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)
Oct 10, 2018, 8:30 pm
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Oct 10, 2018, 9:19 pm
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Montreal NBA team... what would its name be?
Oct 10, 2018, 9:25 pm
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Oct 10, 2018, 9:37 pm
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Oct 10, 2018, 10:45 pm
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First, I had to recover from the chocolate dessert decadence in the ORD Polaris......
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30289192-post2581.html
But since you asked why there wasn't any chocolate in my scenic photos from Zurich, well, I got a little distracted on the Bahnhofstrasse
I am now doing deep breathing exercises.
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https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30289192-post2581.html
But since you asked why there wasn't any chocolate in my scenic photos from Zurich, well, I got a little distracted on the Bahnhofstrasse
I am now doing deep breathing exercises.
.
Oct 11, 2018, 12:05 am
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I wish Nylander will sign soon.
Oct 11, 2018, 12:17 am
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I’m all in on the Brewers after seeing a game there on their last regular season homestand. I had a blast. Also spotted Yelich at a BBQ joint with some of his friends who had travelled in the night before the game, so that was fun too.
Also, post season baseball has been great so far. Hoping to see either NL team take the World Series.
Also, post season baseball has been great so far. Hoping to see either NL team take the World Series.
Oct 11, 2018, 9:22 am
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I think they are more focused on getting a baseball team back before they shoot for a basketball team. Seems like some NBA players have a hard time with Toronto being in a 'foreign' country, what happens when you add another language too.
Oct 11, 2018, 9:38 am
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Montreal's historic baseball links do make it seem more likely to land a MLB team before an NBA team but it isn't beyond the realm of possibility to see a struggling NBA team relocate instead of Montreal getting an expansion franchise.
Oct 11, 2018, 10:03 am
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Oct 11, 2018, 10:08 am
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As per @yyz_consulted I think the reference was to consulting jargon with respect to utilization ("on the beach/bench") and/or whether one is generally busy (billable or non-billable work). At least, that's the term we used back in the management consulting heydays...
Oct 12, 2018, 6:48 pm
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Bucket list!
Today I got to swim in the infinity pool at the top of the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
It's very cool watching the sunrise from here.
Today I got to swim in the infinity pool at the top of the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
It's very cool watching the sunrise from here.
Oct 12, 2018, 7:39 pm
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Oct 12, 2018, 7:54 pm
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Oct 12, 2018, 8:01 pm
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Real test for Leafs starting tomorrow with Caps.
Then LAK, PIT, STL, and a home-and-home with WPG.
Then LAK, PIT, STL, and a home-and-home with WPG.