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

Thank you Gail, I will look for them in Memphis at first opportunity.

Lynn, continuing the casual conversation from the rant thread, I live in Oxford, Mississippi which is about an hour south of Memphis, TN. My soft drink of choice is Coke Classic.

Steve, could you please reduce my points. If I'm "Eights" it is primarily because of participation in The Thread. It isn't something earned (yet) by helping others. Considering my criticism of the Nameless MVP, it would be hypocritical to not make this request. Thanks 🙂

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Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 2

Well, if you've checked my profile you know I live in Colorado Springs, CO. My drink of choice is Dr Pepper. Mostly the diet version, but I do occasionally indulge in the regular. I made the switch back in 2005. That along with other changes, I managed to lose 35 lbs and keep it off. My wife and kids, however, want to me to cut way back on the amount of sodas I drink, but it is my only vice (I don't smoke, drink alcohol (maybe at New Years')).

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 3

Bob Hovious (3/17/2009)
Steve, could you please reduce my points. If I'm "Eights" it is primarily because of participation in The Thread. It isn't something earned (yet) by helping others.

That's easy to fix. Start answering questions. 😀

I wouldn't worry about the points. When you're in the 8000's just because of this thread, then it's time to worry.

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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 4

GilaMonster (3/17/2009)
Bob Hovious (3/16/2009)
Gail, do you have any recommendations from your part of the world?
If you're into wines, you absolutely must not miss the Stellenbosch wines (Cape Town, South Africa). They've won awards world-wide.

These guys do amazing things with the humble chenin, absolutely delicious.

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The Dixie Flatline SSC Guru Points: 53354 More actions · Answer 5

Thanks to you too, Chris.

Gail, I have been answering questions for some time now, and hope to continue. But with the evolution of The Thread, I've rolled up a lot more posts that were purely casual in nature, if not downright silly.

I'm still hoping to one day find sp_MSGoBackInTime documented in BOL. It is THE essential tool for recovering your database when you never made backups. :hehe:

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Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 6

Bob Hovious (3/17/2009)
... I live in Oxford, Mississippi which is about an hour south of Memphis, TN.

Bob, you gonna be in Memphis this Thursday night by any chance?

We're having the first meeting of the Memphis PASS Chapter. We'd love to have you join us. Pass this on to anybody else you know who might be interested.

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The Dixie Flatline SSC Guru Points: 53354 More actions · Answer 7

Hey Alvin

In fact, I am coming up to Memphis Thursday night. Expressly to attend the PASS meeting. Our head DBA used to work for FedEx before he moved back down to Oxford. But he didn't know about the SQL chapter, until I checked last week and told him about it. We decided to start carpooling up there to join in. We may bring along another body or two. I'm looking forward to meeting you.

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 8

Bob Hovious (3/17/2009)
I'm still hoping to one day find sp_MSGoBackInTime documented in BOL. It is THE essential tool for recovering your database when you never made backups. :hehe:

They renamed it in SQL 2008. It's now DBCC TIMEWARP. It takes 127 parameters, none of which are documented anywhere. Most of the parameters are for detailing your exact position in the space-time continuum and your precise momentum, both expressed in 12 dimensions.

:w00t: :hehe:

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Jack Corbett SSC Guru Points: 184394 More actions · Answer 9

GilaMonster (3/17/2009)
Bob Hovious (3/17/2009)
I'm still hoping to one day find sp_MSGoBackInTime documented in BOL. It is THE essential tool for recovering your database when you never made backups. :hehe:
They renamed it in SQL 2008. It's now DBCC TIMEWARP. It takes 127 parameters, none of which are documented anywhere. Most of the parameters are for detailing your exact position in the space-time continuum and your precise momentum, both expressed in 12 dimensions.
:w00t: :hehe:

But what are they using to power the Flux Capacitor?

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Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 10

Bob Hovious (3/17/2009)
Hey Alvin
In fact, I am coming up to Memphis Thursday night. Expressly to attend the PASS meeting. Our head DBA used to work for FedEx before he moved back down to Oxford. But he didn't know about the SQL chapter, until I checked last week and told him about it. We decided to start carpooling up there to join in. We may bring along another body or two. I'm looking forward to meeting you.

COOL!!!

I'm looking forward to meeting you.

See ya Thursday.

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Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 398890 More actions · Answer 11

Jack Corbett (3/17/2009)
GilaMonster (3/17/2009)
Bob Hovious (3/17/2009)
I'm still hoping to one day find sp_MSGoBackInTime documented in BOL. It is THE essential tool for recovering your database when you never made backups. :hehe:
They renamed it in SQL 2008. It's now DBCC TIMEWARP. It takes 127 parameters, none of which are documented anywhere. Most of the parameters are for detailing your exact position in the space-time continuum and your precise momentum, both expressed in 12 dimensions.
:w00t: :hehe:
But what are they using to power the Flux Capacitor?

Wrong technology. TARDIS.

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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 12

There seems to be an inverse square law operating between the amount of time and effort you put into a post, and the chance of the OP responding at all let alone usefully. Here's two examples, one from today and one from some time ago.

^{“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

ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 13

Jack Corbett (3/17/2009)
GilaMonster (3/17/2009)
Bob Hovious (3/17/2009)
I'm still hoping to one day find sp_MSGoBackInTime documented in BOL. It is THE essential tool for recovering your database when you never made backups. :hehe:
They renamed it in SQL 2008. It's now DBCC TIMEWARP. It takes 127 parameters, none of which are documented anywhere. Most of the parameters are for detailing your exact position in the space-time continuum and your precise momentum, both expressed in 12 dimensions.
:w00t: :hehe:
But what are they using to power the Flux Capacitor?

A small step up from potato peelings

Energy from the Dark Side ssssshhhhhhhhhhh

^{“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

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 14

Chris Morris (3/17/2009)
There seems to be an inverse square law operating between the amount of time and effort you put into a post, and the chance of the OP responding at all let alone usefully. Here's two examples, one from today and one from some time ago.

Something that I've noticed recently (couple times here, couple times elsewhere from different people) is this kind of pattern,

OP: Please help I have a problem < Insert very common problem here >

Reply: That problem is explained in this article <link>, this blog post <link> and this page from Books Online <link>

OP: Thanks, but that's not useful. My problem is unique.

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 15

Jack Corbett (3/17/2009)
GilaMonster (3/17/2009)
Bob Hovious (3/17/2009)
I'm still hoping to one day find sp_MSGoBackInTime documented in BOL. It is THE essential tool for recovering your database when you never made backups. :hehe:
They renamed it in SQL 2008. It's now DBCC TIMEWARP. It takes 127 parameters, none of which are documented anywhere. Most of the parameters are for detailing your exact position in the space-time continuum and your precise momentum, both expressed in 12 dimensions.
:w00t: :hehe:
But what are they using to power the Flux Capacitor?

Zero-point energy, of course. Duh. 😉

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