static void Main(string[] args) { var db = new Model.NorthwindEntities(); using (db) { var qry = from t in db.Customers select t; Console.WriteLine("Before connect: " + DateTime.Now.ToString()); try { var customer = qry.FirstOrDefault(); Console.WriteLine("Done: " + DateTime.Now.ToString()); } catch (Exception ex) { Console.WriteLine("Error:" + DateTime.Now.ToString()); Console.WriteLine(ex.Message); } } }