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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.

Hi, My Name is Kylie…

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Gandalfe

Some Friday goodness. Such a cutie and luv the “Reponkeysive”. Enjoy.

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I was sitting at the table…

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Gandalfe

And looking at this fine parmesan, mushroom, tomato pasta dish with garlic toast. I’m sure there’s a fancy name for this dish, I just don’t know it but I bet Graham would. Dinner looked fine so I ran to get … Continue reading →

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Suzy’s Rental Unit

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Gandalfe

Suzy is in the throes of cleaning up her rental house for the next tenants. So far she has patched holes in the walls and is working on the locks. By the middle of October I would expect that she … Continue reading →

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9 – Little Burlap Guys

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Gandalfe
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Style Whisperer

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Gandalfe

I saw this on facebook today: Picture Show: Fashion Week On The Streets With ‘The Sartorialist‘ – Today marks the first day of New York Fashion Week. To celebrate, The Picture Show caught up with Scott Schuman, style blogger and photographer … Continue reading →

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Selmer Reference 36 – My Axe du Jour

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Gandalfe

Having been an alto player all the way to college and eschewing Selmer because of their inherent intonation problems, it’s amazing to me that I’m not only playing this instrument but loving it. Whether I’m trying to sound like Boots … Continue reading →

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Sax Noir

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Gandalfe

from http://bibliodyssey.com

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Rothphone and Ophicleide, oh no!

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Gandalfe

I was just finishing my annual project to provide pictures for the annual Sax Calendar that Pete Hales puts together. Running a bit late, okay really late, I called upon my friend QuinnTheEskimo (eBay Musical Instrument Retailer). He recommended I … Continue reading →

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Windows Live Calendar – Killer App for Bands?

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Gandalfe

I have started using the Windows Live Calendar to track my off work activities. I use Microsoft Exchange and Outlook at work. With recent improvements I’m now eager to recommend the Live Calendar. Here’s how mine looks for the next … Continue reading →

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I Use LifeLock to Protect against Identity Theft

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Gandalfe

I had seen a news report about LifeLock. The CEO gave out his social security number on TV! The reporter tried to use it to open new accounts and couldn’t. I wasn’t sure that I needed this service. Heck, I’m … Continue reading →

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