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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.

Gapingvoid: How to be Creative

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Gandalfe

From one of my newly discovered fav blogs, GapingVoid.com. "So you want to be more creative, in art, in business, whatever. Here are some tips that have worked for me over the years: 1. Ignore everybody. 2. The idea doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Suzy and I — a musical duet

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Gandalfe

When I met Suzy in high school, a couple of years ago ;o) she was the lead clarinet player in the band and I in the sax section. I remember like it was yesterday first seeing Suzy walking across the … Continue reading →

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World Naked Bike Ride Day

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Gandalfe

From Yahoo: "Reuters – Sat Jun 9, 6:00 PM ET – Naked cyclists ride their bikes through downtown Vancouver, British Columbia during the World Naked Bike Ride Day June 9, 2007. About 50 cyclists rode through the streets trying to … Continue reading →

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Al Gore in Seattle & on KUOW

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Gandalfe

From my friend Paul: Al Gore spoke at Seattle’s Town Hall on June 4th. I didn’t get to hear him live (tickets sold out in just a few minutes), but his speech played on the radio two days ago. I found his talk … Continue reading →

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Thelonius (Theo) my Bengal cat

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Gandalfe

One of my best friends Tressie asked me about Theo. Thelonius Monk is the name on his papers (yes, we named him) and he is indeed a Bengal cat from Kelli cattery in Sammamish called Cheetahsden, Bengals Northwest. He is … Continue reading →

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When I was your age, we didn’t have sites for writing our biographies

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Gandalfe

I toy with the idea of writing my biography, at the very least for my kids and grandkids. But there are a number of sites that might give you a hand. And then there are sites that will publish your … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Pedler Clarinet and other goodies

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gandalfe

A friend of mine sent me this link that shows his collection of musical instruments and accouterments. I’m sooo Jones’ing after the red Pedler clarinet in the front. Here’s what Steve says about it: "That is a very unique and … Continue reading →

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Women, you know I love them…

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gandalfe

One the most divorced men I know sent me this.  ;o) By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you’ll be happy. If you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher. – Socrates I had some words … Continue reading →

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TJ’s “The Late Bloomers’ guide to playing the saxophone (SOTW)

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Gandalfe

This is one of many excellent posts on the Sax on the Web forums, this one by TJ (http://www.tjontheroad.com/): The age poll thread has inspired me to assemble a guide for those of us like me who come to the … Continue reading →

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Nude, Paris Hilton, and George Bush

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Gandalfe

I’ve often wondered what it would be like to title a topic just to draw traffic.  :o)   Coming up with the pertinent topic titles is easy, but if used, would they come? Just look at the various sites that report … Continue reading →

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