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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.

Fighting the “I’m not a Pro” Blues

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Gandalfe

Let’s get something straight here; I am not even a semi-pro saxophonist. Having started up on the instrument five years ago after a 27 year hiatus, I sometimes entertain the notion that I’m pretty good. But taking lessons on and … Continue reading →

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Woodinville Jazz Ensemble plays the Seattle Heritage House

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Gandalfe

Sunday found Suzy and I playing with WJE at a venue overlooking the Puget Sound and next to the Pike Street Market. It was a lovely 72 degrees with mostly clear skies. Our music consisted of big band hits like Two … Continue reading →

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Thongs and Granny panties

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Gandalfe

In response to Elizabeth’s ‘Boxers and Briefs‘ I offer this rebuttal. Now I know I’m treading on thin ice here. When a lady talks about men’s underpants, it often considered cute or foxy. When I guy talks about a woman’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Funnies

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Gandalfe

For Molly and Ryan who are getting married in little over a week: Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?"" Her mother replied, "Because white is the … Continue reading →

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Summertime fav TV Show – Saving Grace

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Gandalfe

Described as a "Heavenly Hit" by Daily Variety and "Electrifying" by Reader’s Digest this summertime sleeper has got Suzy and me hooked. Saving Grace is part of TNT’s blitz to gain market share from the networks who are sleeping at … Continue reading →

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YouTube: Suzy and I do the theater pit orchestra thang

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Gandalfe

Some of you might remember that Suzy and I auditioned for a got seats in the pit band for the Second Story Rep‘s presentation of ‘Anything Goes‘. Suzy played book three with clarinet and tenor sax parts. I played part … Continue reading →

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Argh! We all are turning into characters from the Simpsons!

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Gandalfe
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My Mom and Wife will love this. :o)

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Gandalfe

In a recent InfoWorld article "Kittens — the solution to spam?" Microsoft discusses the next idea to beat spammers. "Kevin Larson, a researcher at Microsoft’s advanced reading technologies group, has found that asking a user to identify the subject of … Continue reading →

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Nutrition Fact for Americans

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Gandalfe

After an exhaustive review of the research literature, here’s the final word on nutrition and health for those in the United States of America: Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. Mexicans eat a lot … Continue reading →

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How to Join a Performing Rights Organization (PRO)

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Gandalfe

From the eHow.com site: "If you are a singer, musician, or songwriter, you will eventually want to join a P.R.O, or Performing Rights Organization. Performing (performance) rights organizations collect license fees on behalf of its songwriters, composers and music publishers … Continue reading →

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