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
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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)
Nov 20, 2019, 4:29 pm
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Nov 20, 2019, 5:30 pm
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In case you're wondering who is this guy. His name is Brian Tattuinee ᑯᐹᒃ ᐅᒃᑯᖅ ᑕᑦᑐᐃᓂ and his lives in Iqaluit. I find his non-Leaf posts offer me amazing insight into life in the North plus some gorgeous scenic photos and also some cool planep0rn.
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Last edited by 24left; Nov 20, 2019 at 5:36 pm Reason: non-Leaf, lol
Nov 20, 2019, 10:10 pm
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The Portwood is doing fine. I had some just the other night.
While rummaging around in the cabinet to take stock, I also tripped across a half-full bottle of Macallan 18. Some head to head tasting ensued.
But a much happier situation than when I go down to the wine cellar to look for a bottle that it turns out I drank but never took off the list. I guess that's why my app has the "Missing and presumed drunk" category.
The "missing" refers to the bottle, but I suspect the "drunk" could be taken personally.
While rummaging around in the cabinet to take stock, I also tripped across a half-full bottle of Macallan 18. Some head to head tasting ensued.
But a much happier situation than when I go down to the wine cellar to look for a bottle that it turns out I drank but never took off the list. I guess that's why my app has the "Missing and presumed drunk" category.
The "missing" refers to the bottle, but I suspect the "drunk" could be taken personally.
... and Matthews, and Marner... The Leafs have really not gotten great value out of any of the contracts they've signed the past few years. Not to say these guys are really overpaid, but no bargains. Hard to win a Cup when you're paying full value to so many top players.
Nov 20, 2019, 11:34 pm
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Nov 20, 2019, 11:43 pm
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Nov 20, 2019, 11:46 pm
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Solid Scotch list, IMHO.
Nov 22, 2019, 11:19 pm
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Survey: Given that canadiancalf is not Canadian, should I rename him to americancalf?
Nov 22, 2019, 11:23 pm
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Nov 23, 2019, 1:53 am
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I haven't discussed it with him yet.
But FT's opinion is more important.
My YYC micro do is turning out well tonight. 2/3 of the herd are here.
But FT's opinion is more important.
My YYC micro do is turning out well tonight. 2/3 of the herd are here.
Nov 23, 2019, 9:06 am
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Nov 23, 2019, 9:33 am
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No, it was just us staying with a FTer. We landed after midnight and we're out at 1030.
Uber cost us as much as a hotel would have ��
Uber cost us as much as a hotel would have ��
Nov 23, 2019, 6:44 pm
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Does that FTer live in Okotoks? Or were you looking at really dumpy hotels?
Nov 23, 2019, 6:50 pm
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Nov 23, 2019, 10:00 pm
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Nov 23, 2019, 11:40 pm
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The Westin was really cheap I guess? Uber was 40+ each way.