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Luis Cazares SSC Guru Points: 183706 More actions · Answer 1

Hugo Kornelis - Monday, April 24, 2017 3:40 PM
bmg002 - Monday, April 24, 2017 2:17 PM
That is, the stability of the stool would be good enough to sit on without falling off or hurting yourself, but not as good as a 3/4 legged stool.
Even a 1-legged stool can be stable when used properly. My father was born in a farm, and his father (my grandfather) and his brothers would all use a 1-legged stool when milking the cows. I found an article about it on the Dutch Wikipedia: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melkkruk
(No English version available, apparently)

I heard of the use of a 1-legged stool used in manufacturing. It's meant to be used by people with repetitive tasks that would bore them to sleep. The stool would keep them concentrated to avoid falling.

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Sean Lange SSC Guru Points: 286590 More actions · Answer 2

rodjkidd - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:37 AM
Sean:
Living Color are amazing live.
Still yet to see Primus.
Bob Mould (Sugar) is a legend I see Copper Blue was re-issued for Record Store Day.
There are few ex musicians in the sql community , I wonder what the connection is? Must be a sign of the times - computer club / music club type of thing!
Neil - cool, It looks like I may miss this tour, pity as its their most proggy album (!). Hoping for some last minute production tickets, I've got a few tickets like that recently due to working all over the place. Tickets that are held back for band, family, friends and the venue staff. Not always used, but they only put them up for sale really close (sometimes the day of the gig) to the gig.
Yet to see Elbow as well.
Rodders...

Yeah the first time I saw Bob Mould was with Husker Du around 84-85. Not sure what the connection is but there do seem to be quite a few musicians around.

Neil - glad to hear I am not the only former bass player with some chances to open for some pretty big acts. Of course with the bands I opened for nobody knew who they were at that point in time, unlike opening for Elbow. That must have been pretty cool. I think the largest crowd I ever played was maybe in front of ~1,000 or so. Nothing like the crowd you probably had for Elbow.

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Greg Edwards-268690 SSC-Insane Points: 20680 More actions · Answer 3

ThomasRushton - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:50 AM
rodjkidd - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:37 AM
There are few ex musicians in the sql community , I wonder what the connection is? Must be a sign of the times - computer club / music club type of thing!
Rodders...
Not just ex-musicians, either... Don't you just hate it when rehearsal footage leaks online? And they didn't get my best side. 😉
But the computer / music linkage is strong - I know quite a few hardcore design/programming/sysadmin types who are also really rather good musicians. One friend is a rather good horn player by night and a ASIC designer by day; another is a very handy cellist / ATC systems bod. And I look forward to playing with them both again in the summer.

My brother in law retired from Head of Technology for a school district.
His retirement gig is playing in a band with a couple coworkers.
Seems to be a stress reliever they really enjoy.
Even has the xylo tie. 🙂

Sean - Try Buddy's Cajun Seasoning. Think you would like it.
Not as salty as most of them, and works great on ribs, fish, potatoes and onions.
Also easy to moderate for those that don't like too much spice.

Phil Parkin SSC Guru Points: 246960 More actions · Answer 4

Sean Lange - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:04 AM
Yeah the first time I saw Bob Mould was with Husker Du around 84-85. Not sure what the connection is but there do seem to be quite a few musicians around.
Neil - glad to hear I am not the only former bass player with some chances to open for some pretty big acts. Of course with the bands I opened for nobody knew who they were at that point in time, unlike opening for Elbow. That must have been pretty cool. I think the largest crowd I ever played was maybe in front of ~1,000 or so. Nothing like the crowd you probably had for Elbow.

I've only ever played in pubs (and that was a while ago), but you can add me to the muso list too. Waiting for delivery of my new Mesa Boogie amp any day now!

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Sean Lange SSC Guru Points: 286590 More actions · Answer 5

Greg Edwards-268690 - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:19 AM
ThomasRushton - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:50 AM
rodjkidd - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:37 AM
There are few ex musicians in the sql community , I wonder what the connection is? Must be a sign of the times - computer club / music club type of thing!
Rodders...
Not just ex-musicians, either... Don't you just hate it when rehearsal footage leaks online? And they didn't get my best side. 😉
But the computer / music linkage is strong - I know quite a few hardcore design/programming/sysadmin types who are also really rather good musicians. One friend is a rather good horn player by night and a ASIC designer by day; another is a very handy cellist / ATC systems bod. And I look forward to playing with them both again in the summer.
My brother in law retired from Head of Technology for a school district.
His retirement gig is playing in a band with a couple coworkers.
Seems to be a stress reliever they really enjoy.
Even has the xylo tie. 🙂
Sean - Try Buddy's Cajun Seasoning. Think you would like it.
Not as salty as most of them, and works great on ribs, fish, potatoes and onions.
Also easy to moderate for those that don't like too much spice.

I will certainly give that a shot. I don't like seasoning or rubs with much (or any) salt. Since salt dehydrates it is better that the user decide at what point in the cooking process to start pulling the water to the surface.

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Lynn Pettis SSC Guru Points: 442467 More actions · Answer 6

Sean Lange - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:27 AM
Greg Edwards-268690 - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:19 AM
ThomasRushton - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:50 AM
rodjkidd - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:37 AM
There are few ex musicians in the sql community , I wonder what the connection is? Must be a sign of the times - computer club / music club type of thing!
Rodders...
Not just ex-musicians, either... Don't you just hate it when rehearsal footage leaks online? And they didn't get my best side. 😉
But the computer / music linkage is strong - I know quite a few hardcore design/programming/sysadmin types who are also really rather good musicians. One friend is a rather good horn player by night and a ASIC designer by day; another is a very handy cellist / ATC systems bod. And I look forward to playing with them both again in the summer.
My brother in law retired from Head of Technology for a school district.
His retirement gig is playing in a band with a couple coworkers.
Seems to be a stress reliever they really enjoy.
Even has the xylo tie. 🙂
Sean - Try Buddy's Cajun Seasoning. Think you would like it.
Not as salty as most of them, and works great on ribs, fish, potatoes and onions.
Also easy to moderate for those that don't like too much spice.
I will certainly give that a shot. I don't like seasoning or rubs with much (or any) salt. Since salt dehydrates it is better that the user decide at what point in the cooking process to start pulling the water to the surface.

I know you don't hear about MySpace often, not even sure if it is still up, but if you go there and find Imaginos that is a friend and former co-worker.

Michael L John One Orange Chip Points: 27055 More actions · Answer 7

Sean Lange - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:27 AM
Greg Edwards-268690 - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:19 AM
ThomasRushton - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:50 AM
rodjkidd - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:37 AM
There are few ex musicians in the sql community , I wonder what the connection is? Must be a sign of the times - computer club / music club type of thing!
Rodders...
Not just ex-musicians, either... Don't you just hate it when rehearsal footage leaks online? And they didn't get my best side. 😉
But the computer / music linkage is strong - I know quite a few hardcore design/programming/sysadmin types who are also really rather good musicians. One friend is a rather good horn player by night and a ASIC designer by day; another is a very handy cellist / ATC systems bod. And I look forward to playing with them both again in the summer.
My brother in law retired from Head of Technology for a school district.
His retirement gig is playing in a band with a couple coworkers.
Seems to be a stress reliever they really enjoy.
Even has the xylo tie. 🙂
Sean - Try Buddy's Cajun Seasoning. Think you would like it.
Not as salty as most of them, and works great on ribs, fish, potatoes and onions.
Also easy to moderate for those that don't like too much spice.
I will certainly give that a shot. I don't like seasoning or rubs with much (or any) salt. Since salt dehydrates it is better that the user decide at what point in the cooking process to start pulling the water to the surface.

My first attempt at college was as a music major. Music is definitely a part of a DBA's genes.

Michael L John
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Neil Burton SSC-Insane Points: 22999 More actions · Answer 8

Sean Lange - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:04 AM
rodjkidd - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:37 AM
Sean:
Living Color are amazing live.
Still yet to see Primus.
Bob Mould (Sugar) is a legend I see Copper Blue was re-issued for Record Store Day.
There are few ex musicians in the sql community , I wonder what the connection is? Must be a sign of the times - computer club / music club type of thing!
Neil - cool, It looks like I may miss this tour, pity as its their most proggy album (!). Hoping for some last minute production tickets, I've got a few tickets like that recently due to working all over the place. Tickets that are held back for band, family, friends and the venue staff. Not always used, but they only put them up for sale really close (sometimes the day of the gig) to the gig.
Yet to see Elbow as well.
Rodders...
Yeah the first time I saw Bob Mould was with Husker Du around 84-85. Not sure what the connection is but there do seem to be quite a few musicians around.
Neil - glad to hear I am not the only former bass player with some chances to open for some pretty big acts. Of course with the bands I opened for nobody knew who they were at that point in time, unlike opening for Elbow. That must have been pretty cool. I think the largest crowd I ever played was maybe in front of ~1,000 or so. Nothing like the crowd you probably had for Elbow.

No such luck actually. This was waaaay back when they were still doing clubs and pubs. They actually went to the same school and 6th form college as I did and this was a college gig that they'd been invited to play when they were starting to make a name around Bury. It was the back room of a grotty rock club and I could name 50% of the crowd!
Sadly, I just can't get into Elbow. They're talented guys and very good at what they do but what they do isn't my cup of tea. I kind of feel like I should like them, being local lads (literally drinking in my local) but I just can't do it.

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Sean Lange SSC Guru Points: 286590 More actions · Answer 9

Neil Burton - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 8:35 AM
Sean Lange - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:04 AM
rodjkidd - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:37 AM
Sean:
Living Color are amazing live.
Still yet to see Primus.
Bob Mould (Sugar) is a legend I see Copper Blue was re-issued for Record Store Day.
There are few ex musicians in the sql community , I wonder what the connection is? Must be a sign of the times - computer club / music club type of thing!
Neil - cool, It looks like I may miss this tour, pity as its their most proggy album (!). Hoping for some last minute production tickets, I've got a few tickets like that recently due to working all over the place. Tickets that are held back for band, family, friends and the venue staff. Not always used, but they only put them up for sale really close (sometimes the day of the gig) to the gig.
Yet to see Elbow as well.
Rodders...
Yeah the first time I saw Bob Mould was with Husker Du around 84-85. Not sure what the connection is but there do seem to be quite a few musicians around.
Neil - glad to hear I am not the only former bass player with some chances to open for some pretty big acts. Of course with the bands I opened for nobody knew who they were at that point in time, unlike opening for Elbow. That must have been pretty cool. I think the largest crowd I ever played was maybe in front of ~1,000 or so. Nothing like the crowd you probably had for Elbow.
No such luck actually. This was waaaay back when they were still doing clubs and pubs. They actually went to the same school and 6th form college as I did and this was a college gig that they'd been invited to play when they were starting to make a name around Bury. It was the back room of a grotty rock club and I could name 50% of the crowd!
Sadly, I just can't get into Elbow. They're talented guys and very good at what they do but what they do isn't my cup of tea. I kind of feel like I should like them, being local lads (literally drinking in my local) but I just can't do it.

Ahh yeah so much the same as many of the bands I opened for. They later became huge names but at the time it was in a smokey bar with nobody there. I agree about Elbow...not anything I can get into but certainly have some respect for their talent. So many bands I feel that way about.

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Ed Wagner SSC Guru Points: 287026 More actions · Answer 10

bmg002 - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:15 PM
Lynn Pettis - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:12 PM
Sorry I brought it up.
I'm glad you did. It was a fun contribution to the conversation :).

It was a good conversation to read. I miss The Thread for a day and I missed a whole bunch of conversation.

So why does the conversation about the stool remind me about a 5 ounce bird carrying a 1 pound coconut? 😀 😉

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Mr. Brian Gale SSC-Insane Points: 24800 More actions · Answer 11

Ed Wagner - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:01 PM
bmg002 - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:15 PM
Lynn Pettis - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:12 PM
Sorry I brought it up.
I'm glad you did. It was a fun contribution to the conversation :).
It was a good conversation to read. I miss The Thread for a day and I missed a whole bunch of conversation.
So why does the conversation about the stool remind me about a 5 ounce bird carrying a 1 pound coconut? 😀 😉

It could be carried by an African swallow!

The above is all just my opinion on what you should do.
As with all advice you find on a random internet forum - you shouldn't blindly follow it. Always test on a test server to see if there is negative side effects before making changes to live!
I recommend you NEVER run "random code" you found online on any system you care about UNLESS you understand and can verify the code OR you don't care if the code trashes your system.

Ed Wagner SSC Guru Points: 287026 More actions · Answer 12

bmg002 - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:12 PM
Ed Wagner - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:01 PM
bmg002 - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:15 PM
Lynn Pettis - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:12 PM
Sorry I brought it up.
I'm glad you did. It was a fun contribution to the conversation :).
It was a good conversation to read. I miss The Thread for a day and I missed a whole bunch of conversation.
So why does the conversation about the stool remind me about a 5 ounce bird carrying a 1 pound coconut? 😀 😉
It could be carried by an African swallow!

Or European. 😛 It's one of the most quotable movies ever. Hard to believe it's as old as it is.

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jonathan.crawford SSCertifiable Points: 6612 More actions · Answer 13

Ed Wagner - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:05 PM
bmg002 - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:12 PM
Ed Wagner - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:01 PM
bmg002 - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:15 PM
Lynn Pettis - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:12 PM
Sorry I brought it up.
I'm glad you did. It was a fun contribution to the conversation :).
It was a good conversation to read. I miss The Thread for a day and I missed a whole bunch of conversation.
So why does the conversation about the stool remind me about a 5 ounce bird carrying a 1 pound coconut? 😀 😉
It could be carried by an African swallow!
Or European. 😛 It's one of the most quotable movies ever. Hard to believe it's as old as it is.

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Sean Lange SSC Guru Points: 286590 More actions · Answer 14

Ed Wagner - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:05 PM
bmg002 - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:12 PM
Ed Wagner - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:01 PM
bmg002 - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:15 PM
Lynn Pettis - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:12 PM
Sorry I brought it up.
I'm glad you did. It was a fun contribution to the conversation :).
It was a good conversation to read. I miss The Thread for a day and I missed a whole bunch of conversation.
So why does the conversation about the stool remind me about a 5 ounce bird carrying a 1 pound coconut? 😀 😉
It could be carried by an African swallow!
Or European. 😛 It's one of the most quotable movies ever. Hard to believe it's as old as it is.

Hard to believe that we are as old as we are. :w00t:

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Ed Wagner SSC Guru Points: 287026 More actions · Answer 15

Sean Lange - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:12 PM
Ed Wagner - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 1:05 PM
bmg002 - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:12 PM
Ed Wagner - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:01 PM
bmg002 - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:15 PM
Lynn Pettis - Monday, April 24, 2017 4:12 PM
Sorry I brought it up.
I'm glad you did. It was a fun contribution to the conversation :).
It was a good conversation to read. I miss The Thread for a day and I missed a whole bunch of conversation.
So why does the conversation about the stool remind me about a 5 ounce bird carrying a 1 pound coconut? 😀 😉
It could be carried by an African swallow!
Or European. 😛 It's one of the most quotable movies ever. Hard to believe it's as old as it is.
Hard to believe that we are as old as we are. :w00t:

How very true, my friend. All too true.

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