Tag Archives: SQL Saturday

La La Land Speaking at SQL Saturday #640

Posted on May 19, 2017 by

I love LA. In many ways, it’s a fun city to visit, and I love taking a few minutes, even just a 10-20 minute walk along the boardwalk on some beach. I’ve looked forward to quite a few trips to … Continue reading →

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Speaking at SQL Saturday #621–Silicon Valley

Posted on April 7, 2017 by

Once again I’m heading back to the Valley. I was accepted to speak at SQL Saturday #621 – Silicon Valley on April 22, 2017. This is one of the larger SQL Saturday events in the US and I enjoy visiting … Continue reading →

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The $650 SQL Saturday

Posted on March 7, 2017 by

SQL Saturday #596 – Denver BI Edition was held on Feb 25, 2017. In keeping with my idea for a slimmer SQL Saturday, we ran this event for a total of $650. It’s not quite the $500 that Andy Warren … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday–Viking Edition

Posted on August 25, 2016 by

I’m off to the Viking Ship Museum for SQL Saturday #532. Actually, the Viking Museum will (hopefully) be a side trip on Friday before the actual event. The actual training will be at the Noroff campus in Oslo. This is … Continue reading →

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Remember the Alamo (with a SQL Saturday nearby)

Posted on August 15, 2016 by

This past weekend was the first SQL Saturday in San Antonio, TX. I was lucky enough to get the chance to go, and I was happy to do so. I like to support new events in new cities, and hopefully … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday and the Alamo

Posted on August 8, 2016 by

I’ll be traveling this week to SQL Saturday #550 in San Antonio. This is my first time traveling to this part of Texas and I’m looking forward to getting a few minutes to swing by The Alamo and see a … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of SQL Saturday

Posted on August 3, 2016 by

I’m truly stunned at the responses I received to my post asking how far people have traveled for a SQL Saturday. I posted here, and at SQLServerCentral. In addition, I got plenty of emails from people, detailing their travels. Early … Continue reading →

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How Far Have You Traveled for a SQL Saturday?

Posted on July 29, 2016 by

A few of you might have seen the recent announcement from PASS about SQL Saturdays. I don’t like the decisions, especially the new 600 mile radius limitation for events on the same day (or consecutive weeks). Kevin Feasel performed an … Continue reading →

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Slimmer SQL Saturdays

Posted on July 26, 2016 by

I’ve had this idea for some time. It’s been bugging me, but I haven’t really been pressured to write, nor inspired. That changed a bit with the announcement of the rules change for SQL Saturdays, as well as a few … Continue reading →

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Just a week to SQL Saturday in Pensacola

Posted on May 26, 2016 by

Next week is  SQL Saturday #491 in Pensacola. I’ll be there, along with a number of other great speakers. It’s free SQL Server training, and a great place to vacation. There are a couple pre-conference sessions available as well if … Continue reading →

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