Jan 11, 2015, 10:39 pm
Last edit by: tcook052
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested the original 2004 - 2014 thread on the topic may be found here.
That original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about other airline/hotel loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
tcook052
Air Canada Forum Moderator
That original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about other airline/hotel loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
tcook052
Air Canada Forum Moderator
The Air Canada Forum Lounge Thread (2015)
Oct 26, 2015, 8:18 pm
#3001
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Oct 27, 2015, 3:52 pm
#3002
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Ok, I'm really confused... I thought I posted something here last night but now it's gone. Am I on crack?
Anyway, I forgot what I was going to say.
Anyway, I forgot what I was going to say.
Oct 28, 2015, 4:34 am
#3003
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Two TATLs and two domestic PLHs in a 65 hour frame. Yay me.
But what do I know. In the midst of my oh amazing comic relief in this God-forsaken self-righteous bum licking and picking forum, at least I contrubute based on actual real-life experience.
500K AQM here I come!
I just farted.
But what do I know. In the midst of my oh amazing comic relief in this God-forsaken self-righteous bum licking and picking forum, at least I contrubute based on actual real-life experience.
500K AQM here I come!
I just farted.
Oct 28, 2015, 4:42 am
#3004
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Two TATLs and two domestic PLHs in a 65 hour frame. Yay me.
But what do I know. In the midst of my oh amazing comic relief in this God-forsaken self-righteous bum licking and picking forum, at least I contrubute based on actual real-life experience.
500K AQM here I come!
I just farted.
But what do I know. In the midst of my oh amazing comic relief in this God-forsaken self-righteous bum licking and picking forum, at least I contrubute based on actual real-life experience.
500K AQM here I come!
I just farted.
Because Monkeys, never, craps.
Oct 28, 2015, 5:11 am
#3005
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You gotta eat the bananas from the snack basket man.
Because Monkeys, never, craps.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LdGai72Tt8Y
Because Monkeys, never, craps.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LdGai72Tt8Y
Bush party tonight. Bush party.
Oct 28, 2015, 8:16 am
#3006
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Well, I'm heading to DXB in the spring because I want to eat at a restaurant that shares my first name. 
Oct 29, 2015, 5:20 am
#3007
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Oct 29, 2015, 6:34 am
#3008
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So why not fly to Asia to go eat at a restaurant?
Oct 29, 2015, 6:41 am
#3009
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Oct 29, 2015, 6:46 am
#3010
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Me, I'm in finance. I do okay and I have low fixed expenses. My apartment isn't very big, my girlfriend is largely self-financing, no kids. I spend money on cars and travel and not a ton else.
Oct 29, 2015, 6:52 am
#3011
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Sheesh. How long did SAP get suspended for??? He must have been really misbehaving...
Oct 29, 2015, 6:55 am
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Oct 29, 2015, 7:00 am
#3014
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I think above.the.clouds said he works for Microsoft, so he probably does okay.
Me, I'm in finance. I do okay and I have low fixed expenses. My apartment isn't very big, my girlfriend is largely self-financing, no kids. I spend money on cars and travel and not a ton else.
Me, I'm in finance. I do okay and I have low fixed expenses. My apartment isn't very big, my girlfriend is largely self-financing, no kids. I spend money on cars and travel and not a ton else.
I'm in finance too. I wish I was in finance working for a Silicon Valley company though.
Oct 29, 2015, 7:39 am
#3015
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KLM was much cheaper, and the outbound was fine, but my issue was on the way back it required taking the first flight of the day MAN-AMS and then a fairly tight connection that I felt could be thrown off by fairly minor IRROPS, leaving me trying to find some god-awful many-stop routing home. Same thing with YYC-FRA-MAN.
So I went with the AC/BA option.
And yes, I didn't think much of the airport in MAN.
You're right about the magic of compounding, but I'm fine. My RRSPs and TFSA are maxed out and I have substantial non-registered investments, a healthy emergency fund, no debt other than a small mortgage, etc. Whether I invest wisely, I don't know (in YYC, diversification often consists of owning oil stocks AND gas stocks, and maybe some pipeline companies), but I do okay.
I work a job that comes with brutal hours and terrible expectations of constantly being available on weekends, vacations, etc. If I didn't spend money on the things I do, I'd have to quit and do something else.
So don't worry about me