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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 1

Paul White NZ (3/31/2010)
HR read your posts???

SSC HR...

^{“Write the query the simplest way. If through testing it becomes clear that the performance is inadequate, consider alternative query forms.” - Gail Shaw}

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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 2

GilaMonster (3/31/2010)
Had one this morning that started "Gentlemen, ..."
I resisted temptation (mostly) and answered it.

Please share, Gail 🙂

^{“Write the query the simplest way. If through testing it becomes clear that the performance is inadequate, consider alternative query forms.” - Gail Shaw}

For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
Understanding and using APPLY, (I) and (II) Paul White
Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150468 More actions · Answer 3

Chris Morris-439714 (3/31/2010)
Paul White NZ (3/31/2010)
HR read your posts???
SSC HR...

Really? Wow! I feel decidedly left out now 🙁

You must have used some really, er, enthusiastic language.

You are a dark horse Mr Morris.

Not like Sug, he's a big softy.

Paul White
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Jack Corbett SSC Guru Points: 184394 More actions · Answer 4

I have to be honest the various ways people start their post: dear, friend, experts, etc... Does not bother me in the least if they are polite in the rest of their post. I just assume I don't know their culture so I don't take offense.

Now calling me Jacqui or Jackie or Jacquelyn. Those may cause me to hunt you down.:-P

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tosscrosby SSCoach Points: 18044 More actions · Answer 5

Jack Corbett (3/31/2010)
I have to be honest the various ways people start their post: dear, friend, experts, etc... Does not bother me in the least if they are polite in the rest of their post. I just assume I don't know their culture so I don't take offense.
Now calling me Jacqui or Jackie or Jacquelyn. Those may cause me to hunt you down.:-P

Howza' about Jacques? 😀

-- You can't be late until you show up.

Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150468 More actions · Answer 6

Jack Corbett (3/31/2010)
Now calling me Jacqui or Jackie or Jacquelyn. Those may cause me to hunt you down.:-P

Heh heh heh 😉

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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 7

Paul White NZ (3/31/2010)
You are a dark horse Mr Morris.

Neigh, lad.

Paul White NZ (3/31/2010)
Not like Sug, he's a big softy.

About 1/5 of Madness...oh wait a minute no that was Suggs...oh heck, sorry Gus :hehe:

^{“Write the query the simplest way. If through testing it becomes clear that the performance is inadequate, consider alternative query forms.” - Gail Shaw}

For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
Understanding and using APPLY, (I) and (II) Paul White
Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 8

george sibbald (3/31/2010)
GSquared (3/31/2010)
GilaMonster (3/30/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (3/30/2010)
Those don't grate on me nearly as much as changing my name.
i.e.
Thanks Jase
You're complaining?
You know how many ways there are to misspell either a 4-letter name or a 4-letter nickname (which, incidentally, are just different spellings of each other)
I just like the times when someone addresses me by my "number of points title".
On the other hand, only a very few people ever misspell "Gus".
(Edit: Which, of course, might as well be throwing down a gauntlet to get everyone on The Thread to deliberately misspell my name. "Guess" we'll see who can "gussy" it up the most, and who has the "guts" to really go over the top on it.)
I'm sureThe Jaster will have a go.

I think I will

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 9

GSquared (3/31/2010)
GilaMonster (3/30/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (3/30/2010)
Those don't grate on me nearly as much as changing my name.
i.e.
Thanks Jase
You're complaining?
You know how many ways there are to misspell either a 4-letter name or a 4-letter nickname (which, incidentally, are just different spellings of each other)
I just like the times when someone addresses me by my "number of points title".
On the other hand, only a very few people ever misspell "Gus".
(Edit: Which, of course, might as well be throwing down a gauntlet to get everyone on The Thread to deliberately misspell my name. "Guess" we'll see who can "gussy" it up the most, and who has the "guts" to really go over the top on it.)

Genius

Genus

Gusster

Guberus

Grievus

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 10

Chris Morris-439714 (3/31/2010)
Paul White NZ (3/31/2010)
HR read your posts???
SSC HR...

Oh. They monitor these threads?

You work for SSC (redgate)?

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 11

Paul White NZ (3/31/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (3/31/2010)
Paul White NZ (3/31/2010)
HR read your posts???
SSC HR...
Really? Wow! I feel decidedly left out now 🙁
You must have used some really, er, enthusiastic language.
You are a dark horse Mr Morris.
Not like Sug, he's a big softy.

I still want a link.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 12

CirquedeSQLeil (3/31/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (3/31/2010)
Paul White NZ (3/31/2010)
HR read your posts???
SSC HR...
Oh. They monitor these threads?
You work for SSC (redgate)?

It was probably a report, Jasey-wasey. I work for a posh bra company, and on that day, I fitted in one. Please, can I stop digging now? :blush:

^{“Write the query the simplest way. If through testing it becomes clear that the performance is inadequate, consider alternative query forms.” - Gail Shaw}

For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
Understanding and using APPLY, (I) and (II) Paul White
Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150468 More actions · Answer 13

Chris Morris-439714 (3/31/2010)
Jasey-wasey.

Awesome.

I work for a posh bra company, and on that day, I fitted in one.

Double awesome, with chocolate awesome sprinkles.

Paul White
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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 14

Chris Morris-439714 (3/31/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (3/31/2010)
Chris Morris-439714 (3/31/2010)
Paul White NZ (3/31/2010)
HR read your posts???
SSC HR...
Oh. They monitor these threads?
You work for SSC (redgate)?
It was probably a report, Jasey-wasey. I work for a posh bra company, and on that day, I fitted in one. Please, can I stop digging now? :blush:

Sure - I don't need any more images like that.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
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WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95461 More actions · Answer 15

Chris Morris-439714 (3/31/2010)
And started it off with Friend...
Or...'dear' :sick:
Ooh don't...one of those really ticked me off a few weeks ago :blush:

How many times can one use "dear" in a post? Surely we can add a couple more in there!

Wayne
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