Dec 31, 2017, 6:09 am
Last edit by: jc94
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, 2016 edition and 2017 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 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 here 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.
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 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 here 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.
The Forum Lounge Thread (2018)
Jun 15, 2018, 7:01 pm
#1576
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If they win ...
Jun 15, 2018, 7:47 pm
#1577
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Ronaldo?
Jun 15, 2018, 8:04 pm
#1578
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Jun 15, 2018, 10:46 pm
#1579
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Jun 16, 2018, 12:28 am
#1580
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Jun 16, 2018, 10:16 am
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There are a very small number of soccer players I would recognize 
Jun 16, 2018, 12:14 pm
#1582
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Jun 19, 2018, 4:44 pm
#1583
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Most of the top seeds at this years worlkd cup have either tied their first game or lost it. Weird.
Jun 19, 2018, 6:28 pm
#1584
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Jun 20, 2018, 11:13 pm
#1585
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Oh but it is. 15 goals in World Cup matches, 2nd most all time behind Klose. We'll see about this new kid. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=200UXfWgMQM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=200UXfWgMQM
Jun 21, 2018, 10:19 am
#1586
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Last Tuesday was a day that I've been looking forward to for a long time. I am now officially mortgage-free. Perhaps I'll be able to enjoy more travel in the near future....
except for the fact that my oldest child starts University in September 2019
except for the fact that my oldest child starts University in September 2019
Jun 21, 2018, 10:31 am
#1587
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In 4 or 5 years when they are done school, even if you've got to put $10k of paint and TLC into the drinking place, you should walk away with some good profit.
Unless they go to StFX or UCCB or something.
Jun 21, 2018, 11:08 am
#1588
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If they aren't living at home, and not an entirely retarded 19 year old, buy a regular family house near their university. 3 or 4 roommates will pay for the mortgage and they could live essentially free.
In 4 or 5 years when they are done school, even if you've got to put $10k of paint and TLC into the drinking place, you should walk away with some good profit.
Unless they go to StFX or UCCB or something.
In 4 or 5 years when they are done school, even if you've got to put $10k of paint and TLC into the drinking place, you should walk away with some good profit.
Unless they go to StFX or UCCB or something.
Jun 21, 2018, 5:04 pm
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Anyone going to be in or around YUL Saturday night? I'm flying in on 780, and I assume I'll just get an airport hotel for the night.
Jun 22, 2018, 10:04 am
#1590
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SFO airport seems to be good at mktg. Yesterday afternoon they had a Pride Week photo booth with appropriately dressed entertainers. And a separate seating area before security to watch the world cup games with large screen TVs set up.