Jan 1, 16, 11:04 am
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 previous versions are the
original 2004 - 2014 thread and the 2015 edition
The 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 hotels or airlines and/or their 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
original 2004 - 2014 thread and the 2015 edition
The 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 hotels or airlines and/or their 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 Forum Lounge Thread (2016)
Nov 29, 16, 1:50 pm
#6121
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 3,661
That awkward moment when the 12-page paper you thought was due on next Wednesday is actually due on Sunday....
Other news: today we had a class about our future in science. The prof talked about the process to get admitted to a PhD at this university. I'm not planning to apply, and even I got anxious while listening to him. Apparently you have to finish your thesis two months early and hand it in, then undergo an oral exam with a panel composed of people from a bunch of different specialties (eg stats, biochemistry, physics,...), and then present a research project to that panel -- basically the equivalent of prelims, except you're not even a PhD student yet -- and only the top 15 students (based on presentation + grades) get funding! And I thought the US was cutthroat...
Other news: today we had a class about our future in science. The prof talked about the process to get admitted to a PhD at this university. I'm not planning to apply, and even I got anxious while listening to him. Apparently you have to finish your thesis two months early and hand it in, then undergo an oral exam with a panel composed of people from a bunch of different specialties (eg stats, biochemistry, physics,...), and then present a research project to that panel -- basically the equivalent of prelims, except you're not even a PhD student yet -- and only the top 15 students (based on presentation + grades) get funding! And I thought the US was cutthroat...
Last edited by pewpew; Nov 29, 16 at 2:00 pm
Nov 29, 16, 2:36 pm
#6122
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MLL / AC Cafe
Programs: It's hard to get status when the website won't let me book flights.
Posts: 5,673
I did it! I got some, before they were sold out again (at the time of posting they are sold out again)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nov 29, 16, 3:08 pm
#6123
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson
Posts: 34,894
I did it! I got some, before they were sold out again (at the time of posting they are sold out again)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nov 29, 16, 4:04 pm
#6124
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MLL / AC Cafe
Programs: It's hard to get status when the website won't let me book flights.
Posts: 5,673
They'll be gone by then man! PBMC3 doesn't even come out until March-ish.
Nov 29, 16, 8:07 pm
#6125
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 72
Why is it almost always hot as balls at YYZ? The Asian folks today really slowed down T1 intl security.
It's nice and cool out today and the airport is still hot. Summer hot. Winter hot.
YYZ SUCKS.
It's nice and cool out today and the airport is still hot. Summer hot. Winter hot.
YYZ SUCKS.
Nov 29, 16, 9:31 pm
#6126
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Eupgrade4Lyfe, Gifted E50K, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,693
When you 12 page paper on international politics and economics is an incoherent mess with exams in one week.
Pewpew , feels bad man
#UniLife
Pewpew , feels bad man
#UniLife
Last edited by Jumper Jack; Nov 29, 16 at 9:45 pm
Nov 29, 16, 9:44 pm
#6127
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vancouver
Programs: aeroplan SE, Fairmont Platinum. Starwood nobody
Posts: 43
That awkward moment when the 12-page paper you thought was due on next Wednesday is actually due on Sunday....
Other news: today we had a class about our future in science. The prof talked about the process to get admitted to a PhD at this university. I'm not planning to apply, and even I got anxious while listening to him. Apparently you have to finish your thesis two months early and hand it in, then undergo an oral exam with a panel composed of people from a bunch of different specialties (eg stats, biochemistry, physics,...), and then present a research project to that panel -- basically the equivalent of prelims, except you're not even a PhD student yet -- and only the top 15 students (based on presentation + grades) get funding! And I thought the US was cutthroat...
Other news: today we had a class about our future in science. The prof talked about the process to get admitted to a PhD at this university. I'm not planning to apply, and even I got anxious while listening to him. Apparently you have to finish your thesis two months early and hand it in, then undergo an oral exam with a panel composed of people from a bunch of different specialties (eg stats, biochemistry, physics,...), and then present a research project to that panel -- basically the equivalent of prelims, except you're not even a PhD student yet -- and only the top 15 students (based on presentation + grades) get funding! And I thought the US was cutthroat...
Nov 29, 16, 11:59 pm
#6128
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, SFO
Programs: AS 100K, UA*S, IHG Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond | Formerly: AC Super Elite
Posts: 2,448
That awkward moment when the 12-page paper you thought was due on next Wednesday is actually due on Sunday....
Other news: today we had a class about our future in science. The prof talked about the process to get admitted to a PhD at this university. I'm not planning to apply, and even I got anxious while listening to him ... And I thought the US was cutthroat...
Other news: today we had a class about our future in science. The prof talked about the process to get admitted to a PhD at this university. I'm not planning to apply, and even I got anxious while listening to him ... And I thought the US was cutthroat...
Just kidding, I had my fair share of stressful moments. Good luck to both of you, it's these times in university that helps build and shape your character ^ ^ ^
Nov 30, 16, 7:43 pm
#6129
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
Posts: 18,877
Cow Dollars???????
"Why there is processed cow in Canada’s money...."
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/...650/story.html
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/...650/story.html
Nov 30, 16, 9:20 pm
#6130
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,305
"Why there is processed cow in Canada’s money...."
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/...650/story.html
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/...650/story.html
Nov 30, 16, 9:30 pm
#6131
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 2,494
"Why there is processed cow in Canada’s money...."
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/...650/story.html
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/...650/story.html
Nov 30, 16, 9:37 pm
#6132
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
Posts: 18,877
Nov 30, 16, 9:50 pm
#6133
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, UA Gold, Bonvoy Tit LT Sil, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Accor Silver
Posts: 42,052
wat???
Nov 30, 16, 10:00 pm
#6134
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend and Moderator: Manufactured Spending
Join Date: May 2002
Location: YEG
Posts: 55,764
Nov 30, 16, 10:58 pm
#6135
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Spatially speaking or metaphysically speaking?
Programs: Aeropain: Zirconia Status; Altitude: Marianas Trench Status; UA MP: 1 Kick to the curb status
Posts: 623
"Why there is processed cow in Canada’s money...."
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/...650/story.html
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/...650/story.html
