Having a moment where I fully recognize the magnitude of my decisions... We have many internal discussions between PM and engineering about what we can do, what we should do, and why. Folks may not agree with every decision we make, but we are doing our best.

In 4 weeks (Tues, 11/5), I'll be deliviering my precon "The Secret Sauce to Achieve Microsoft SQL Server Availability" at PASS Data Community Summit. It will be the last time for the forseeable future I will deliver longer content live.More info in the video. Don't miss out! youtu.be/b-URLC2OT5o

Being a Philly fan last 24 months 2022 -Phillies blow WS after 2-1 series lead 2023 -Eagles blow 2nd half lead in SB -Sixers blow G6, G7 to Celtics -Phillies blow G6, G7 in NLCS -Eagles start 10-1, crash & burn 2024 -Sixers lose to Knicks 1st rd -Phillies lose to Mets in NLDS

Is there a betting line on McCarthy making it out of the building with his job?

The Dodgers through 5 innings tonight: Saw 85 pitches Swung at a total of 6 out of the strike zone. Was that an inning’s worth of chases by the Phillies against the Mets? Pretty sure you know that answer

Saquon Barkley currently has more TDs in MetLife Stadium this season than Daniel Jones.

2 weeks from today (Tuesday, Nov 5) I will be delivering my pre-con "The Secret Sauce to Microsoft SQL Server Availability" at PASS Data Community Summit. Have you registered yet? It will be my last long form, in person training for the forseeable future. See you there! passdatacommunitysummit.com/sessions/1327

Horrible non call, NFL.

If you live in the US and are attending PASS Data Community Summit next week, please vote. Whatever your choices are, it is important to make your voice heard.

If there was a world record for the number of FCIs installed, I would probably own it.

Hello. Been a long time. Looking forward to my precon Tuesday morning. PASS Data Community Summit

Good morning, PASS Data Community Summit attendees. Hope to see you in my session "A Modern Approach to Patching, Upgrades, and Technical Debt" today from 9:45 - 11AM in 323-325. I won't be at Summit much past lunch, so find me if you want to catch up. passdatacommunitysummit.com/sessions/2041

Does McCarthy make it out of the building?

Headed to Live! 360 Technical Conferences in Orlando this week? I have three sessions on Thursday, Nov 21, including a panel with Meagan Longoria and Bradley Ball moderated by Thomas LaRock. Hope to see you there! live360events.com/Events/Orlando…

See you soon, Live! 360 Technical Conferences

Decades later, I'm still learning from Allan Hirt More than just HA/DR stuff, I learned about running a business, music, and just living an amazing life #Live360 #WinLive360

Coke flight. L to R: Gingerbread Float, Coke Cinnamon, and Maple Spice Float. Maple Spice was amazing, Cinnamon was delicious and better than the one from a few years back, but Gingerbread was the sad trombone. Also a pic of a perfect snack.

Happy 49th Birthday to Equinox! 🧊 What are your favorite tracks? Let us know in the comments and join us in celebrating this iconic album!

GO BIRDSSSSS

#flyeaglesfly