Category Archives: Oddities

Jazzophone redux…

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Gandalfe

Click on picture for more info. I’m pullin’ this outta the closet and dustin’ it off for some gigs. 

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Caffeinating, Please Wait

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Gandalfe
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The Typewriter: Icon or just Art?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

As I explore the world of WordPress I keep seeing pictures of old typewriters, just a shot of some of the keys, or even antique typesetting pieces. I purchased an old typewriter last year off eBay to use as a … Continue reading →

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Deep Schrott Bass Sax ~ 2010

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Gandalfe

Deep Schrott bass sax quartet was founded in 2008, this is the first and only all-bass-saxophone-quartet ever. The German players and composers Dirk Raulf, Wollie Kaiser, Andreas Kaling and Jan Klare play their original compositions as well as own versions … Continue reading →

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TED: Alban Wesly and Calefax Quintet

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Gandalfe

Randy presents this stellar video to his friends on facebook and what a great find. For those of you who don’t know TED is they are a site that promotes “Ideas worth Spreading”. It is dedicated to presenting very educational … Continue reading →

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For all your Revolutionary Ideas ~ If the founding fathers used MS Word

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Gandalfe

You can bet that TJ, GW and gang would have loved having Microsoft Word when crafting the Declaration of Independence. Luckily you have it to capture your revolutionary ideas! See what it would’ve been like if Word was around in … Continue reading →

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Name that car, the car that never was…

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I were thinking about buying this car when it was to be released over six years ago. But although there was a lot of hoopla, the vehicle was never mass produced. Can you name this car?   Yes, … Continue reading →

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Book Banning: Who, Where, and Why

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Gandalfe

The American Library Association has this wonderful data on book banning. I won’t get on my soapbox about this but the charts are fascinating. Read more…

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New Zealand Hotel Unzips Eye-opening New Loo

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Gandalfe

For my sister who believes way to much of what she reads from her friends.  ;o) Hong Kong’s Peninsula Hotel and the Sofitel Melbourne often attract visitors from around the world who want to visit a loo with a spectacular … Continue reading →

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What the heck is he playin’…

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Gandalfe

It’s another ‘name that instrument’ for prizes and notoriety. Okay, what is it?  ;o)

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