The main SQL Server ( 2000 ) at my current customer becomes overloaded at times due to month-end processing requirements, etc.
This can be really irritating when you're trying to create new CRM Entities, which is one of the most intensive database tasks you can do to CRM.
The errors you will see when the operation times […]

My current project developed a requirement to display the Contact information on a tab on the Opportunity Entity.  Pretty simple, I thought, just create a new tab, throw on an iFrame and put a reference to one of the CRM pages that will display the contact for me.
Pretty simple, on paper.  Execution turned it into […]

I was on the road last week and when I returned, I realized that my MasterCard payment was due on Monday.  I had recently added a new back to the automatic transfer system and for some reason, it take 5-7 business days to get that link working.
So, I decided to just call them and may […]

from my part of the world:
"I may not be right, but I'm sure."
[if you don't get it, leave me a comment and I'll explain it.]

I am going to switch over my main RSS feed for this blog over to Feedburner later today so I can get a better handle on usage, etc.
So, for those of you using RSS, you'll need to resync your aggregator tonight or tomorrow.
Thanks, Mitch

I encountered an interesting issue this morning that required interesting solution.
I had to change an attribute type from NVARCHAR to NTEXT due to some data import issues ( I'm assuming ).  When I added the Field back to the Form, it automatically occupied two cells in the Form ( the section was two-column ).
Now personally, […]

A plastic bag is NOT suitable storage for extra Hot Buttered Rum mix prior to freezing.
While it looks good on paper, you need at least three hands to make it work:

One to hold the bag open
One to hold the mixing jar
One to scrape the mixture out of said jar into said bag

Otherwise, you end up […]

Or is that chick on http://www.godaddy.com hot?
I make it a point to go buy one domain a day just so I can see that twinkle in her eye.
You don't think that's airbrushed in, do you?

So I'm on the phone last night and I say, "Why don't you come over and clean my house tomorrow."
And she says, "I don't think I know you well enough."
And I say, "That's not funny Mom."
:)
[PS. that didn't really happen]

If you never listen to another piece of advice from me again, please listen to this one:
Never, ever. Ever. Buy a cheap water hose.
Ever.
Buying a cheap water hose is like renting a $35 hooker. It may look good all packaged up, but once you start using it, you'll find a lifetime of grief and irritation.
 
And […]