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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.

Microsoft Jazz Band – Bring Your Dancing Shoes

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Gandalfe

The MJB is at Crossroads of Bellevue (Seattle) tonight from 7:30 to 10 PM. The Eastside Swing Cat’s dancing pro’s will be there two. Come hear and dance to the Swing tunez from years gone by. The emphasis tonight is … Continue reading →

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Did I mention…

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Gandalfe

… how much I luv Bing.com? For example, if I’m feelin’ separation anxiety from our trip to New Orleans, I search on the string “Redmond Cajun restaurant” and see this: When I want check the status of camera’s this year … Continue reading →

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Wondermark – an illustrated Jocularity

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Gandalfe

Although admittedly a cartoon that requires knowledge of some current happenings in the world of punk art, this still tickles me.   Mostly this is a bookmark for me to go look at this site more when I’m not at … Continue reading →

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HOT: This Week in Seattle

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Gandalfe

Most families on the Pacific Coast in Washington do not have air conditioning in their house. So this is very hot weather for us as projected for this week in the chart below: While this is probably not noteworthy in … Continue reading →

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Juror Number Two

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I took our son Aaron’s family to Fortunato’s Coffee & Wine Bar in Woodinville (Seattle). I just happened to have my video camera <smile> a captured this duet with a composition that Dave penned when on jury duty … Continue reading →

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Strange Maps: What’s on Earth Tonight

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Gandalfe

See more at http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/

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Adam and Eve – Another View

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Gandalfe

I keep seeing this cartoon on different blogs and such. Wikipedia has a good article on Adam and Eve which talks to the story based on different religions. This just tickled me. So I thought I’d share it and see … Continue reading →

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New Orleans and the National Community Band

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I visited the Big Easy last weekend. I was using that handle for NOLA and so many kids (20 year olds) didn’t know what the big easy was! We visited to play in the National Community Band sponsored … Continue reading →

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Porgy’s Lament

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Gandalfe

This exercise done by Brad Benefield (one bad ass bass player in a number of bands). He did it so well and it is only available to those on Facebook that I thought I’d share it with my blog posse. … Continue reading →

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Facebook: Just Blather?

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Gandalfe

My coworker and friend Renee notes her fav quote: “But we’re not knocking it. Facebook is all about lesser friends, and there’s nothing wrong with second-tier.” Ouch! This from this article on MSN Tech:  Facebook Updates: What Kind Do You … Continue reading →

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