Best laid plans or why no new post on table functions this week

I was doing so well: 1 post in my series on table functions each week.

I planned to complete a description of the table function I used in the PL/SQL Challenge rankings report, which I began here.

But then, well, things got in the way. Things like:

• Write my next article for Oracle Magazine, only one week past due
• Write five daily tips on PL/SQL via @sfonplsql
• Produce two new quizzes for the PL/SQL Challenge.
• Record a video for ODTUG to promote the YesSQL! Day at Kscope15
• Record a "train the trainer" video to pass on some tips on how to give excellent (or at least highly entertaining) presentations.
• Donate a small bucket of white cells and plasma to LifeSource.
• Waaay too many conference call/meetings and waaaaaay too much email.
• Finish up work on a root canal. Fun!
• Cut down a bunch of invasive buckthorn (I so love that the sun sets so late in the day now!).
• Help design and test some exciting new features for Oracle Learning Library