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)
Jan 22, 2019, 2:41 pm
#226
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I use a pleather pouch with a belt clip for carrying my phone around, but otherwise it is bare. I also don't tend to drop my phone, and I haven't yet cracked a screen I'm using a leather-backed Moto X Pure (2015) at the moment, so it has good grip on the back with no glass to crack.
My oldest daughter is constantly dropping the new phone I got her for Christmas. I've got to get her a good case.
My oldest daughter is constantly dropping the new phone I got her for Christmas. I've got to get her a good case.
Jan 22, 2019, 4:35 pm
#227
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My Pixel 2 XL had a minor crack after dropping it onto a gravel driveway. One in a million shot, as they say, it must have landed just right to hit a rock in slot for the mic, and there was a hairline crack (very minor spiderwebing) to 1/3 the way up the side.
A screen protector would not have helped.
Pixel 3 XL has a case, right from the google store. Fabric over a hard shell, so very good grip, even better than rubberized things. But is picking up crap, edamame goop and such.
A screen protector would not have helped.
Pixel 3 XL has a case, right from the google store. Fabric over a hard shell, so very good grip, even better than rubberized things. But is picking up crap, edamame goop and such.
Jan 22, 2019, 5:10 pm
#228
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Jan 22, 2019, 6:25 pm
#229
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I am religious about the use of both a case and a screen protector, because, kids.
My wife uses both as well but we also purchase insurance for her phone, because, kids.
My wife uses both as well but we also purchase insurance for her phone, because, kids.
Jan 22, 2019, 11:24 pm
#230
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Congrats, Doc. Well deserved and bittersweet.
Jan 23, 2019, 12:38 pm
#231
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Bye bye, Chiarelli!
Jan 23, 2019, 7:01 pm
#232
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Every time I am in an Uber virtually anywhere in the world as I am presently, I want to send Horgan a piece of hate mail.
That’s all.
That’s all.
Jan 23, 2019, 7:11 pm
#233
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Jan 23, 2019, 7:27 pm
#234
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Perhaps a neutered version by next year. Will require class 4 license and rumour is they will not be allowed to charge less than taxis and may have the same territorial restrictions presently in place for cabs.
Ridiculous.
Ridiculous.
Jan 23, 2019, 7:28 pm
#235
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Jan 23, 2019, 7:52 pm
#236
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Kadri hat trick. Go figure.
Jan 23, 2019, 8:13 pm
#237
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Jan 23, 2019, 8:15 pm
#238
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Jan 23, 2019, 8:46 pm
#239
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An app that lets you order and track it live is still a massive improvement over the couple times I've ordered one and been told "it's coming".
Jan 23, 2019, 10:08 pm
#240
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