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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 1

I find myself amazed that there are three that carried through with that threat and it worked.

That is awesome. If I ever need to hold true to the threat - I will certainly do it with more ease of mind now.

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LutzM SSC Guru Points: 107049 More actions · Answer 2

CirquedeSQLeil (4/7/2010)
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Funny - exercising restraint to not use a 1-liner on that.

Brave man. Do you want us to consider it some kind of self-flagellation? 😀

Lutz
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WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95461 More actions · Answer 3

CirquedeSQLeil (4/7/2010)
I find myself amazed that there are three that carried through with that threat and it worked.
That is awesome. If I ever need to hold true to the threat - I will certainly do it with more ease of mind now.

As a parent, you always need to be ready to follow through on any threat that you make. And the sooner you do it, the sooner the kids learn. Think about it... if you are constantly telling them this, they learn that you are all talk and no action, and will continue to do the improper behavior. Carry through on the threat, and they change immediately.

I remember one time one of my kids was told to be ready to go somewhere in 10 minutes... we were leaving then. Well, in 10 minutes he only had his underwear on. We went anyway. When we got to where we were going, my wife handed him some clothes that were recently bought, but then he decided he didn't like. He was dressed in 5 seconds. Never a problem getting ready again.

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
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Performance Problems
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Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95461 More actions · Answer 4

CirquedeSQLeil (4/7/2010)
Grant Fritchey (4/7/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (4/7/2010)
Grant Fritchey (4/7/2010)
You kids take this outside or I'm going to get my belt!
And then put on your pants?
Alternatively
If you kids don't stop right now, you'll be going out to the willow tree to pick your own switch.
Actually, my first step-father was a flipping monster. He made me go & cut my own switch, on several occasions. I wouldn't do that to just about anyone.
I don't which is worse the fear walking out there to find the switch or the aftermath.
I couldn't do that to anybody either.

I saw some show a few years back...

Dad went out with the child, and they picked out at least a dozen switches. Different lengths / thicknesses, etc.

They then went into the child's bedroom, and started trying them out (on the bed). Analyzing whether they would hurt too much, or not enough.

During this time, Mom is terrified, hearing all the "swishing" and "smacking" going on...

In the end, child gets a very mild smack with the switch that (s)he selected.

And learned many lessons, including that Dad loved enough to ensure punishment was done, and loved so much as to ensure child wasn't beaten.

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
For better assistance in answering your questions
Performance Problems
Common date/time routines
Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

LutzM SSC Guru Points: 107049 More actions · Answer 5

I just have a headline for SSC jumping into my mind:

Having trouble with your database or your kids?

Have a look at SSC! We'll tune both! 😀 :hehe: 😀

Lutz
A pessimist is an optimist with experience.

How to get fast answers to your question[/url]
How to post performance related questions[/url]
Links for Tally Table [/url] , Cross Tabs [/url] and Dynamic Cross Tabs [/url], Delimited Split Function[/url]

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95461 More actions · Answer 6

Jeffrey Williams-493691 (4/7/2010)
Grant Fritchey (4/7/2010)
You kids take this outside or I'm going to get my belt!
If you don't stop right now - I'm going to turn this car around and we will go right home. I mean it! :w00t:

Oh, another thing my wife and I would do. You know all those drop-in babysitting places near malls? Kids don't behave, they go there. Yep, we used them as punishment.

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
For better assistance in answering your questions
Performance Problems
Common date/time routines
Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95461 More actions · Answer 7

I see Paul's QOD is still running 47%, w/ 1250 attempts.

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
For better assistance in answering your questions
Performance Problems
Common date/time routines
Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150468 More actions · Answer 8

WayneS (4/7/2010)
I see ~~Jason's~~Paul's QOD is still running 47%, w/ 1250 attempts.

*cough*

Whose QotD? 😛 :rolleyes:

Paul White
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@SQL_Kiwi

Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 9

CirquedeSQLeil (4/7/2010)
Gift Peddie (4/7/2010)
Lynn Pettis (4/7/2010)
Gift Peddie (4/7/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (4/7/2010)
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GSquared (4/7/2010)
Gift Peddie (4/7/2010)
Lynn Pettis (4/7/2010)
GSquared (4/7/2010)
Gift Peddie (4/7/2010)
Lynn Pettis (4/7/2010)
Please just stop - everybody. This kind of stuff is a drag and not the reason that many of us come to SSC.
On a sidenote, I now I have a longer and more technically accurate article than many.:w00t:

Okay, I have read ahead and will heed the warnings. I'll stop.

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95461 More actions · Answer 10

Paul White NZ (4/7/2010)
*cough*
Whose QotD? 😛 :rolleyes:

Crap... Sorry Paul. I fixed it, but you have me quoted with the wrong name forever...

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
For better assistance in answering your questions
Performance Problems
Common date/time routines
Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150468 More actions · Answer 11

Lynn Pettis (4/7/2010)
Okay, I have read ahead and will heed the warnings. I'll stop.

That would be nice, yes :satisfied:

Paul White
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@SQL_Kiwi

Paul White SSC Guru Points: 150468 More actions · Answer 12

WayneS (4/7/2010)
Carp... Sorry Paul. I fixed it, but you have me quoted with the wrong name forever...

Fixed! 😀

Paul White
All articles available on SQL.kiwi
@SQL_Kiwi

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 13

lmu92 (4/7/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (4/7/2010)
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Funny - exercising restraint to not use a 1-liner on that.
Brave man. Do you want us to consider it some kind of self-flagellation? 😀

That works

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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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 14

lmu92 (4/7/2010)
I just have a headline for SSC jumping into my mind:
Having trouble with your database or your kids?
Have a look at SSC! We'll tune both! 😀 :hehe: 😀

Superb

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 15

WayneS (4/7/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (4/7/2010)
I find myself amazed that there are three that carried through with that threat and it worked.
That is awesome. If I ever need to hold true to the threat - I will certainly do it with more ease of mind now.
As a parent, you always need to be ready to follow through on any threat that you make. And the sooner you do it, the sooner the kids learn. Think about it... if you are constantly telling them this, they learn that you are all talk and no action, and will continue to do the improper behavior. Carry through on the threat, and they change immediately.
I remember one time one of my kids was told to be ready to go somewhere in 10 minutes... we were leaving then. Well, in 10 minutes he only had his underwear on. We went anyway. When we got to where we were going, my wife handed him some clothes that were recently bought, but then he decided he didn't like. He was dressed in 5 seconds. Never a problem getting ready again.

I agree whole-heartedly.

We carry through with "threats." I just haven't had to carry through with that one..i.e. Settle down or I will turn this car around and go home. They know that I probably will.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events