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, 10:12 pm
#1171
Join Date: May 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC e75K, *G, SPG/MR PPE
Posts: 315
Any chance of telecommuting and living in rural/small town Nova Scotia? I know someone (not me) who is trying to sell a house in Springhill. It's beautiful inside, though at $139,900 it is one of the most expensive houses in that town. 
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.
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.
This is why when people freak out about me not being on the property ladder I’m not worried. Unless something major changes, I probably won’t want to retire downtown Toronto....
Apr 22, 2018, 11:02 pm
#1172
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Apples esepcially more expensive brands like say pink ladies seem cheaper here, milk is many times more expensive. But it also lasts, cheap milk in the UK is done by its best before date - but it goes for about 70p ($1.20-1.40) a litre.
I lived on ~$20 a week groceries at University. But that was about 15 years ago. And I defninitely spent more then 60c on my evening meal.
Apr 23, 2018, 1:02 am
#1173
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 3,669
Key word is per serving. I can make 4-6 servings in one go, so it's actually closer to €2.4 each time I cook. When I first moved here, I made a friend who's Indian, and he showed me how to make Indian food -- cheaply 
. It's certainly better than all the pasta I'd been eating in the past 
. It's certainly better than all the pasta I'd been eating in the past
Apr 23, 2018, 2:20 am
#1174
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Halifax
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Lifetime Platinum Elite. NEXUS
Posts: 4,569
6 grandmother's, apparently flying to see themselves, just took 5 minutes to sort themselves out in row 12, blocking the last 30 PAX.
Im kinda curious how snarky ops guy is going to write this up for EF.
Im kinda curious how snarky ops guy is going to write this up for EF.
Apr 23, 2018, 2:25 am
#1175
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Halifax
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Lifetime Platinum Elite. NEXUS
Posts: 4,569
5 of the 6 have bags under their knees at the bulkhead.
Forgot about me making the INTL MLL.
Forgot about me making the INTL MLL.
Apr 23, 2018, 3:33 am
#1176
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YHZ/YQM
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1,618
I was eyeing a house for $24,000 in Springhill. Bottom of Junction road, two bedrooms, looked clean enough.
This is why when people freak out about me not being on the property ladder I’m not worried. Unless something major changes, I probably won’t want to retire downtown Toronto....
This is why when people freak out about me not being on the property ladder I’m not worried. Unless something major changes, I probably won’t want to retire downtown Toronto....
Actually, if you are looking to retire in this area, I would strongly suggest Sackville, NB. That is where my wife and I plan to end up. It is a university town, so there is a much more vibrant cultural community. Housing is still dirt cheap compared to major centres, just not as laughably cheap as Springhill.
Apr 23, 2018, 8:57 am
#1177
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Programs: FOTSG
Posts: 413
EDIT: That's supposed to be in all caps, but I guess FT doesn't like that...
Apr 23, 2018, 9:52 am
#1178
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,232
Apr 23, 2018, 1:55 pm
#1180
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 it's time for me to come home -- I got into medicine
Apr 23, 2018, 1:58 pm
#1181
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,691
Apr 23, 2018, 2:15 pm
#1182
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,953
Apr 23, 2018, 2:18 pm
#1183
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: YVR/YEG/YYZ depending on day
Programs: E35K, FPC Platinum
Posts: 392
Congrats where will you be studying medicine pewpew?
I'm on the other end of the spectrum, finished all my board exams recently. Its a long journey - 12yrs (MD, Surgical specialty, MSc, surgical subspecialty).
I miss med school- best time of your life. Enjoy it!
I'm on the other end of the spectrum, finished all my board exams recently. Its a long journey - 12yrs (MD, Surgical specialty, MSc, surgical subspecialty).
I miss med school- best time of your life. Enjoy it!
Apr 23, 2018, 2:30 pm
#1185
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: UA Premier Platinum
Posts: 3,759
Over the last few weeks, I've had the misfortune of having a root canal followed by a crown on the same tooth. Without insurance this would all cost about $2,500.
Young FTers, floss your teeth!
Young FTers, floss your teeth!