly be some toasts raised to commemorate the effort.

Ethics, Truth, Loyalty

Friends -
Beware of those who frequently tout these virtues. If they are practitioners, they don't need to be talkers.

Understand that when you run into these types, you are about to encounter a ruthless, lying jerk who would screw his G.D. brother.

Saved by Sheep Dip

For two straight years, these fine people, Tyler and Elizabeth Gill have thoughtfully given me a bottle of Sheep Dip over the holidays. With no Lagavulin on hand, thank God that there are good people on Earth who understand that the gift of Scotch is a solemn affair - not to be taken lightly.

Notice the countenance on their faces - compared to the culprits below. Surely there is a joy in giving that is obvious by the happiness that they exude. May God bless them and their beautiful daughter Madeline.

Meanwhile... Katelyn, Tom and Jay are denied the joy of giving.

...And I have to drink Sheep Dip tonight instead of Lagavulin.

Alternative to Lagavulin

These are the people responsible.

I could be enjoying the King of Scotch right now, but no.

I'm stuck writing this blog with no glass of Lagavulin anywhere in sight.

Look at these people.

There is guilt on their faces. How can they live with themselves?

After promising to resupply me with the King, they reneg, and carry on their lives as if nothing ever happened.

I must turn the other cheek. But the hurt runs too deep.

I may forgive, but I can never forget.

They Paved Paradise, Put up a Parking Lot

Joni Mitchell would have been moved.

NorthBrook

Taking Care of Business - Everyday

Not a bad recent list.
Living well is the best revenge.
Darwin is on the evolutionary path.

Boats

Go to http://www.nanepashemet.com/Boatbuilding.htm

King of Scotch - A test of Patience and Tolerance

As you know, Lagavulin is the King of Scotch. It is not always in good supply in the US, so it is important to maintain attention to your inventory. I only have one bottle on hand at the present time.

However....

Katelyn and Jay owe me a bottle for drinking my supply in North Conway.

Tom D. owes me a bottle for losing a wager.

To date, neither bottle has appeared. This is shocking and dissapointing. Naturally, my patience is being stretched to the limit as the nights take on a tinge of fall chill - a chill that only can be comforted by the King. Regardless, it's important to take the high road.

I'm sure that my attitude toward Kate, Jay and Tom will not be altered by this gross oversight on their part. I will not think less of them, no matter how long the insidious situation persists.

LAGAVULIN™ TASTING NOTES

Food suggestion: Delightful with a fine Roquefort cheese and biscuits.

Taste style: Complex. Dry and smoky with a big body. Sweetness at first turning to darker smoke (coal) at the close. Perhaps some saltiness too.

Tuna Rocks

Mark Vona brought over a big piece of fresh bluefin tuna that Mike grilled. Absolutely great. Hard to believe that food can taste that good.

Tuna is the ultimate catch, not only for the fight and sport of landing one, but for the quality of the tablefare. Worth the cost of gear and gas.

So far, Ryan is the only one in the family to boat one, both last year and this year. Mike and I won't be skunked for long.

Looks like Fri. and Sat. will show some promise for finally nailing a big blues blitz.

Location Based Services - LBS

LBS is virgin territory. What will you pay to know exactly where people are at any given time? Is there more economic potential than "Never Lost" GPS's? I think so.

Will Macdonald's pay to know that you are traveling past their restaurant, and have bought 25 McChicken sandwiches in the past 6 months?

What type of network management services will be required to operate this type of a system? Could there be a business opportunity here?

Middle East

There is no political solution to this vortex of human emotions because the issue is based upon the convergence of irrational religious belief.

The economic oil issues, the political land issues, the cultural issues all swirl in a massively tangled mass. The semblance of order - brute force exhibited by the West and Israel - is the short term solution to a problem that is beyond solution at this time.

Tyco, Motorola - Darwin must evolve.

9/11 - Fve Years Later - the disgraceful state of Public Safety Wireless Communications.

This country still does not have interoperability among its law enforcement and security agencies... and is not scheduled to have an Integrated Wireless Network for the next five years at least.

If the private sector worked this way, there is no way that I would have the capability of this blog today. Taking away the competition and profit motive causes a grinding, bloated, silly bureaucracy to fill the vacuum.

10 SECRETS TO SUCCESS

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HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHING
Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment.

DECIDE UPON YOUR TRUE DREAMS AND GOALS
Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.

TAKE ACTION
Goals are nothing without action. Don't be afraid to get started. Just do it.

NEVER STOP LEARNING
Go back to school or read books. Get ` training and acquire skills.

BE PERSISTENT AND WORK HARD
Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up.

LEARN TO ANALYZE DETAILS
Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.

FOCUS YOUR TIME AND MONEY
Don't let other people or things distract you.

DON'T BE AFRAID TO INNOVATE; BE DIFFERENT
Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.

DEAL AND COMMUNICATE WITH PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY
No person is an island. Learn to understand and motivate others.

BE HONEST AND DEPENDABLE; TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
Otherwise, Nos. 1-9 won't matter.

Real Estate Market is Settling

A quick review of the market in the North Shore of Boston over the weekend showed that prices are being realistically reduced, while sales are continuing at an acceptable pace. Mortgage rates have increased - but not dramatically, and foreclosures are not drastically trending upward.

Looks like a market correction is in process without the wild swings of the past. It's probably safe to invest now if you can negotiate a good deal.

Patriots - Jets at Foxboro - Nov.12

Sun 11/12/2006
1:00 PM
vs
Jets
WBZ / CBS
804

Darwin will be inviting our NY and NE telecom friends to its box. - Cingular, Sprint, Verizon, Berliner, Industrial Comm, etc. Should be a great afternoon of classic New York - Boston bashing.

A Little Respite from the stress of work and and fear of economic failure.

"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? . . . And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?" – Matthew 6:26-30

Pats Win, Tender Gets Glassed

Patriots squeak out opener, 19-17
Details It probably wasn't the type of game many predicted but the Patriots were able to shake off some first half cobwebs to scratch and claw their way to a 19-17 win over the Buffalo Bills.

In other news, the Herreshoff Columbia Yacht tender at the Nestor garage had 1/2 of its interior fiberglassed.

What a weekend.

Sharapova won the US Open. A great Tennis Player, A great Athelete. Think I'll have a Lagavulin in her honor.

Dark and Stormy

A Most Satisfying Drink.

You need Goslings Black Seal Rum from Bermuda and Ginger BEER. Not ginger ale.

I buy A. J Stephans Ginger Beer at the Community Store in Marblehead.
www.ajstephans.com

Put 5 0r 6 cubes in a 6 oz glass. Cover with Black Seal. Add a touch of Lemon Juice if desiired. Fill to the brim with Ginger Beer. One 12 oz bottle of Ginger Beer should make three drinks. I know... I've opened two bottles and I'm now on my sixth cocktail.

A Most Satisfying Drink.

Not much progress on the Yacht Tender today. I had hoped to glass the interior, but opted to clean out the garage instead in the hope of getting a better work environment. Not much success.

It seems that I should make the garage a work environment only, and not a storage facility. The stock and portable tools should be housed in a storage facility under the deck or in the back yard.

I'm going to start planning that conversion.