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 17, 2019, 5:44 am
#151
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I went to see a u-boat in Chicago after finishing up with my client. $40 US for an “in-depth experience” where I could nerd out and hang out in a u-boat with a bunch of Cold War submarine vets
Jan 17, 2019, 5:50 am
#152
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TFW you hear people talking about flying somewhere on points then paying for the way back. And then you hear them sayings it’s on another continent.
Good luck with that.
Good luck with that.
Jan 17, 2019, 2:02 pm
#153
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Took this from the outside deck at PLS
Jan 17, 2019, 2:05 pm
#154
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I was at the Panorama Terrace at AMS recently and really enjoyed the detour.
Jan 17, 2019, 2:22 pm
#155
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For some business related demo/test reasons, I'm being asked if I want a new work phone. The selection is somewhat constrained to one of the new iPhones.
Since I'm coming off an SE (yeah, really and still the best form factor Apple ever produced IMHO), I'm leaning towards the XS for it's slightly smaller size/weight. But does anyone who has either the XS or VR care to share their thoughts?
Since I'm coming off an SE (yeah, really and still the best form factor Apple ever produced IMHO), I'm leaning towards the XS for it's slightly smaller size/weight. But does anyone who has either the XS or VR care to share their thoughts?
Jan 17, 2019, 7:01 pm
#156
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For some business related demo/test reasons, I'm being asked if I want a new work phone. The selection is somewhat constrained to one of the new iPhones.
Since I'm coming off an SE (yeah, really and still the best form factor Apple ever produced IMHO), I'm leaning towards the XS for it's slightly smaller size/weight. But does anyone who has either the XS or VR care to share their thoughts?
Since I'm coming off an SE (yeah, really and still the best form factor Apple ever produced IMHO), I'm leaning towards the XS for it's slightly smaller size/weight. But does anyone who has either the XS or VR care to share their thoughts?
Jan 17, 2019, 7:06 pm
#157
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The Razr 4 looks kinda cool.
Jan 17, 2019, 7:07 pm
#158
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I used to think the larger form factor was too big. Now, I’d never consider going back to the smaller form factors.
XS Max all the way.
A quick google will show you the differences...if work is paying, why not go with the best model?
XS Max all the way.
A quick google will show you the differences...if work is paying, why not go with the best model?
Jan 17, 2019, 7:15 pm
#159
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Jan 17, 2019, 7:19 pm
#160
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Congratulations by the way. That’s amazing.
Jan 17, 2019, 7:22 pm
#161
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I was being silly anyway. I am tremendously blessed and spend enough time abroad to know that our version of "poor" is not even remotely so.
Jan 17, 2019, 7:27 pm
#162
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Blessed indeed. My first born is just over 16 months now. He gives me so much joy....it’s truly the best feeling in the world.
Jan 17, 2019, 7:31 pm
#163
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Jan 17, 2019, 7:35 pm
#164
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Jan 17, 2019, 7:48 pm
#165
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