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)
Jan 17, 2018, 7:50 pm
#256
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There was a slew of good photoshoots from that 4,625 care pileup.
Happy birthday SKYEG, I remember when I was young and beautiful. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Happy birthday SKYEG, I remember when I was young and beautiful. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Jan 18, 2018, 7:07 pm
#257
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Thought I should shift our discussion here..
For some here that’s a normal day.
I’ve never actually booked and turned up in the wrong city. I’ve been on the wrong side of the city once (EDI at rush hour) and the wrong hotel when there were two of the same chain. You’ve not lived until you’ve taken a taxi through Naples. 60kph corners with about an inch in each side seems to be normal.
I’ve never actually booked and turned up in the wrong city. I’ve been on the wrong side of the city once (EDI at rush hour) and the wrong hotel when there were two of the same chain. You’ve not lived until you’ve taken a taxi through Naples. 60kph corners with about an inch in each side seems to be normal.
Jan 18, 2018, 7:10 pm
#258
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Thought I should shift our discussion here..
For some here that’s a normal day.
I’ve never actually booked the wrong city. I’ve been on the wrong side of the city once (EDI at rush hour) and the wrong hotel when there were two of the same chain. You’ve not lived until you’ve taken a taxi through Naples. 60kph corners with about an inch in each side seems to be normal.
For some here that’s a normal day.
I’ve never actually booked the wrong city. I’ve been on the wrong side of the city once (EDI at rush hour) and the wrong hotel when there were two of the same chain. You’ve not lived until you’ve taken a taxi through Naples. 60kph corners with about an inch in each side seems to be normal.
The OP in the other thread was about to mess up a few time zones!
Jan 18, 2018, 7:13 pm
#259
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Jan 18, 2018, 7:18 pm
#260
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I did this, realized my error when I showed up at the property and had them move my booking to the one I had intended to book (both were Marriott).
Once I had settled into my room, I got a text from my boss (who was also staying there but travelling separately) asking to meet in the lobby. I went down, didn't see him. Turns out he made the same mistake.
Once I had settled into my room, I got a text from my boss (who was also staying there but travelling separately) asking to meet in the lobby. I went down, didn't see him. Turns out he made the same mistake.
I texted back, they’d gone up to the lobby. When I got back to the empty lobby I rang them. They were at the Travelodge.
What did we do before cell phones
Jan 18, 2018, 7:28 pm
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Jan 18, 2018, 7:32 pm
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Nice to see 88 get some final closure.
Jan 18, 2018, 8:39 pm
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Unbelievable. Give up yet another third period lead and on a SHG just for kicks and giggles.
I fully expect to lose in OT. What a farce.
Added: Completely absolutely pathetic. Yet another blown game and loss in OT. Pathetic.
I fully expect to lose in OT. What a farce.
Added: Completely absolutely pathetic. Yet another blown game and loss in OT. Pathetic.
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Jan 18, 2018, 11:57 pm
#264
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But they'll be fine. They'll make the playoffs. Just have to figure it out by the time they get there.
Jan 19, 2018, 6:20 am
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Jan 19, 2018, 7:25 am
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Jan 19, 2018, 10:35 am
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Jan 19, 2018, 11:22 am
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I'm also annoyed by pesky Boston. They surged out of nowhere.
Jan 19, 2018, 11:53 am
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Yeah they're on a tearrrrrr. Good young players playing well for them.
Jan 19, 2018, 12:00 pm
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I sometimes wonder if Babcock would've fared better than Wilson and Carlyle if he had Phaneuf and Kessel on the team. I'm not including Horachek because he was kinda given a raw deal and quasi thrown under the bus, like a good pro. 
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