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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.

Going, going, … gone

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Gandalfe

The Dodo never had a chance. He seems to have been invented for the sole purpose of becoming extinct and that was all he was good for.” ~ Will Cuppy Who remembers typewriters, 8 track players, and disco? So much … Continue reading →

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Summer Ride

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Gandalfe

Image from Tumblr.com and Pinterest.com. This is a popular photo.

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Decision Matrix: Do you have enough Saxes?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Gandalfe

Do you think about nothing but saxes? Here is a flow chart to help you chart your way through saxophone acquisition decisions. A cap tip to Leanne for this one.

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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Gandalfe

You see things vacationing on a motorcycle in a way that is completely different from any other. In a car you’re always in a compartment, and because you’re used to it, you don’t realize that through that car window everything … Continue reading →

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Pink Floyd

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Gandalfe

Can you name this person. :0)

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Gordon Goodwin ~ Too Close for Comfort

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Gandalfe

The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra luv’s this chart sung by our own Shaz. We don’t play a lot of Gordon Goodwin’s stuff because it is so fricken’ hard to do well. This one took a lot of practice, but we … Continue reading →

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Show a Little Blogger Luv

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Gandalfe

More and more of my family and friends are blogging and I like it. Here’s what I do to encourage the best and most interesting writers to continue: I leave comments. This is cheap and easy to do, lets the … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Gandalfe
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Seattle: Seven Weekends of Springtime Sun

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Gandalfe

It is amazing to me that we have had seven weekends in a row of sun and fun. Of course the weathermen are all taking credit for the win fall. I don’t care I’m just enjoying this very special time … Continue reading →

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Happy Mom’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Gandalfe

God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.  ~ Jewish Proverb I just wanted to take a minute to thank my Mom, Bertie Glass, for everything she has done for me and my siblings. Oh, and now she … Continue reading →

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