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@johnqm.bsky.social

Doing data things down on the farm.

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I thought it was quite a good idea tbh. Took stuff out, have it a wash and all fine

07.01.2026 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have bought some stuff recently where it was in a small bag and vacuum packed. Turns up looking like a brick.

07.01.2026 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Very strong β€˜closed won’t fix’ and β€˜feature not a bug’ vibes here.

29.12.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here is a little piece about the day of my final Monkey Cage recording - a couple of weeks ago in beautiful #manchester www.bigissue.com/opinion/robi...

26.12.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 260    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

Nice to know that i will have plenty of work until I retire.

26.12.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is eating popcorn while sitting at a table . Alt: a man in a suit and tie is eating popcorn while sitting at a table .
23.12.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So, Fabric or SSIS, which would you rather? πŸ€”

22.12.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Also a nice place to be, have a wonderful trip.

22.12.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

All the other cities I have visited in the last couple of weeks have been really quiet, here’s hoping that you have a relaxing rest of your trip. If you make it north of the border to a Scotland on this trip and fancy a catch up drop me a message.

22.12.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hope London and the UK treats you well on this trip.

22.12.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Was coming here to say this 🀣

29.10.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Three black and white kittens on a blue quilted blanket

Three black and white kittens on a blue quilted blanket

Happy #Caturday πŸ˜€

04.10.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Drove past a bunch of sad looking Saltires zip tied to lampposts on the way home on Saturday. Aberdeen has a large number of flag shaggers and reform scum. I think independence would help us put them back in their box. Just need to make sure that as many people as possible show up to vote next year.

15.09.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
15.09.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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31.07.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m of the opinion Microsoft has lost its way and on the path to a Boeing situation that they need course correct. I get that AI has a role to play in the modern workplace but stuff like this, the β€˜copilot all the things’, recall and other things has me looking elsewhere until things settle.

14.08.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m the same, I just want to do my job to the best of my ability and spend time on the farm with the horde of cats or with friends talking about nothing important but being present.

12.08.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same drudgery, new one percent.

11.08.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A short haired black and white border collie dog with yellow collar is fast asleep on his bed on the floor beside a kitchen table

A short haired black and white border collie dog with yellow collar is fast asleep on his bed on the floor beside a kitchen table

Dog.exe has crashed… had a busy day project managing the splitting of firewood on the farm.

09.08.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But it’s new and Shiny Ust, it must be amazing and you’re just using it wrong… #StillOnTheHypeCurve

08.08.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Four black and white kittens on a desk in front of two computer monitors with blue backgrounds. One of the kittens is stepping off the desk with its front paws onto the arm of a chair.

Four black and white kittens on a desk in front of two computer monitors with blue backgrounds. One of the kittens is stepping off the desk with its front paws onto the arm of a chair.

Three black and white kittens and a black cat laying in the sun on the floor of a room.

Three black and white kittens and a black cat laying in the sun on the floor of a room.

One kitten laying down with its front paws under it looking at the camera while on a desk with stuff cat teddy’s behind it.

One kitten laying down with its front paws under it looking at the camera while on a desk with stuff cat teddy’s behind it.

We now have 11 cats on the farm after taking Fluffy and her four little chaos engines in a couple of months ago.

06.08.2025 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Small black kitten with white toes in one rear foot laying in a cat hammock in front of a window with trees visible behind him.

Small black kitten with white toes in one rear foot laying in a cat hammock in front of a window with trees visible behind him.

Another addition to the household, little chap turned up starving in the farmyard on Saturday. Can’t be any more than 3 months old and loved his fuss, this makes me think that he was dumped, we are lucky he made it to us. I despise people who dump animals.

06.08.2025 06:34 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

I wish, it would beat working with computers for a living 🀣

05.08.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Four black and white fluffy kittens sat on a hammock attached to a window. They are looking out at trees and a countryside view.

Four black and white fluffy kittens sat on a hammock attached to a window. They are looking out at trees and a countryside view.

Had a hammock full of kittens to contend with in the morning. They are missing my wife who has been away for for a couple of days.

26.07.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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25.07.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Kellyn, being able to call on your knowledge and experience is invaluable.

18.04.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cat looking at a bowl of popcorn on a table in front of a tv Alt: a cat looking at a bowl of popcorn on a table in front of a tv
28.03.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a penguin wearing sunglasses and a hat is holding two boxes of money in its hands Alt: a penguin wearing sunglasses and a hat is holding two boxes of money in its hands

I always thought it was more like this.

26.03.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Can you define backlog items as haikus?

20.03.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
View downhill over grassland framed by trees which have not got any leaves on yet. Clear blue sky with some haze on the horizon.

View downhill over grassland framed by trees which have not got any leaves on yet. Clear blue sky with some haze on the horizon.

The farm is nice today, a bit fresh but nice.

20.03.2025 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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