Author Archives: Gandalfe

Unknown's avatar

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.

What Girls Want

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Gandalfe

Anyone ever wonder about how men and women are wired? Yeah, probably all the time. I was thinking about my daughter and her new husband and my grandson and his girl friend. How does this fit into their situation/equation? Although … Continue reading →

Posted in Everyday Science, Health and wellness, Heroes, Humor, Infographic, Lifestyle | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Allen Loomis C Melody saxophone

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Gandalfe

Scott Granlund of Granlund Woodwind Repair is a world class musician and repair tech. Recently he shared this story on Facebook and I wanted to get it out to my many friends who are not Facebook users. Those readers on … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectable, Facebook, Hobbies, Music Instruments, Repair, Saxophone, Vintage | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

RIP Steve Jobs

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Gandalfe

A real visionary with an unbelievable work ethic, you will be missed Steve. You left the world a better place than when you arrived.

Posted in Computers and Internet, In the news..., YouTube | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Did cha forget something?

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Gandalfe

I bet this lady will never forget doing this. Talk about exposure. Can’t remember who pointed to this from the European humour.com site, but there was a write-up about the fellows below her having to catch her shortly after the … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness, Heroes, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Nude, Photograph, Too Spicy for some | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Son Aaron sings in a World Class Choir

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Gandalfe

Aaron sang in 370 member men’s choir this weekend and shared this clip with us. We are so proud. Click on the picture below to start the video. This performance was at the General Conference in Salt Lake City, if … Continue reading →

Posted in Chorus, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Music, Vocalist | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Best Guitar Secret I know…

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Gandalfe

My brother is a luthier, a luthier who once repaired a guitar for Rod Stewart. So when he recommended Elixir guitar strings I gave them a try. The nano coating feels good to my touch and lasts sooo long. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertisement, Guides, Guitar, Hobbies, Music Instruments, Repair, Theory | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Then she’ll leave you…

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Gandalfe
Posted in Humor, Music | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Keeping Millions Out of Work

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Gandalfe

Buy one of these stickers here.

Posted in Government, Politics | Tagged , | Leave a comment

LOVE: Windows Phone “Mango” Update

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Gandalfe

Joy, joy, happy, happy. First it was the Android and then a Windows Phone 7 that finally made my cell phone an Internet accessing wonder. Sometimes it’s crazy how much I luv new, high tech gadgetry. In this case, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cell phone, My World, Technology | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Where did your Social Security go?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Gandalfe

Taken from a rant off Facebook and modified to use less hyperbole. This is mostly for my poorer relatives who worship the conservative party (which today is a misnomer) and think that party can do no wrong. You contributed to Social … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheat, Community, Economics, Education, Employment, Government, In the news..., Military, retirement, Work Related | Tagged , , | 2 Comments