tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65662241618439004652024-03-20T17:29:27.420-07:00MUSIC, ASIAN CINEMA & LIFE IN GENERALA mindless journey through the world of music (jazz, soul, funk, latin and reggae), cinema (mostly Asian) and life in generalSAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.comBlogger659125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-72254035830233612052014-08-19T19:56:00.000-07:002014-08-19T19:56:37.466-07:00DVD PICK OF THE WEEK - UNBEATABLE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This weeks long overdue DVD Pick of the Week is a Hong Kong action movie titled Unbeatable. Mostly action with a mix of drama thrown in this was a movie that SAXO really enjoyed. It also earned the star a best actor award at the recent Hong Kong movie awards. Anyway,check out the trailer for this fine piece of cinema.<br />
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I remember back in the 80's I used to carry a briefcase to work. Now one day I remembered a co-workers wandering eyes as I dialed the combination to unlock the briefcase. "Hey did you lose something" I said. He just looked at me and shook his head and said "it's only three numbers, I'll figure it out" What? A look of panic came over my face as this was a guy that did differential equations on his lunch break so if there was anybody that could figure it out it would be him. thankfully he never bothered with my briefcase cuz about the only thing in there was my lunch. HAHA!SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-2782091650884284852014-08-19T19:42:00.000-07:002014-08-19T19:42:18.706-07:00I WEIGH HOW MUCH???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now recently <b>SAXOMAN</b> stepped on the scale at work and as the digital display settled down I was shocked! What? How much? Can this be correct? There must be a mistake. Well <b>SAXOMAN </b>weighed in at a whopping 200 pounds! What? Yep, I kid you not. How could this be I wondered? Now I have weighed between 194 - 197 for probably about 20 years and now this? What could have caused this? I'm still eating the same, still running so why? Well I can only guess that the extra pounds are muscle that I've packed on by lifting weights. That's gotta be it right? HAHA!SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-8143910801153456292014-08-19T19:36:00.000-07:002014-08-19T19:36:01.799-07:00A DISTURBING TREND....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, <b>SAXOMAN</b> is back after a lengthy break from blogging. I finally realized I still have many things to say so let the blogging resume! Anyway, I've noticed a disturbing trend lately. Now I don't know why or what the reasoning would be but let me tell you I just don't get it. OK, so what am I talking about? I'm talking about the disturbing trend of men that carry their wives/girlfriend purses. What? Yep, I kid you not. What the hell? Now I don't know why any man would do this. The wife has noticed this too and she seems as perplexed as me. She did mention once that carrying a wives heavy purse is a sign of love. I responded with "well if a woman didn't carry so much unnecessary junk then the purse wouldn't be so heavy". HAHA! That seems to end the conversation. Now recently the wife and I were at the movies. My wife then hands me her purse. A look of horror came over my face. "Don't panic she says, just put it on the empty seat next to you." Oh...ok, I guess I can do that. HAHA!SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-42268897072641001022014-07-06T13:59:00.002-07:002014-07-06T13:59:54.057-07:00WHERE IN THE WORLD IS SAXOMAN?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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OK, so where in the world has SAXOMAN been? Well to be perfectly honest I have been a little lazy lately (like my cat - see photo). It's not that I've stopped buying cd's (oh no!) or stopped watching Asian movies (double oh no!) its just that I haven't felt much like blogging lately. I promise some blogs soon, who know maybe today. We shall see.....<br />
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I<img src="webkit-fake-url://77DAD838-F14F-49D6-94F3-83A40114ACA9/imagejpeg" />n case you may have thought otherwise <b>SAXOMAN</b> is still buying cd's. There is really nothing I like better than scouring the used bins for hidden gems and walking away with some great stuff. Call me old school or a renaissance man. Here is the latest purchases and additions to <b>SAXOMAN's</b> jazz library. For those that don't know we have Charlie Parker, Jimmy Smith, Grant Green, Max Roach, Stan Getz and Chet Baker, Oliver Nelson and Art Blakey. Some real good stuff and welcome additions to the ever growing <b>SAXOMAN</b> library.SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-86566626590082795412014-04-20T15:55:00.002-07:002014-04-20T16:33:13.271-07:00DVD PICK OF THE WEEK - TOM YUNG GOON 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, finally Thai sensation Tony Jaa is back! After several years away from the movie scene after the disastrous Ong Bak 3 Tony Jaa is back with a vengeance in Tom Yung Goon 2. Don't mess with his elephants! HAHA! Now Thai movies are typically pretty low budget adventures and this one is no different however what they lack up in budget they make up in death defying stunts. Oh my! Although my bootleg copy was a little dark in spots overall a good action movie with plenty of fighting scenes for all of you Muy Thai fans. Now not a great movie but better than anything <b>SAXO</b> has seen in a while so therefore it gets the coveted DVD Pick of the Week. What? You haven't seen it yet? Well here's the trailer for this fine piece of cinema. Check it out!<br />
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Well there's been many changes in the <b>SAXOMAN</b> household lately. Out with the old and in with the new. OK, so what am I talking about? Well first the wife and I got rid of our old dishwasher and got a brand new one Yep, so this is what clean glasses really look like HAHA! Next we got rid of our old linoleum floor in the kitchen and replaced it with tile. What? Wait there's more. then we replaced our refrigerator for a new double door stainless steel model. Nice! Then we replaced our Cal-King bed with a new somewhat smaller bed (Cozy, yeow!) What, yep many changes going on in the <b>SAXO</b> household. Many things we have had for years are now a thing of the past. Now hopefully the wife doesn't decide to trade me in on a newer model too! HAHA!<br />
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I heard the news today the great latin singer Cheo Feliciano had passed away. Now I must say that this was quite a surprise and a sad day for latin music lovers. One of my favorite songs by Cheo was his version of El Raton. Here is Cheo singing this classic tune with the Fania All Stars and Jorge Santana too! A great live version with a cast of All-Stars. Check it out!<br />
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Yes another great jazz musician has passed on. Wayne Henderson, trombone player from the Jazz Crusaders and later The Crusaders passed away last week. Now I was (and still am) a big fan of the Jazz Crusaders and always thought the combination of the trombone and tenor sax was a perfect match. I believe the very first jazz album I bought was Pass The Plate by The Crusaders (see below). Here is the tune Young Rabbits from this classic cd. Check it out!<br />
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Now as you know I am always observing things around me. Maybe it's just me or maybe others are drawn to odd sites, I dunno…..Anyway, the other day I was at a small market with the wife when something caught my eye. A cow's hoof in the meat section of a market! What? Yep, I kid you not. Now maybe this is common but I sure as hell never noticed this before. I mean what do you do with this? I mean you can't eat it can you? It's gotta be hard as a rock! Do you put it in soup? Jeez, I have no clue whatsoever. Oh yeah, it was right next to the cow's stomach lining (also known as tripe) Yuck! Gross! Any the cows hooves were only $1.49 a pound so maybe I should have bought some. HAHA! No thanks!SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-69519049536336192922014-03-29T08:48:00.004-07:002014-03-29T08:55:14.368-07:0025 MILES TO GO……HUH?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During my recent running of the L.A. Marathon I remember just barely starting out and running through the streets of L.A. I then hear Edwin Starr's classic hit 25 Miles to Go. HAHA! Perfect! A great choice as <b>SAXOMAN</b> probably had about 25 miles to go. Oh man….25 miles to go I thought. Oh well, as you know SAXO persevered and the rest is history. So here is that classic song for all of you to enjoy!<br />
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This weeks long overdue Jazz CD Pick of the Week is my man Stanley Turrentine with the cd titled A Bluish Bag. Now I have to admit that I have a ton of Stanley cd's in my collection. When i saw this cd I wasn't quite sure if I had it or not. I asked the store clerk if I could return it if I already had it and they said no. Jeez…..what do you think, I'm going to download to iTunes and return it. Hmmmmmm……Anyway, recorded back in 1967 on the Bluenote label this gem was only recently released. Featuring more of a larger ensemble than Stanley normally works with. Featuring hip bossa novas, ballads, blues and jazz standards another treat from Stanley Turrentine. Anyway, check it out!SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-79300357122374773772014-03-16T17:33:00.001-07:002014-03-16T17:33:29.837-07:00SAXOMAN RUNS THE L.A. MARATHON - WHAT?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yep, you read right my many readers. <b>SAXOMAN</b> ran the L.A. Marathon! What? Yep, I kid you not! Last Sunday <b>SAXO</b> joined 30,000 others and ran from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica. 26.2 miles, oh yeah! Now I must say that this was my very first full marathon and quite a physical challenge. Starting in the wee hours of the morning we all converged on Dodger Stadium. Because we could sit anywhere in the stadium I took full advantage and went and sat behind home plate. Nice! Probably the only time I will ever be able to sit behind home plate but regardless it was very nice! Anyway, the hot day made the race even more difficult as the streets were lined with cheering fans who urged us on to the finish line. Several people told me cool ocean breezes were up ahead but I'm sorry to say there were no breezes to be found. As a matter of fact it was over 80 degrees in Santa Monica where it's supposed to be cooler. Oh well…..anyway, thanks to my brother-in-laws for meeting the wife and I at mile 13 for some much needed Gatorade and a quick snack. A special thanks to the Pasadena Pacers who had a cheering station at mile 20 where you could get about anything you needed. The photo here is my actual medal that was presented to me at the finish line. Now as I'm running this ungodly distance I'm thinking to myself I'm never, ever going to do this again. This will be a one and done experience for me. But now that the pain and soreness has gone away I'm sure I will sign up for another marathon and forget about the difficulty I had. Now I will probably have my eyes set on improving my time. HAHA!SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-39618217424150710142014-02-09T15:21:00.001-08:002014-02-09T15:21:15.495-08:00SONG OF THE DAY - DUKE ELLINGTONI was watching the recent movie American Hustle the other day. One of the songs featured in the movie was the song Jeep's Blues. This song is also featured at the end when the closing credits are rolling. Now I had really forgotten what a hip tune this really is. From the Duke Ellington album titled Live at Newport this is one great cd and a great tune. Now I must admit I used to have this cd but ended up selling it because the sound quality wasn't very good. I ended up buying the reissued two-cd set with greatly improved sound quality. After watching the movie I pulled out this cd again to re-visit it and it is even better then I remember. Not hip to jeep's Blues? Check it out and hip up!<br />
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<br />SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-68820469408587612182014-02-09T15:06:00.002-08:002014-02-09T15:06:18.141-08:00A SHAVE AND A CLEAN EAR - HUH?Now I know many of my readers have been anxiously awaiting photos and comments from my recent trip to Viet Nam. So while I was in the city of Hoi An I would pass this barber shop every day. Hmmm…..an old fashion shave sounded interesting but I was just a little confused by the clean ear sign. I mean what do you get? what do they do? Do they clean your ear or just clean the shaving creme out of your ear? I dunno……all I know is I passed on the shave and clean ear. Maybe next time. HAHA!<br />
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<br />SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-87644658803616226332014-01-19T16:28:00.000-08:002014-01-20T19:34:33.418-08:00REST IN PEACE - RUN RUN SHAW<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WKVjX-62CTFLuKyfrZ_auSU8GafM8SeutZvFSORnsGV8jb2pbeXqoELVPnKzc5HtBBip5VadWSHajW4r9eKjrYVcVt8zRCU2RMctxbAhpBiKHKPP8DO8HFkk8PxbKgKsgRnXucNoMkc/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WKVjX-62CTFLuKyfrZ_auSU8GafM8SeutZvFSORnsGV8jb2pbeXqoELVPnKzc5HtBBip5VadWSHajW4r9eKjrYVcVt8zRCU2RMctxbAhpBiKHKPP8DO8HFkk8PxbKgKsgRnXucNoMkc/s1600/images.jpeg" /></a>While I was on vacation I was saddened to hear that Chinese film mogul Run Run Shaw had passed away. Now to be honest I didn't even know that he was still alive so it was a surprise to hear this news. At only 106 years old (what?), Run Run Shaw lived a long and prosperous life. The founder of Shaw Brother studios which turned out hundreds of movies and many Kung Fu classics like The One Armed Swordsman, Five Fingers of Death and countless more Mr. Shaw was a true legend. Now I have to admit that I probably have at least 100 (or more) of Shaw Brothers movies in my library. I'll have to pull out some of these classics and give them another watch. Rest in peace! Not hip to the Shaw Brothers movies? Check out the trailer for the classic Five Fingers of Death (aka King Boxer).
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SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-55648343173666943622014-01-19T16:15:00.000-08:002014-01-19T16:30:06.132-08:00WHERE IN THE WORLD IS SAXOMAN?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLDgv47Z5ozz2yQMQHHEdklBcmz93rSDCGnPTHlCA6VRn0gqg7qaZdToHI6m8B3MbRBQkrJvXkUbcGJvxOscFga1r0T_Hu2N8qSEMGq-nQrKpeecKJxxngJtje2YYUebxrFYYVWZJfnk/s1600/saigon-homer-simpson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLDgv47Z5ozz2yQMQHHEdklBcmz93rSDCGnPTHlCA6VRn0gqg7qaZdToHI6m8B3MbRBQkrJvXkUbcGJvxOscFga1r0T_Hu2N8qSEMGq-nQrKpeecKJxxngJtje2YYUebxrFYYVWZJfnk/s1600/saigon-homer-simpson.jpg" height="304" width="320" /></a>OK, now I have to admit it's been a while since my last post. Well the reason is that <b>SAXOMAN</b> has been away on vacation for the past three weeks. What? Another vacation? Yep, SAXO has been visiting Vietnam as well as a brief stop over in Cambodia. Enjoying the local sites and food as well as getting several massages I am finally back home. A good time with many blog posts and photos to follow so stay tunes!SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-79649548050633573742013-12-25T09:08:00.003-08:002013-12-25T09:10:09.007-08:00REST IN PEACE - YUSEF LATEEF<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I heard the news yesterday that jazz legend Yusef Lateef had passed away. Now I have always been a big fan of Yusef and have a whole lot of his recording in my library. One of the unique things about Yusef is that he not only played tenor sax and flute but also played the very difficult oboe. A triple threat musician who in my opinion never got the true recognition he deserved as a musician. Yusef even had a brief stint with Cannonball Adderly and luckily several of these recording are available. Farewell brother Yusef, you will be missed. Not hip to Yusef Lateef. Here is one of his many great recording from the Eastern sounds cd titled Love Theme from Spartacus with Yusef on oboe. Enjoy!
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Now while most of you are tucked in bed sleeping like little babies <b>SAXOMAN</b> is on the road driving to work. Getting out of my car this morning I couldn't help but notice the sunrise and the beautiful color of the sky. I then pulled out my iPhone and snapped a photo to share with you all. Enjoy!SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-57749607168240781262013-12-08T19:00:00.000-08:002013-12-08T19:00:49.415-08:00SAXOMAN VISITS KRUSTYLAND<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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OK, now technically not Krustyland but The Simpsons Ride at Universal City. <b>SAXOMAN </b>decided to<b> </b>call in sick to work for a day (Owww, my tummy hurts HAHA!) to spend the day with the wife and some visitors from out of the country. Now it has been many years since I went to Universal Studios and recall only the shark from Jaws as one of the few attractions way back then. So as we went in the park the first stop of course was the Simpson's Ride. HAHA! Being a huge Simpson's fan it was my duty to check it out right? Now I figured it might be a tame ride made for kids but noooo……this was one wild ride where you were assaulted with the sights and sounds as you tried to escape from Sideshow Bob. We even got sucked into a giant radioactive Maggie who thought we were a pacifier and spit us out! Yuck! Water (spit?) flew on us from the giant Maggie. Now when we were done with the ride and we decided to go again! What? What a blast as all my favorite Simpson characters were represented. Outside was Moe's tavern and the Kwik-E-Mart as well. Too cool……Now while we were there we also rode the Transformers 3D ride (twice), the Mummy ride, a haunted house (noooo…..let me out of here!) and many other great rides. A fun filled day as I miraculously made a recovery from my "illness" to go back to work the next day. HAHA!SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-81725803570090010542013-12-08T18:37:00.000-08:002013-12-08T18:37:00.008-08:00DVD PICK OF THE WEEK - BRUCE LEE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This weeks DVD Pick of the Week is the recent Bruce Lee release of Enter the Dragon. Now this is the 40th Anniversary Edition of this classic martial arts film and is also the Blu Ray version. Now it's hard to believe that it's been 40 years since this film first came out as I recall seeing this in the theaters way, way back in the day. Now this wasn't the first Kung Fu movie I saw but it was definitely one of the earliest that I went to check out. This dvd is packed with a slew of goodies (see photo) and this is the best version of this movie to date and you will not be disappointed! Check it out and add it to your library. <b>SAXOMAN </b>recommended!SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-66913495880358806412013-12-08T18:27:00.000-08:002013-12-08T18:27:06.494-08:00SAXOMAN RUNS A MARATHON……IN SPAIN - WHAT?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, you read right. <b>SAXOMAN</b> ran a marathon! Now when <b>SAXOMAN </b>was on his recent vacation in Spain he also ran a marathon in the city of San Sebastian. Yep, I kid you not. <b>SAXO</b> is becoming quite the athlete lately. Now technically they don't do a full marathon in this race so it was a half marathon which is 13.1 miles (only). Now it was a cold, windy day with a chance of showers. With about 28,000 runners this was one big race. As <b>SAXOMAN</b> took off the showers started coming down. Instead of the people groaning and complaining they raised their arms and cheered. Now luckily the rain didn't last too long and it was a little sporadic after that. This race also had many hills as well so that made it a little harder but <b>SAXO</b> persevered. Now at one point I asked the person next to us if the ambulance behind me wanted to pass, no they always do that for the runners in last he said. What? I'm in last? I decide to start picking up the pace and slowly passed the many runners that started out too fast. HAHA! Eat my dust chumps! Now one thing about this race was that the whole town comes out to cheer you on, bad weather and all. With your name on your bib with your number the crowd cheered your name as you ran by. "Come on <b>SAXOMAN,</b> you can do it! Keep going, you're doing great!" were some of the many cheers I heard as I ran by and tipped my lucky Dodger hat to the appreciative crowd. Their enthusiasm really help to keep me going. Several people set up vans along the route and blasted music. Hmmm….there's a guy dressed like a pirate and waving a big pirate flag. Ok…. Now as I neared the finish (or so I thought at the time) the theme of Rocky was blasting. Now being a huge fan of all the Rocky movies this really pumped me up and drove me harder as I neared the finish line. I crossed the finish line to a cheering crowd with a respectable time for a first time marathon runner. What's up next for <b>SAXOMAN</b>? Many more adventures to come so stay tuned!SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566224161843900465.post-21584550700475395262013-11-24T18:27:00.000-08:002013-11-24T18:38:50.886-08:00SAXOMAN - THE TRAVELING MAN (PART 2)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes my many readers, as promised<b> SAXOMAN </b>once again took off for another well deserved vacation (What? Again?) Yep this time <b>SAXOMAN </b>and the wife took off for a brief 10 day trip to Spain. Now I must say that I sampled as many as the different foods and wines as I could and had a great time doing it. Soaking in all of the local sites <b>SAXOMAN</b> was thoroughly impressed with the overall experience of Spain. Now this impressive photo that I took is of the well known Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. Designed by Frank Gehry you can see the distinct style as well as the similarities to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles which was also designed by Mr. Gehry. A great trip with many adventures and photos to come. Now just so you know this is only Part 2 of the Traveling Man because <b>SAXOMAN</b> is off on another adventure in late December! What? Is <b>SAXOMAN</b> rich or something? Does he have a full time job? What's going on? No, SAXO is not rich and holds down a full time job like the majority of the world. Stay tuned for more exotic adventures in the life of <b>SAXOMAN</b>…..SAXOMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08946903555332406019noreply@blogger.com0