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Rob Farley

@robfarley.com
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Outside of data consulting through @lobsterpot.com.au, I do comedy (sometimes musical!) and I work as Santa. I was rob_farley on Twitter

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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 22/10/2025
Watching @david.gardiner.net.au watch @greglow.bsky.social speak about new features in T-SQL at @adaug.bsky.social…
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 15/10/2025
Oh, your dad’s from the West Midlands?
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 15/10/2025
Yeah. I can imagine.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 15/10/2025
I don’t think anyone’s ever used those terms to describe him (me though…!), but it was interesting to see how much he has dropped ties to the UK, whereas I’ve never really felt like Australia was completely “home”.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 15/10/2025
Having spent time in England with my twin brother recently, it is even more obvious that I am English and he is Australian.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 30/09/2025
@mjfdi.bsky.social One day, maybe
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 16/09/2025
Saw “The Roses” tonight. Enjoyed it a lot. Americans should probably consider the language warning though.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 16/09/2025
“Oh, I thought he died at the end of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid…”
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 15/09/2025
So good to see my Adelaide friend Shab Azeez on stage at the Emmys as the show she’s in wins Best Drama. In the red dress near the right.
The cast and crew of The Pitt. Picture from ABC News Australia
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 07/09/2025
Happy BatmanSocks Day if you’re in Australia.
I’m wearing Batman socks to acknowledge all those people who didn’t grow up with a father, this Father’s Day
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 01/09/2025
You should move here. It’s much higher.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 13/08/2025
InXXS
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 13/08/2025
It’s very good. His other book (Artemis) wasn’t, but this one shows his first wasn’t a fluke.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 13/08/2025
I’m re-reading Project Hail Mary, and I’m 25% of the way through. I’m curious to see how they do the movie, and whether things will happen at the same kind of pace.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 13/08/2025
Everyone should. But who wants to live forever?
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 12/08/2025
Thanks @virginaustralia.bsky.social for the email just now suggesting I get to the airport extra early because of the airport upgrades. I mean, my flight was four days ago, but I appreciate the email anyway.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 12/08/2025
Cheers. I should post here more often.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 12/08/2025
Another month, another #tsql2sday post. lobsterpot.com.au/blog/2025/08...
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 27/07/2025
Felt good to submit a couple of conference sessions today. September already has two sessions booked, and now maybe a third. Plus my first conference submission for 2026.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 08/04/2025
Quick video about SSMS 21's scroll bar (and how you can get it in older versions too). lobsterpot.com.au/blog/2025/04... #sql #tsql2sday
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 18/03/2025
@watsoncomedian.bsky.social I’ve left you an “Audience Reacts” thing, by the way.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 18/03/2025
@watsoncomedian.bsky.social Great show tonight.
A selfie of Mark Watson and Rob FarleyMark Watson gesticulating on stage with a microphone, photo is monochromatic, but Mark’s emotion in his show was anything but.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 11/02/2025
Yeah. He’s 5’7”. Greg is 6’8”
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 11/02/2025
Imagine him standing next to Florence Pugh. He’s 16 inches taller than she is.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 11/02/2025
Wait, Marvel has a character called Taskmaster, and it’s not Greg Davies?
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 11/02/2025
Thanks! lobsterpot.com.au/blog/2025/02... #tsql2sday
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Permissions and Security Health Checks | LobsterPot Solutions
Steve Jones (@way0utwest@bluesky), who has coordinated the T-SQL Tuesday blog party since Adam Machanic stepped down, is also hosting this month. And he asks us about database permissions. How we chec...
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 25/01/2025
Aren’t there only 455 players eliminated? So why is it ₩‎45.6B?
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 16/01/2025
And the round-up is at: lobsterpot.com.au/blog/2025/01...
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Round-up for T-SQL Tuesday 182 - Integrity | LobsterPot Solutions
I was the host for T-SQL Tuesday this month, inviting people to write about integrity. And because I don’t believe in just providing a list of posts (although I’ve also done that at the end of the pos...
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 16/01/2025
The round-up is now published: lobsterpot.com.au/blog/2025/01...
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Round-up for T-SQL Tuesday 182 - Integrity | LobsterPot Solutions
I was the host for T-SQL Tuesday this month, inviting people to write about integrity. And because I don’t believe in just providing a list of posts (although I’ve also done that at the end of the pos...
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 14/01/2025
Cheers Kev!
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 14/01/2025
Yeah, I recognise that feeling. It’s not always a good feeling, mind you…
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 14/01/2025
300? That’s so cool
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 14/01/2025
My post is at lobsterpot.com.au/blog/2025/01... #tsql2sday
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 13/01/2025
I should post on LinkedIn more than I do. Like, as well as my WP site
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 13/01/2025
Ok, not that I guess. Just an idea….
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 13/01/2025
What about posting straight onto LinkedIn?
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 13/01/2025
Just a reminder that this month’s T-SQL Tuesday is tomorrow. I’m looking forward to reading whatever you have to say about integrity.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 07/01/2025
I’ve had similar thoughts recently. I’ve had writers block for too long (a particularly crap 2024 in too many ways didn’t help)
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 06/01/2025
This month's T-SQL Tuesday #tsql2sday sees me hosting, not just writing. Got thoughts about integrity? Could be in the data world, the professional world, or whatever world you want to write about. If so, this invite is for you! lobsterpot.com.au/blog/2025/01...
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 31/12/2024
Seeya 2024. Don’t let the door hit you, etc.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 24/12/2024
Spotify: Here’s some music you like, based on what been listening to this year. Duolingo: Bonjour! Dzień dobry! You’ll be able to understand this, based on how many foreign words you’ve learned this year. LinkedIn: I’ve got this…
The notification screen on my phone, at 7:47am on Christmas Day. There is a notification from LinkedIn, suggesting I follow the Chief Executive of Suicide Prevention Australia.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 23/12/2024
@justrie.bsky.social Eve-Eve Day!
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 19/12/2024
They’re missing a cherry. Taste the same though.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 19/12/2024
But they’re exceedingly good! My Christmassy one would be marzipan. I’m the only one in my immediate family would likes it.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 12/12/2024
True, that 4-state barcode lets people see the DPID of my address, which can then be looked up in a database of addresses. Or people can find me in the White Pages.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 12/12/2024
I noticed :)
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 12/12/2024
Well, when I send them some they can tell me if it’s serious or not I think it’s funny that now I’m 50 they’re suddenly okay with me posting them this.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 12/12/2024
Everyone here gets asked to send the govt some of their poo when they turn 50. I had a colonoscopy a couple of years ago, so I’m sure I’m fine.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 12/12/2024
Oh, I’ve had one of those too. That’s a hole story.
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Rob Farley @robfarley.com · 12/12/2024
That’s in the Maundy Money, right? I was meaning hiding a sixpence in the Christmas pudding
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