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The Dixie Flatline SSC Guru Points: 53354 More actions · Answer 1

Pstttt....

It's "rude and obnoxious" or "LEWD and lascivious."

To paraphrase Inigo Montoya:

"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." 😛

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 2

The Dixie Flatline (4/8/2010)
Pstttt....
To paraphrase Inigo Montoya:

My name is Inigo Montoya.

psst. It was also a joke 😛

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The Dixie Flatline SSC Guru Points: 53354 More actions · Answer 3

Well, I don't know how you people in Las Vegas like to talk..... 😉

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 4

:-D:cool:

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TomThomson SSC Guru Points: 104768 More actions · Answer 5

The Dixie Flatline (4/8/2010)
Well, I don't know how you people in Las Vegas like to talk..... 😉

They can actually talk:w00t::laugh:? It's not just some automatic phrase generator concealed in their shorts?

Tom

BrainDonor SSCoach Points: 19269 More actions · Answer 6

Why do so few people understand the basic principles behind backups?

DBCC Timewarp, anyone?

BrainDonor

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spaghettidba SSC Guru Points: 105732 More actions · Answer 7

BrainDonor (4/9/2010)
Why do so few people understand the basic principles behind backups?
DBCC Timewarp, anyone?
BrainDonor

And why keep people giving crap advice on backups?

I'm so glad SQL2008 doesn't support that "feature" any more.

-- Gianluca Sartori

jcrawf02 SSC-Insane Points: 24198 More actions · Answer 8

I need some inspiration, what do you guys do when you start to lose focus and don't have the time to go get the crap kicked out of you in some dojo? 😉

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How best to post your question[/url]
How to post performance problems[/url]
Tally Table:What it is and how it replaces a loop[/url]

"stewsterl 80804 (10/16/2009)I guess when you stop and try to understand the solution provided you not only learn, but save yourself some headaches when you need to make any slight changes."

ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 9

jcrawf02 (4/9/2010)
I need some inspiration, what do you guys do when you start to lose focus and don't have the time to go get the crap kicked out of you in some dojo? 😉

Take a couple of sticks[/url] out into the countryside.

On second thoughts, that would take longer than a beating.

^{“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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Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

Luke L SSC-Dedicated Points: 35547 More actions · Answer 10

jcrawf02 (4/9/2010)
I need some inspiration, what do you guys do when you start to lose focus and don't have the time to go get the crap kicked out of you in some dojo? 😉

Depending on the time of year I usually will go chase a little white ball. Get's the blood flowing (if you walk) and give you something else to think about for 4 hours or so...

-Luke.

To help us help you read this[/url]For better help with performance problems please read this[/url]

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95461 More actions · Answer 11

Luke L (4/9/2010)
jcrawf02 (4/9/2010)
I need some inspiration, what do you guys do when you start to lose focus and don't have the time to go get the crap kicked out of you in some dojo? 😉
Depending on the time of year I usually will go chase a little white ball. Get's the blood flowing (if you walk) and give you something else to think about for 4 hours or so...
-Luke.

The way I hit that white ball, I get plenty of exercise just chasing it from the places the cart won't get to! :w00t:

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Luke L SSC-Dedicated Points: 35547 More actions · Answer 12

WayneS (4/9/2010)
Luke L (4/9/2010)
jcrawf02 (4/9/2010)
I need some inspiration, what do you guys do when you start to lose focus and don't have the time to go get the crap kicked out of you in some dojo? 😉
Depending on the time of year I usually will go chase a little white ball. Get's the blood flowing (if you walk) and give you something else to think about for 4 hours or so...
-Luke.
The way I hit that white ball, I get plenty of exercise just chasing it from the places the cart won't get to! :w00t:

True, I have much the same experience... What was it Mark Twain used to say.... Golf is a good walk, spoiled.

To help us help you read this[/url]For better help with performance problems please read this[/url]

jcrawf02 SSC-Insane Points: 24198 More actions · Answer 13

Luke L (4/9/2010)
WayneS (4/9/2010)
Luke L (4/9/2010)
jcrawf02 (4/9/2010)
I need some inspiration, what do you guys do when you start to lose focus and don't have the time to go get the crap kicked out of you in some dojo? 😉
Depending on the time of year I usually will go chase a little white ball. Get's the blood flowing (if you walk) and give you something else to think about for 4 hours or so...
-Luke.
The way I hit that white ball, I get plenty of exercise just chasing it from the places the cart won't get to! :w00t:
True, I have much the same experience... What was it Mark Twain used to say.... Golf is a good walk, spoiled.

Tiger has a very similar quote, but he spells and pronounces "walk" differently...

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How best to post your question[/url]
How to post performance problems[/url]
Tally Table:What it is and how it replaces a loop[/url]

"stewsterl 80804 (10/16/2009)I guess when you stop and try to understand the solution provided you not only learn, but save yourself some headaches when you need to make any slight changes."

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281344 More actions · Answer 14

Gianluca Sartori (4/9/2010)
BrainDonor (4/9/2010)
Why do so few people understand the basic principles behind backups?
DBCC Timewarp, anyone?
BrainDonor
And why keep people giving crap advice on backups?
I'm so glad SQL2008 doesn't support that "feature" any more.

Because it is easy

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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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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Chad Crawford SSChampion Points: 11610 More actions · Answer 15

You know why they called it Golf right? All the other 4-letter words were taken.

Chad