Humming A Happy Tune

March 20th, 2012 :: Posted by Zeke

Jamie Ipsen

I didn’t think my MINI could make me any happier but I made an amazing discovery whilst navigating the New York State Thruway on my daily commute.

Even though music is a huge part of my life, rarely do I listen to my radio – too many commercials. When I do it’s the classical station or ‘Car Talk’ on NPR with Click and Clack. Occasionally, I pick up a new CD and sadly, I’m as guilty as any teenager with volume and overplay! Most of the time, in my car, it’s just me and my driving thoughts.

Recently, I took on a beginning guitar student. Obviously, tuning the guitar has been an important task in our lessons. And while we haven’t discussed why the strings are tuned to E A D G B E , I ponder the answers to such questions.

On my way to my other job, with pitch and tuning on the brain, I . . . → Read More: Humming A Happy Tune

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Poker Run Write-up

September 29th, 2011 :: Posted by Zeke

from the Ipsens, for lack of any other write up(!):

Thank you sooooo much for participating in today’s adventure! We think you all got to see things you never knew existed and traveled to places you wouldn’t necessarily put on your top 10 list (or even on your list at all – but didn’t it all turn out to be so amazing?). What a beautiful day to spend out with friends and Minis! We know we saw you smile!

Thank you Derek & April (and Dan!) for creating and fine tuning the route & stops. Thank you to Rick Davidson for his fine Brew Pub & giving us a break on the room fee. Thank you Keeler Mini for covering our T-shirts. Thank you Heather Ipsen for the T-shirt design. Thank you Kate for handling the accounting. Thank you to our stops – The Chocolate Mill, Gardenworks, Pember Museum, Leather Outlet, & Natural Stone Bridge & Caves.

Lauren, . . . → Read More: Poker Run Write-up

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2nd annual Poker Run

September 18th, 2010 :: Posted by Zeke

The second annual Poker Run will be September 18, so mark your calendars, get registered, and hold on.

Participants will make five prescribed stops to pick up playing cards as you travel a loop east of Albany full of scenic adventures. Mike R. is laying out a suggested motoring route. Event starts and finishes at the Albany Pump Station (exceptions may be made for those traveling from out of the area, contact mpgminis@hotmail.com for more info).

Once everyone is back at the Pump Station, there will be a buffet dinner and the unveiling of the winning poker hand. Cash prize will be split between the winning poker hand and a well-deserving charity.

Entry fee is $50 and includes dinner, t-shirt, map, and an incredible adventure packet.

Registration is due September 1 and space is limited. For more information or any questions you may have, contact mpgminis@hotmail.com

2nd annual Poker Run flyer registration form

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