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)
Jul 11, 2018, 12:50 pm
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Good one. 
No, I'm talking about legit 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies, plaques, certificates, etc. from competitions that involved dozens to hundreds of competitors... you know, in the non-coddling age.
I never did receive a 143rd place ribbon like they dole out nowadays.
No, I'm talking about legit 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies, plaques, certificates, etc. from competitions that involved dozens to hundreds of competitors... you know, in the non-coddling age.
I never did receive a 143rd place ribbon like they dole out nowadays.
Or maybe we won. But I doubt it.
Jul 11, 2018, 12:51 pm
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Jul 11, 2018, 1:00 pm
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Perhaps we should have things like always late for school award, never finish homework award (I am sure I will get this one) instead.
Jul 11, 2018, 1:32 pm
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- Best Coddling Helicopter Parent
- Best "My child is perfect and better than all your children" Parent
Jul 11, 2018, 2:04 pm
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If this goes to penalty shoot out...
btw, when was the last time a team won three games in a row on penalty shoot out?
btw, when was the last time a team won three games in a row on penalty shoot out?
Jul 11, 2018, 2:27 pm
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Jul 11, 2018, 2:38 pm
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Jul 11, 2018, 3:13 pm
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Can't believe ENG choked! 
Jul 11, 2018, 3:41 pm
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Jul 11, 2018, 3:41 pm
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Don't know about choking. Seems like some tactical mistakes. England has the second youngest team in the world cup. Most of their success has come from speed that causes defensive errors and set pieces. This time they tried a plodding passing game and were too defensive, looking for the fast break and set pieces. Should have stayed with what works. Lets see if France (youngest team with some speed/skill players) outpaces Croatia in the finals.
Jul 11, 2018, 4:54 pm
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Don't know about choking. Seems like some tactical mistakes. England has the second youngest team in the world cup. Most of their success has come from speed that causes defensive errors and set pieces. This time they tried a plodding passing game and were too defensive, looking for the fast break and set pieces. Should have stayed with what works. Lets see if France (youngest team with some speed/skill players) outpaces Croatia in the finals.
Jul 11, 2018, 9:03 pm
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Jul 12, 2018, 5:50 am
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Don't know about choking. Seems like some tactical mistakes. England has the second youngest team in the world cup. Most of their success has come from speed that causes defensive errors and set pieces. This time they tried a plodding passing game and were too defensive, looking for the fast break and set pieces. Should have stayed with what works. Lets see if France (youngest team with some speed/skill players) outpaces Croatia in the finals.
Not sure I can even watch Saturday’s. Maybe I should ensure I’m in a coma. Anyone free Friday?
Jul 12, 2018, 8:10 pm
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I've decided to toss out my grade school and high school trophies, like the Grade 7 Science Fair 1st place trophy, the Regional Science Fair 1st place trophy, and grade school track & field trophies/1st/2nd/3rd place ribbons. All sitting in some box using up valuable space.
