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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.

Letterman’s Top 10 George Bush moments

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Gandalfe
Posted in Humor | 1 Comment

Snow hits Seattle – Work from Home Day

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Gandalfe

We woke up this morning to thunder snow. Lighting was flashing while the snow came down. We’ve three inches of the white stuff much to our puppy’s delight. Here are some shots of the situation. So there you have it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday | 7 Comments

Dogwork.com’s Snow Luvin’ Dawg

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Gandalfe

I’m just luvin’ this vid with the ultimate snow dawg. It just makes me laugh but no, I’m not anxious to get the snow in the northwest that they are predicting. So turn up your volume and click on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Pets | 5 Comments

Desmond Quotes du Jour

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Gandalfe

Comment by Doug Ramsey on Paul Desmond: "We were in an elevator in the Portland Hilton, waiting for the doors to close when the car jerked and dropped slightly, and a bell sounded. "What was that?" a startled woman asked. … Continue reading →

Posted in Saxophone | 6 Comments

More Holiday Goodness and a shot of my Abs ;o)

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Gandalfe

So some of my blog posse were asking for holiday pictures, beyond the Christmas pigs pictures so I thought I’d include a festive picture of myself. Yes, I really look like that; just ask anyone. The only hard part was … Continue reading →

Posted in Jazz | 7 Comments

Xmas 101: For Husbands, Boyfriends, and Guys

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Gandalfe

Guys, think you have the Holidays figured out? Watch and learn. Think I’m kidding? Brought to you by J.C. Penney.

Posted in Holiday | 4 Comments

Tasty Lessons from England. Meet Matthew Stone

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Gandalfe

One of the channels I listen to is provided by a really nice bloke from England with the handle CrazyDaisyDo, aka Matthew Stone. In this video he plays with Brubeck and Desmond’s "Take Five" but then has some really nice … Continue reading →

Posted in Jazz | 2 Comments

Christmas in Seattle

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Gandalfe

Jan Bultmann took some pictures of downtown Seattle last week and I’m just luvin’ them. I thought I’d share my favs. First is the world famous Farmer’s Market. The labyrinth that is associated with this venue is full of weird … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday | 8 Comments

Ever Done One of these?

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Gandalfe

Usually there is no chance to have a ‘do over’ either. Moving on…

Posted in Health and wellness | 6 Comments

WCB at Winterfest 2008 Meets the Grinch

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I had a very exciting day yesterday first attending the Seattle Symphony Holiday Pops lead by Marvin Hamlisch and then moving briskly to the Woodinville Community Band holiday concert gig at the Seattle Center House. Getting the near … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 7 Comments