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About Gandalfe

Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.

StrangeMaps: A Floor Plan of 221B Baker Street

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Gandalfe

I luv maps, maps of all flavors and types. So http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/ is on my RSS and periodically I get a stunner like this map aptly titled: Holmes, Sweet Holmes. Know how my my son loves Sherlock Holmes I sprang into … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Books, Games | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Here birdie, birdie, birdie…

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Gandalfe

I’ve inadvertently trained my indoor-only cats to come running whenever I open a window. I train them to come when I call them by either playing with them or now by opening a window. Most times when I call them … Continue reading →

Posted in Pets | 8 Comments

A Colorful, Happy Spring Bounty

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Gandalfe

As I monitor my fellow blog posse’s sites I see that this year appears to be a rather good one for plants and wildlife. So in that spirit I thought I’d take some shots of the very happy, healthy plant … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecology, Gardening | 12 Comments

Our Trip to see Addie in Pleasant Groves

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Gandalfe

At the urging of some of my favorite blog posse members, I’m finally getting around to posting some pictures of Suzy and my trip to Utah to visit our son’s family including little 2 month old Addie, our third grandchild. … Continue reading →

Posted in My World | 12 Comments

Seatbelts – Cowboy Bebop’s Tank

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Gandalfe

This video is from their ‘Souvenir of Tokyo’ concert. I’ve often said how much I appreciate Masato Honda as a saxophonist and a performer. So for those of you uninitiated, consider yourself schooled.  :o) You can view the Cowboy Bebop … Continue reading →

Posted in Saxophone, Video, YouTube | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Earle Hagen, think Harlem Nocturne, dies at 88

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Gandalfe

LOS ANGELES – Earle H. Hagen, who co-wrote the jazz classic "Harlem Nocturne" and composed memorable themes for "The Andy Griffith Show," "I Spy," "The Mod Squad" and other TV shows, has died. He was 88. Hagen, who is heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 5 Comments

Bass and Guitar in one Instrument

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Gandalfe

A friend of mine has this Frankenstein guitar that uses two pickups. One is for two strings and plays bass and the other four strings provide guitar. He then arranges songs so that he can play both parts with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 8 Comments

What? Another Bass Sax???

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Gandalfe

If you use three question marks, do they cancel each other out?  ;o) So Matt let me try a Buescher TT bass sax to low G. You heard me, low G. The instrument has a nickel finish and is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Saxophone | 4 Comments

The Infinitesimal Universe?

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Gandalfe

“It is enough for me to contemplate the mystery of conscious life, perpetuating itself through all eternity; to reflect upon the marvelous structure of the Universe; and to try humbly to comprehend even an infinitesimal part of the intelligence manifested … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Everyday Science, Writing | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Selling Your Life For A Quarter at a Time

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Gandalfe

A fellow blogger pointed this post by Tim Barcz out to me last week. Sad and poignant, Selling Your Life For A Quarter at a Time is one of those posts that stop and make you think. My friend also … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness | 8 Comments