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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.

Basics Redux: Six ways to speed up your PC

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

Sometimes it is good to update your knowledge on the basics. When it comes to doing maintenance on your computer, do you know about ReadyBoost? Defrag’ing and fixing data errors has always be de rigueur, but catch up with the … Continue reading →

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Seattle: A Night at Teatro ZinZanni

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Gandalfe

Risqué, naughty, funny, and with a steady background of memorable music, Suzy and I were very impressed with the Teatro ZinZanni  experience. 3.5 hours seemed at first to be a lot of time for a dinner. In reality, the night … Continue reading →

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Where did the money go ~ the family budget in 2009

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Gandalfe
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Gustav Vigeland: Frogner Park in Norway

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Gandalfe

I was going through my photograph collection from our cruise of the Baltic Sea and there were so many pictures that I had forgotten about. So I thought I’d post some more of the Frogner Park. Note that clicking on … Continue reading →

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Low Sax Quartet Wonder: Danses by John Steve

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Gandalfe

I so would like to do this with my quartet. I keep coming back to this today to listen. Anyone know where I can buy the sheet music? I’d luv to see my quartet swap from the normal SATB to … Continue reading →

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Tonight: Alice Stuart & The Formerlys

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Gandalfe

Ray, Barbara, Suzy and I are going to peek in on this very, very blusey set at Crossroads of Bellevue tonight at 7 PM. Should be a great show and the price is right—FREE! Alice was featured on the cover … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Crazy out There

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

Gas is now $4 a gallon at gas stations in selected locations around the United States. Is the dollar the new dime? And why do we still have pennies?

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FAQ: Windows Live Groups and Calendars

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

I have to show people were their groups and calendars are so many times, I thought I’d make an FAQ post and just point to it. Note, this fantastic calendar and group system is free. Also note in the menu … Continue reading →

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DOMAI

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Gandalfe

For my friends. You know who you are. <smile> No porn on this site, no pop-ups, no redirects. No advertisements, no spyware, no animated interface or music. Just excellent nude pictures of beautiful girls and stories and articles about beauty, … Continue reading →

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Spotted: Unique and cool Concert Signage ~ Warning

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

Could have been trombone too, come to think of it.  ;O)

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