Category Archives: Hobbies

Lamps Made from Used Musical Instruments

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Gandalfe

Many of us are hard pressed to throw away our damaged and unplayable instruments. So what to do with say a sax that you spent so much time learning to voice correctly and play with some level of skill? Some … Continue reading →

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Quintessence Saxophone Quintet plays Bach

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Gandalfe

I so luv these guys and keep gravitating back to them. Meet the Quintessence Saxophone Quartet. Here’s what they say about the group: The Quintessence Saxophone Quintet ranks among the most creative contemporary saxophone ensembles worldwide. The five have become … Continue reading →

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Bicycles make me smile…

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Gandalfe
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For My Dad

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Gandalfe

Here’s iPad case that we talked about today. I know you like your $14 one, but I’m just sayin’…  :O) So pretty that it almost makes one want an iPad, eh?

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New Toy: Vintage Schwinn ‘57 Wasp 26” Balloon Tire Bicycle

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Gandalfe

I recently purchased a 1957 Schwinn Wasp that I hope to ride in Redmond’s Derby Daze parade next month. Anyone else riding vintage bikes on that day let me know and we’ll hook up. The bike has nice S-2 rims, … Continue reading →

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Daddy’s new ride

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Gandalfe

My cheapo Schwinn Graduate scooter died after two years of nickle and diming me. Finally, it just wouldn’t start so I traded it in on a really nice, reliable Honda. It’s gorgeous, fast, fuel-efficient, and flat out fun. It’s nice … Continue reading →

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US Nonprofit 990-N Form

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Gandalfe

If your US-based nonprofit reports less than $25K/year in income, you must file a new form with the IRS every three years. If your group has never filed this form (and has been tax-exempt for at least three years), failing … Continue reading →

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Josie’s New Home – Redux

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I attended an auction and apparently won the house we bid on at auction.com. So we now have a three bedroom, two bath fixer upper on Ames Lake with half an acre of land. Here are some pics … Continue reading →

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Meet Dad

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Gandalfe

I just found this way cool picture of my Dad at the Pacific Science Center Train show a couple of years ago. He is an avid Z Scale train modeler and collector with an extensive collection of vintage trains from the … Continue reading →

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Introducing Count Saxula, a vun and a two…

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Gandalfe

When I was a kid, I loved a puppet called Klinker who was modeled after a blond cocker spaniel. I delighted in telling stories with the help of “my little friend”. It was as fun for me as it was … Continue reading →

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