Dec 31, 2016, 11:30 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 , 2015 edition , and 2016 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 or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
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.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
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 or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
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.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The Forum Lounge Thread (2017)
Oct 28, 2017, 6:52 pm
#3076
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
I'm not convinced running 5k after not running (at all?) for a while is a good plan. Depends how fast you were running that said 
I'd have flown out for the interview, personally. What may have been ... I've never gotten multiple offers before though.
I'd have flown out for the interview, personally. What may have been ... I've never gotten multiple offers before though.
Oct 28, 2017, 7:01 pm
#3077
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,951
Can finally put some weight on it today after constant ice bath.... hopefully I will be able to walk by monday..
As I was limping back, I asked myself what would have been worse, twisted ankle or 10 hours in AC Y. Not sure whats worse tbh lol.
Oct 28, 2017, 7:06 pm
#3078
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
I almost crawled my way back. I had no cash , no compass card on me. Thank god a Taxi drove by...
Can finally put some weight on it today after constant ice bath.... hopefully I will be able to walk by monday..
As I was limping back, I asked myself what would have been worse, twisted ankle or 10 hours in AC Y. Not sure whats worse tbh lol.
Can finally put some weight on it today after constant ice bath.... hopefully I will be able to walk by monday..
As I was limping back, I asked myself what would have been worse, twisted ankle or 10 hours in AC Y. Not sure whats worse tbh lol.
miles from home. I ran the most painful mile of my life and almost crawled the last 3. Only had my house key, shuffle and watch on me. It was not a good day - never been the same since actually.
AC Y or Rouge Y? :P
Edit - I wondered if a compass card was some funky YVR thing
Oct 28, 2017, 7:10 pm
#3079
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,951
7 miles into an 11 mile run along a canal I popped something in my knee a few years back. I was 4
miles from home. I ran the most painful mile of my life and almost crawled the last 3. Only had my house key, shuffle and watch on me. It was not a good day - never been the same since actually.
AC Y or Rouge Y? :P
Edit - I wondered if a compass card was some funky YVR thing
miles from home. I ran the most painful mile of my life and almost crawled the last 3. Only had my house key, shuffle and watch on me. It was not a good day - never been the same since actually.
AC Y or Rouge Y? :P
Edit - I wondered if a compass card was some funky YVR thing
^^What was your playlist as you almost crawled your way back?
Oh Compass Card is like a TTC Month Pass.
I actually can't tell that much difference between 777HD Y and Rouge Y... both awful
Oct 28, 2017, 7:20 pm
#3080
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Used to do 15 mile 2h training runs. Honestly can't recall the playlist. I shouldn't have run on it in hindsight but then I did run a 10k race with a broken metatarsal AMA (and went sub 45 for the first time on a 400m climb race).
Oct 28, 2017, 7:38 pm
#3081
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
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Posts: 5,951
Thank you to whoever just cancelled his/her AC34 YVR-YYZ I booking on Dec 16, you made my day! 
I guess the universe gives and takes after all lol
I guess the universe gives and takes after all lol
Oct 28, 2017, 8:33 pm
#3082
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, SFO
Programs: AS 100K, UA*S, IHG Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond | Formerly: AC Super Elite
Posts: 2,476
Oct 28, 2017, 8:45 pm
#3083
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,951
Oct 29, 2017, 4:45 am
#3084
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 3,669
I just went through Deutsche Bahn irops. All instructions in German, and a conductor literally ran away from me when I tried to ask where I was supposed to go. Finally, when I guessed my way to the right place, the train eventually started running, and then the conductor decides to start making announcements in English 
Oct 29, 2017, 7:51 am
#3087
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,316
I just heard a passenger say "a normal size plane".
Not sure if they were referring to this one or their connection, but I don't know what a "normal size plane" is.
Not sure if they were referring to this one or their connection, but I don't know what a "normal size plane" is.
Oct 29, 2017, 8:04 am
#3088
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YHZ/YQM
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1,618
Perhaps a full sized narrowbody (737/A320)? as opposed to a wide body or a regional jet/prop. That is going by the assumption that normal == medium for some people. What are you on now?
Oct 29, 2017, 8:12 am
#3089
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
24L, do you have a long enough measuring tape?
Oct 29, 2017, 10:04 am
#3090
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: AC E35K, NEXUS
Posts: 4,368
I fell and badly skinned both knees and broke my thumb and ran another 2K. At least the legs were not sprained at all. I can trip on a 5mm unevenness on the sidewalk. Very skilled at that.
I did a 15K with a stress fracture in my toe with an air-cast boot on. I did not "run" but I beat probably 1/3 of the participants.
I am 5 days away from doing a 10K/21K back to back and have not run in 10 days, so I'm with Jack. Just do it. Pace doesn't matter. Just stay upright and smiling.
I did a 15K with a stress fracture in my toe with an air-cast boot on. I did not "run" but I beat probably 1/3 of the participants.
I am 5 days away from doing a 10K/21K back to back and have not run in 10 days, so I'm with Jack. Just do it. Pace doesn't matter. Just stay upright and smiling.