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 19, 2019, 9:46 am
#1546
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Pro Parenting Tips From WTME - 6th (??) Installmentt
When you're on holiday and at a restaurant to celebrate the 13th birthday of your suddenly totally crazy daughter, do not insist on loudly singing happy birthday to her and making a bit of a scene.
Her dumping her entire glass of water on me, though extreme, might have been amusing in a way had it not resulted in her nearly ruining her 8 minute old phone.
I swear I'm not a bad dad but these kids sure like making me doubt myself!
Her dumping her entire glass of water on me, though extreme, might have been amusing in a way had it not resulted in her nearly ruining her 8 minute old phone.
I swear I'm not a bad dad but these kids sure like making me doubt myself!
Jul 19, 2019, 5:03 pm
#1547
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So I took my son and his best friend for a day trip in to the big city today (Halifax). Is it wrong that I really enjoyed taking my dentist's kid to a candy store?
Jul 19, 2019, 7:14 pm
#1549
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Jul 21, 2019, 3:02 pm
#1550
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That feeling when you injure your foot 3 weeks into your 6-week trip which involves a lot of activity... 
Jul 22, 2019, 12:11 am
#1551
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I like old television shows on occasion.
On a 'Corner Gas' kick lately. I hadn't ever watched it before a couple of weeks ago. Enjoying it.
There is a name in the end credits that catches my eye each time. Free drink at next DO to person who can guess the name I mean.
On a 'Corner Gas' kick lately. I hadn't ever watched it before a couple of weeks ago. Enjoying it.
There is a name in the end credits that catches my eye each time. Free drink at next DO to person who can guess the name I mean.
Jul 22, 2019, 12:36 am
#1552
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You'll have to come to the
Jul 22, 2019, 12:45 am
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I feel like someone should buy me a drink if they think I had any hand in a show that provided entertainment value 
p.s. It wasn't me.
p.s. It wasn't me.
Jul 24, 2019, 5:06 am
#1554
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Jays Sanchez finally had a good game but gets a no decision in the come back win over Tribe. One run on five hits with zero walks and six strikeouts across five innings is far better than his recent form.
Jul 25, 2019, 3:29 pm
#1555
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I was going to day-trip to the mountains with some other exchange students, but the one who was going to drive ditched, so now I'm doing the 6h round trip on my own... Well, I hope doing the Calgary to Banff to Jasper to Edmonton drive prepared me for this 
but I have no clue how to parallel park, so in the end we might just drive there and turn around if we can't find perpendicular parking
but I have no clue how to parallel park, so in the end we might just drive there and turn around if we can't find perpendicular parking
Jul 26, 2019, 2:30 am
#1556
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I just searched for a one-way from Vancouver to Bathurst, NB on Concur and got two options: YVR-YYZ-YYT-YUL-ZBF and YVR-YZF-YYC-YUL-ZBF. Too bad I don't need an MR...
Jul 27, 2019, 5:38 pm
#1557
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Great come-back for the Jays today. They were down 9-2 in the middle of the 6th and ended up winning 10-9 in 12 innings. 6 homers in the game.
Jul 29, 2019, 6:11 am
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Jays Sanchez has another quality start but bullpen gives up a 7-run lead and Rays edge Jays.
Jul 30, 2019, 1:37 pm
#1559
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When I am working at our Montreal office I get a great view of the traffic landing at 24R/24L at YUL. When they are using those (which they are this afternoon) I find it hard to concentrate and just enjoy watching the flights land :-)
Then I get to head over there tonight and fly to Europe. Just debating whether I go over early enough to get food while the chef is working at the YUL INTL or if I get dinner somewhere else first.
Then I get to head over there tonight and fly to Europe. Just debating whether I go over early enough to get food while the chef is working at the YUL INTL or if I get dinner somewhere else first.
Jul 30, 2019, 1:43 pm
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We had a lunch buffet (tacos), and I took my used plate back up for more.
As I was squirting on the sour cream, I thought of FT.
As I was squirting on the sour cream, I thought of FT.