Well I just finished watching the Green Bay Packers pull out a Monday Night win against Denver. A couple great go routes by GB won them the game. Who says Brett Favre is done??? He always comes to play on Monday nights and this was one of the better wins of his 153 win (or so career). I think everybody remembers the MNF game against the Oakland Raiders the night after his father died as well. If only they could figure out that running game I might give em a shot against Dallas :-/

I guess only time will tell.

Go Pack Go!

Big game for the Badgers against Ohio State this coming weekend. It should be an interesting football weekend around the Angerer household.

I am trying to procure myself and Tina a pair of tickets to Lambeau Field for the game on 11/11. While I can appreciate and certainly enjoy a trek to the motherland, ticket prices become more and more outrageous every day.

Brokers sell them for way to high of a price for anyone to reasonably consider buying them. I feel like they (in kahoots with the Packer organization) create a artificial perception of high demand and low supply to drive prices up. The Packers say “whoa, tickets are sold out and we have this ridiculous waiting list”, while in turn sell thousands of tickets to brokers who fetch 6x face value for these tickets. You think they ain’t working together? Just a theory, but I bet I’m not far off. Of course, the Packers get their cut while the brokers are stuck selling tickets at face or less at kickoff time. Oh well, deserves em right.

The reason I bring that up is because I was talking to Dan (if he had a blog, I would link it here) the other day about tickets to the big game as we have made the trek several times and it’s been a great time. I mentioned that I seemed to remember days in the late 80’s when tickets were pretty much given away. The reason I say this is because my dad and I went to many games. Or so it seemed. I can only imagine how it was several years earlier when GB was even worse. Probably didn’t have any blackouts though! Makes me wonder if a certain pending retirement might boost my spot in the season ticket line

For those of you who don’t know Carl Gerbschmidt, who is a rube bit for KFAN’s Bumper to Bumper radio show in Minneapolis.   While Carl is one of the most obnoxious Packer fans you will ever hear.  I’m sure there are some out there like him, but it’s amazing the bits he has on radio.

I’ve been trying to figure out who does the bit.  There have been many discussions amongst my friends about who exactly it is.  We all like to think it’s Kevin Seifert a writer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune.  Well Kevin and Carl were supposed to be on the football picks segment of the show this past Friday.  Guess what, Kevin couldn’t make it.  It really makes a guy wonder.

Being that I work across the street from the Clear Channel studios, I should really do some more investigative work.

I had the pleasant opportunity to witness history in the making on Sunday as I saw Brett Favre complete his NFL record breaking 421st touchdown pass at the HumptyDome in Minneapolis.

Tina and I procured tickets after some last minute scrambling.  It was well worth it.  We met Dan downtown at Rosen’s for some breakfeast and a few drinks.  Then light-railed it up to the dome for the much anticipated game.  While the Packers’ start made me a little nervous the TD put me at ease and I settled in for a pretty good game.  I must admit watching a game live is awesome.  You can see so much more develop, and you get to see things that the TV cameras just don’t catch… like the couple in front of us who high-fived and kissed on EVERY Viking first down… ok ok, and holes, seams, and routes that all the WR’s are running, and the lines are blocking for.  The Packers/Viking games are always close ones no matter who the dog is or where it’s played.  It’s fun to watch especially when my team wins.  I can’t help get pumped up when you are at the visitor’s house and above the loud pumped in music of the dome you can hear that chant “Go Pack Go! Go Pack Go!” Brings chills to the spine.

In case you missed it and the great call by my favorite play-by-play guy Wayne Larrivee here it is

And like Favre says, “Let’s keep this shit going”.  GO PACK GO!

The time of the year has come when I receive that wonderful postcard from the Green Bay Packers ticket office.

Yep, I am number 57493 on the season ticket waiting list. I have jumped approximately 6000 spots since I joined the list back in 2003. I’m sure hoping it picks up soon.

I know, I know, it’s been a while since I last blogged.  I’m catching from every which way so I figure I better get this over and done with.

The new job is going well, I’ve learned quite a bit and there seem to be some good opportunities here to learn and grow professionally even more.

There isn’t too much excitement these days.  I’m finishing up some projects around the house, waiting for Guitar Hero III to come out, and working a fair amount.

I have found time to watch my beloved Packers.  It’s been a pleasant surprise, but I still think they are an 8-8 team and the lack of a running game will catch up with them soon.  Hopefully they can prove me wrong!

I’m thinking I need a trip to Vegas, it’s been too long for me.  Although the weather window in Vegas is quickly closing.  May need to hold off for a tropical vacation this winter.

I just need to post and write a few things down, so here it goes.

1) Tina got a new car tonight. A 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. It’s a nice mid-sized SUV. It makes me want a new car, but I’ll wait a bit and save some more cash. Good for her!

2) If you didn’t already know I am moving on in my career. I am leaving President Homes and going to a place called Penchant Software. They are a true IT company, something I’ve always longed for. They are smaller (12 people) but with half of them being developers, it’s gotta be good. I am excited about the change and the opportunities that will arise there.

3) I swear I came up with one of the greatest ideas (albeit, it’s strictly hobby and won’t make me a millionaire). Look for announcements in the coming months. Granted when it comes to outside, DIY type endeavors, I am not the greatest with execution as I tend to have many things going on, but this one might really be fun for me too.

4) I’m really hoping to hit the powerball tomorrow night. That will negate #2 and leave me plenty of time and yearning for #3, as well as facilitate #1. Sounds like a win win win.

5) Speaking of wins, I am looking forward to volleyball playoffs which being this Thursday. Hopefully we can do some damage. Problem is two of our players are gone the second week… Hutch? You around? We need you and a girl

6) Oh yeah, I’m pumped about my first ever Fantasy Football money league. It’s a keeper league, I guess I walked into an open spot. I am lucky enough (hopefully) to keep Joseph Addai and Ocho Cinco, along with getting the third pick in the draft. Hopefully LJ comes to his senses, I’d hate to have to pick Frank Gore or Sean Alexander.

7) I’ve enjoyed watching the Brewers and Cubs battle it out in the NL Central this second half of the season, but mark my words, St. Louis will win the division.

In closing… Go Pack Go!

Well after literally 2 months of non-stop action with the wedding, honeymoon, camping, etc.. I finally have some downtime.

It feels good to not have anything planned this weekend where we have to go out of town or have non-stop events through the weekend.  I think I’ll take some time to relax and try and fix the dishwasher.  That darn garage is still waiting for me too :-/

Let me run through the month of July quick.    Bt and E had a lovely housewarming party. Country Jam was a mellow success this year in which BT and E joined us and Dan surprised us by getting back in the mix (pictures coming).  The Gillen family camping weekend was a good time.  Got into some vball and bags.

I believe our wedding pictures are running a little behind schedule, but I’ve got no problems there.  I ordered myself a new dell desktop today which is exciting since I was LONG overdue for a new rig.  Two advantages of the Dell… with their coupon it priced out under anything I could build on my own.  I know it’s gonna work out of the box.

Volleyball is flying by.  We’ve been playing quite well as a team this summer.  I don’t want to jinx anything but I feel good about a playoff run.

Oh yeah, football is right around the corner and I am pumped for the Badgers and to watch my beloved Pack stink it up… and I’m looking forward to a possible Vegas trip this fall, anyone interested?

Well it’s really coming up fast.  44 days from now Tina and I will be wed in the wonderful town of Northfield, MN.  I think we’ve finally got all the tuxedo measurements in.  It’s been a gas getting RSVPs every day, both the random comments and the regrets.  We seem to be doing pretty good so far.  I think they usually say you’ll get about 70% of invitees.  So far we’ve been well over that mark.  At this point I think Tina and I just ready for the day to be here so we can celebrate and then get on to the honeymoon.

Now that the NFL draft is over and the Twins aren’t really doing much for me this year and I can’t watch the Brewers much, I find I can’t get enough of College Football.  The NFL I can take or leave until Week 1 of the regular season.  I like to read the gossip of my beloved Packers, but I really enjoy college football and am excited for the upcoming Badgers’ season.  There is even talk of making it out to Camp Randall for a game (which I haven’t done in quite a few years).

I really need to build a new computer too, I can’t wait for some money to free up after the wedding…