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)
Mar 8, 2019, 9:56 am
#556
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
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And here on the Wet (not so much right now) Coast I woke up to another 5 cm of snow. Really? In March?
I shoulda stayed in Rio for another week.
I shoulda stayed in Rio for another week.
Mar 8, 2019, 10:16 am
#557
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
Mar 8, 2019, 10:25 am
#558
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
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Posts: 6,232
Sadly, I was in meetings while I was there.
But it was +34. And I did have one or two awesome caipirinhas.
But it was +34. And I did have one or two awesome caipirinhas.
Mar 8, 2019, 10:27 am
#559
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
Had and some meetings in EU last week and a colleague was coming from São Paulo. Luckily he brought supplies such that he could mix us up a few.
I am back in BRA in May and looking forward to polishing off 1 or 12.
Mar 8, 2019, 10:47 am
#560
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,232
The bartender in the *A lounge (awesome lounge, by the way) in GRU introduced me to this excellent product:
Mar 8, 2019, 1:23 pm
#561
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC 1MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,163
I am much to snobbish to try it, but it sounds like something one would drink with Coke Zero
Mar 9, 2019, 5:12 pm
#562
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,353
When did Beau's become so big?
I've never even heard of it, and now it's on tap EVERYWHERE in YOW.
I've never even heard of it, and now it's on tap EVERYWHERE in YOW.
Mar 10, 2019, 10:13 am
#563
Join Date: May 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC e75K, *G, SPG/MR PPE
Posts: 315
Mar 10, 2019, 10:31 am
#564
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
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On another matter, YOW weather... I was not expecting this.
Mar 11, 2019, 8:33 am
#565
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ideally YOW, but probably not
Programs: AC SE*MM
Posts: 1,827
They are local and independent, and want to remain that way, which makes them easy to cheer for. And they have done a great job getting in to many local bars and pubs. And Lug Tread is simple and drinkable. My local pub also carries one or two other seasonal Beau's on top of that.
Mar 11, 2019, 3:53 pm
#566
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MLL / AC Cafe
Programs: It's hard to get status when the website won't let me book flights.
Posts: 5,706
Mar 11, 2019, 3:56 pm
#567
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
Mar 11, 2019, 4:57 pm
#568
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
Any predictions on how much TB will win by tonight.
Mar 11, 2019, 5:26 pm
#569
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Saw a smart car yesterday. Don’t recall ever seeing one before in Canada! Was near YYZ.
Mar 11, 2019, 5:49 pm
#570
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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