Category Archives: Nerds

Trivia du Jour: Name that Sax

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

Came across this oddity today. Can any name this square-keyed sax maker? This stumped my friends on Facebook. Let’s see how my WordPress readers do.

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Eppelshiem & Reese C Soprano Sax Redux

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Gandalfe

Here’s a recent update from my Gandalfe buys an Eppelsheim & Reese C Soprano post of two years ago. This advice comes from a professional musician and I still need to get permission to attribute this to him. But I … Continue reading →

Posted in Band, Collectable, Conn-o-sax, Hobbies, Music, Music Instruments, My World, Nerds, Recorder, Saxophone | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

For Your Consideration: Time to Switch to Hotmail?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

Hotmail has come a long way in the last few years. I have accounts in so many services but my fav is Hotmail. For me, a guy that runs four musical groups from Big Bands to sax quartets, the calendar … Continue reading →

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Balancing work and kids ~ real advice for real life

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Gandalfe

In my travels for Microsoft I often get asked about work/home life balance. Having come from 20 years in the military, I really wanted to find a job where I could create a successful and satisfying balance. I think I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Education, Gigs, Health and wellness, In the news..., Lifestyle, Microsoft, My World, Nerds, Playtime, Research, retirement, Theory | Tagged | 3 Comments

Your Neighborhood: Where Americans Are Moving?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Gandalfe

Forbes provides a fascinating snapshot of what the status of movement is for anywhere in the United States in the Map: Where Americans Are Moving article. As I look at this map (more black than red) I infer that more … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Art, Bicycles, Blog, Hobbies, Nerds, Oddities, Photograph, Saxophone, Vintage, Woodwind Forum, WordPress, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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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Exercise for Nerds:

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Gandalfe

Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5- kg potato bag in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as … Continue reading →

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Windows Live Calendar – Killer App for Bands?

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Gandalfe

I have started using the Windows Live Calendar to track my off work activities. I use Microsoft Exchange and Outlook at work. With recent improvements I’m now eager to recommend the Live Calendar. Here’s how mine looks for the next … Continue reading →

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