In memoriam...

Second session on #Copilot for #sql done. Nice filled room with a lot of interaction, fun and demos. Next up @barneylawrence.bsky.social on #Purview!

everyone should checkout Messenger by Abeto. it's a free browser game where ur just a little delivery kid on a little planet! messenger.abeto.co

Simon Sabin and I sit down and chat to answer one simple question: why bother with conferences in 2026? In the chat, we talk about meeting peers, asking real questions, and learning from battle-tested content (not vendor demos). Watch (or just listen to) the video:  https://youtu.be/zwGDfL-B3jQ

Got a sudden spark of inspiration at @fabconeurope.bsky.social this week (or just over your morning coffee)? Why not share it with fellow data folks at the Microsoft Data Platform User Group Birmingham! We’re on MeetUp, online & in-person. Take the stage!🎤

Anyone else have one of these in their room for FabCon?

Blog alert! This time on reasons why the community thinks in-person events still matter! #DataSaturday #SqlSaturday #Meetup #AzureDataTechGroups

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I’m working on a blog post on why people should attend in-person events. I can think of many reasons but I’d love the input of the broader community. If you have a few seconds to spare, please fill in this link. Thanks! #DataSaturday #SqlSaturday #Meetup forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

🚨 Only HOURS left to submit your session for Fabric February 2026!! 🚨 You don't want to miss out on all the #FabFeb-fabulousness, #SNÆCKS AND getting to experience Norway in February! 💚🍩🍿✨ Don't wait, submit your fabulous sessions before the time runs out: 👉 sessionize.com/fabric-febru...

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Tomorrow Clancy's Data Warehouse Toolkit.

SQLBits is returning to ICC Wales! 🎉 📅 22–25 April 2026 | Newport, Wales 4 days of world-class training, 100s of sessions, exclusive access to the ICC (including new woodland walks 🌿), and unforgettable evening events. #SQLBits #DataCommunity #ICCWales

I'm making a TV series about the different parts of my gas cooker - I've already filmed the pilot.

Why yes, that was my six year old shouting "like and subscribe" at the end of my last teams meeting. How long until term starts?

Slightly diminished a band Knives and Tulips

Patient, sobbing: But Doctor, I AM Pagliacci! ChatGPT: Apologies. I didn't realise when recommending Pagliacci's epic show to cure your depression that you were the genius himself. I'm impressed! With regards to your initial question, I can recommend seeing the Great Clown Pagliacci.

Have some old slides and negatives that I'd like to scan. Anyone recommend a device?

My wife is taking part in a 5K assault course this weekend to raise money for @cancerresearchuk.org it would be great if anyone could add some support for her fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/stephs-...

Come speak at our user group in Sheffield. We're looking for our next year of sessions.

Call for speakers: Sheffield (UK) Data Analytics User Group - https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=b8db1e2ab2a0ee1aa69c8bb27&id=f28ca7daa2

Now I've heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth The minor falls, the major lifts The baffled king composing Where’s me jumper Where's me jumper Where's me jumper Where's me jumper

🚀 #FabConEurope Session: (Almost) Everything You Wanted To Know About Purview Data Governance 📢 Speaker: @barneylawrence.bsky.social Learn more 👉 ow.ly/HOCQ50WgRAC #Microsoft #FabCon #MicrosoftPurview #DataGovernance #DataCatalog #UnifiedData #TrustedData #MicrosoftFabric

@andycutler.bsky.social and I are launching #RetroData 🎉 We wanted to run an event focused on practical guidance, real world experience and recommended practices. 🗣️ Want to speak? Call for speakers is here: sessionize.com/retro-data-a... 📅 Want to attend? Join our meetup: meetup.com/retro-data/

Call for speakers: Data Platform Neurodiversity Day 2025 - https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=b8db1e2ab2a0ee1aa69c8bb27&id=c207d3dfef

Ice cream truck funerals apparently produce the most horror movie ass sound you can hear in real life

What laptop uses 500 watts per hour? Also the year 2000 called and wants its 100 watt light bulbs back. Is it too much to ask for someone to put the effort in to come up with some environmental cost figures for AI usage that pass a basic sniff test?

Google and Meta search both report that Cape Breton Island has its own time zone 12 minutes ahead of mainland Nova Scotia time because they are both drawing that information from a Beaverton article I wrote in 2024

"In 1642 in the town of Lemgo, Germany, local pharmacist David Welman was accused of witchcraft and being a werewolf. Anonymous hate mail was sent to him, one of which included this sketch."

I think Yoda said it best

reminder, bsky has a clever way to display pronouns that's built in! but you only see them if you yourself opt in, so please feel free to here by subscribing and then choosing which applies!! @pronouns.diy

Star Warts

How I Configure SQL Server Management Studio v21 Several years ago, I wrote a post about how I configure older versions of SQL Server Management Studio, but now that SSMS v21 is out, it's time to revisit that post. SSMS v21 is built on the Visual Studio shell, so it's got a lot of cool new tricks.…

I just watched an orangutan tie a knot. You should see it too.

👋Questions about #SQLBits? The #BitsBuddies are here to answer them in their weekly drop ins. These are very relaxed, you can leave your camera off and join or leave at any time, everyone is welcome to join. The next call is Wed 14th May at 1pm BST lnkd.in/eey8KrYe

Call for Speakers is open for our next event. Event date: 12-7-2025 Submit a session: sessionize.com/data-tobogga... #MicrosoftFabric #SynapseAnalytics #DataWarehouse #Datatoboggan

you know who else came from chicago and was on "a mission from god"

Kept everyone waiting a while for this one but our 2025 theme is...Neon! And what better theme for #SQLBits' return to London in summer 2025!? Embodying energy, innovation & the unmistakable buzz of a city - and an industry - that never sleeps. So, what's everyone wearing!? tinyurl.com/cr8ef3z3

This moment when the penny drops that trying to implement bathroom bans is an impossibility for the former Tory Chief Secretary Simon Clarke is delicious.

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There are few people in this community that I can speak more highly of than Robert. I vouch for him without any reservations. He is an exceptional human being and a very, very capable consultant, and I implore anyone in my network with any kind of work opportunity to reach out.

Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen

YOU GUYS.

📢 FABRIC FEBRUARY 2026! 📢 💚 OHYES - #FabFeb 2026 is officially happening! 💚 🎤 Speakers: We are looking for both regular sessions and training days. 🤩 Sponsors: Sponsor packages go live April 30th 10:00 CET. Learn more and get ready on our webpage: www.fabricfebruary.com HOW EXCITING IS THIS!? 🙌

We've just published our call for speakers for the group. We are currently looking to host an event on 1st May 2025, this is going to be all in-person. If you'd like to submit please visit sessionize.com/manchester-d... Hopefully we'll add more dates soon

Hi Google. I have some questions about your AI generated topics.

@debznfoz.bsky.social @neilbower.bsky.social That ceiling looks familiar...

📱There's also another chance today at 13:00 GMT to join the #BitsBuddies for a friendly chit chat about all things #SQLBits2025 Read more about the calls and find the link here 👇 sqlbits.com/the-bits-bud...