Dec 31, 2019, 5:51 am
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, 2018 edition and 2019 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 (2020)
Jan 25, 2020, 6:51 am
#181
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I grabbed a bottle of the Glenfiddich IPA cask finish at the SFO duty free store this week. As a beer geek, I am intrigued. Has anyone tried it?
Jan 25, 2020, 7:22 am
#182
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Jan 25, 2020, 10:36 am
#183
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Jan 25, 2020, 12:13 pm
#184
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Like Adam, I didn't really like it but I'm also not a fan of IPAs either.
Jan 25, 2020, 1:19 pm
#185
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Yup I tried it too. I think its part of their experimental series. It was OK but nothing to write home about.
Jan 25, 2020, 4:27 pm
#186
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I’ve decided to make it my life’s mission to teach people the benefit of letting everyone get out of the elevator before they try to force their way on. Jeebus.
Jan 25, 2020, 4:43 pm
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Won't pay that premium for that drink. My taste buds aren't that refined yet to justify the price tag
Jan 25, 2020, 5:51 pm
#188
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Jan 25, 2020, 10:41 pm
#189
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Wait, what? There is a Glenfiddich barrel aged IPA? That's just wrong. Stout or imperial stout, fine, but not an IPA. Someone wasn't thinking right.
On another note, Uber was $32 to New West with at 18 min wait at YVR Friday morning. I'll stick to EVO for now (assuming there are cars - there were 47 at ParknFly).
On another note, Uber was $32 to New West with at 18 min wait at YVR Friday morning. I'll stick to EVO for now (assuming there are cars - there were 47 at ParknFly).
Jan 25, 2020, 10:54 pm
#190
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Wait, what? There is a Glenfiddich barrel aged IPA? That's just wrong. Stout or imperial stout, fine, but not an IPA. Someone wasn't thinking right.
On another note, Uber was $32 to New West with at 18 min wait at YVR Friday morning. I'll stick to EVO for now (assuming there are cars - there were 47 at ParknFly).
On another note, Uber was $32 to New West with at 18 min wait at YVR Friday morning. I'll stick to EVO for now (assuming there are cars - there were 47 at ParknFly).
YVR to Pac Rim is quoting at $28 right now. But then I'd just take the train for something like that. It's more interesting when I need to get from somewhere like the Do to my hotel, without getting soaked in the rain while waiting for a taxi to show up.
Jan 25, 2020, 11:54 pm
#191
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There's been many times that I've taken the last flight from Toronto to Vancouver, which arrives after the Canada Line closes, and ended up waiting 30+ minutes for a cab. It's not a lot of fun at 1:30am.
Jan 26, 2020, 12:22 am
#192
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Really?! I've luckily not had that! A lack of EVO has meant $60 vs $13, but never a lack of cabs. Note to self - avoid that flight.
Jan 26, 2020, 12:26 am
#193
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Just had a 30+ minute wait for a cab at YVR. Was disappointed there were "no cars available" on Uber
Jan 26, 2020, 1:28 pm
#194
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RIP Kobe Bryant, Laker legend, dies at age 41 in a helicopter crash near L.A.
Jan 26, 2020, 3:42 pm
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