Originally Posted by Diabeetus (Post 24662721)

I'll still be around on FT, but will likely be quieter for the next few months. :)

Originally Posted by Diabeetus (Post 24662721)

Hi all,

Without a bit of sarcasm, it brought a a tear to my eye that I was specifically mentioned in 24left's now locked thread about missing AC FTers. :)

Mrs Diabeetus went into preterm labor early March, and our daughter was born super premature. 25-weeker preemie, under 2lbs in weight. We've been spending our time pretty much living in the NICU.

We've been very fortunate, however, in that our little girl hasn't had any of the major complications that micro preemies get (i.e. big brain bleeds, severe infections, retinopathy, etc.). We're praying that she'll be one of the lucky ones that gets away without developmental delay or cerebral palsy.

All flights and trips cancelled for the foreseeable future. We had some cheap P-fare tickets to Tucson - the departure date was 3 days after my daughter was born. It was supposed to be our last trip while still within the "safe" flying window while pregnant. If my wife had gone into labor 25-weeks pregnant mid-flight...

I hopped on FT a couple times without posting. Missing out on the deals and talking about recent trips made me feel a bit sad, as I really enjoy travelling. I miss being pampered those times up in J. I miss the little perks that status brought. But I would trade a lifetime of all those things in exchange for guaranteed good health for our child.

I ended my flying year at 21,5084 AQM and 12 AQS, with the date of my last flight as Mar 1, 2015.

I wasn't planning on requalifying for SE this year, but there's a good chance I'll have no status for 2016. In the grand scheme of things, there's ways around it. Latitude flight passes. Z/P fare sales. And in the end, it's not that important.

I'll still be around on FT, but will likely be quieter for the next few months. :)

Originally Posted by tcook052 (Post 24663009)

After going out of bounds it was locked but have merged your post into a reopened thread. Thanks for the update and wish you & your family well.

tcook052
AC forum moderator

Originally Posted by Diabeetus (Post 24662721)

Hi all,

Without a bit of sarcasm, it brought a a tear to my eye that I was specifically mentioned in 24left's now locked thread about missing AC FTers. :)

I'll still be around on FT, but will likely be quieter for the next few months. :)

Originally Posted by YEG2MM (Post 24663020)

You have achieved the status that truly matters....."Father". congratulations.

Originally Posted by pilotboy1985YYC (Post 24663144)

Does anyone else remember the FT'er who was a rep at Aeroplan?
When they found out he was posting on FT they ended up firing him.

He was one of the most useful posters here. He knew all the ins and out and the program and gave us tips and great explanations.

I can't remember his screen name

Originally Posted by superangrypenguin (Post 24663228)

Surely you jest. Posting on here as a reason to be fired? I'm surprised he didn't sue the pants off of Aimea for doing so. Unless he was divulging confidential info

Originally Posted by pilotboy1985YYC (Post 24663314)

I kid you not. I LOVED having him on this board.

I found the thread on it... Check it out.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...-aeroplan.html

*edit* Just realized this happened 6 years ago. WOW! time sure flies. I didn't even realize I've been on here that long, lol.

Originally Posted by Mozzarella (Post 11985971)

I would recommend that (if not already done) Aeroplan formally reach out to this community. It can only be viewed as value-added by all involved.

Originally Posted by pewpew (Post 24661299)

I miss when Tedgrrr had stories :D

Originally Posted by pilotboy1985YYC (Post 24663314)

I kid you not. I LOVED having him on this board.

I found the thread on it... Check it out.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...-aeroplan.html

*edit* Just realized this happened 6 years ago. WOW! time sure flies. I didn't even realize I've been on here that long, lol.

Originally Posted by jjclancy (Post 24663479)

I miss parnel.