My first #MVPSummit has been an amazing experience! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to experience this event!

The #FabCon and #SQLCon keynote has really emphasised how much Microsoft benefits from the data Community. If you want how you too can benefit from this amazing Community, join me in the Community Lounge on Friday at 9:00 for a session that will enlighten and entertain!

Interesting arrival in Atlanta, the part I was stressed about was painless, but then I got to my hotel to find that the area was suffering a large blackout and no check-ins could be done. After a couple of hours and no end in sight, I found another hotel, so getting some well deserved rest now!

The @arseblog.com extra intro may be longer than the show if we find any more language clips

Post a pic you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed.

@orbinho.bsky.social Is there a way to look at the Arsenal game states in the periods of games after Gyokeres has been taken off? Feels like that despite all the (justified) criticism of his lack of effect on games, we have frequently surrendered advantages when he has gone off.

21 Weeks of Crazy Late Nights and Crazy Early Mornings. All worth it!!! Sam Darnold, WHAT A STORY!! #SuperBowl Champs!! #GoHawks #12s

As of this morning, I am on the job market, #OpenToWork, or however that is designated here. 🙂 I’m immediately looking for a new position, and my DMs are open. Thanks network!

SEAHAWKS!!!!! Waking up at 1:30AM totally worth it for that! Love this team!

Come on Sunderland!!

Happy #Whamaggedon day to all who celebrate @justrie.bsky.social @cathrinew.net @justinjbird.com @grrlgeek.bsky.social @tmitch.net @anotarian.bsky.social “This year, to save you from tears, [stay safe indoors] somewhere special!”

#sqlfamily please take a moment to like/comment on this Insta competition so my friend can get his parents-in-law to meet their new granddaughter ❤️

I don’t think I stand much of a chance to escape #whamaggedon this year. Thankfully it only starts on Monday, otherwise I would already be spending the rest of my days in Whamhalla! Have been ambushed with Last Christmas on 3 separate visits to the shops so far

Everyone has a plan until they get punched

#sqlfamily please can you help me out. A friend of mine is trying desperately to get his parents-in-law to South Africa to meet their granddaughter. Please like and comment on the Instagram post to help him potentially make this come true Please repost for reach www.instagram.com/p/DRhepLUCOMz/

Anyone else struggling with the 300 character limit for #FABCON #SQLCON session abstracts? It feels like I’ve rewritten each of mine 20 times, and I still feel like they’re awful. I can’t seem to fit a why (you should attend) and a what (you should expert to learn) within the limit. #sqlfamily

Hope everyone at @fabconeurope.bsky.social has an amazing time! Wish I could be there! #FabConEurope #FabConEurope25

Looking forward to the Microsoft Excel World Championships South Africa Final this weekend! My wife always believed in me (see my birthday gift from her 3 years ago), but it’s nice to have some proof 😁 Looking forward to the challenge!

In a rather weird coincidence, Arsenal’s two biggest signings this summer have names that fit beautifully into the underlay of choruses of Village People songs. Anyone have some interesting thoughts on how to create chants for Zu-bi-men-di (In the Navy) and Vik-tor Gyo-ko-res (Macho Macho Man)

I’m thrilled (and a bit stunned) to be awarded the Microsoft MVP! Hugely grateful to so many whose belief in me changed everything. And to everyone who’s ever watched, read, attended, or chatted, you’re the real MVPs. #MicrosoftMVP #Grateful #DataCommunity #MVPBuzz

Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs. (“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)

How is that different from the Jarrod Bowen goal last year that cost Arsenal the title? Last year, post in the way and the VAR said it was impossible to say that the ball was out.

A little update I'm available for hire - if anyone is looking for a 'Chief Power BI Nerd' ? or a 'Data Shepherd, Data Plumber, Data Dance Teacher' Maybe just a Plain Vanilla Senior BI consultant/engineer? Then let me know 😁 www.linkedin.com/posts/rwlpfr...

What a fucking night, Arsenal. Amazing.

On the plus side, all that time in transit gave me time to touch up my talk. Hope to see many of you there for my best attempt at a true Vegas-style session, complete with Costumes, Singing, Dancing, and multiple Copyright Infringements! #FabCon

Las Vegas, I am in you! Just over 32 hours door to door, but I have survived. Looking forward to a couple of days exploring Vegas, and really excited for #FabCon! But first, SLEEP!

Also, drinking bottomless margaritas on the strip is called networking if there’s someone with you…. So anyone interested in networking on the days before or after #FabCon, let me know!

If any #sqlfamily will be going into Las Vegas a day or two early for #FabCon and are keen in doing some touristy things (possibly a full day trip to Grand Canyon), I’m looking for exploring buddies!

Happy Birthday @dhma.ch

I am so fortunate to be heading to Las Vegas in 2 weeks' time for #FabCon. Would love to see you at my session about the value of community, and the impact it can have on your career. If you haven't already registered, use the code MCGILLIVRAY200 for $200 off fabricconf.com#!/session/Le...

Any #sqlfamily people going to Fabric Conf in Vegas and interested in seeing Penn and Teller on Saturday or Sunday before the conference?

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #485,837!

First Father’s Day, and a wonderful weekend away, organised by my amazing wife.

My son has the incredible ability to even make me look photogenic. Though not nearly as photogenic as my wife, or him. Amazing photos from our newborn photo shoot.

I really, really thought this was going to be the year. I’ve finished my Christmas shopping, not really planning to be in a public place again before the big day. And then, today, at 8:25am, I got into my car to drive to golf, only to be taken down by the #Whamageddon. cc @justrie.bsky.social

@sqlgene.com @sqlespresso.bsky.social @dgmelkin.bsky.social @sqlbek.bsky.social @bweissman.bsky.social @sqlsocialite.bsky.social thanks so much for the messages. Zachary is looking forward to meeting all of you. Hopefully one day soon. Thanks @mikejohnsonza.bsky.social for creating the video.

If you see this, post any photo in your gallery with no explanation

I have always loved November. But this year I’ll have one more very big reason to love it!

It’s getting closer….

It’s not always easy, but sometimes you have to just accept that people’s best might not be good enough on a particular day. And your best might not be good enough on another day. And all you can do is keep doing your best.

Spending the day in bed to try and shake a fever. Never nice to be sick, but the occasional day of doing nothing is also not the worst.

If anyone has stories like this (whether fictional or not), please send me inspiration.

Hey #SQLFamily This may sound strange, but hopefully one day I’ll get to show you the outcomes of this question. I’m looking for the strangest/funniest reasons you’ve ever taken up a hobby or interest. Something like, taking up embroidery after seeing a sewing machine on a grilled cheese…

Ah, the day after. The instant reminder of how quickly age catches up with you…

Everyone deserves a night to let their hair down every couple of months! Life is hard, you may as well make the best of it!

Do I now get to call myself, “The Artist formerly known as JamesMcG_MSBI”?