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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.

Stopping to hear the music

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Gandalfe

Found once again floating around the Internet. I wanted to place it where I might find it again. The Washington DC Metro Station was  bitterly cold on a January morning in 2007. A musician played six Bach pieces for about … Continue reading →

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Meet James Asher Glass

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Gandalfe

I know I announced this last month, but the mother changed her mind. So after a few weeks of dealing with disappointment, we were surprised when this baby became available for Aaron and Wendy. Here are the first of many … Continue reading →

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YouTubeage Short: INSiDE

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Gandalfe
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Woodinville Community Band – Fall 2009

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Gandalfe

The Woodinville Community Band DVDs for the Fall 2009 presentation of “The Story Tellers” came out this week. Thanks goes to Jeff Keith who does a stellar job of creating, editing, and tweaking the final product. Leah MacDuffie is our … Continue reading →

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A Man’s Home is his Castle?

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Gandalfe

How much do we luv this story and hope that he gets away with it.  :O)                       NPR: Is That A Castle You’re Hiding Behind That Haystack? A British farmer who secretly built a castle and hid it behind haystacks … Continue reading →

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TripIt – for family, friends, and work

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Gandalfe

More and more of my friends are using the TripIt platform/service. You can use it privately but share out individual schedules to coworkers, family and friends or use it privately for you own tracking. I don’t travel us much as … Continue reading →

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Really feeling the beat…

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Gandalfe

  I was in the restaurant yesterday when I suddenly realized I desperately needed to pass gas. Fortunately the music was really loud, so I timed my gas contributions to the atmosphere with the beat of the music. Always trying … Continue reading →

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Custom Engraver Extraordinaire – Jason DuMars

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Gandalfe

Those of us in the sax world who frequent sites like the Woodwind Forum or Sax on the Web know Jason from way back. His engraving work is legendary. Some of it can be seen on JayDumar’s Photostream on flickr. … Continue reading →

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The Daily Show with Bill Gates :o)

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Gandalfe

I caught this Monday showing finally last night. I record them but you can see it online at http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/mon-january-25-2010-bill-gates. I luv being able to record through the Verizon set box rather than having to purchase a set top box and … Continue reading →

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Sources of Insight: Dancing in the Rain

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Gandalfe

Taken from the Sources of Insight blog of the same title: “A few years back, two men, a paralytic and a man with a terrible lung disease, were confined to a hospital room.  Each day, the medical staff would help … Continue reading →

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