"Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack"
or
"Never have sex with the boss's sister"

You're going to need to give me a number

Something mildly interesting happened today. A friend of mine booked a ticket for us to travel together. Since this is his annual trip to see grandma, he booked it through FlightNetwork rather than with the airline (UA).

For some reason one of the flights was booked as an AC codeshare. I added my UA FF number to the reservation a few weeks ago and today when the upgrade window opened, both of us were upgraded. In order to do this, some UA computer system replaced the AC codeshare on the ticket with its UA equivalent and reissued the ticket, which confused some FlightNetwork computer, which in turn emailed my friend to say that the airline had cancelled the entire ticket (!).

The ticket is actually fine, but it's under airline control now.

This is why you always book with the airline (if possible). Also, teach grandma to use Skype.

​​​​​​Even if Z1 and Z2 board simultaneously?

Here are some rules I just found on a list.

Sure. It's every good Z1er's responsibility to push through the Z2 in line in those situations ;)

I accidentally destroyed my Bose QCs. I guess I should off myself now. Or as one of the posters says here... slits wrists //

:D

Love this stuff.

Despite being partial to the philosophy of Q, I do enjoy the entertainment value provided by these guys. Also, it seems some airlines have incorporated a few of the above mentioned "rules" into their SOP.

IMHO

:p

I still have a big bag of AC earbuds! Should I send you some? ;)

Lol.

Thanks but no thanks.

I still have my 300+ pieces of crap stashed away in bags. :p

Is there a public DB somewhere of plating codes? (

Looking for ways to reduce my #2MMuffintop
 

I heard there is a new dieting fad called the ketogenic diet. Anyone here been on it? Does/did it work?

I need to reduce this muffin overflow. The armchair P25Ks, E35Ks, and E50Ks here who have never met me say I clearly must be chubs chubs and have a horrible life, and that I should lose some of this muffiny muffmufftop.

I guess I could always try this:

https://www.thestar.com/life/2018/01...challenge.html

I wear them to sleep all the time. Have done so for years and years (and years). I think I crushed them this time because my pillow was like concrete.

I'll see what I can do to have them repaired or get some discount.

(Your friend's dog actually ate his Bose QCs?! When the dog barks, does it make a sound?) :p

Which ones did you have ? My previous ones had the foam break up and the cable got mashed and I had to order replacements from Bose. A friend got Bose at Denver airport kiosk to replace his for free. I now using the QC35/45 - not sure of the model but its the super duper bluetooth one so no cords.

It does make a sound, "woof woof". I'm not sure how much was eaten vs just destroyed, but they didn't work any more. I've seen the dog consume post as in an envelope before and then run away when one tries to get the remnants to find out if it was important. Hopefully not a CRA cheque.

I have the 25's because AC can't complain me wearing them in flight is liable to take the plane down. I would like the 20s too for easier sleeping but the cost is a little high when I have a pair that works, albeit not great for sleep. Bear in mind I am a true FOTSG at present, well almost, I have 3 segments planned for this year.

An acquaintance of mine is a cardiologist who has a lot of diabetic patients. He has been recommending that they go on this diet. To make himself comfortable with the advice, he and his wife went on it. He is a big fan of it - and not of the sugar industry.

For me it is too big a commitment. I like my carbs (read: beer) way too much.

Got an interview in Calgary :cool:

Yeah, there's a few. Google something like "014 airline code". For example: IATA code, airlines - Doprava v Praxi

Congrats! Corp or grad school?

More school. I haven't started applying for jobs yet; I'm still waiting to see if I need to :p

...Or if I know how to :o

That is easy. I mean the middle chunk of numbers (which would have been on physical "plates" like in the old chunk-a-chunk CC thingers). I'm trying to figure out some corporate TA shenanigans.

To be clear, it's actually #2MMuffinTop with only two M's... it's a one letter-common portmanteau. :p

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Wait, we haven't figured out which one is the worst, 15h 777Y, rouge Y, or 7M8 Y. And to maximize the effect, please choose a middle seat at the back :D

Just ask Jack.

Leafs deserve to not make the playoffs. They're just lucky with the divisional playoff requirements and a weak Eastern Division.

Luckily I haven't done Rouge, but I think I'd have to say 7M8 Y is worse than 777 Y :eek:

Leafs will make the playoffs. And once a team's in the playoffs, anything can happen.

The Habs, on the other hand.......

.....and hello from the outstanding W Hotel TPE

:D:D:D

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Ah geeez , did you clear out all the kit kat from the snack basket? :P

Golfing with the Oilers?

Seriously... talk about under-performers.

Speaking of hand, what did you say to Bergehole when you shook his hand? :p

I've never gotten a MTM suit in BKK but my friend loves to. His younger brother is getting married in June and they want to buy custom suits for their whole wedding party(5 including groom).

They want to fly me out ICN-BKK(I can work remotely) sometime in Feb for a June 6th wedding to go to a tailor, buy them, make sure I do QC and then ship them out. Seems like a pretty good deal as I get some sun and a free mileage run.

I had some questions:

1. Since it's a wedding and all suits(except groom) will be the same, using 1 tailor would be the best? How much time would this take though, five suits one tailor? Not sure I want to stay in BKK for 2 weeks...
2. How much does shipping generally cost per suit?
3. $300-$500 budget will get you better than a custom Indochino MTM in Canada? Or is that price range going to get you even worse than a $1000 Hugo Boss at Harry Rosen/Holt Renfrew off the rack(Not very good IMO).
4. Is it even safe for me to fly there, pick fabrics and measurements and just fly out and get them to ship? I feel like doing QC is important as it needs to be shipped to Canada.

Thanks for the help!

​​​​​​when I decided to lose weight (50lbs) I just counted my calories and worked out 3 times a week with weights. I'd eat high protein, and low (but not no) carb. I basically ate the same but removed sugary things (cake, doughnuts, cupcakes, soda, sugary cereal), bread, rice (except whole grain brown rice), potatoes, etc...

Breakfast was often old fashion steel cut oatmeal with a scoop of whey protein or an omellete with 2 eggs and a cup of egg whites (I'd buy egg whites in cartons) with raw veggies.

I would bring lunch to work (lean meat like chicken, pork tenderloin, lean beef, or fish) with veggies. People always said "poor you" and commented on my depressing lunches. A year later I was 50 lbs lighter and everyone was jealous.

As for alcohol, hard liquor straight up or with diet soda. A double of Rye with diet coke in a pint glass was standard.

Anyway, if you have any more questions, ask away either here or by private message.

Also, NO MUFFINS!!!!!

​​​​​​... by the bathrooms!



Congrats, and good luck!
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