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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.

Brian Despain’s new show of robot paintings at Roq La Rue Gallery

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Gandalfe

Painter of robots Brian Despain’s new paintings can be viewed tonight, November 13, at Seattle’s Roq La Rue Gallery. Above, "The Prodigal Son" (oil on panel, 15" x 19").Also showing is John Brophy, whose paintings mixes up iconography from various … Continue reading →

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Happy 195th Birthday!

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Gandalfe

Today is the birthday of the inventor of this instrument. Can you name him? Here are some clues: “His childhood was tragic. Hardly able to stand, Antoine-Joseph fell from a height of three floors, seriously bumping his head against a … Continue reading →

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Eye Test – Which One is Blonde

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Gandalfe

Okay, looking at this picture, which one is blonde? If you can’t pass this test, I’m not talkin’ to you anymore.  ;o) Well, what say yea puzzle meisters?

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Conn F-mezzo Soprano Sax

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Gandalfe

Last week the local drug dealer aka vintage instrument seller stopped by my desk a work with a little ‘something’ for me to look at. It was a gorgeous Conn F-mezzo soprano sax from the late 1920’s. Darn the temptation, … Continue reading →

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Renting to Family

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Gandalfe

After six weeks of effort our new renters are in the house and we’ve received our first rent check ahead of time and in full. And we don’t have to cover electric and water bills. After we’d had the house … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween. Boo!

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Gandalfe

Some killer pumpkins to get you an early start on the festive ghoulish holiday that is Halloween. I especially send this out for my son and his wife who are exceptional pumpkin carvers:   Enjoy.

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“Don’t-Tell-the-Wife” Secrets All Men Keep

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Gandalfe

A ‘not too’ deep read from WebMC.com: “I was in the ninth grade when I learned a vital lesson about love. My girlfriend at the time, Amy, was stunningly cute, frighteningly smart and armed with a seemingly endless supply of … Continue reading →

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HTC Imagio: What’s in a Phone Now?

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Gandalfe

I purchased a new phone a couple of weeks ago and have been using it ever since. Since it runs Microsoft Window Moble apps which my Blackberry didn’t, within a day I’d set it up, loaded my 200+ contacts from … Continue reading →

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Lester Young – Blues for Greasy (1950)

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Gandalfe

From YouTube, how ‘bout a little Friday jazz. It’s been that kind of week. Life Magazine photographer Gjon Mili joined with jazz producer and Verve-label owner Norman Granz to produce the short film "Jammin ‘ the Blues" in 1944 with … Continue reading →

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Guess who woke me up this morning…

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Gandalfe

Yes, sweet Amelia was keeping my feet warm again last night. As soon as I hit the alarm off button and grab my glasses she comes up to my face and starts licking me. What’s that about?  :o) We’ve never … Continue reading →

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