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Brandie Tarvin SSC Guru Points: 173068 More actions · Answer 1

*chirp*

I dare say I can hear the crickets.

Did the snowstorms really affect that much of our membership?

Or is it just the natural death of this thread I hear looming?

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 2

Thunderstorms here, but no snow storms. (I'd worry if there were)

Want some entertainment? I give you Gus's reply here http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1034345.aspx, nominated for comment on the week.

It almost resulted in coffee over laptop.

Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

We walk in the dark places no others will enter
We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 3

Brandie Tarvin (12/14/2010)
*chirp*
*chirp*
I dare say I can hear the crickets.
Did the snowstorms really affect that much of our membership?
Or is it just the natural death of this thread I hear looming?

"... natural death of this thread ..." Now that's funny!!!!!! 😛

Alvin Ramard
Memphis PASS Chapter[/url]

All my SSC forum answers come with a money back guarantee. If you didn't like the answer then I'll gladly refund what you paid for it.

For best practices on asking questions, please read the following article: Forum Etiquette: How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help[/url]

Brandie Tarvin SSC Guru Points: 173068 More actions · Answer 4

GilaMonster (12/14/2010)
Want some entertainment? I give you Gus's reply here http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1034345.aspx, nominated for comment on the week.
It almost resulted in coffee over laptop.

I can see why. @=) I'll second that nomination!

Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 5

GilaMonster (12/14/2010)
Thunderstorms here, but no snow storms. (I'd worry if there were)
Want some entertainment? I give you Gus's reply here http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1034345.aspx, nominated for comment on the week.
It almost resulted in coffee over laptop.

I kind of want to start a contest to see who can write the most complex way to round up to 1000.

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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 6

Stefan Krzywicki (12/14/2010)
GilaMonster (12/14/2010)
Thunderstorms here, but no snow storms. (I'd worry if there were)
Want some entertainment? I give you Gus's reply here http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1034345.aspx, nominated for comment on the week.
It almost resulted in coffee over laptop.
I kind of want to start a contest to see who can write the most complex way to round up to 1000.

I'm game. I have an idea inspired by a recent post on the TheDailyWTF site.

Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

We walk in the dark places no others will enter
We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 7

Here's another good comment by Gus.

http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1033986.aspx

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

Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 8

GilaMonster (12/14/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (12/14/2010)
GilaMonster (12/14/2010)
Thunderstorms here, but no snow storms. (I'd worry if there were)
Want some entertainment? I give you Gus's reply here http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1034345.aspx, nominated for comment on the week.
It almost resulted in coffee over laptop.
I kind of want to start a contest to see who can write the most complex way to round up to 1000.
I'm game. I have an idea inspired by a recent post on the TheDailyWTF site.

Define the rules. Does this have to be Celko compliant? 😛

Alvin Ramard
Memphis PASS Chapter[/url]

All my SSC forum answers come with a money back guarantee. If you didn't like the answer then I'll gladly refund what you paid for it.

For best practices on asking questions, please read the following article: Forum Etiquette: How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help[/url]

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 9

Stefan Krzywicki (12/14/2010)
GilaMonster (12/14/2010)
Thunderstorms here, but no snow storms. (I'd worry if there were)
Want some entertainment? I give you Gus's reply here http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1034345.aspx, nominated for comment on the week.
It almost resulted in coffee over laptop.
I kind of want to start a contest to see who can write the most complex way to round up to 1000.

Sounds fun. Does the winner get an Ipad? 😀 A picture of an Ipad? 😀

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

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 10

Alvin Ramard (12/14/2010)
GilaMonster (12/14/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (12/14/2010)
GilaMonster (12/14/2010)
Thunderstorms here, but no snow storms. (I'd worry if there were)
Want some entertainment? I give you Gus's reply here http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1034345.aspx, nominated for comment on the week.
It almost resulted in coffee over laptop.
I kind of want to start a contest to see who can write the most complex way to round up to 1000.
I'm game. I have an idea inspired by a recent post on the TheDailyWTF site.
Define the rules. Does this have to be Celko compliant? 😛

I'd say you get bonus points if you can make steam come out of his ears.

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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
--------------------------------------
It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 11

CirquedeSQLeil (12/14/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (12/14/2010)
GilaMonster (12/14/2010)
Thunderstorms here, but no snow storms. (I'd worry if there were)
Want some entertainment? I give you Gus's reply here http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1034345.aspx, nominated for comment on the week.
It almost resulted in coffee over laptop.
I kind of want to start a contest to see who can write the most complex way to round up to 1000.
Sounds fun. Does the winner get an Ipad? 😀 A picture of an Ipad? 😀

Lets not get crazy here. Maybe a picture of someone taking a picture of an iPad.

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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
--------------------------------------
It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

Brandie Tarvin SSC Guru Points: 173068 More actions · Answer 12

CirquedeSQLeil (12/14/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (12/14/2010)
GilaMonster (12/14/2010)
Thunderstorms here, but no snow storms. (I'd worry if there were)
Want some entertainment? I give you Gus's reply here http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1034345.aspx, nominated for comment on the week.
It almost resulted in coffee over laptop.
I kind of want to start a contest to see who can write the most complex way to round up to 1000.
Sounds fun. Does the winner get an Ipad? 😀 A picture of an Ipad? 😀

The winner gets a picture of Steve on his horse pretending to use an Ipad.

Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 13

Brandie Tarvin (12/14/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (12/14/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (12/14/2010)
GilaMonster (12/14/2010)
Thunderstorms here, but no snow storms. (I'd worry if there were)
Want some entertainment? I give you Gus's reply here http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1034345.aspx, nominated for comment on the week.
It almost resulted in coffee over laptop.
I kind of want to start a contest to see who can write the most complex way to round up to 1000.
Sounds fun. Does the winner get an Ipad? 😀 A picture of an Ipad? 😀
The winner gets a picture of Steve on his horse pretending to use an Ipad.

That's second place. First place gets a picture of Steve's horse trying to use an iPad.

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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
--------------------------------------
It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 14

I'd prefer a picture of the horse stepping on the iPad. 😀

Alvin Ramard
Memphis PASS Chapter[/url]

All my SSC forum answers come with a money back guarantee. If you didn't like the answer then I'll gladly refund what you paid for it.

For best practices on asking questions, please read the following article: Forum Etiquette: How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help[/url]

LutzM SSC Guru Points: 107049 More actions · Answer 15

Alvin Ramard (12/14/2010)
I'd prefer a picture of the horse stepping on the iPad. 😀

But I hope you'll allow Jeff to let the iPad go before....

Lutz
A pessimist is an optimist with experience.

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