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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.

Bass Guitar for cheap, does the trick for this musician…

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Gandalfe

I bought this for $50 plus $65 for the PigNose (electric/battery) bass amp from Musician’s Friend from the scratch and dent sale they have once a year. I think I was there looking at an Ovation acoustic for my son … Continue reading →

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Why People fail Boot Camp (or life?)

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Gandalfe

  As we approach Memorial day in the United States I thought I’d share some experiences from my military days. I’m a retired Army Corps of Engineers Major. I started my Army career as a private. I was stationed twice on one of … Continue reading →

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Misogynist, philogynist, or misandrist…

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Gandalfe

I was talking with a friend of mine from work, Laura, and we were discussing a lady we worked with in the early ’90s. I suspected that the lady was a man-hater and commented that a woman-hater is commonly known … Continue reading →

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The Police do have a sense of humor…

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Gandalfe

These 16 Police Comments were taken off actual police car videos around the country: #16 "You know, stop lights don’t come any redder that the one you just went through." #15 "Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they’re new. They’ll … Continue reading →

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The Music Gig from Hell

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Gandalfe

Sometimes there are engagements that you wish you had never accepted. The stories of such events are legion. As many times as I’ve heard of bad gigs, this new one tickles me. Kim writes about this ‘adventure’ at the Sax … Continue reading →

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Live Ink – Are we writing wrongly?

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Gandalfe

VentureBeat 05.10.07 Did you know our primitive brains weren’t wired very well to read this paragraph? Scientific research conducted by Walker Reading Technologies, a small Minnesota startup that has been studying our ability to read for the last ten years, … Continue reading →

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ToonTown Tuners – Four Brother

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Gandalfe

Randy Emerick sends this pearl to the Bass Sax Coop. The sound is mesmerizing and I can’t stop listening to it. Here’s what Randy sez: "This YouTube video clip was posted on another site, but it’s too good to miss. … Continue reading →

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Woodinville Jazz Ensemble

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I are really enjoying being a part of the Woodinville Jazz Ensemble this year. We have been blessed with a phenominal director, Neil Proff and  a lot of really good musicians. We’ve placed some new recordings on the … Continue reading →

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Friday Funnies

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Gandalfe

From Speedbump at http://www.comics.com/creators/speedbump/

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Josh get’s hit by a car

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Gandalfe

Josh Ledgard is a bicycle riding friend of mine and the third friend to be hit by a car in three years. One ended up in an emergency room for a week touch and go, the other two were able … Continue reading →

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