Bought a Porsche Speedster Replica, Sabine.
The 1950s Porsche 356 Speedster is iconic. From James Dean to Top Gun to Doc Hollywood to Justin Bieber’s Mistletoe, the beautiful German bathtub has stood for decades as shorthand for…
Bought a 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
I’ve always wanted a 308 or 328, and I finally pulled the trigger on this 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS from BringATrailer. It screams 1980s with louvers everywhere and pop-up headlights.…
Bought a House in Las Vegas
When I bought a place in Cabo late last year, I thought I’d transition to spending full time there. However, I quickly realized that I still really love cars, and…
How the Company-Startup Thing Worked Out For Me, Year 10: Isolation and Adaptation
Every year, I post a retrospective about what it’s been like to start up a company. If you want to catch up, check out past posts in the Brent Ozar…
Selling My 911 on Cars & Bids, Bought a 944
Lemme set the stage with tracks from Just Say Yes, the 1987 Sire Records sampler: Depeche Mode – Never Let Me Down Again (Split Mix)Echo & the Bunnymen – Lips…
Reminding Myself What Life Was Like During COVID19: Day 714
It’s been a while since I’ve written one of these, and as I rehearse my sessions for next week’s SQLBits.com conference, I figured it was time to pause and catch…
Why I’m Gradually Retiring from Teaching Live Online Classes
I really love Mexico. I love the people, the vibe, the food, the tequila, the beaches, you name it. If I had to pick just one place that’s my happiest…
Musicar Upgrades for My Jaguar XKR-S
When I got my Jaguar XKR-S, one of my favorite things about it was the engine roar. It’s delightful, guttural, magical. However, when I was just cruising and I rolled…
My Favorite One-Week Summer Itinerary for Iceland
A friend of mine came over to Iceland for a week, so I planned a road trip. This road trip does require an off-road-capable vehicle, like a Dacia Duster or…
Sold the Land Rover Defender.
Our adventure in Iceland is coming to an end, and we’re moving back to California at the end of this month. We can’t bring our Defender with us – the…
Hi, I’m Brent Ozar. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’m on an epic life quest to have fun and make a difference.
Some of my projects include Brent Ozar Unlimited, PollGab, and Smart Postgres.
I love teaching, travel, laughing, and collecting vintage sports cars. You can follow me on Instagram, Bsky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Github, and Reddit.