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This is a question for all the techies (but Merrick's contributions will be taken under advisement!) My first two weeks at the new job have been hectic to say the least, I would value your input (even Merrick's ) on the following situation : Last week one of our HDDs failed, no problem because we have RAID 5. 4 days later our Database (Options) on this server (NT4) fucks up in a big way. This is a real bastard because we are in the middle of our busiest sales month and can't take/process customer orders. ie the shit's been hitting the fan in a big way. Anyway, our out-sourced DBA people come in (3 in total so far, one spent the night here last night), trying to break in, unload, reload etc. etc. Here is the problem though : these bastards are trying to claim that one of the HDDs failing could've corrupted the DB. I have gone on record as saying 'Bullshit and they can get fucked'. We're using RAID 5 and for 4 days after the ONE HDD failed the server was still running fine. So, am I correct? I am asking because I know absolutely zero about databases. I am sure these guys are looking for an out because they know a court case is pending for our lost business, lost customer confidence etc. I have a strong suspicion these guys aren't telling us everything because they have had a total of 3 of their DBAs on site (basically on-site for the last 36 hours), if it was our fault this would definitely NOT be the case. The review meeting is tomorrow and they are going to be trying to shift some blame on to us (systems). If Zennie or anybody else could give me some feedback/advice on this I'd appreciate it (tomorrow's meeting promises to be pretty interesting....) Will PS I have already received the new HDD but now I have to wait for these clowns to finish up, make a full backup and then I can only bung the new drive in. (funny moment was when I told management what would happen if we lost a second HDD before RAID 5 was restored, boy did they crap themselves! hee hee )

Go back and count how many times Marc mentions Chuck's name in the original post and then you tell me who the real groupie is....

You think Kristine is worried about all the groupies stalking the Chuckster?

Look, just because Chuck almost qualifies for POPS membership there is no need to be so cruel Justin! /s PS BTW v. subtle way to name-drop all the teams you met Marc!

Punishment PT? Looks more like you are warming up for a hot date with Clay....

Ben!! It was Ben who hit me on the head with a planet! Right before you guys started kicking the shit out of me when I was lying there helpless with a sleeping-bag over my head.... Aaaah, its good to have friends.

lol Look Lynn, that bunny and I shared some very special times on Texel!!!!

Yep, I was really impressed too, so impressed that I made a small mistake.... Made the FIRST posts to two of the new forums..... So, two cases of cyber Duff coming right up. /s

Geez Dan, where've you been hiding? Hang on, the Sistah and Cyber come out of the bushes at the same time? You two been *lurking* together? You dirty little lurkers you!

I dunno if this should go in the S&T forum but anyway here's my question : Watching videos of tube jumps (thank you pilotdave) I got to thinking about deploying with a tube (me still being a low-timer who hasn't jumped with one yet). Anyway I can understand that if the tube is hand-held and it wraps in your main, you can simply chuck the tube and then chop. However what do freeflyers with the tube attached to their foot do? I know there have been a couple of fatalities involving tube jumps (Quincy this year?), so was wondering what the Emergency Procedure would be? Quick release on tube attachment to foot? Thanks Will

Here's a question for the esteemed Swooping Moderator - Chuck (yep I can suck up with the best of them!

And an already big head just got bigger..... Good idea! Make Chuckie the moderator (and ban the Canopy Nazis! hee hee )

Hmmm, so how many of the 22 addicts have made a contribution to the Pub so far Sangiro? Of course the question everybody wants answered is : who is the real Clay Fowler and what the hell does his boss think he does between 9 and 5?!? /s PS You do realize that he used to use a different alias (clayfowler) and probably has well over 3000 posts in total!

Yep, I took Chuck's recommendation and have made about 90 jumps so far on my Hornet - I'm really happy with it. I don't care if the resale value on Hornets isn't that great, by the time I get to selling it (in about 160 jumps time) I would have gotten good use out of it and great value at under $1000 brand new. Will

What happens at Hinton STAYS at Hinton!!! Hmmm, the usual suspects.....

To steal a quote from Phil : I think when you figure out who AA is you'll know who AA's bf is. Need some more oxygen on your planet, Jo?

True story : When I first met AA he told me he was shagging a Paki. It was only later that I realized that AA's dodgy accent was to blame for the paki/packer confusion. Then I found out he was a kiwi, a paki would've been better.....

The Big Blue (Luc Besson) Bladerunner (Riddley Scott) Highlander (only the first one, the rest were pants) Wings of Desire (Wim Wenders - soooo much better than City of Angels) Dumb and Dumber (even funnier than Cutaway!) Snatch (even better than Lock Stock)

Then why were you saying that Afghanistan should be bombed into oblivion, made into one big parking-lot and never mind the civilian "collateral damage"? Clay do you remember your 'there are no victims in Afghanistan' campaign? So what brought about this U-turn in your thinking? Normally your conspiracy theories involve the US government as the evil Big Brother so I'm quite impressed that your new-found patriotism has brought out a more humane side to you.

What??? Does this mean to say you won't be at the 2nd Annual Euro DZ.com boogie??? WTF??? Did sharing that tent at Texel with mooose, me and Ben mean NOTHING to you??? Who the hell am I supposed to assault nasally with toothpaste (NOTE I said TOOTHPASTE! ) this time round?? Thats it! You've lost your Europe privileges man!! No more warm beer, shit weather or hairy-armpitted women for you! So there... Good luck and enjoy it man (just be careful around those Americans they are a bit weird...) /s

Gee, Jessica, is that what our first date is going to be like?

Actually your apology is accepted world-wide! (bloody yanks thinking they're the only ones on the forum.... - JK!!!). Your apology probably took a lot and I admire the fact that you had the balls to make it. (if you're ever over this neck of the woods, stop by Hinton - the weather sucks but its a good laugh!). Will

Holy cow, udder! That turkey looks ready for basting!!!

Dude, no news yet - HOWEVER one of us now works in a T-shirt printing place... (I won't tell you who but she is the proud owner of a little sweat-shop and she changes hair colours weekly... ). /s PS JT sounds like you are taking a little strain out there, here's what you need to do : stop shaving and start taking a little prayer mat with you to work every day, have an impromptu prayer session every time you get asked to do anything and also start referring to your senior officers as 'infidel' and 'evil western pig' - before you know it, you'll be home for a REALLY long holiday!

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