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)
Apr 22, 2018, 9:46 am
#1156
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
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Posts: 6,232
Apr 22, 2018, 10:07 am
#1157
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
The above seem more AC specific 
And add in Rougification.
Apr 22, 2018, 3:08 pm
#1158
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,439
Looks like 2018 might be the year I buy a small apartment in YYJ for about $750k. Tired of my landlords kicking me out to cash out. The question is will a market correction wipe out my down payment? Should I just pickup a cheap place close to the airport and learn to cook?
Apr 22, 2018, 3:57 pm
#1159
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 3,669
Looks like 2018 might be the year I buy a small apartment in YYJ for about $750k. Tired of my landlords kicking me out to cash out. The question is will a market correction wipe out my down payment? Should I just pickup a cheap place close to the airport and learn to cook?
Apr 22, 2018, 4:22 pm
#1160
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,954
Apr 22, 2018, 4:43 pm
#1161
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
The closest thing I can think of around 60c I buy is a bunch of spring onions. Definitely not a meal.
Last edited by jc94; Apr 22, 2018 at 5:39 pm
Apr 22, 2018, 5:00 pm
#1162
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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: 44,347
Feeling a little under the weather (hence why I took a 789 home this morning instead of a 320 later). So I made some tea.
An hour of my time is worth way more than $20, which would get me a very reasonable meal.
Soylent is even cheaper and faster.
Soylent is even cheaper and faster.
Last edited by canadiancow; Apr 22, 2018 at 5:34 pm Reason: typo
Apr 22, 2018, 5:31 pm
#1163
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,439
I do have some cooking skills. I just enjoy the pub lifestyle afforded by living in a highly walkable location.
That being said when I do cook, I enjoy dry aged steak, live crab, things like that. Usually costs about the same as hitting the pub.
That being said when I do cook, I enjoy dry aged steak, live crab, things like that. Usually costs about the same as hitting the pub.
Apr 22, 2018, 5:52 pm
#1164
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,954
Apr 22, 2018, 6:05 pm
#1165
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
While I enjoy Suchi, I prefer my crab dead when I eat it. But each to their own.
Apr 22, 2018, 6:10 pm
#1166
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
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Posts: 5,954
Apr 22, 2018, 6:23 pm
#1167
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: AC
Posts: 2,167
Looks like 2018 might be the year I buy a small apartment in YYJ for about $750k. Tired of my landlords kicking me out to cash out. The question is will a market correction wipe out my down payment? Should I just pickup a cheap place close to the airport and learn to cook?
1) Property insurance can be much more than tenant insurance
2) It appears to me you are a frequent flier. Someone should take a look at your home every once in a while
That said, have you considered renewing a longer term lease than defaulting to a month to month after the first year has passed?
Apr 22, 2018, 6:31 pm
#1168
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YHZ/YQM
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1,618
Doesn't pewpew still live in Europe. I was amazed how much cheaper groceries were when I was in the Netherlands a couple of years ago.
Apr 22, 2018, 6:42 pm
#1169
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YHZ/YQM
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1,618
Looks like 2018 might be the year I buy a small apartment in YYJ for about $750k. Tired of my landlords kicking me out to cash out. The question is will a market correction wipe out my down payment? Should I just pickup a cheap place close to the airport and learn to cook?
The difference in housing prices across this country never ceases to amaze me. I guess it costs a lot more to buy a place where people actually want to live. Good job opportunities help too.
Apr 22, 2018, 10:01 pm
#1170
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
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Posts: 5,954
These violent delights have violent ends