Category Archives: Hobbies

The Hidden World of Geocaching

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Gandalfe

“We never seek things for themselves — what we seek is the very seeking of things.” -Blaise Pascal My grandson and I created a little park in the empty lot next to our house. The lot was a water retention … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 2012

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Pinterest is becoming the next big name in the social media space. For those who do not yet know, Pinterest is an online pinboard that lets you put your favorite images on a single Web page. You can share your … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Kindle Lending Library

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Gandalfe

Click on link to learn more…

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The Joy of Being a Kid

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Gandalfe

Discovered on Pinterest today. I just made me chuckle. I have no idea where you get this done for your child. Gotta show this to my Suzy; she can do anything!

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Sight Reading Music is an Art

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Hell is full of musical amateurs.” ~ George Bernard Shaw This week I got to sit in with a struggling big band that is under new management. This band has very strong elements and a couple of weak players. I … Continue reading →

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From my Bucket List: Small Ensemble Musings

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Gandalfe

“As good as I am, I’m nothing without my band.” ~ Steven Tyler I was thinking about some of the things on my bucket list, most of them job, family and music related. I am not brave enough to share … Continue reading →

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Photographs

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Gandalfe

This week I was visiting with my Dad and a friend who had some inside info on Amazon from a Microsoftie who had worked there. We stopped at Tully’s Coffee shop. Always interested in learning about the company I work … Continue reading →

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New Year Projects 2012 ~ Milk Hill Crop Circles

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Gandalfe

Viewing one of the Milk Hill crop circles I muse, what will be your big project this year? This photo is from a blogger I follow (but who has not been active for a number of years) called “The Serpent”. … Continue reading →

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Gershwin, a Lovely Voice and Bari Fun

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Gandalfe

As part of the “In the Mood” show I got to play bari sax on this lovely Dave Wolpe arrangement of Gershwin’s “Summertime”. The vocalist was the lovely and talented Robin Hilt. It is very rare for me to get … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Goals for 2012

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Gandalfe

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey I try to get my New Year’s resolutions down in writing so that I can check and see how I’ve done a year later. … Continue reading →

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