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Happy Birthday to Greg Geitzenauer – Another year in Studio C

The anchor tenant of Studio C here at Babble-On, Greg Geitzenauer just had a special birthday this week. So, of course, we had a little get-together between sessions to celebrate it all proper-like. And, if you must know how old he is, well, this is one of those instances where we feel we can always adhere to a policy of “don’t ask, don’t tell” without having any political upheaval.

Greg Geitzenauer | Recording Engineer | Babble-On Recording Studios | Minneapolis

Of course, for us, the best part about our staff birthdays is that we get to sample some incredible confections from any of the wonderful local bakeries, etc. that are in the Twin Cities.

This was our first experience with Cocoa and Fig on the 2nd floor of Gaviidae Common on Nicollet Mall. Now we’ve done cakes, tortes, ice cream, etc. in the past but we thought we’d try something more fun and peculiar – “Peanut Butter Pops.”

Peanut Butter Pops from Cocoa and Fig | Minneapolis, MN

The description alone made’em worth exploring: ”Peanut Butter Filling Enrobed in Chocolate & Decorated like a Cupcake”

I mean, wow, who doesn’t like anything “enrobed” – game on.

So, our staff (and a few client) reviews are in:

“Peanutbuttery”, “A+ for uniqueness”, “rich”, “killer”, “love the sprinkles”, “cute as hell, and you get to keep the little pot, too!”, “awesome with a coffee chaser and… a nap”

Next time you’re in, wish Greg “a Happy” and quiz him on his “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” knowledge – as a gift from all of us here, he’ll be in the audience for one of the upcoming shows. Have fun, Greg.

Springtime Is Right On Target – A Field Of Dreams Opens in Minneapolis

Target Field | Minneapolis, Minnesota | New Home Of The Minnesota Twins

At the moment it’s all of 20º with a windchill in the low teens. The streets are rutted with snow, ice, lost mittens and the bitter expressions of people bracing against a withering winter. The whole scene is covered in that inimitable flat grey tone that weaves itself into the very bones of Northern cities during these months.

But, no matter….

Today is Major League Baseballs “Truck Day” – the day when teams head South for Spring Training. Which means that in exactly two months, our beloved Twins will be hosting the Red Sox – outside, under an April afternoon sky at the all new Target Field.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh.

Hardly seems possible given the weather we’ve had over the past few weeks.

Or, for that matter, the political climate we’ve all endured just to get the stadium built.

At Babble-On Recording, we’ve been eyeing the construction of Target Field for about two years from our 12th floor wedge atop The Plymouth Building. And, now that everything seems to be bolted together, we may actually have a pretty nice view into this snug little chalice of urban baseball – which should make for some entertaining Summer afternoons here at the studio.

“Circle Me Bert!”, Indeed.

(The photo was taken February 10th, 2010 right outside Studio A).