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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.

Band Leadership: The Binmore Scale

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Gandalfe

by Peter Greene One of the great challenges of band leadership is concert programming. Many well-meaning directors suffer under the quaint notion that programming is somehow related to informed and intelligent choices based on an understanding of quality music. This … Continue reading →

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The Fremont Troll Vandalized

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Gandalfe

The Fremont Troll (also known as The Troll, or the Troll Under the Bridge) is a piece of public art in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington in the United States. The Troll is a mixed media colossal statue, located … Continue reading →

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10 Things you don’t know about women

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Gandalfe

“When you break up with us, that means it’s over, and we will only sleep with you two or three more times.” ~ Jane Krakowski The men’s magazine Esquire provides us with relationship and dating advice. In their words, “It’s … Continue reading →

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Happy 80th Birthday Mom!

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Gandalfe

The Glass clan are arriving in droves from all over the U.S. to help us celebrate mom’s 80th birthday. People are headed to airport to shuttle incoming family to Redmond. By tonight they will all be here. Bertie Dugger Glass’ … Continue reading →

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Samsung 9 ~ The Gorgeous Laptop

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

I gifted my laptop to my daughter and promptly replaced it with this little beauty. Duralumin, the New Definition of Lightweight The Series 9 is designed with mobility in mind, thanks to dramatic duralumin enclosure complete with arching curves and … Continue reading →

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DOMAI: More Naughty Pictures

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

It’s a balmy 73 degree in Seattle and a man’s mind naturally wonders to thoughts of a lovely Summer with scantily clad women. Okay, most men that is. Shouldn’t that grape be an apple? And where is the snake? I’m … Continue reading →

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XKCD: Age Timeline

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Gandalfe

From XKCD. Hmm… regarding 55 on—we’ll see. 

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Suitcase Drum Kit and other stories

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Gandalfe

I just read about this very inexpensive drum kit and thought I’d share this blog detailing the way one fellow did it: Build a Suitcase Drum Set.   Here is one drummer’s response: Turn the problem on its side: The … Continue reading →

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Wax On. Wax Off.

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

The people of Springfield, Illinois got their knickers in a twist over a spa billboard. The spa has put up a little page about it. I’m surprised how many vote “too hot”. As of 18 June 2011, the referenced page … Continue reading →

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Picture du Jour: Cylon Warhorse

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

From the worth1000.com picture feast.

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