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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.

I am Invisible…

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Gandalfe

From Eolake: "Most hidden camera pranks are pretty dumb, but this one is ingenious. I could have thought of building the mirror room, but including the identical twin actress is just genius.I would have liked to have seen how I … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 5 Comments

PennyArcade: For my grandson, a gamers paradise

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Gandalfe

Penny-arcade.com is a very well laid out blog, archive, comic collection, and game review site. Check it out. As a Facebook fan, I can totally appreciate this cartoon.  :o) Um, yes I’m on MySpace too. And LinkedIn.com. And my wife … Continue reading →

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German Holiday Cookies aka Lebkuchen

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gandalfe

When Suzy and I were in Germany we discovered Lebkuchen, these lovely Christmas cookies, at the Kris Kringle Marts in almost every German town described as a German tradition that  began more than 500 years ago in Dresden as Christkindlmarkt," … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday | 8 Comments

Is soprano sax hard to play for a beginner…

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Gandalfe

WJE sax section, are you practicing this holiday break?  ;o)

Posted in Jazz | 6 Comments

The rest of the Theo Story

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Gandalfe

I’ve gotten so many e-mails about Theo and his recent disappearance I’ve decided to finish the story. After Theo showed up in the house looking so bad, Suzy called the vet and made an emergency appointment for that afternoon. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Pets | 7 Comments

Indiana Straight No Chaser Live

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Gandalfe

These guys gave me a chuckle; very nice.

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CNN: Leblanc Clarinet Factory to shut down

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Gandalfe

 It’s sad day in the Gandalfe house.  :o( Leblanc Clarinet Factory in Wisconsin to Shut Down December 05, 2007: 11:08 AM EST NEW YORK (Associated Press) – The Leblanc Inc. clarinet factory will shut down, cutting 100 jobs at what … Continue reading →

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Giants steps solo by a Robot, Faster (350bpm)!

Posted on December 14, 2007 by Gandalfe

This is a repeat but still freaks me out on a number of levels.     And for Gary, here’s the trumpet version:  

Posted in Technology | 2 Comments

Theo is missing – AND FOUND AGAIN!

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Gandalfe

Update, we found Theo, hiding in the house very sick, barfing, and tired. Suzy is taking him to the vet as we speak. Thank you everyone for your concern and words of encouragement. Last night we had the normal gang … Continue reading →

Posted in Pets | 7 Comments

How I got elfed – Thanks OfficeMax

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Gandalfe

Hey, We just made total elves of ourselves. Check it out by clicking this.

Posted in Holiday | 6 Comments