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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 15/05/2026

I get so annoyed every time I have to spell my name incorrectly just because an IT system uses incorrect validation. 😤 #DoBetter #ITFails

validation on a last name box that does not accept a hyphen

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 31/03/2026

Wife: Hey, did you do that to his bed or did he? Me: Do what? Wife: Someone's OCD was working overtime this morning. Me: Well I did this but didn't consciously colour coordinate number blocks and Pokemon 🤦

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 25/12/2025

Then the finished result! It was great. We are stuffed. Now to just lay on the sofa and start to each chocolate when we have a little bit of room. Merry Christmas everyone! #ConsultantChristmas

Completed Christmas cooking instructions

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 25/12/2025

Catching up after the chaos that is the final sprint. Thanks everything went in and came out. Carving took longer than expected but that's always the way. Cats may have got a little bit of turkey. #ConsultantChristmas

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 25/12/2025

Panic descended. Not realising we needed oven proof dishes. Managed to sort them. Still on track. Don't sweat the small stuff. #ConsultantChristmas

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 25/12/2025

First audible on the play is we have, at the last minute, decided to ditch the beef and have that tomorow. It requires searing and we only have 1 oven and there are only 3 of us this year. #ConsultantChristmas

List of cooking timings with the beef crossed out.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 25/12/2025

The Christmas cooking thread is back for 2025! This time we have ditched the board in favour of going digital, so we have the Surface 2 Go rocking! #ConsultantChristmas

Turkey, butter, salt and pepper and a surface go 2

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 13/11/2025

Got to the other train station early today so grabbed a large Dick's. Should be tasty.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 24/08/2025

23 years ago I got a Game Cube with Metroid Prime. I loved the game but the constant enemy respawn and dark areas, made me not finish it. I bought the remaster recently and I can say, I finally finished Metroid Prime! Missed 1 missile expansion 😬

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 20/08/2025

I bought a new media server to replace a 10+ year HP Micro server recently. The size difference and the power difference is staggering 😅 I love tech!

Picture of two micro servers. The one of the left is much bigger than the one on the right.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 12/08/2025

Finally got around to putting up my lightsaber wall mountings that I got as a Christmas present. I did not think they would be strong enough for Cal Kestis' lightsaber... I'll post in a week if it's still up 😅 #StarWars #Lightsabers #TheForce

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 02/07/2025

Gave this a go yesterday, but didn't expect it to like it. It is 🔥🔥🔥

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 28/06/2025

My Xbox Series X has been making a loud noise for a couple of weeks. I took it apart to clean and it didn't fix it. Ordered a new fan from @ifixit.com and solved the problem. Also, doing this does not void a warranty... Not that my launch day Series X is within warranty 😂

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 28/06/2025

When you start watching season 4 of The Bear so you make your 3 year old a picky tea and arrange it on a plate neatly instead of throwing it together. #TheBear

Carrot stick, cucumber, blueberries and mini cheddars

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 09/04/2025

What's better than a Whopper? A free Whopper! The burger king near me was giving out 1000 free burgers to celebrate re-opening. Couldn't say no to something free 😅

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 01/04/2025

What's the matter babe? You've barely touched your Shaqalicious XL gummies 😅

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 01/04/2025

Last week I unfortunately couldn't attend a #LogiLumi meetup while in Seattle, I had other plans already. I did get #FOMO as I saw the party was fun and I would have got to meet awesome people. But the Seattle Space Needle at night was a comfort.

Me in front of the space needle at night

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 01/04/2025

Traditional Matt finds a Microsoft sign and lays down in front of it photo 😅

Me laying down in front of a Microsoft sign

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 26/03/2025

Finally got to meet one of my friends who is such a rockstar, especially for people who love Power Automate. Bringing people from around the world to a single place enables meetings that are otherwise not possible. #MVPSummit

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 23/03/2025

Do they just space credits out to sync up with the music or is there some important reason why you need so much space? I mean, if I created a document with so much white space between each section, they would take ages to read. #FlightThoughts

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 17/03/2025

I'm super excited to be speaking @powerplatformeu.bsky.social in Vienna in June. My session on Power Platform Pipelines - ALM for All Sizes, which discuss how pipelines can fit into your organisations ALM story. Sign up and use my code for a 10% discount. #PowerPlatform #Pipelines

Speak image for my talk at EPPC in Vienna. Power Platform Pipelines - ALM for all sizes

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 13/03/2025

Classic MCJ is travelling and needs coffee and sugar picture. #Tired #ConsultantLife

Caramel Cappuccino with oat milk, galaxy caramel bar and fruitella strawberry.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 05/03/2025

Kicking off the UG with the Wave 1 2025 release wave.

Presentation showing statistics of the release wave.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 04/02/2025

I always forget this one, but when formatting text boxes in #CanvasApps to add a carriage return, use the Char() function. Char(13) is a carriage return, or Char(10) for Line Feed will basically do the same thing. And you can also use Char(9) as a tab. #PowerApps

Canvas app showing a carriage return in action as well as the formula.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 01/02/2025

About to watch Buffy Revamped with my wife, cousin and his husband.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 01/02/2025

We had solar panels and a battery installed yesterday. Very happy with it and us generating our own electricity.

Solar panels on a house. Scaffolding is around it.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 23/01/2025

Got my hot sauce delivery today 🔥🔥🔥 Very excited to try out the new Hot Sauce line up from #HotOnes #Heatonist @skylight.social

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 19/01/2025

When this one wants a lap to curl up on and you are the chosen one 🔥😻

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 13/01/2025

The cats did not enjoy their yearly trip to the vets. Look at how disappointed in me Miso looks. 😅 #CatsOfBlueSky #Cats #Meow

2 cats carriers with a faint view of the cats.

Miso looking disappointed in the cat carrier.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 08/01/2025

Super happy to announce I was in the top 3% for Sessionize meme makers this year. Truly an honour!

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 06/01/2025

Very productive day today. On top of work I: Called the doctors to chase up a diagnosis Sorted out stuff for NHBC which was missed by solicitors 😐 Published a blog Did a thumbnail for a YouTube video coming Wednesday 🔥 And this is what I can remember doing 😅 Now at the cinema

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 03/01/2025

Even when I try to play a game that isn't Balatro, I still end up playing @playbalatro.com but now in Dave the Diver 🤣

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 02/01/2025

Been editing videos today and these are my most edited videos. Lots of stuff in them, hope people like them. Can you guess what it is?

Video editing software showing lots of edits and tracks

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 31/12/2024

Fin! These are the clothes I'm clearing out. I was pretty ruthless but when you have clothes you would not worn since moving 2 and a half years ago, it's time to let go.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 31/12/2024

The wardrobe sort out has begun. Wish me luck 🫡

Bed with pile of clothes on it and a box.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 27/12/2024

At a very loud soft play today and both my wife and I are grateful for these loop earplugs. Best presents we bought each other this year. I only started getting overwhelmed with noise after Covid. Think busy environments with noise gives me flashbacks and starts the panic/anxiety.

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MCJ | Matt Collins-Jones @mattcollinsjones.co.uk · 25/12/2024

2nd chef is 🔥🔥🔥 things are on track and it's nearly time. #ConsultantChristmas

Whiteboard with Christmas dinner instructions.

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