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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.

Under the Harvest Moon by Carl Sandburg

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Gandalfe

Under the harvest moon,When the soft silverDrips shimmeringOver the garden nights,Death, the gray mocker,Comes and whispers to youAs a beautiful friendWho remembers.Under the summer rosesWhen the flagrant crimsonLurks in the duskOf the wild red leaves,Love, with little hands,Comes and touches … Continue reading →

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Summer 2014 ~ The Quiet Change to Autumn

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Gandalfe

The foliage has been losing its freshness through the month of August, and here and there a yellow leaf shows itself like the first gray hair amidst the locks of a beauty who has seen one season too many…. September … Continue reading →

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Autumn Approacheth

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Gandalfe

The foliage has been losing its freshness through the month of August, and here and there a yellow leaf shows itself like the first gray hair amidst the locks of a beauty who has seen one season too many…. September … Continue reading →

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Mouthpiece Sale Blowout!

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Gandalfe

Sunday, 24 August 2014, starting a 1 PM (pacific time), Quinn the Eskimo Vintage Horns will be listing lots of clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces. Many of these auctions will start at 99 cents with no minimums. You can view these … Continue reading →

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Paul Desmond Quotes

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Gandalfe

On the secret of his tone: “I honestly don’t know! It has something to do with the fact that I play illegally.” “I have won several prizes as the world’s slowest alto player, as well as a special award in … Continue reading →

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Ballard Locks Vintage Car Show

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Gandalfe

My band, the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra, played at the Ballard Locks last weekend. We had a great crowd and once again, the Vintage Car Show was set up next to the playing stand. Here are some quick pictures I … Continue reading →

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Seattle Times: At 92, area’s last typewriter repairman loves his Selectrics

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Gandalfe

This was such a cool article I just had to share. The area’s last typewriter repairman is 92 and he’ll tell you all kinds of stories. Bob Montgomery has the time for stories because he’s not that busy these days. … Continue reading →

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Security 101: 1.2 Billion Passwords Hacked and YOU

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Gandalfe

First, the story. From USA Today. I asked a friend who does computer security, what to do about passwords. Here’s a small primer. He wrote up his suggestions for the layman here. 1. If you have a password that’s under … Continue reading →

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39th Wedding Anniversary

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Gandalfe

Now retired, this is our first wedding anniversary in that state. So many years of love and companionship, how do we celebrate? Well for us, we celebrate with good morning kisses, walks with the dawg, picking a movie to see … Continue reading →

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The Java Key

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Gandalfe

I have measured out my life with coffee spoons. ~ T. S. Eliot We want to do a lot of stuff; we’re not in great shape. We didn’t get a good night’s sleep. We’re a little depressed. Coffee solves all … Continue reading →

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