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)
Dec 17, 2018, 9:36 pm
#3376
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This is the forum lounge thread, where things totally unrelated to flying can be discussed.
I have no comment on the disgusting second half of your post.
Dec 17, 2018, 9:46 pm
#3377
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You're both wrong. Many people didn't like the call, but it was the correct call, based on the rules in place at the time. That was a big catalyst for the NFL finally taking action on the catch rule and was cited by the competition committee as an example of something that wasn't previously a catch that now would be.
Some years ago I took to carrying a picture of myself as a small child in all of my Pats gear, LONG before Brady (or Bledsoe for that matter) to prove I'm not just a fan because of the dynasty.
But I digress. You are probably right about the play in question - though I maintain the Pats came out on the good side of that call. Having said that, there were a LOT of teams that benefited from the terribly murky rule at the time. I just tend to let all the jealous Pats haters talk about bad calls and Spygate and Deflategate and even will agree with them at times because it makes the whole conversation a lot easier to get through.
Lastly, I might have been sucking up to a mod. Who's to say?
Dec 17, 2018, 10:00 pm
#3378
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Anyone here using an iPhone XR?
Work is handing out new phones next month and this is the handset - we are allowed to pay for an upgrade to XS - rumored to be a $300 charge but not confirmed.
I'm not a phone snob in the least but my work phone becomes my everything phone, and if the XR is anything like the "cheap" iPhones of old I'm not interested.
Work is handing out new phones next month and this is the handset - we are allowed to pay for an upgrade to XS - rumored to be a $300 charge but not confirmed.
I'm not a phone snob in the least but my work phone becomes my everything phone, and if the XR is anything like the "cheap" iPhones of old I'm not interested.
Dec 18, 2018, 10:11 pm
#3379
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Not offended in the least. I imagine it's the same euphoria I felt last night when your Oilers lost to the up and coming Canucks. It was extra sweet because it was my team, but I would have been happy had it been the Panthers for goodness sake. An Oilers loss is a win for everyone outside of Edmonton.
Also it should be noted that I agree with you. The Pats have been beneficiaries of a call or two over the last 15 years, not the least of which was the call in that game you referenced.
Also it should be noted that I agree with you. The Pats have been beneficiaries of a call or two over the last 15 years, not the least of which was the call in that game you referenced.
Dec 19, 2018, 3:15 am
#3380
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Anyone here using an iPhone XR?
Work is handing out new phones next month and this is the handset - we are allowed to pay for an upgrade to XS - rumored to be a $300 charge but not confirmed.
I'm not a phone snob in the least but my work phone becomes my everything phone, and if the XR is anything like the "cheap" iPhones of old I'm not interested.
Work is handing out new phones next month and this is the handset - we are allowed to pay for an upgrade to XS - rumored to be a $300 charge but not confirmed.
I'm not a phone snob in the least but my work phone becomes my everything phone, and if the XR is anything like the "cheap" iPhones of old I'm not interested.
My 6S is annoying me, battery wise. Even after a new battery. Sure it’s not meant to be this poor.
So the XR seems to be more about tech than build
quality and may even have a longer batt life. But I’ve not used them.
Dec 19, 2018, 10:04 am
#3381
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I guess I'm not taking a taxi to ICN today (or tomorrow depending which side of the dateline you are on).
Taxi drivers to stage protest in Seoul December 20; plan alternative mode of transportation
Airport'limousine' bus here I come...
Taxi drivers to stage protest in Seoul December 20; plan alternative mode of transportation
Airport
Dec 19, 2018, 10:13 am
#3382
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I guess I'm not taking a taxi to ICN today (or tomorrow depending which side of the dateline you are on).
Taxi drivers to stage protest in Seoul December 20; plan alternative mode of transportation
Airport'limousine' bus here I come...
Taxi drivers to stage protest in Seoul December 20; plan alternative mode of transportation
Airport
Dec 19, 2018, 10:19 am
#3383
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Dec 19, 2018, 10:22 am
#3384
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Dec 19, 2018, 10:27 am
#3385
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Dec 19, 2018, 11:29 am
#3386
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I guess I'm not taking a taxi to ICN today (or tomorrow depending which side of the dateline you are on).
Taxi drivers to stage protest in Seoul December 20; plan alternative mode of transportation
Airport'limousine' bus here I come...
Taxi drivers to stage protest in Seoul December 20; plan alternative mode of transportation
Airport
Dec 19, 2018, 12:31 pm
#3388
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You mean the 5S or whatever? Plastic rubbish? So your concern is about build over speed?
My 6S is annoying me, battery wise. Even after a new battery. Sure it’s not meant to be this poor.
So the XR seems to be more about tech than build
quality and may even have a longer batt life. But I’ve not used them.
Dec 19, 2018, 12:32 pm
#3389
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I guess I'm not taking a taxi to ICN today (or tomorrow depending which side of the dateline you are on).
Taxi drivers to stage protest in Seoul December 20; plan alternative mode of transportation
Airport'limousine' bus here I come...
Taxi drivers to stage protest in Seoul December 20; plan alternative mode of transportation
Airport
Dec 19, 2018, 1:10 pm
#3390
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i just found out I have one pair left from TPAC J. If anyone wants it I can bring it to the DO on the 22nd. If I look around more I may even magically find more from AC, TK J, CA J, NH J/F. Ok I think I should just stop the bad habit of collecting things.