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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · 9d

Happy #Caturday 😀

Three black and white kittens on a blue quilted blanket

John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · 28d

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.

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · 28d

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Monica Morehouse (Rathbun) @sqlespresso.bsky.social · Jul 31

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Aug 14

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 ‘copilot all the things’, recall and other things has me looking elsewhere until things settle.

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Aug 12

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.

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Aug 11

Same drudgery, new one percent.

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Aug 9

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

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

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

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.

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.

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Aug 6

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.

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.

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Jul 26

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.

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

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Jul 25

My wife is taking part in a 5K assault course this weekend to raise money for @cancerresearchuk.org it would be great if anyone could add some support for her fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/stephs-...

Steph's Race for Life

Cancer is happening right now, which is why I'm taking part in a Race for Life Pretty Muddy to raise money and save lives. 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Every single ...

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Apr 18

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

John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Mar 28

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

media.tenor.com

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Mar 26

I always thought it was more like this.

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

media.tenor.com

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Mar 20

Can you define backlog items as haikus?

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Mar 20

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

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

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Katie and the Pigs @katieandthepigs.bsky.social · Mar 9

Very pleased with my new badge. I was going to get a cuter one but felt this one better channeled the “not today, Satan” vibe I was going for. 🌈

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Mar 7

Had an epic evening watching Napalm Death, Crowbar, Full of Hell, and Brat. Always a stormer when Napalm cover Nazi Punks Fuck Off! 🤘🤘🤘✊

The band Napalm Death on stage mid song with white lighting on the backdrop of the bands name.

The band Napalm Death on stage mid song with red lighting on the backdrop of the bands name.

The band Crowbar on stage mid song with green and blue lighting on the backdrop of the bands name.

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Mar 7

Does this also mean an increased risk for industry that are recruiting the former federal employees who were let go?

John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Mar 3

Has to get a tooth removed today, this simple procedure is something that has terrified me since I had a terrible experience as a ten year old. Glad it has sorted the issue but not something that I want to repeat.

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Mar 3

Hope it goes well, take care my friend.

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John Q. Martin [He | Him | His] @johnqm.bsky.social · Feb 25

Thanks to everyone who came to my session today at #SqlKonferenz. Session materials will be sent out by the event team soon.

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