April 21, 2017 at 3:04 pm
Just under two weeks until my annual pilgrimage to New Orleans for Jazz Fest. I have to admit I am finding it difficult to focus on work. The stretch at the beginning of the year with no vacation days is way too long. Haven't had a day off since January 2nd. One my good friends was born and raised there so it is perfect. I have a place to stay and a ride from the airport to everywhere we go. For me it always total immersion in the culture, music, food and drinks. It is like a soul cleansing once a year. My wife does not like much of anything about New Orleans so I usually go by myself and meet up with my buddies there. But this year one of my best friends has decided to go with me. Will be his first trip ever to the Big Easy. So many great things to see, eat and listen too there.
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April 24, 2017 at 2:38 am
Sean Lange - Friday, April 21, 2017 3:04 PMJust under two weeks until my annual pilgrimage to New Orleans for Jazz Fest. I have to admit I am finding it difficult to focus on work. The stretch at the beginning of the year with no vacation days is way too long. Haven't had a day off since January 2nd. One my good friends was born and raised there so it is perfect. I have a place to stay and a ride from the airport to everywhere we go. For me it always total immersion in the culture, music, food and drinks. It is like a soul cleansing once a year. My wife does not like much of anything about New Orleans so I usually go by myself and meet up with my buddies there. But this year one of my best friends has decided to go with me. Will be his first trip ever to the Big Easy. So many great things to see, eat and listen too there.
Enjoy Sean, looks like a great line-up. I see Judith Owen is playing so no doubt Harry Shearer will be about. Plus I think they live there. Oh and the Trey Anastasio Band. And of course Dr. John. Would love to see him perform live.
One of these years I want to make it out the one in Montreux. New Orleans would be good as well.
Cheers,
Rodders...
April 24, 2017 at 2:39 am
In the article on SELECT 1 or SELECT * (http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/T-SQL/154149/), when I click the link th "Join the discussion", I get an error screen.
Happened several times, with no exceptions.
Can someone check if it happens for them as well?
April 24, 2017 at 2:50 am
Hugo Kornelis - Monday, April 24, 2017 2:39 AMIn the article on SELECT 1 or SELECT * (http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/T-SQL/154149/), when I click the link th "Join the discussion", I get an error screen.Happened several times, with no exceptions.
Can someone check if it happens for them as well?
Yup, same behaviour.
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April 24, 2017 at 4:32 am
GilaMonster - Monday, April 24, 2017 2:50 AMHugo Kornelis - Monday, April 24, 2017 2:39 AMIn the article on SELECT 1 or SELECT * (http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/T-SQL/154149/), when I click the link th "Join the discussion", I get an error screen.Happened several times, with no exceptions.
Can someone check if it happens for them as well?Yup, same behaviour.
Ditto ditto.
April 24, 2017 at 4:44 am
Brandie Tarvin - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:32 AMGilaMonster - Monday, April 24, 2017 2:50 AMHugo Kornelis - Monday, April 24, 2017 2:39 AMIn the article on SELECT 1 or SELECT * (http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/T-SQL/154149/), when I click the link th "Join the discussion", I get an error screen.Happened several times, with no exceptions.
Can someone check if it happens for them as well?Yup, same behaviour.
Ditto ditto.
It works ok for me.
How to post a question to get the most help http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/Best+Practices/61537
April 24, 2017 at 5:11 am
Hey, has anyone noticed that the posted answers to this thread are getting worse?
I mean, it seems sometimes we're actually talking business / technical stuff here. What's up with that?
:hehe:
April 24, 2017 at 6:21 am
Neil Burton - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:44 AMBrandie Tarvin - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:32 AMGilaMonster - Monday, April 24, 2017 2:50 AMHugo Kornelis - Monday, April 24, 2017 2:39 AMIn the article on SELECT 1 or SELECT * (http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/T-SQL/154149/), when I click the link th "Join the discussion", I get an error screen.Happened several times, with no exceptions.
Can someone check if it happens for them as well?Yup, same behaviour.
Ditto ditto.
It works ok for me.
I get an error.
April 24, 2017 at 7:10 am
rodjkidd - Monday, April 24, 2017 2:38 AMSean Lange - Friday, April 21, 2017 3:04 PMJust under two weeks until my annual pilgrimage to New Orleans for Jazz Fest. I have to admit I am finding it difficult to focus on work. The stretch at the beginning of the year with no vacation days is way too long. Haven't had a day off since January 2nd. One my good friends was born and raised there so it is perfect. I have a place to stay and a ride from the airport to everywhere we go. For me it always total immersion in the culture, music, food and drinks. It is like a soul cleansing once a year. My wife does not like much of anything about New Orleans so I usually go by myself and meet up with my buddies there. But this year one of my best friends has decided to go with me. Will be his first trip ever to the Big Easy. So many great things to see, eat and listen too there.Enjoy Sean, looks like a great line-up. I see Judith Owen is playing so no doubt Harry Shearer will be about. Plus I think they live there. Oh and the Trey Anastasio Band. And of course Dr. John. Would love to see him perform live.
One of these years I want to make it out the one in Montreux. New Orleans would be good as well.Cheers,
Rodders...
Dr John and Trey Anastasio are both playing first weekend. I am not going until second weekend. I don't know Judith Owen but just added her to my cubes and will check out at least a few songs. She has a tough spot on the schedule with her set being during Stevie Wonder's and a few others that I would like to at least check out for a little bit. Such is the challenge of these outdoor festivals. Many great artists all play at the same time making it really difficult to see the ones you want.
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April 24, 2017 at 7:11 am
Brandie Tarvin - Monday, April 24, 2017 5:11 AMHey, has anyone noticed that the posted answers to this thread are getting worse?I mean, it seems sometimes we're actually talking business / technical stuff here. What's up with that?
:hehe:
I blame you for it.
😀
Now me, I've got an interesting week lined up, it's even better when one of your co-workers grouches about you being a D.I.N.K. and having all sorts of fun.
Wednesday is a work-from-home-day for most of the people here to stress-test our VPN (I've got a nickel on the VPN concentrator catching fire, actual call-the-FD fire,) then I'm off Thursday and Friday, heading out of town for the weekend on Friday.
April 24, 2017 at 7:18 am
Sorry to disappoint you Brandie, but going for something "on topic" too.
I'm considering doing the Microsoft Certifications sometimes in the "near" future, and wanted to check if people feel that they are worth the time. Also, unsure where is best to start. Is it best to start at MTA anyway, or is there any problems with starting higher (does, say MCSA, have MTA as a prerequisite)? MTA does seem to be the "entry" level, and personally feel my skills are above that, but I also don't know what to expect at each level.
Any sweeping statements are welcomed, I'm not looking an essay answer, just a little guidance. 🙂
Thanks guys/gals!
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April 24, 2017 at 7:19 am
Sean Lange - Monday, April 24, 2017 7:10 AMrodjkidd - Monday, April 24, 2017 2:38 AMSean Lange - Friday, April 21, 2017 3:04 PMJust under two weeks until my annual pilgrimage to New Orleans for Jazz Fest. I have to admit I am finding it difficult to focus on work. The stretch at the beginning of the year with no vacation days is way too long. Haven't had a day off since January 2nd. One my good friends was born and raised there so it is perfect. I have a place to stay and a ride from the airport to everywhere we go. For me it always total immersion in the culture, music, food and drinks. It is like a soul cleansing once a year. My wife does not like much of anything about New Orleans so I usually go by myself and meet up with my buddies there. But this year one of my best friends has decided to go with me. Will be his first trip ever to the Big Easy. So many great things to see, eat and listen too there.Enjoy Sean, looks like a great line-up. I see Judith Owen is playing so no doubt Harry Shearer will be about. Plus I think they live there. Oh and the Trey Anastasio Band. And of course Dr. John. Would love to see him perform live.
One of these years I want to make it out the one in Montreux. New Orleans would be good as well.Cheers,
Rodders...
Dr John and Trey Anastasio are both playing first weekend. I am not going until second weekend. I don't know Judith Owen but just added her to my cubes and will check out at least a few songs. She has a tough spot on the schedule with her set being during Stevie Wonder's and a few others that I would like to at least check out for a little bit. Such is the challenge of these outdoor festivals. Many great artists all play at the same time making it really difficult to see the ones you want.
I discovered her via the dj Bob Harris. He put on a roots type one day festival in London last year. Only one artist at a time so no need to jump from stage to stage or work out a schedule! Harry walked past me in the bar area and I was like oh wow Derek Smalls / Mt Burns 🙂 just walked past, why is he here, oh right he's Judiths other half! Ha!
She has a few good songs, not in the Norah Jones style of piano Jazz, though. if you wanted a comparison. She is also a bit of what I would call a "lovey" very arty, and over suggestive in her on stage gestures, if you know what I mean. Good, but if you can see Stevie, I'd say all bets are off.
Her and Harry do a Christmas show, which is worth checking out if its near by. I went to the London one last year, enjoyable, but some of the comedy guests weren't my cup of tea.
Funny enough I tend to avoid big festivals for that very reason, I want to see too many of the artists and they are always nearly overlapping.
Rodders...
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