Nov 29, 2018, 11:11 am
Last edit by: 24left
- Date: Saturday, December 22, 2018
- Time: from 15:30 (3:30PM) EST onwards
- Location: WVRST at Toronto Union Station (reserved under diddy or Flyertalk DO)
- Map, address and phone # below
Will Attend:
diddy
yyznomad
RoutingWonk
songsc
The Lev
24left
Shareholder
j2simpso (Matress run before Platinum runs out
)znke252
SteadyAT
Waitlist:
Melville
Not Impossible:
allbrosca
Meh; Not this time:
Bumped:
canadiancow (paid Aeroplan $75 to not attend)
YYZ National / Holiday DO 2018 Saturday, December 22, 2018
Dec 21, 2018, 7:40 am
#106
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Indeed. I saw this one and laughed
"INCORRIGIBLE / 650ml / berliner weisse / 4.5% "
I was offered both onboard. I had the Krug and decided I liked the Dom better. Not sure why as the Krug I had on NH F was excellent.
However, the bonus with either bottle was the handsome guy in the suit who was serving
"INCORRIGIBLE / 650ml / berliner weisse / 4.5% "
I was offered both onboard. I had the Krug and decided I liked the Dom better. Not sure why as the Krug I had on NH F was excellent.
However, the bonus with either bottle was the handsome guy in the suit who was serving
Dec 21, 2018, 10:16 am
#107
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, MNL, WAW
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Lifetime Plat, (now an AC nobody)
Posts: 1,978
Looks like I'll be in the ketchup this weekend for a mattress run due to a chain which shall remain nameless having more supply than AC has PR seats on YYZ > YUL (and also me having more Via preference points than I can shake a stick at). Needless to say I'm putting on the Ritz before my Platinum status goes away come 2019
Look forward to DOing it again!
-James
Look forward to DOing it again!
-James
Dec 21, 2018, 10:44 am
#108
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
The hotel I'm staying at in downtown TO is currently listed at $107 CAD with my AAA discount, which when combined with existing promotions (i.e. SPMarriott 2000 bonus promotion), credit cards, elite status, free breakfasts, etc means I'll at worst break even on the transaction. Possibly get a little ahead, since the 3 elite night credits will be useful for getting lifetime status (I've been at least SPMarriott Gold since last year).
-James
Dec 21, 2018, 1:14 pm
#110
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Dec 21, 2018, 2:07 pm
#111
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
CAA/AAA rates like that are not uncommon, which is why I usually get my membership because the savings can be pretty awesome at properties.
And as a data point, $107 (CAD or USD) rate at the Westin Harbour Castle is really good, anytime of the year, even for this FOTSG who used to fly extensively on Y and P fares and who will be grandfathered into Starriott LTPPE.
And as a data point, $107 (CAD or USD) rate at the Westin Harbour Castle is really good, anytime of the year, even for this FOTSG who used to fly extensively on Y and P fares and who will be grandfathered into Starriott LTPPE.
Dec 21, 2018, 2:16 pm
#112
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
CAA/AAA rates like that are not uncommon, which is why I usually get my membership because the savings can be pretty awesome at properties.
And as a data point, $107 (CAD or USD) rate at the Westin Harbour Castle is really good, anytime of the year, even for this FOTSG who used to fly extensively on Y and P fares and who will be grandfathered into Starriott LTPPE.
And as a data point, $107 (CAD or USD) rate at the Westin Harbour Castle is really good, anytime of the year, even for this FOTSG who used to fly extensively on Y and P fares and who will be grandfathered into Starriott LTPPE.
In my case that's CAD. Maybe I'm a cheapskate but my standard is $100 CAD or less a night. Rarely have I exceeded that budget save for that one time I needed an extra stay at a Hilton to get 20,000 bonus points which I applied for a week at the Hilton Bali.
Safe Travels,
James
Dec 21, 2018, 2:28 pm
#113
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
Precisely why I still have my CAA card even though I no longer own a car, drive, or live in Canada! The discounts alone on Via Rail and hotels more than make up for the annual fee.
In my case that's CAD. Maybe I'm a cheapskate but my standard is $100 CAD or less a night. Rarely have I exceeded that budget save for that one time I needed an extra stay at a Hilton to get 20,000 bonus points which I applied for a week at the Hilton Bali.
Safe Travels,
James
In my case that's CAD. Maybe I'm a cheapskate but my standard is $100 CAD or less a night. Rarely have I exceeded that budget save for that one time I needed an extra stay at a Hilton to get 20,000 bonus points which I applied for a week at the Hilton Bali.
Safe Travels,
James
But when I do find a great rate, I cherish the moment with a bubble bath, candles, and sensual music.
Dec 22, 2018, 12:17 am
#114
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
Dec 22, 2018, 12:26 am
#115
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
"diddy" and "Flyertalk DO"
Dec 22, 2018, 5:41 am
#116
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Arrived into the ketchup last night and after visiting the VIA arrivals lounge prior to closing promptly checked in to the Westin and passed out.
Got woken up this morning by some pretty good views of YTZ (I'll let you guys identify the skunk in the photo):
-James
Got woken up this morning by some pretty good views of YTZ (I'll let you guys identify the skunk in the photo):
-James
Dec 22, 2018, 5:48 am
#117
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 491
yyznomad,
Thanks for the previous collection of earbuds. That was very generous of you, as well as the other attendees who passed theirs on to me. The earbuds have been given to many appreciative kids. If anyone has more of these to donate, they will be put to good use.
Thanks
Thanks for the previous collection of earbuds. That was very generous of you, as well as the other attendees who passed theirs on to me. The earbuds have been given to many appreciative kids. If anyone has more of these to donate, they will be put to good use.
Thanks
Dec 22, 2018, 6:58 am
#118
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Just had CO breakfast (MSRP of $32.77 incl vat) free c/o my grandfathered Platinum status. Obviously made the most out of it as a k Fare traveler:
This brings the out of pocket down to $74 on the rack, not taking the thousands of SPMarriott points being collected (naturally I declined housekeeping for 1000 bonus points). Here's to hoping I get a category 2 redemption off this run!
Safe Travels,
James
This brings the out of pocket down to $74 on the rack, not taking the thousands of SPMarriott points being collected (naturally I declined housekeeping for 1000 bonus points). Here's to hoping I get a category 2 redemption off this run!
Safe Travels,
James
Dec 22, 2018, 7:01 am
#119
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Indeed. I saw this one and laughed
"INCORRIGIBLE / 650ml / berliner weisse / 4.5% "
I was offered both onboard. I had the Krug and decided I liked the Dom better. Not sure why as the Krug I had on NH F was excellent.
However, the bonus with either bottle was the handsome guy in the suit who was serving
"INCORRIGIBLE / 650ml / berliner weisse / 4.5% "
I was offered both onboard. I had the Krug and decided I liked the Dom better. Not sure why as the Krug I had on NH F was excellent.
However, the bonus with either bottle was the handsome guy in the suit who was serving
-James
Dec 22, 2018, 9:43 am
#120
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: YYZ most of the time
Programs: AC SE100K MM, Princess Elite
Posts: 3,921
The joys of being a slave to the almighty dollar has led me to be unable to attend. I accepted working. I wish I could learn to not spend so much and then I'd be more willing to say no to an OT shift. Sorry guys. One of these days we'll make it happen!