Dec 31, 2018, 5:37 pm
Last edit by: tcook052
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 , 2017 edition and 2018 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. Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues, status 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, destinations, in-flight travel tech. or anything best discussed elsewhere on FT may be relocated to that forum as this thread isn't meant to import travel topics to this forum that are better discussed on other forums. FT is an amazingly diverse and large community so members are encouraged to seek out all of its resources.
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.
tcook052
Air Canada forum moderator
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. Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues, status 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, destinations, in-flight travel tech. or anything best discussed elsewhere on FT may be relocated to that forum as this thread isn't meant to import travel topics to this forum that are better discussed on other forums. FT is an amazingly diverse and large community so members are encouraged to seek out all of its resources.
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.
tcook052
Air Canada forum moderator
The Forum Lounge Thread (2019)
Jul 10, 2019, 11:39 pm
#1516
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,422
I thought Canadians were supposed to be nice and polite.
This happened this week.
House league girls soccer U-10 game. Both coaches start brawling. Not the parents thankfully.
Yesterday my friend drives my daughter and his daughter in his BMW which gets clipped by a pickup towing a boat. Pickup driver does the yelling and abusing with F bombs and then says "This is why we should not let people like you into Canada". In Oakville.
Like seriously what is wrong with people.
This happened this week.
House league girls soccer U-10 game. Both coaches start brawling. Not the parents thankfully.
Yesterday my friend drives my daughter and his daughter in his BMW which gets clipped by a pickup towing a boat. Pickup driver does the yelling and abusing with F bombs and then says "This is why we should not let people like you into Canada". In Oakville.
Like seriously what is wrong with people.
Last edited by vernonc; Jul 10, 2019 at 11:59 pm Reason: editing for clarity
Jul 10, 2019, 11:41 pm
#1517
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,422
And in nicer news tailored to @24left and other KitKat fans.....
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/201...olate-toronto/
Kit Kat store opening in TO.
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/201...olate-toronto/
Kit Kat store opening in TO.
Jul 10, 2019, 11:54 pm
#1518
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YEG
Posts: 269
I thought Canadians were supposed to be nice and polite.
This happened this week.
House league girls soccer U-10 game. Both coaches start brawling. Not the parents thankfully.
Yesterday my friend drives my daughter and his daughter. His BMW gets clipped by a pickup towing a boat. Other driver does the yelling and abusing with F bombs and then the icing on the cake "This is why we should not let people like you into Canada". In Oakville.
Like seriously what is wrong with people.
This happened this week.
House league girls soccer U-10 game. Both coaches start brawling. Not the parents thankfully.
Yesterday my friend drives my daughter and his daughter. His BMW gets clipped by a pickup towing a boat. Other driver does the yelling and abusing with F bombs and then the icing on the cake "This is why we should not let people like you into Canada". In Oakville.
Like seriously what is wrong with people.
Jul 11, 2019, 7:30 am
#1519
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,422
Jul 12, 2019, 2:00 pm
#1520
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SEMM / HH Diamond
Posts: 3,158
Some people just make me shake my head and wonder.
Also, don't feed the trolls.
Sorry, just had to get that off my chest.
Also, don't feed the trolls.
Sorry, just had to get that off my chest.
Jul 13, 2019, 7:20 am
#1522
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: May 2002
Location: YEG
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 56,446
Jays Sanchez sucked again against Yanks losing his 9 straight loses and 13th this season. Yikes!
Jul 13, 2019, 7:36 am
#1523
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
And a part of me wanted Vladdy Jr. to go yard three times as a follow-up to the derby, but I was daydreaming.
Jul 13, 2019, 7:39 am
#1524
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
Now, the real question is... can the Raps maintain their winning ways next year with the current team as of today? This includes all the recent signings. We still don't have a "Kawhi" replacement though... do we they need one? If not, who will be stepping up?
Jul 13, 2019, 7:50 am
#1525
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YHZ/YQM
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1,618
Nice daydreams about Vladdy Jr. though.
Jul 13, 2019, 9:44 am
#1526
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime PE, AC Altitude SE100K-1MM
Posts: 308
I'm a little late in writing this post
But yesterday's return to work kept me quite engrossed
Clearly there should be a poem to wrap up an awesome trip
Since we've returned on AC18 with more champagne to sip
So great to have met FTers @Bohemian1 and @jerryhung along the way
A lot of foodporn and planeporn taken while in Taipei
Service by concierges and crew went above and beyond by far
Travelling w @24left is like travelling with a rockstar!
The stop in YVR allowed me a bonus lunch with my father
So I won't complain about missing 24left's YYZ arrival meet-up with a fellow traveller
Anyway...it's been fun (and a challenge) to rhyme words as a passing fad
I now happily pass the reins of AC FT poet laureate back to @yyznomad
But yesterday's return to work kept me quite engrossed
Clearly there should be a poem to wrap up an awesome trip
Since we've returned on AC18 with more champagne to sip
So great to have met FTers @Bohemian1 and @jerryhung along the way
A lot of foodporn and planeporn taken while in Taipei
Service by concierges and crew went above and beyond by far
Travelling w @24left is like travelling with a rockstar!
The stop in YVR allowed me a bonus lunch with my father
So I won't complain about missing 24left's YYZ arrival meet-up with a fellow traveller
Anyway...it's been fun (and a challenge) to rhyme words as a passing fad
I now happily pass the reins of AC FT poet laureate back to @yyznomad
Jul 13, 2019, 11:58 am
#1527
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
I'm a little late in writing this post
But yesterday's return to work kept me quite engrossed
Clearly there should be a poem to wrap up an awesome trip
Since we've returned on AC18 with more champagne to sip
So great to have met FTers @Bohemian1 and @jerryhung along the way
A lot of foodporn and planeporn taken while in Taipei
Service by concierges and crew went above and beyond by far
Travelling w @24left is like travelling with a rockstar!
The stop in YVR allowed me a bonus lunch with my father
So I won't complain about missing 24left's YYZ arrival meet-up with a fellow traveller
Anyway...it's been fun (and a challenge) to rhyme words as a passing fad
I now happily pass the reins of AC FT poet laureate back to @yyznomad
But yesterday's return to work kept me quite engrossed
Clearly there should be a poem to wrap up an awesome trip
Since we've returned on AC18 with more champagne to sip
So great to have met FTers @Bohemian1 and @jerryhung along the way
A lot of foodporn and planeporn taken while in Taipei
Service by concierges and crew went above and beyond by far
Travelling w @24left is like travelling with a rockstar!
The stop in YVR allowed me a bonus lunch with my father
So I won't complain about missing 24left's YYZ arrival meet-up with a fellow traveller
Anyway...it's been fun (and a challenge) to rhyme words as a passing fad
I now happily pass the reins of AC FT poet laureate back to @yyznomad
Jul 13, 2019, 12:00 pm
#1528
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
You can't make this stuff up
Unbelievable... Angels honour their #45 for their return home and no-no (combined) the Mariners. Just amazing.
Added: And they did it the day before his birthday, 7/13... first inning 7 hits. Ended the game with 13 runs on 13 hits. Just nuts.
Added: And they did it the day before his birthday, 7/13... first inning 7 hits. Ended the game with 13 runs on 13 hits. Just nuts.
Last edited by yyznomad; Jul 13, 2019 at 12:15 pm
Jul 14, 2019, 10:40 am
#1529
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
I'm disappointed that the Djoker just broke Federer in the final set, so barring a break back by Fed, Djoker has this one locked... but this is definitely one of those EPIC grand slam finals, especially featuring the top two seeds!
Added: I spoke too soon... Fed breaks back. CRAZY!
More added: Ok, now 6-6 fifth set. And it goes on!
Added: I spoke too soon... Fed breaks back. CRAZY!
More added: Ok, now 6-6 fifth set. And it goes on!
Last edited by yyznomad; Jul 14, 2019 at 11:10 am
Jul 14, 2019, 11:43 am
#1530
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
This match is stressing me out.